The lights work only with the ignition on, unless otherwise stated.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles partially differs from that shown in » Fig. 40 on page 56. The symbols which mark the positions of the controls are identical.
WARNING
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched on, the light outlet areas are free from condensation after a short time, although the headlight lenses may still be misted up around the edge. This mist has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Parking and low beam lights
Fig. 40 Dash panel: Light switch
Light switch positions » Fig. 40.
Switch on the parking light or
parking lights on both sides » page 60
Switch on low beam
Switching off lights (except
daytime running lights)
Switch on the front fog lamp »
page 58
Switch on the rear fog light »
page 59
Note
Headlight beam adjustment
Fig. 41 Dash panel: Lights and visibility
Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 41 from position
to
gradually adjusts the
headlight beam thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the rotary switch correspond approximately to the following car load.
Front seats occupied, boot
empty.
WARNING
Always adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched on.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Switching on the daytime running lights
Activating/deactivating the daytime running lights function
Activate and deactivate the daytime running lights by fitting/removing the fuse with the appropriate ampere rating for daytime running lights » page 167, Fuses in the dash panel.
Deactivating on vehicles with the START-STOP system
Activating on vehicles with the START-STOP system
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in the front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on when activating the function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights for daylight driving lights, the combination of the low beam, the parking lights (front and rear) including the licence plate light is used as daylight driving lights.
Note
In vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights (in the bumper below the main headlights) these lights also serve as side lights.
Turn signal and main beam lights
Fig. 42 Stalk: turn signal and main beam operation
The parking light is controlled with the control stalk » page 60.
Control stalk positions » Fig. 42.
When the left or right turn signal is on, the
or
warning light flashes in the
instrument cluster.
When the high beam or headlight flasher is on, the
warning light lights up in
the instrument cluster.
Turn signal for changing lanes - to flash only briefly, move the stalk up or down to the pressure point only and hold it in this position.
Convenience turn signal
If you wish to flash three times only, briefly push the stalk to the upper or lower pressure point and release again.
WARNING
Only turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will not be dazzled.
Note
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
For a better cornering illumination, the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are set in the optimal position in line with the vehicle speed and the steering angle.
WARNING
If the halogen projector headlights with cornering light function are faulty, the headlights are automatically lowered to the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming traffic. Thus the illuminated length of the road is shortened. Drive carefully and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Fog lights
Fig. 43 Dash panel: Light switch
Switching on/off
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
The warning light lights up
in the instrument cluster when the fog lights are
switched on » page 35.
Foglights with the CORNER function
The CORNER function lights the front fog lamp on the relevant side of the vehicle to illuminate the area around the vehicle when turning, parking, etc.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions are met.
Rear fog light
Switching on/off
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse sequence.
If the vehicle is not fitted with fog lights » page 58, the rear fog light is
switched
on by turning the light switch to the position
or
and is pulled out directly
to the position 2 . This switch can only be pulled into one position.
The warning light lights up
in the instrument cluster when the rear fog light
is switched on » page 35.
Only the rear fog light on the trailer lights up if the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing device or a towing device from ŠKODA original accessories and it is driven with a trailer.
Tourist lights
Halogen projector headlights with cornering light function
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system (driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode “tourist light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.
Activating tourist light
Before activating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control
dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the
position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light deactivated.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
Deactivating tourist light
Before deactivating the tourist light, the following conditions must be met.
Ignition switched off, light switched off (light switch in position 0), control
dial
for headlamp beam adjustment in the
position, no gear engaged or selector
lever in the N position (automatic gearbox), tourist light activated.
Within 10 seconds of the ignition being switched on:
Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light
flashes for 10 seconds
each time the ignition is switched on.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 44 Dash panel: Hazard warning light system button
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle flash at the same time when the hazard warning light system is switched on. The warning light for the turn signals and the warning light in the button also flash at the same time. The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switched off.
The hazard warning light system will switch on automatically if one of the airbags is deployed.
CAUTION
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example, the following occurs.
Parking lights
Switching on the parking light
Switching on the side lights on both sides
Note
Peugeot 208. Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver whether the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on,
after the service information.
Th ...
Peugeot 208. Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine
using another battery.
The presence of this label indicates the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special techn ...
Seat Ibiza. What you should be aware of
General notes
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over this data.
All data in these documents are valid for the basic model as offered in Spain.
The vehicle data card includ ...