Get Lighting and visibility Guide for Peugeot 308 4 Door Second Genration (2014-2020)

Lighting and visibility

Dipped or main beam headlamps.

Foglamps

Exterior lighting control

stalk

Main lighting

In good or rainy weather, by both day

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

and night, the front foglamps and the

rear foglamps are prohibited. In these

situations, the power of their beams may

dazzle other drivers. They should only be

used in fog or falling snow.

Selection of main lighting mode

Dipping the headlamps

In these weather conditions, it is your

responsibility to switch on the foglamps

and dipped headlamps manually as the

sunshine sensor may detect sufficient

light.

Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with

the marking.

Switch off the front and rear foglamps

when they are no longer necessary.

Without AUTO lighting

Pull the lever to switch the lighting between

dipped and main beam headlamps.

Rear foglamp only

In Lighting off or Sidelamps only modes, the

driver can switch on the main beam headlamps

directly by keeping the lever pulled.

With AUTO lighting

Display

Illumination of the corresponding indicator

lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the

lighting selected is on.

Lighting off (ignition off)/Front daytime

running lamps (engine running).

The main or dipped beam headlamps must be

on.

Sidelamps only.

F To switch it on, turn the ring forwards.

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When the lighting is switched off automatically

(version with AUTO lighting), the foglamp goes

off.

F Turn the ring rearwards to switch off the

Switching off of the lighting when the

ignition is switched off

On switching off the ignition, all of the

lamps turn off immediately, except for

dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home

lighting is activated.

foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.

F To switch it off, turn the ring rearwards.

Front and rear foglamps

Never look too closely at the luminous

beam of "Full LED" headlamps: risk of

serious eye injury.

Switching on the lighting after the

ignition is switched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate

ring A to the 0 position – lamps off, then to

the desired position.

On opening the driver's door a temporary

audible signal warns the driver that the

lighting is on.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), the presence

of misting on the internal surface 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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They will go off automatically after a

period of time that depends on the state of

charge in battery (entering energy-saving

mode).

The front and rear foglamps work with the

sidelamps or dipped beam headlamps on (in

manual or auto mode).

Push and turn the ring:

F once forwards to switch on the front

foglamps,

F forwards a second time to switch on the rear

foglamps.

F once rearwards to switch off the rear

foglamps,

F rearwards a second time to switch off the

front foglamps.

If the lighting is switched off automatically

(version with AUTO lighting) or the dipped

beams are switched off manually, the foglamps

and sidelamps remain on.

Travelling abroad

Halogen headlamps

If using your vehicle in a country that

drives on the other side of the road, the

headlamps must be adjusted to avoid

dazzling oncoming drivers.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

LED lamps

The design of the front LED headlamps

allows driving without modification in a

country that drives on the other side of the

road to the country in which your vehicle

was sold.

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come on if rain is detected, at the same time as

automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.

As soon as the light returns to a sufficient level

or after the windscreen wipers are switched off,

the lamps are switched off automatically.

Daytime running lamps/

Sidelamps

These lamps light up automatically when the

engine starts.

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,

integrated with the rain sensor and located

at the top of the windscreen behind the

rear view mirror; the associated functions

would no longer be controlled.

Switching on

Automatic headlamp

dipping

F Turn the ring to the AUTO position.

Activation of the function is accompanied by

the display of a message.

System which automatically changes between

dipped and main beam according to the

exterior light level and the driving conditions,

using a camera located at the top of the

windscreen.

They provide the following functions:

-

Daytime running lamps (lighting control

stalk at position "0" or "AUTO" with

adequate light level).

Switching off

F Turn the ring to another position.

Deactivation of the function is accompanied

by the display of a message.

-

Sidelamps (lighting control stalk at position

"AUTO" with low light levels or "Sidelamps

only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").

This system is a driving aid.

The driver remains responsible for the

vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the

prevailing conditions of light, visibility,

traffic and observation of driving and

vehicle regulations.

Operating fault

Automatic illumination of

headlamps

When a low level of ambient light is detected

by the sunshine sensor, the number plate

lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps

are switched on automatically, without any

action on the part of the driver. They may also

In the event of a malfunction of the

sunshine sensor, the lighting comes

on, this warning lamp is displayed in

the instrument panel, accompanied

by an audible signal and/or a

message.

The system will be operational as soon as

you exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).

If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h),

the system no longer operates.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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If the ambient light level is very low and the

traffic conditions permit:

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main beam comes on

automatically: these indicator

lamps come on in the instrument

panel.

When the system detects thick fog, it

temporarily deactivates the function.

As soon as the vehicle leaves the area of thick

fog, the function reactivates automatically.

Activation/Deactivation

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F Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the

"AUTO" position.

This indicator lamp goes off while

the function is deactivated.

F

In the Vehicle/Driving menu,

select the "Driving functions"

tab, then "Automatic headlamp

dip".

Pause

If the situation requires a change of headlamp

beam, the driver can take over at any time.

The status of the system remains in memory

when the ignition is switched off.

F Flashing the headlamps pauses the function

and the system changes to "automatic

illumination of headlamps" mode:

Operation

-

if the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam"

indicator lamps are on, the system

changes to main beam,

if the "AUTO" and "Main beam" indicator

lamps are on, the system changes to

dipped beam.

If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if

the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of

the main beam headlamps:

-

dipped beam is kept on: these

indicator lamps come on in the

instrument panel.

To reactivate the function, flash the headlamps

again.

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Switching off

The manual guide-me lighting goes off

automatically at the end of a given period of time.

The system may suffer interference or not

work correctly:

Clean the windscreen regularly,

particularly the area in front of the camera.

The internal surface of the windscreen can

also become misted around the camera.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

Do not allow snow to accumulate on the

bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could

conceal the detection camera.

-

under poor visibility conditions (snow,

heavy rain, etc.),

Automatic

-

if the windscreen is dirty, misted or

obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front of

the camera,

When the automatic illumination of headlamps

function is activated (lighting control stalk

in the "AUTO" position), under low ambient

light the dipped beams headlamps come on

automatically when the ignition is switched off.

-

if the vehicle is facing highly reflective

signs.

When the system detects thick fog, it

temporarily deactivates the function.

The system is not able to detect:

Activation or deactivation, as well as

the duration of the guide-me-home

lighting, is set in the Vehicle/Driving

menu, then Comfort lighting and

Guide-me-home lighting.

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road users that do not have their own

lighting, such as pedestrians,

vehicles whose lighting is obscured

(for example: vehicles running behind a

safety barrier on a motorway),

vehicles at the top or bottom of a

steep slope, on winding roads, on

crossroads.

Guide-me-home lighting

-

Manual

-

Exterior welcome lighting

The remote operation of the lighting makes

your approach to the vehicle easier in poor

light. It is activated when the lighting control

stalk is in the "AUTO" position and the level of

light detected by the sunshine sensor is low.

Temporarily keeping the dipped beam

headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has

been switched off makes the driver's exit easier

when the light is poor.

Switching on

F

Press the open padlock on

the remote control or one of

the front door handles with the

"Keyless Entry and Starting"

system.

F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting control stalk.

F A further "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

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The dipped beam headlamps and the

sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also

unlocked.

F Left: lower the lighting control stalk passing

the point of resistance.

F Right: raise the lighting control stalk passing

the point of resistance.

Switching on

When the courtesy lamp is in this

position, the spotlamps come on

automatically:

Switching off

Three flashes

The exterior welcome lighting switches off

automatically after a set time, when the ignition

is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

-

when you unlock the vehicle,

on switching off the ignition,

on opening a door,

when a request to locate the vehicle is

received from the remote control.

F Press briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of

resistance; the direction indicators will flash

3 times.

Programming

Switching off

The activation, deactivation and

choice of welcome lighting duration

are done in the Vehicle/Driving menu,

then Guide-me-home lighting and

Welcome lighting.

Door mirror spotlamps

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They are timed to go off automatically.

Headlamp adjustment

Manual adjustment of the

halogen headlamps

Direction indicators

To make your approach to the vehicle easier,

these illuminate:

-

the zones facing the driver’s and

passenger’s doors,

-

the zones forward of the mirror and

rearward of the front doors.

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road

users, the height of the halogen headlamps

should be adjusted according to the load in the

vehicle.

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0

-

Driver or driver + front passenger.

With manual wiping (intermittent)

Wiper control stalk

Driver + front passenger + rear

passengers.

1

-

5 people.

Programming

5 people + loads in the boot.

Driver + loads in the boot.

Your vehicle may also include some functions

that can be configured:

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automatic windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

The initial setting is position "0".

With AUTO wiping

Automatic adjustment of

"Full LED" technology

headlamps

This system automatically adjusts the height

of the beams from this type of headlamp,

according to the load in the vehicle, to avoid

causing a nuisance to other road users.

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or

frost present on the windscreen, around

the wiper arms and blades and the

windscreen seal, before operating the

wipers.

Front wipers

Raise or lower the control stalk to the desired

position to change the wiping speed.

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold

conditions, ensure that the wiper blades

are not stuck to the windscreen before

operating the wipers.

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message and an

audible signal.

Fast wiping (heavy rain).

The system then places the headlamp beams

in the lowest position.

Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Normal wiping (moderate rain).

Manual controls

Intermittent wiping (proportional to

the speed of the vehicle).

Do not touch the "Full LED" technology

headlamps. Risk of electrocution!

Off.

The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.

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Single wipe (press down or pull

the stalk briefly towards you, then

release).

Activation or deactivation of this automatic

function can be set in the touch screen.

Screenwash/headlamp

wash level low

In the case of vehicles fitted with

or

F

Select the Vehicle/Driving menu,

then Comfort lighting and Rear

wiper in reverse.

headlamp washers, when the fluid

reservoir low level is reached, this

warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

an audible signal and a message.

Automatic wiping (press

down, then release).

Single wipe (pull the stalk

briefly towards you).

This system is activated by default.

The warning lamp comes on when the ignition

is switched on, or every time the stalk is

operated, until the reservoir is refilled.

Next time you stop, refill the screenwash/

headlamp wash reservoir.

Rear wiper

If a significant accumulation of snow or ice

is present, or when using a bicycle carrier

on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear

wiper.

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To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do

not operate the windscreen washer if the

windscreen washer reservoir is empty.

Only operate the windscreen washer if

there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the

windscreen and hindering visibility. Always

use windscreen washer fluid suitable for

low temperatures during the winter period.

Windscreen wash

Rear wiper selection ring:

Off.

F

Pull the wiper control stalk towards you.

The screenwash, then the windscreen wipers operate

for a pre-determined time.

Intermittent wiping.

On vehicles fitted with automatic air

conditioning, any action on the windscreen

wash control results in temporary closing

of the air intake to avoid odours inside the

passenger compartment.

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

Wash-wipe (set duration).

This position is used for cleaning or

replacement of the wiper blades. It can also

be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the

wiper blades from the windscreen.

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will come into operation automatically if the

windscreen wipers are operating.

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F In the minute following ignition switch-off,

any operation of the wiper control stalk will

position the wiper blades vertically.

F Proceed with the desired operation or the

replacement of the wiper blades.

To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper

blades, it is advisable to:

Do not touch the wiper blade in case you

cause irreparable damage.

Do not release them while moving them –

Risk of damaging the windscreen!

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handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

-

avoid using them to retain cardboard

on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of wear.

F Clean the windscreen using a windscreen

After reﬁtting a front wiper blade

cleaning fluid.

F To return the wiper blades to their initial

position, switch on the ignition and operate

the wiper control stalk.

Do not apply "Rain X" type beading

products.

F Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you

and remove it.

F Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

F Repeat the procedure for the other wiper

blade.

Before removing a front wiper

Changing a wiper blade

Removing/refitting at the

front

F Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,

once again hold the each arm by the rigid

section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to

the windscreen.

Removing/refitting at the rear

F Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it

as far as possible.

F Clean the rear window using windscreen

washing fluid.

F Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.

F Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

F Once again hold the arm by the rigid section

then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear

window.

F Carry out these wiper blade replacement

operations from the driver's side.

F Starting with the wiper blade farthest from

you, hold each arm by the rigid section and

raise it as far as possible.

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Automatic windscreen

wipers

The windscreen wipers operate automatically

once rain is detected (sensor behind the

rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the

intensity of the rain without any action on the

part of the driver.

The automatic rain sensitive windscreen

wipers must be reactivated by pushing the

control stalk downwards, if the ignition has

been off for more than one minute.

Operating fault

Switching on

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain

sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in

intermittent mode.

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Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Do not cover the rain sensor, combined with

the sunshine sensor and located at the top

centre of the windscreen, behind the rear view

mirror.

Give a short downwards push to the control

stalk.

Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers

when using an automatic car wash.

In winter, it is advisable to wait until the

windscreen is completely clear of ice before

activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction

has been accepted.

This warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel and a message is displayed.

Switching off

Give the control stalk another short

push downwards or place the control

stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).

This warning lamp goes off in the instrument

panel and a message is displayed.

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