Get Visibility Guide for Peugeot 3008 SUV First Generation (2008-2015)

Visibility

Lighting controls

Main lighting

Additional lighting

Function settings

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle

are designed to adapt the lighting progressively

in relation to the climatic conditions and so

improve the driver's visibility:

Other lamps are installed to fulfil the

You can activate / deactivate the following

requirements of particular driving conditions:

lighting functions:

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a rear foglamp to be seen from a distance,

front foglamps for even better visibility,

daytime running lamps to be seen during

the day.

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automatic guide-me-home lighting,

automatic illumination of headlamps,

directional lighting.

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sidelamps, to be seen,

dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

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main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear,

directional headlamps for improved

visibility when cornering.

Travelling abroad

If using your vehicle in a country that

drives on the other side of the road, the

headlamps must be adjusted to avoid

dazzling on-coming drivers.

Contact an official dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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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Manual controls

Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator

lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the

lighting selected is on.

The lighting is controlled directly by the driver

by means of the ring A and the stalk B.

A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it

to position the symbol required facing

the mark.

Lighting off (ignition off) /

Daytime running lamps (engine running).

Automatic illumination of

headlamps.

Model without AUTO lighting

Sidelamps.

Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.

B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull

the stalk towards you to switch the

lighting between dipped and main beam

headlamps.

In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the

driver can switch on the main beam headlamps

temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a

pull on the stalk.

Model with AUTO lighting

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C. Foglamp selection ring.

Rear foglamp

Front and rear foglamps

This operates with dipped and main beam

headlamps.

The rear foglamp operates with the dipped and

main beam headlamps.

The front foglamps also operate with the

sidelamps.

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F

To switch on the foglamp, turn the ring C

forward and release.

F

To switch off the foglamp, turn the ring C

rearward and release.

F

To switch on the front foglamps, turn the

ring C forward and release.

To switch on the rear foglamp, turn the

ring C forward again and release.

To switch off the rear foglamp, turn the

ring C rearward and release.

When the lighting is switched on automatically

(with AUTO model), the dipped beam

headlamps and sidelamps remain on until the

rear foglamp is switched off.

Model with rear foglamp only

To switch off the front foglamps, turn the

ring C rearward again and release.

When the lighting is switched on automatically

(with AUTO model), the dipped beam

headlamps and sidelamps remain on until the

rear foglamp is switched off.

When the lighting is switched off automatically

(with AUTO model) or when the dipped beam

headlamps are switched off manually, the

foglamps and the sidelamps will remain on.

Model with front and rear

foglamps

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Switching off the lighting when

switching off the ignition

When the ignition is switched off, all of the

lamps switch off immediately, except for the

dipped beam headlamps if automatic guide-

me-home lighting is activated.

Switching on the lighting when

switching on the ignition

To reactivate the lighting control stalk, turn the

ring A to position "0" - lighting off, then to the

position of your choice.

When the driver's door is opened, a temporary

audible signal warns you that the vehicle's

lighting is on.

They switch off automatically after a period

which depends on the state of charge of the

battery (entry to energy economy mode).

In good or rainy weather, by both day

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.

In these weather conditions, you should

switch on the foglamps and dipped

beam headlamps manually, as the

sunshine sensor may detect sufficient

light.

Do not forget to switch off the front and

rear foglamps when they are no longer

necessary.

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Front daytime running

lamps

(light-emitting diodes)

Manual guide-me-home

lighting

The temporary illumination of the dipped beam

headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been

switched off makes the driver's exit easier

when the light is poor.

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They come on automatically when the engine

is started, when the lighting control stalk is in

position "0" or "AUTO".

Switching on

Switching off

F

With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting stalk.

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches

off automatically after a set time.

F

A further "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

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Automatic illumination of headlamps

When a low level of ambient light is detected by a 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 can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic

operation of the windscreen wipers.

Automatic guide-me-home

lighting

As soon as the ambient light returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched

off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

When the automatic illumination of headlamps

function is activated (lighting control stalk in

the "AUTO" position), under low ambient light

the dipped beam headlamps remain on when

the ignition is switched off.

Activation

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of the

sunshine sensor, the lighting comes

on, this warning lamp is displayed

in the instrument panel and/or a

message appears in the screen, accompanied

by an audible signal.

Programming

Activation or deactivation,

as well as the duration of the

guide-me-home lighting, is set

in the vehicle configuration

menu.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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.

F

Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The

activation of the function is accompanied

by the display of a message in the screen.

Deactivation

F

Turn the ring to another position.

Deactivation of the function is accompanied

by the display of a message in the screen.

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Exterior welcome lighting

The remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is

activated according to the level of light detected by the sunshine sensor.

Switching on

Switching off

The exterior welcome lighting switches

off automatically after a set time, when

the ignition is switched on or on locking

the vehicle.

F

Press the open padlock on the

remote control.

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The dipped beam headlamps and the

sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also

unlocked.

The duration of the welcome lighting is

associated with and identical to that of

the automatic guide-me-home lighting.

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Manual beam

adjustment of

Automatic beam

adjustment with

halogen headlamps xenon headlamps

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road

users, the beam height of the halogen

headlamps should be adjusted according to the

load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other

road users, this system corrects the height of the

xenon headlamps beam automatically and when

stationary, according to the load in the vehicle.

1. 5 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp is

displayed on the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message in the multifunction screen.

The system then places your headlamps in the

lowest position.

If a fault occurs, do not touch the xenon

bulbs. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The initial setting is position "0".

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Directional lighting

This system is linked to the presence of xenon

headlamps.

Programming

When the main or dipped beam headlamps are

on, this system illuminates the inside of bends

(from 12 mph - 20 km/h).

The system is activated or

deactivated via the vehicle

configuration menu.

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The state of the system remains in memory

when the ignition is switched off.

Operating fault

With directional lighting

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp

flashes in the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message in the

screen.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Without directional lighting

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Wiper controls

Manual controls

The vehicle's front and rear wipers are

designed to improve the driver's visibility

progressively according to the weather

conditions.

Windscreen wipers

A. Wiping speed selection stalk.

Fast (heavy rain).

Normal (moderate rain).

Intermittent (proportional to the speed

of the vehicle).

Off.

Model with intermittent wiping

Programming

Single wipe (press down and release).

or

You can modify the settings for the following

functions:

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automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Automatic, then single wipe.

Refer to the corresponding

section.

Model with AUTO wiping

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Rear wiper

B. Rear wiper selection ring:

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will come into operation automatically if the

windscreen wipers are on.

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Park.

Programming

Switching the automatic

operation of the rear wiper in

reverse on or off is done via the

vehicle configuration menu.

This function is activated by

default.

Intermittent wipe.

Wash-wipe (set duration).

If a significant accumulation of snow or

ice is present, or when using a bicycle

carrier on the boot, remember to

deactivate the automatic rear wiper.

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Screenwash/headlamp wash low

level

In the case of vehicles fitted with

headlamp washers, when the

minimum level of the reservoir

is reached, this warning lamp is

displayed in the instrument panel, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message.

The warning lamp is displayed 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.

Windscreen wash

Pull the wiper stalk towards you.

The windscreen wash then the wipers operate

for a set time.

The headlamp wash is also activated if the

dipped beam headlamps are on.

Headlamp wash

Press the end of the lighting stalk to activate

the headlamp wash, when the dipped beam

headlamps are on.

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Automatic rain sensitive

windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,

without any action on the part of the driver, if

rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view

mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of

the rainfall.

Operating fault

If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the

wipers will operate in intermittent mode.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with

the sunshine sensor and located in the

centre of the windscreen behind the rear

view mirror.

Activation

Switching off

Switch off the automatic rain sensitive

wipers when using an automatic car wash.

In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper

blades, it is advisable to wait until the

windscreen is completely clear of ice

before activating the automatic rain

sensitive wipers.

This is controlled manually by the driver by

pushing the stalk downwards to the "AUTO"

position.

This is controlled manually by the driver by

moving the stalk upwards then returning it to

position "0".

It is accompanied by a message in the screen.

The automatic rain sensitive wipers

must be reactivated if the ignition has

been off for more than one minute, by

pushing the stalk downwards.

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Special position of the

windscreen wipers

This position permits release of the windscreen

wiper blades.

It is used for cleaning or replacement of the

blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to

detach the blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

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handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

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avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of

wear.

F

Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute

after switching off the ignition places the

blades vertically on the screen.

To park the blades again, switch on the

ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Courtesy lamps

Front and rear courtesy lamps Map reading lamps

F

With the ignition on, press the

In this position, the courtesy lamp

comes on gradually:

corresponding switch.

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when the vehicle is unlocked,

when the key is removed from the ignition,

when a door is opened,

when the remote control locking button is

activated, in order to locate your vehicle.

Rear side reading lamps

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With the ignition on, the first press of the

reading lamp switch puts the reading lamp

in "permanently on" mode.

F

Following a second press, it comes on:

It switches off gradually:

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when the vehicle is unlocked,

when the key is removed from the

ignition,

when a door is opened,

when the remote control locking button is

pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamps

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when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

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Permanently off.

Permanently on.

It switches off gradually:

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when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting

time varies according to the circumstances:

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with the ignition off, approximately

ten minutes,

in energy economy mode, approximately

thirty seconds,

3. Rear side reading lamps

4. Rear courtesy lamp

Take care not to place anything in contact with

the courtesy lamps.

with the engine running, unlimited.

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Door mirror

spotlamps

Interior mood

lighting

Footwell lighting

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting

improves visibility in the vehicle when the light

is poor.

The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps

improves visibility in the vehicle when the light

is poor.

Switching on

To make your approach to the vehicle easier,

these illuminate:

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the zones facing the driver’s and

passenger’s doors,

the zones forward of the door mirrors and

rearward of the front doors.

Switching on

At night, the mood lamp in the front courtesy

lamp comes on automatically when the

sidelamps are switched on.

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Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy

lamps. The lamps come on when one of the

doors is opened.

Switching on

The spotlamps come on:

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when you unlock the vehicle,

when you remove the key from the ignition,

when you open a door,

Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off

automatically when the sidelamps are switched

off.

when you use the remote control.

Switching off

They are timed to go off automatically.

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Boot lamp

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This comes on automatically when the boot is

opened and switches off automatically when

the boot is closed.

Different lighting times are available:

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when the ignition is off, approximately

ten minutes,

in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

when the engine is running, no limit.

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