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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION86
Before removing a fuse the cause of the fault must be found and corrected. The fuse numbers are on the fuse box.Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
Removing-
fitting a fuse
Beware of incompatible additional electrical acces-sories! Yo ur vehicleÕs electrical
circuit is designed to operate with standard or optional equip-ment. Before installing additionalelectrical equipment or accesso-ries, consult a PEUGEOT dea-
ler. Some electrical accessories, or the way in which they are Þtted,may adversely affect the opera-
tion of your vehicle, namely, theelectronic control circuits, theradio circuit and the electricalcharging circuit. PEUGEOT does not accept any responsibility for expensesincurred by repairs or for anyfaults resulting from the installa-tion of additional accessorieswhich are not supplied orrecommended by PEUGEOTand which were not installed inaccordance with the manufactu-
rerÕs instructions, in particularequipment with a consumptiongreater than 10 milliamps. Themaxi fuses provide additionalprotection for the electrical sys-tems. Any work must be carriedout by a specialist.
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