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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is moving, the lighting of one of the
following warning lamps indicates the
occurrence of a fault requiring action by
the driver. Central alert.
Lighting is associated with
the display of another warn-
ing lamp:
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- power steering,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature,
requiring you to stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so.
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 a m p .
In order to identify it, see the message
in the multifunction screen.
It comes on temporarily for minor faults
which can be resolved by the driver. 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 fl u i d l e v e l i n the system,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) fault (the ABS warning lamp
comes on as well),
stop the vehicle immediately as soon as
it is safe to do so.
When the vehicle is moving, check that
the parking brake is fully released.
Any fault resulting in the display
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the asso-
ciated message in the multifunction
screen.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lamps
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 op-
eration of the vehicle's servo-assisted
braking.
Common warning lamps
Minor faults may be connected with:
- opening the doors, boot and bonnet,
- the remote control battery,
- 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 ,
- tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission
fi l t e r ( D i e s e l ) ,
For other situations, involving ma-
jor faults, the warning lamp comes on
permanently; such faults should be
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Engine self-diagnostic
system.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the en-
gine 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.
Maximum coolant
temperature.
If this comes on, it indicates that
the temperature in the cooling
system is too high. Stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Low fuel level.
W h e n t h i s fi r s t c o m e s o n , y o u
have approximately 6 litres of
fuel remaining in the tank.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid run-
ning out of fuel. Airbags.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in one of
the airbag, roll-over hoop or
seat belt pretensioner 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 their 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 injec-
tion system on Diesel engines. Door open.
A door or the boot is open:
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 system. Stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
S p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l a m p s
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 lamp and the indicator lamp on the
button come on continuously, this indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the ESP/ASR system.
* According to country.
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if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this
warning lamp comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph
(10 km/h), this warning lamp comes
on continuously, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Never continue to drive until you
run out of fuel, this could damage
the emission control and injection
systems.
Foot on brake.
Press the brake pedal to start
the engine with the automatic
gearbox. U n t i l s u f fi c i e n t f u e l h a s b e e n a d d e d , t h i s
warning lamp comes on again every the
ignition is switched on, along with an au-
dible signal and an alert message. When
driving, this audible signal and the display
of the message are repeated with increas-
ing frequency, as the fuel level drops to-
wards
"0" .
Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres .
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The display of certain warning
lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
S p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l a m p s
The other warning lamps appear on the
large screen, 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 lamps may be
linked with those of the instrument
panel.
If they are linked with the
STOP
warning lamp, stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
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 system. Stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Service.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occur-
rence of a fault in one of the following:
Engine self- diagnostic
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 as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Coolant temperature.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that the temperature in the cool-
ing system is too high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
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.
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Brake fluid level
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
C h a n g i n g t h e fl u i d
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the interval for this
operation.
Power steering fluid level T h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d l e v e l
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level. Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you stop the vehicle.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up with or replaced with plain water.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan.
This can operate with the ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
cold. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
When working under the bonnet,
take care, as certain areas of the
engine may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).