Diesel engine pre-heat
W ait until the warning lamp goes
out then operate the starter. On some models the warning lamp willnot light when the engine is hot.
Battery charge warning lamp
Indicates either: - faulty operation of the charging circuit, or
- loose battery or starter terminals,or
- broken or slack alternator belt, or
-a faulty alternator.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock brake systemwarning lamp (ABS)*
Indicates faulty ABS operation.
The vehicle does, however, retain conventional braking.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature gauge -
Needle in zone (A): temperature
correct
- Needle in zone (B): the coolant
temperature is too high Handbrake and brake
fl uid level warning
lamp
Indicates either: - that the engine is not running,
- that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly (engine running),
- an excessive drop in the brakeßuid level (engine running andhandbrake released).
Note : with the engine running and
the handbrake off, if the warninglight remains lit then you must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low engine oil pressure
It is essential to stop. Indicates either:- insufÞcient engine oil pressure, or
-
lack of oil in the lubrication system.
T op up the oil level if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. High coolant temperaturewarning lamp
It is essential to stop. Indicates too high a temperature, caused by: -
a fan malfunction. Check the fuses
and replace them if necessary,
-a coolant leak; the cooling system ispressurised, turn the cap to the 1stnotch, or* unscrew the cap two turns,to let the pressure drop before topping up the level,
-a coolant pump malfunction.
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Visual brake pad wear indicator*
The front brakes are Þtted with visual wear indicators. Regularly check the thickness of the brake pads.
To check: turn the wheels to full lock on the side to be checked. The thickness of pad remaining is represented by the measu-
rement X. When the measurement is zero, the brake pads must be changed. Advice As brake pad wear depends on the way in which the vehicle is driven, particularly if the vehicle is used for urban driving or f or
short journeys, or is driven in a very sporty manner, it may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads even between ser- vice intervals. * According to speciÞcation
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