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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel grouping together the vehicle
operation indication dials and warning
lights.
5. Display.
6. Display zero reset button.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or
service indicator).
7. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and
controls.
Dials
1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of t h e e n g i n e ( x 1 0 0 0 r p m ) .
2. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (°Celsius).
3. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
4. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph).
A. Speed limiter
or
Cruise control.
(km/h or mph)
B. Trip distance recorder.
(km or miles)
Display
For further information, refer to the
paragraph relating to the button or
function and its associated display. The following three functions are dis-
played in succession when the ignition
is switched on.
C. Service indicator.
(km or miles) then,
Engine oil level indicator.
then
distance recorder.
(km or miles)
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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL OR 6-SPEED PILOTED MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel grouping together the vehicle
operation indication dials and warning
lights.
5. Small display.
6. Large display.
7. CHECK/display zero reset
button.
Starts a manual CHECK.
Resets the function selected to zero (trip distance recorder or
service indicator).
8. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and
controls.
Dials
1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of t h e e n g i n e ( x 1 0 0 0 r p m ) .
2. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (°Celsius).
3. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
4. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph).
A. Trip distance recorder.
(km or miles)
B. Distance recorder.
(km or miles)
Displays
The following two functions are dis-
played in succession when the ignition
is switched on.
C. Service indicator.
(km or miles) then,
Engine oil level indicator.
For further information, refer to the
paragraph which relates to the but-
ton or function and its associated
display. The following functions are displayed in
accordance with the selection.
-
Warning lights/CHECK.
- T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n .
- Speed limiter/Cruise control.
- 6-speed piloted manual or
automatic gearbox.
- Navigation - Guidance/Trip
computer information.
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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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Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
c o m e s 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 -
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 s p e c i fi c c o n t r o l , l o c a t e d o n t h e p a s -
senger’s side of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is
c o n fi r m e d b y c o n t i n u o u s l i g h t i n g o f t h i s
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 s p e c i fi c b u t t o n , l o c a t e d i n t h e c e n t r e
of the fascia, permits deactivation of the
s y s t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y c o n t i n u -
ous lighting of this warning light and of
the indicator light on the button.
F r o m a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 0 m p h ( 5 0 k m / h ) ,
the system is reactivated automatically.
Common deactivation warning
lights S p e c i fi c d e a c t i v a t i o n w a r n i n g l i g h t s
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 indicates
that you have deactivated the
speed limiter.
Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated 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 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.