2007.5 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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Indicator and warning lights
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lights) or of the occurrence of a fault (warning light).
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lights may be accompanied by an au-dible signal and a message on the mul-tifunction display.
Operation indicator lights
If one of the following indicator lights comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Left-hand direction indicator.
Handbrake applied.
Right-hand direction indicator.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Diesel engine pre-heating.
Wait until this is switched off be-fore operating the starter.
Front fog lamps.
Rear fog lamp.
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lights come on for a few seconds when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warn-ing lights should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, consult the warning light concerned.
Common operation indicator lights

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Foot on brake.
Press the brake pedal to start the engine with the 6-speed pi-loted manual gearbox or auto-matic gearbox.
Specific operation indicator lights
The other indicator lights appear on the large display, located in the centre of the instrument panel.
Automatic locking.
If this is displayed, it indicates that you have activated the au-tomatic locking of the doors and boot while driving.
Speed limiter.
If this is displayed, it indi-cates that you have activat-ed the speed limiter mode.
If this is displayed, it indi-cates that you can set the speed limiter speed value to be stored.
Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indi-cates that you have activat-ed the cruise control mode.
If this is displayed it indi-cates that you can set the cruise control speed value to be stored.
Automatic gearbox.
This display indicates the posi-tion that you have selected on the gear selection gate (P, R, N or D).
6-speed piloted manual gearbox.
This display indicates the po-sition that you have selected on the gear selection gate (R, N, A or M).
Automatic wiping.
If this is displayed, it indicates that you have activated the auto-matic windscreen wiping.
Automatic lighting.
If this is displayed, it indicates that you have activated the automatic switching on of the headlamps.
This display indicates the gear engaged in automatic or man-ual operating mode (1 to 6).
This display indicates the op-erating mode selected (auto-matic or sport).
This display indicates the gear engaged in the automat-ic or manual operation pro-gramme.
This display indicates the op-erating programme selected (automatic, sport, snow or manual).

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Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights comes on, this confirms that the corre-sponding system has been switched off intentionally.
Passenger’s air bag system deactivation.
The passenger’s air bag system is put into service automatically when the vehicle is started.
A specific control, located on the pas-senger’s side of the fascia, permits deactivation of the system. This is con-firmed by continuous lighting of this warning light on the instrument panel or on the seat belt and passenger’s front air bag warning lights display.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR) deactivation.
The ESP/ASR system is put into service automatically when the vehicle is started.
A specific button, located in the centre of the fascia, permits deactivation of the system. This is confirmed by continu-ous lighting of this warning light and of the indicator light on the button.
Common deactivation warning lightsSpecific deactivation warning lights
Automatic locking.
If this is displayed, it indicates that you have deactivated the automatic locking of the doors and boot while driving.
Automatic wiping.
If this is displayed, it indicates that you have deactivated the automatic windscreen wiping.
The other warning lights appear on the large display, located in the centre of the instrument panel.
Speed limiter.
If this is displayed, it indi-cates that you have deacti-vated the speed limiter.
Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indi-cates that you have deacti-vated the cruise control.
Automatic lighting.
If this is displayed, it indicates that you have deactivated the automatic switching on of the headlamps.

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When the engine is running or the ve-hicle is moving, the lighting of one of the following warning lights indicates the occurrence of a fault requiring interven-tion on the part of the driver.
Central alert.
Lighting is associated with the displaying of another warning light:
- punctured wheel,- braking,- power steering,- engine oil pressure,- coolant temperature,stop the vehicle immediately and as safely as possible.
Service.
If this comes on, it indicates the occurrence of a problem in one of the systems which does not have a specific warning light.
In order to identify it, consult the mes-sage on the multifunction display.
After checking:
- that the doors, boot and bonnet are closed,- the engine oil level,- the screenwash fluid level,- the remote control battery,- the pressure of the tyres,- the end of saturation of the particle emission filter (Diesel),for any other situations, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Braking.
If this comes on, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in one of the braking systems:
- significant drop in the level in the cir-cuit,- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous lighting of the ABS warning light), stop the vehicle immediately and as safely as possible.
When the vehicle is moving, check that the handbrake is fully released.
Warning lights
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
If this comes on, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent opera-tion of the vehicle’s assisted braking.
Common warning lights
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put into service automatically when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivat-ed, if this warning light and the indicator light on the button come on continuously, this indicates the occurrence of a fault in the ESP/ASR system or in the hill start assistance.

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Engine autodiagnostics system.
If this comes on, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the en-gine management system.
If it flashes, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the emission control sys-tem.
Low fuel level.
If this comes on, it indicates that you only have enough fuel left to drive approximately 30 miles (50 km).
The capacity of the tank is approximate-ly 60 litres.
Maximum coolant temperature.
If this comes on, it indicates that the temperature in the cooling system is too high. Stop the vehicle im-mediately and as safely as possible.
Air bags.
If this comes on, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in one of the air bag or seat belt preten-sioner systems.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened.
If this comes on, it indicates that the driver and/or the front passenger has not fastened or has un-fastened his seat belt.
It also indicates that one or more rear passengers have unfastened their seat belt.
Water in diesel.
If this comes on, it indicates the presence of water in the diesel filter.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel engines.
Door open.
A door, the boot or the bonnet* is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously.- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously, accompanied by an audible signal.
Battery charge.
If this comes on, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the battery charging circuit (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).
Engine oil pressure.
If this comes on, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the en-gine lubrication circuit. Stop the vehicle immediately and as safely as possible.
Specific warning lights
* Only with alarm.

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Specific warning lights
The other warning lights appear on the large display, located in the centre of the instrument panel.
Depending on the seriousness of the fault, they may be displayed in orange or red.
Directional headlamps.
If this flashes, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the di-rectional headlamps system.
Engine oil pressure.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the engine lubrication circuit. Stop the vehicle immediately and as safely as possible.
Service.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in one of the following:
- the engine management system,- the emission control system,- the lane departure warning system.
Engine autodiagnostics system.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the engine management system.
Engine oil level.
If this is displayed, it indicates an insufficient level of oil in the engine. Stop the vehicle imme-diately and as safely as possible.
Coolant temperature.
If this is displayed, it indicates that the temperature in the cooling system is too high. Stop the vehicle immediately and as safely as possible.
Coolant level.
If this is displayed, it indicates an insufficient level of coolant in the circuit. Stop the vehicle im-mediately and as safely as possible.Battery charge.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the battery charging circuit (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).

Air bags.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in one of the air bag or pretensioning seat belt systems.
Braking.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in one of the braking systems:
- significant drop in the level in the cir-cuit,- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous lighting of the ABS warning light). Stop the vehicle immediately and as safely as possible.
If the vehicle is moving, check that the handbrake is released fully.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent opera-tion of the vehicle’s assisted braking.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put into service automatically when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivated, if this warning light and the indicator light on the button come on, this indicates the occurrence of a fault in the ESP/ASR sys-tem or in the hill start assistance.
Power steering.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the power steering. Stop the vehicle immediately and as safely as possible.
Door open.
A door, the boot or the bonnet* is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light is displayed in orange,- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light is displayed in red.
Ice warning.
If this is displayed, it indicates that there is risk of the forma-tion of ice on the road below a temperature of 3 °C.
Drive carefully.
Handbrake.
If this is displayed, while the ve-hicle is moving, it indicates that the handbrake has not been re-leased fully.
Electronic immobiliser.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occurrence of a fault in the electronic engine immobiliser system or that the remote control bat-tery is flat.
* Only with alarm.
Fuel level.
If this is displayed, it indicates that there is only enough fuel remaining to drive approximate-ly 30 miles (50 km).
The capacity of the tank is approximately 60 litres.
Screenwash fluid level.
If this is displayed, following an action on the wipers stalk, it in-dicates an insufficient level of fluid.
Fill the screenwash/headlamp wash flu-id reservoir when you stop.

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Water in diesel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the presence of water in the
diesel fi lter.
There is a risk of damage to the injec-
tion system on Diesel engines.
Automatic headlamp
adjustment.
If this is displayed, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the auto-
matic headlamp adjustment. Particle emission fi lter
(Diesel).
If this is displayed, linked with
the service warning light, it indi-
cates the start of saturation of the parti-
cle emission fi lter or a low diesel additive
reservoir level.
As soon as traffi c conditions permit,
regenerate the fi lter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h)
until the service warning light is switched
off.
If the service warning light is still dis-
played, the additive level is low. Have it
topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer with-
out delay.
Defl ated wheel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
an insuffi cient pressure in one
or more wheels.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible. Punctured wheel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that one or more wheels are
punctured. Stop the vehicle im-
mediately and as safely as possible.
Change the damaged wheel and have it
repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Tyre under-infl ation
detection.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault on
one of the sensors or in the tyre under-
infl ation detection system.
It may also indicate the absence of a
sensor when the spare wheel, which
does not have a sensor, is fi tted in place
of a puntured wheel.
Automatic switching
of the lights.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the auto-
matic switching on of the lights.
Use the other positions of the lights
stalk.
Visual and/or audible
parking assistance.
If this comes on, in forward and/
or reverse gear, it indicates a
fault in the parking assistance system. 6-speed piloted manual
gearbox or automatic
gearbox.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the 6-speed
piloted manual gearbox or automatic
gearbox. The gearbox will then oper-
ate in down-grade mode, locked on 3rd
gear.
Invalid value.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
programme of the 6-speed pi-
loted manual gearbox or auto-
matic gearbox.Position P or N.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that the gear lever must be
placed in position
P or N in or-
der to start the engine.
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