2015 Peugeot 208 low beam

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Lighting
Main lighting
The vehicle has various exterior lamps:
- s idelamps, to be seen,
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ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
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ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are fitted to meet particular driving
conditions:
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ear foglamp to better signal the
presence of the vehicle in foggy conditions,
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ront foglamps with cornering lighting,
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aytime running lamps to be seen during
t h e d ay,
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uide-me-home and welcome lighting for
leaving and entering the vehicle.
Automatic lighting
functions
Various automatic lighting functions are also
available depending on options:
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gu

ide-me-home lighting,
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ornering lighting,
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elcome lighting,
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aytime running lamps,
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utomatic illumination of headlamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver, when a low level of
ambient light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
AUTO mode
On
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
Activation of the function is accompanied
by a message in the screen.
Off
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides
the guide-me-home lighting with the following
additional options:
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election of the lighting duration of 15, 30
or 60 seconds,
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a
utomatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation. In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
Configuration
Press "MENU" to display the "MAIN
MENU" .
Select "Driving" .
Select "Secondary page" .
Select the "Driving assistance" tab.
Activate the "Guide me home"
function. Select "Vehicle settings" .Switching off
Switching on Deactivate the "Guide me home"

function.
on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in
the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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With the dipped or main beam headlamps
on, this function makes use of the beam from
the front foglamp to illuminate the inside of a
bend, when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph
(approximately 40 km/h) (urban driving, winding
road, intersections, parking manoeuvres...).
Cornering lighting
With cornering lighting Without cornering lighting
Activation
The system operates:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
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rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Programming
The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu.
The system is activated by default.
Deactivation
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
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hen reverse gear is engaged.
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The laser beam is invisible. Never
look at the laser sensor through an
optical instrument (magnifying glass,
microscope...): risk of eye injury.
Active City Brake
A preventive driving assistance system
that, using a sensor located at the top of the
windscreen, automatically applies the vehicle's
brakes if driving behind a vehicle that is slowing
down rapidly, stopping or is stationary.
The objective is to avoid a collision or reduce
the speed of impact.
This system is designed to improve driving
safety.
It remains the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the traffic and
to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles.The Active City Brake system can in
no circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver. If operation is triggered:
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D
isplay of a message.
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I
llumination of the brake lamps.
The automatic braking is triggered as a last
resort, if the driver fails to apply the brakes
sufficiently firmly or at all, or to take avoiding
action. When your vehicle is too close to or
approaches the vehicle ahead too quickly, the
system automatically applies the brakes to
avoid a collision. Conditions for operation:
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ehicles driving in the same lane.
- N ot in too sharp a bend.
- S peed of your vehicle between 3 and
18 mph (5 and 30 km/h).
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raking assistance systems (ABS, EBFD,
EBA) in working order.
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rajectory control systems (ASR, DSC) in
working order and not deactivated.
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O
peration of Active City Brake not
triggered in the previous 10 seconds.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the
maximum towed load must be reduced by 10
%
for every 1
000 metres of altitude.
F To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
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Energy load
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Economy mode
System which manages the period of use of
certain functions to maintain an adequate state
of charge of the battery.
After switching off the engine and for a
maximum cumulative period of around
30 minutes, you can continue to use functions
such as the audio and telematic system, the
wipers, dipped beam, courtesy lamps,
...Entry into the mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
advising the entry into energy economy mode
appears in the screen and the active functions
on put on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at this time,
the connection via the audio system's hands-
free function will be maintained for around
10

minutes.
Coming out of the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and allow it run
for at least 5 minutes. The engine will not start if the battery is
discharged.
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
A. Model with light guide
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F

d

o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u

se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w

hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
B. Model without light guide
1. Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).
2. D ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps
(light emitting diodes - LEDs).
4.
D

irection indicators (PWY-24W).
5.
F

ront foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11-55W). 1. M
ain beam headlamps (H7-55W).
2. D ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps
(W5-5W).
4.
D

irection indicators (PWY-24W).
5.
F

ront foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11-55W).
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
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o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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