auto lights

[FarmerPug]

As you have all the hardware, it seems really mean to not enable the auto-lights software.

ah ha jean pierre what do you zhinque about what i ave done, give zhisse car une button zhatte does nouthingue.

[grasmere59]

Just an update on my auto lights,i messed about with the wipers today and found on a dry screen with the auto light function on the lights come on after 5 sweeps of the wipers,so theres no way you can drive in the rain without your lights on when the lights are in the auto mode,what a good idea,my bmw does'nt do that when the lights are on auto!

[FarmerPug]

its a logical decision programmed into the auto lights feature, it makes sense as cars should automatically have their lights switch on in the rain.
this is what the book says:
"Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if the light is poor, or during continuous operation of the windscreen wipers. They switch off as soon as the light becomes bright enough or the wind- screen wipers stop".

[grasmere59]

Ah i see,as i have'nt got a handbook for the car i'm having to learn how things work as i go along,another thing i noticed was that the even when the wipers are stopped the lights stay on untill i stop and turn the ignition off,something else i have noticed is that if the wipers are on fast and you stop they go to slow speed automatically,off on a tangent can you tell me as you have a handbook(if you don't mind) what my tyre spressures should be on 205/60/15 tyres as not having a handbook i'm not sure,cheers!

[FarmerPug]

sorry i dont see it in the book, but it should be round the door pillars (you need to know that to pass the test) but regardless of what car i have i always put the pressure to 32.

[grasmere59]

Thanks for that,never thought of looking around the pillars,doh!,i had a look on the net and a tyre info site said 36 psi which i thought was a bit high.

[FarmerPug]

if you want a manual some people on here use service box, but also register onto peugeot uk and you will get free newsletters, and access to your manual.
Now to pull this topic back on track. Here is a description on how automatic headlights work:

Basics
There is no doubt that windshield wipers are vital on any car. Without wipers, driving in the rain would be extremely dangerous. Previously, drivers were responsible for adjusting their windshield wipers using manual controls on or near the steering column. Constant attention to the wipers, though, can be distracting, especially when precipitation is falling at an inconsistent rate.
Automatic Wipers
Now widely available is a solution to this type of driver distraction: windshield wipers that sense accumulating water on the windshield and automatically adjust themselves accordingly. These wipers turn on at the first sign of impaired visibility and constantly adjust their rate as rainfall, acceleration and traffic varies.
Sensors
Imperative to these wipers' function is an optical sensor that monitors the front windshield glass. The optical sensor casts infrared light into the windshield at a 45-degree angle, then monitors how much light is reflected back. If the windshield is completely clear, nearly all of the light will be reflected back at the sensor (total internal reflection). If the windshield is clouded with water or dirt, less light is reflected back at the sensor, triggering the wipers. The wipers' speed, then, is constantly adjusted according to how much light makes it back to the sensor between each wipe.
Location
The sensor is always mounted on the front windshield, usually just behind the rearview mirror.
Control
Rain sensing wipers aren't completely outside of the driver's control. They must be activated at the start of each use (turning off the car shuts them off, as does a manual override). This prevents the wipers from becoming worn or damaged by trying to wipe a dry-but-dirty windshield or being activated in a car wash.
Availability
Automatic windshield wipers come either standard or as a factory option in the majority of new cars. Aftermarket installation is quite simple, as well. Any car can easily be fitted with this technology.


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