2008.5 Peugeot Boxer warning light

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Seat belt not
fastened on then flashes.
that the driver has not fastened
his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckl
e.
accompanied by
an audible signal
then remains on. that the vehicle is moving
with the driver ’s seat belt
unfastened.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by
pulling
the strap. Refer to "Seat belts" section of chapter 5.
Power steering
on, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message on
the display.
its malfunction. The vehicle retains conventional steering without
assistance. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Front/side air
bag flashing or
continuously on.
the failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Refer
to the "Air bags" section of chapter 5.
Suspension on. failure of the pneumatic
compensation. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
ABS on. failure of the system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance. However, you are advised to stop and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
ASR flashing.
that skidding of the wheels has
been avoided. The system optimises drive and improves the direct
ional
stability of the vehicle.
Refer to the "Driving safety" section of chapter 5.
on, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message on
the display.
its malfunction. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
ESP flashing. that it is in operation.
on.
its malfunction or failure of the
hill start assistance. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Refer to the "Driving safety" section of chapter 5.

Emission control
system on. failure of the system. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.
Anti-pollution on. failure of the system. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.
Disarming of the
front passenger
air bag on. the intentional disarming of this
air bag when a rear facing child
seat is installed. Configure via the trip computer MODE menu. Refer t
o
the "Mode" section of chapter 4.
Electronic
immobiliser on. the ignition key inserted is not
recognised.
The vehicle cannot be started. Use another key and have the faulty key checked by
a
PEUGEOT dealer. Refer to the "Accesses" section of
chapter 2.
Front brake
pads on. brake pad wear. Have the pads replaced by a
PEUGEOT dealer.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Water in diesel
filter on, accompanied
by a message on
the display. that there is water in the diesel
fuel filter.
Have the filter bled by a PEUGEOT dealer. Refer to
the
"Checks" section of chapter 7.
Low fuel level on with the
gauge needle in
zone E.
that the fuel reserved is being
used. Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of
the fuel
reserve is a parameter which is sensitive to the st yle of
driving, the profile of the road, the time elapsed and the
distance travelled since the warning light first ca me on.
flashing. a malfunction. Consult a PEUGEOT deale r.
Diesel pre-
heating on. that the weather conditions
impose pre-heating. Wait for the warning light to switch off before op
erating
the starter.
Side lights on, accompanied
by a message on
the display. manual selection. Turn the ring on the lights sta
lk to the first position.
automatic switching on of the
lights, ring in position A. Adjust the sensitivity of the brightness sensor vi
a the
MODE menu. Refer to the "Mode" section of chapter 4 .
Dipped
headlamps on. manual selection. Turn the ring on the lights sta
lk to the second position.
Main beam
headlamps pulling of the stalk towards you. Pull the stalk
to return to dipped headlamps.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Direction
indicators flashing with
buzzer. a change of direction using the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: press the stalk upwards.
To the Left: press the stalk downwards.
Front fog lamps on. that the button on the centre
console has been pressed. Manual selection.
The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or di
pped
headlamps are on.
Rear fog lamps on. that the button on the centre
console has been pressed. Manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if th
e
side lights or dipped headlamps are on. When visibi lity
is normal, please switch the fog lamps off.
Cruise control on. that the cruise control has been
selected. Manual selection.
Refer to the "Steering wheel controls" section of
chapter 3.
Faulty bulb on.
accompanied by
a message on
the display. that one or more bulbs have
blown.
Have the bulb changed.
Refer to the "Changing a bulb" section of chapter 8
or
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Rear parking
assistance on. failure of the system. The audible assistance is no longer active.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.

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FUEL GAUGE
The fuel level is tested each time the key is
turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
- F (Full): the fuel tank is full,
approximately 90 litres.
- E (Empty): the reserve is now being
used, the warning light comes on
continuously.
The reserve when the warning first comes
on is approximately 11 litres.
Fuel tanks of different capacities (60 and
125 litres) are available as an option.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE

The needle is positioned between C
(Cold) and H (Hot): normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot climatic
conditions, the needle may move close to
the red graduations. - wait for the engine to cool down in
order to check the level and top it up if
necessary. Follow this advice:
the cooling system is pressurised. In order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, check the
level and remove the cap to top up.
If the needle remains in the red zone,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 7.
Refer to the "Fuel" section of chapter 7.
What you should do if the needle enters the
red zone, or if the warning light comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the ignition. The fan may continue to operate for a
certain time up to approximately
10 minutes.
EMISSION CONTROL
EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) is
a diagnostics system which complies with,
among others, the standards concerning
authorised emissions of:
- CO (carbon monoxide),
- HC (unburnt hydrocarbons),
- NOx (nitrogen oxides) or particles, detected by oxygen sensors placed
upstream and downstream of the
catalytic converters.
Therefore, the driver is warned of any
malfunction of this emission control
system by the lighting of this specifi c
warning light on the instrument panel.
There is a risk of damage to the catalytic convert er.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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SERVICE INDICATOR
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolising the
service indicator comes on: the display
informs you when the next service is due,
in accordance with the "Manufacturer's"
servicing schedule indicated in the servicing
booklet. This information is determined in
relation to the distance travelled since the
previous service.
LIGHTING RHEOSTAT
The rheostat is active when the lights are
on.
Refer to the list of checks in the
servicing booklet which was given to
you on delivery of the vehicle.
After a few seconds, the display returns to
its usual functions. Use these controls to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel.
There are 8 setting levels.
Deterioration of the engine oil (100 and 120 bhp engines)
"Oil Life" or "Suit in Oil" function: your
vehicle's service interval is 24,000 miles
(40,000 km), in normal use.
However, the engine control unit tests the
degree of wear of the engine oil.
If your vehicle is used in arduous conditions
and consequently suffers engine oil
wear and if your vehicle is fitted with this
equipment, you are warned by flashing of
the engine oil pressure warning
light and the displaying of a
message on the instrument panel
each time the vehicle is started.

In this case, your vehicle must be
serviced as soon as possible.

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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING

MAR position: running.
Certain accessories can be used.

AVV position: starter.
The starter is operated.

STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting
Engine immobiliser warning light
If this comes on, use another key
and have the faulty key checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the MAR position.
In cold weather, wait for this
warning light to switch off then operate the
starter ( AVV position) until the engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than one
second, you can start without waiting. Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the bonnet
is not closed correctly, check!
Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow the
turbocharger to return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
In low temperatures
In mountainous and/or cold areas, it is
advisable to use a "winter" type fuel suited
to low or minus temperatures.

Starting and stopping
HILL START ASSISTANCE
This function, linked with the ESP, makes hill
starts easier and is activated in the following
conditions:
- the vehicle must be stationary, engine running, foot on the brake,
- the gradient of the road must be steeper than 5%,
- uphill, the gearbox must be in neutral or in a gear other than reverse,
- downhill, reverse gear must be engaged.
The HHC (Hill Holder Control) or Hill Start
Assistance function is a driving comfort
feature. It is not an automatic vehicle
parking function or an automatic handbrake. Operation
With the brake pedal and clutch pedal
pressed, from the time you release the brake
pedal you have approximately 2 seconds
before the vehicle starts to roll back and
without using the handbrake within which to
move off.
During the moving off phase, the function
is deactivated automatically, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this phase, the typical noise of mechanical
disengaging of the brakes can be heard,
indicating the imminent movement of the
vehicle.
Anomaly
If a malfunction of the system
occurs, this warning light comes
on accompanied by an audible
signal and confi rmed by a
message on the display. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer to have the system checked.
The hill start assistance is deactivated in the
following situations:
- when the clutch pedal is released,
- when the handbrake is applied,
- when the engine is switched off,
- when the engine stalls.