Peugeot 2008: In the event of a breakdown / Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), misting on the internal surface of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

Never look too closely at the luminous beam of LED or Full LED  technology  headlamps: risk of serious eye injury!

The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:

• Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with detergent or solvent products.
• Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH neutral product.
• When using a high-pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keep the lance directed towards the headlamps, lamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protective coating and seals.

Changing a bulb must only be done with the ignition off and after the headlamp / lamp has been switched off for several minutes - risk of serious burns!

Do not touch the bulb directly with your fingers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb of the same type and specification. To avoid lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Refitting the lamp units

Perform the operations in the reverse order to dismantling.

Light-emitting diode (LED) headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of headlamps / lamps are:

• "LED" technology headlamps.
• Full LED technology headlamps.
• Front foglamps.
• Offset daytime running lamps.
• Direction indicator side repeaters.
• Side spotlamps.
• 3D rear lamps.
• Third brake lamp.
• Number plate lamps.

If you need to replace this type of bulb, you must contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Do not touch LED or Full LED  technology headlamps - risk of electrocution!

Front lamps

Model with Full LED  technology  headlamps

1. Dipped beam headlamps / Main beam headlamps
2. Direction indicators
3. Sidelamps
4. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps
5. Front foglamps

Model with LED  technology  headlamps

1. Main beam headlamps (LED)
2. Dipped beam headlamps (LED)
3. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps  (LED)
4. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

Model with halogen headlamps

1. Main beam headlamps (H9)
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H18)
3. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps  (LEDs)
4. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

Opening the bonnet / Accessing the bulbs

With the engine warm, proceed with caution - risk of burns!

Take care with objects or clothing that could be caught in the blades of the cooling fan - risk of strangulation!

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

To ensure good quality lighting, check that the bulb is correctly positioned in its housing.

Main / Dipped beam headlamps

• Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
• Pull the bulb holder backwards to remove it.
• Pull the bulb to remove it.
• Replace the bulb.

When refitting the bulb holder in its housing, press until you hear a click which means it is locked in place.

Direction indicators

Rapid flashing of a direction indicator lamp (left or right) indicates that one of the bulbs on the corresponding side has failed.

• Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
• Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise.
• Pull the bulb and bulb holder assembly backwards.
• Replace the bulb.

Amber coloured bulbs must be replaced by bulbs with identical specifications and colour.

Rear lamps

1. Sidelamps / Daytime running lamps (LED)
2. Brake lamps (LED)
3. Reversing lamps  (LED)
4. Direction indicators (LED)

Foglamps (P21W)

These bulbs are replaced from outside the rear bumper.

• Pass your hand under the bumper.
• Disconnect the connector.
• Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it.
• Turn the bulb a quarter turn and replace it.

To change the bulb within a few minutes of switching off the ignition, take care not to touch the exhaust - risk of burns!