2009 Peugeot 407 oil pressure
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Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running, this in-
dicates a charging circuit malfunction
(battery terminals, alternator belt).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n w a r n i n g
light
This indicates that the tyre pressure is
too low.
A message on the multifunction display
indicates the wheel(s) concerned.
R e f e r t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n l a b e l a f fi x e d
to the central pillar of the driver's door.
For your safety, check the tyre pres-
sures as soon as possible.
Electronic stability control system
(ESP) warning lights Activation warning light
Operation warning light
Deactivation warning light
Malfunction warning light
Power steering warning
light
This indicates a power steering fault.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake warning light
This indicates that the handbrake is
still applied or has not been released
correctly.
It is linked with the braking system
warning light. Low wash-wipe and
h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d l e v e l
warning light
When the wipers are switched on, this
i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e fl u i d l e v e l i s t o o l o w .
Fill the wash-wipe and headlamp wash
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
Engine oil level warning
light
This indicates a critical engine oil level
(too low).
WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY
These warning lights are displayed on
the instrument panel display.
STOP warning light
When this is displayed alone, it indi-
cates a power steering fault.
It comes on linked with the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature, brak-
ing system or punctured tyre warning
lights.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Punctured tyre warning light
This indicates that one or more punc-
tured tyres have been detected.
A message on the multifunction display
i d e n t i fi e s t h e w h e e l ( s ) c o n c e r n e d .
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Stop immediately.
Change the damaged wheel and have
it repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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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
system warning light
This indicates the absence or mal-
function of one or more tyre pressure
sensors or a system fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Electronic engine
immobiliser warning light
This indicates an electronic engine im-
mobiliser system malfunction.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Front brake pads wear
warning light
This indicates that the brake pads are
worn.
For your safety, have them replaced
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel tank cap warning light
(according to version)
With the engine running, this indicates
that the fuel tank cap is incorrectly se-
cured or absent.
It comes on in orange if the vehicle
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and
in red if the vehicle speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
W a t e r i n d i e s e l fi l t e r
warning light
This indicates the presence of water
i n t h e d i e s e l fi l t e r . T h e r e i s a r i s k o f
damage to the injection system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Door/boot open warning
light
With the engine running, this indicates
that an access has not been closed
correctly.
An illustration on the multifunction
d i s p l a y i d e n t i fi e s t h e a c c e s s ( e s ) c o n -
cerned.
It comes on in orange if the vehicle
speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and
in red if the vehicle speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h). Air bags warning light
This indicates an air bag fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic headlamp beam
adjustment system warning
light
This indicates that the automatic
headlamp height adjuster is faulty.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This indicates that the engine oil
pressure is too low.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Stop immediately if it comes on while
the engine is running.
If there is a lack of oil in the lubrication
circuit, top up the level and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance opera-
tions which keep your vehicle in good
working order. Consult the instructions
in the PEUGEOT Network or in the
servicing booklet enclosed with this
handbook.
Dipstick There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = m a x i m u m
N e v e r fi l l p a s t t h i s m a r k .
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top
up between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick. Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at
t h e i n t e r v a l s s p e c i fi e d a n d t h e v i s c o s i t y
of the oil chosen must meet the require-
ments laid down in the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule. Consult the instruc-
tions in the PEUGEOT Network.
Note: avoid used oil coming into pro-
longed contact with the skin. Empty the
used oil into the containers provided for
this purpose in the PEUGEOT Network. system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Oil filter
Replace the cartridge regularly in
accordance with the recommendations
of the servicing schedule.
Brake fluid change
U s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l fi l s D O T 4
Standards.
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d i s
c h a n g e d a t t h e i n t e r v a l s s p e c i fi e d i n
accordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.
Note: avoid all contact with the skin,
t h e b r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive. Used oil
Power steering reservoir
U s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
Open the reservoir, with the engine
at ambient temperature. The level
should always be above the MIN.
mark and close to the MAX. mark.
Cooling system Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
To guarantee optimum cleaning and
a v o i d f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d s h o u l d n o t b e
topped up or replaced with water. Slacken the cap by two turns
to release the pressure to pre-
vent any risk of scalding. When
the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the
level.
Note: the coolant does not need to be
changed.
U s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d
by the manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling Do not dispose of used oil,
b r a k e fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o
drains or onto the ground.
Important: if you have to
r e m o v e / r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e
cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .