2008 Peugeot 308 SW BL Fault
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
The warning lights may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lights may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can
it be ascertained whether the situ-
ation is normal or whether a fault
has occurred.
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 audi-
ble signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
Operation indicator lights
If one of the following indicator lights comes
o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g
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
before 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 warning
lights should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the warning light concerned.
Common operation indicator lights
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When the engine is running or the vehi-
cle 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
h a v e a s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l i g h t .
In order to identify it, consult the mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
After checking:
- that the doors, boot, the rear screen and bonnet are closed,
- the engine oil level,
- t h e s c r e e n w a s h fl u i d l e v e l ,
- the remote control battery,
- the pressure of the tyres,
- the end of saturation of the particle e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( D i e s e l ) ,
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:
- s i g n i fi c a n t d r o p i n t h e l e v e l i n t h e circuit,
- 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.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the subject
of further diagnostics by reading the
associated message on the multi-
function display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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 deactivated,
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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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Engine autodiagnostics
system.
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
engine management system.
I f i t fl a s h e s , i t i n d i c a t e s t h e o c c u r r e n c e o f
a fault in the emission control system.
Low fuel level.
If this comes on, it indicates that
you only have enough fuel left
t o d r i v e a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 0 m i l e s
(50 km).
T h e c a p a c i t y o f t h e t a n k i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y
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
fi l t e r .
There is a risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines.
Door open.
A door, the boot, the rear screen
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.
S p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l i g h t s
* Only with alarm.
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The displaying of certain warning
lights may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
S p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l i g h t s
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.
Certain warning lights may be
linked with those of the instrument
panel.
If they are linked with the
STOP
warning light, stop the vehicle imme-
diately and as safely as possible.
Directional headlamps.
I f t h i s fl a s h e s , i t i n d i c a t e s t h e
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: 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
a n i n s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f o i l i n t h e
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
a n i n s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c o o l a n t
in the circuit. Stop the vehicle
immediately 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, ...).
- the engine management system,
- the emission control system,
- the lane departure warning system.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS 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:
- s i g n i fi c a n t d r o p i n t h e l e v e l i n t h e circuit,
- 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 deacti-
vated, if this warning light and the indi-
cator light on the button come on, this
indicates the occurrence of a fault in
the ESP/ASR system 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, the rear screen
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
vehicle is moving, it indicates
that the handbrake has not
been released 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-
t e r y i s fl a t .
* Only with alarm. Fuel level.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that there is only enough fuel
r e m a i n i n g t o d r i v e a p p r o x i m a t e -
ly 30 miles (50 km).
T h e c a p a c i t y o f t h e t a n k i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y
60 litres.
S c r e e n w a s h fl u i d l e v e l .
If this is displayed, following an
action on the wipers stalk, it in-
d i c a t e s a n i n s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f
fl u i d .
F i l l t h e s c r e e n w a s h / h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d
reservoir when you stop.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Water in diesel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the presence of water in the
d i e s e l fi l t e r .
There is a risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines.
Automatic headlamp
adjustment.
If this is displayed, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the auto-
matic headlamp adjustment.
P a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
(Diesel).
If this is displayed, linked with
the service warning light, it indi-
cates the start of saturation of the par-
t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r o r a l o w d i e s e l a d d i -
tive reservoir level.
A s s o o n a s t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , r e -
g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r b y d r i v i n g a t a s p e e d
of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the
service warning light is switched off.
If the service warning light is still displayed,
the additive level is low. Have it topped up
by a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
D e fl a t e d w h e e l .
If this is displayed, it indicates
a n i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e i n o n e
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
immediately and as safely as
possible.
Change the damaged wheel and have it
repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n
detection.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault on one
o f t h e s e n s o r s o r i n t h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a -
tion detection system.
It may also indicate the absence of a
sensor when the spare wheel, which
d o e s n o t h a v e a s e n s o r , i s fi t t e d i n p l a c e
of a punctured wheel.
Automatic switching on of
the lights.
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
automatic 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
p i l o t e d m a n u a l g e a r b o x o r a u t o m a t i c
g e a r b o x . T h e g e a r b o x w i l l t h e n o p e r a t e i n
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-
l o t e d m a n u a l g e a r b o x o r a u t o -
m a t i c g e a r b o x .
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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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Coolant temperature indicator
System which informs the driver of
the changes in the temperature of the
engine coolant while driving.
With the engine running, when the
needle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is
correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is
t o o h i g h ; t h e m a x t e m p e r a t u r e
warning light 1 and the central
STOP warning light come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:
wait for the engine to cool,
unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop,
when the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap,
top up the level to the "MAX" mark.
Manual Check
System which informs the driver of the
warnings present and of the activated
or deactivated status of the functions.
With the engine running, to start a
manual check, press the "CHECK/000"
button on the instrument panel.
If no "major" faults have been detected,
"CHECK OK" appears on the large instru-
ment panel display.
If a "minor" fault has been detected, the
warning lights concerned then "CHECK
OK" appear on the large instrument
panel display. Consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If a "major" fault has been detected, only
the warning lights concerned appear on
the large instrument panel display. Have it
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver of the
validity or invalidity of the engine oil
level.
This information is indicated for a few sec-
onds when the ignition is switched on,
after the service information.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Oil level gauge fault
Dipstick
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , linked with the service warning
light, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multifunction
display.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a c h e c k
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up to prevent damage to
the engine. T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL --" . Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p o n y o u r
engine. There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A = m a x ; n e v e r e x c e e d
this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type of oil
suited to your engine.