2010.5 Peugeot 508 warning

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Operation indicator lamps If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel scre en, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
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Left-hand direction indicator flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand direction indicator flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps" position. Turn the stalk to the desired position.
Dipped beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam headlamps" position. Turn the stalk to the desired position.
Main beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.

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Diesel engine pre-heating fixed. The ignition switch is at the2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star tin g * . The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by the climatic conditions (up to about thir ty seconds in extreme climatic conditions). If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then star t the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal. Obser ve the safety recommendations. For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer t o the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and "automatic release" functions are deactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic applicatio n/release is not possible. The parking brake can be released manually using th e emergency release procedure. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
* If your vehicle is fitted with Keyless Entry and Star ting, the warning lamp goes off immediately.

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Automatic wiping fixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
Passenger's airbag system fixed on the seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamps display.
The control switch, located in the glove box, has been placed in the "ON" position. The passenger's front airbag is activated. In this case, do not install a "rear facing" child seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to deactivate the passenger's front airbag. In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat. The passenger's airbag system is activated automatically when the vehicle is star ted.
Stop & Star t fixed. The Stop & Star t system has put the engine in STOP mode at a vehicle stop (traffic lights, traffic jam, or other...).
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restar ts automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to move off.
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable. or START mode is invoked automatically.
Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Star t" for special cases with STOP mode and START mode.

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Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
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With the vehicle stationar y , use the left hand ar ythumb wheel to move through the menus, so as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and comfor t systems, ...). - Rotation (other than menu): scroll through the list of active functions available, - Press: main menu, confirm the selection, - Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Colours
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, thi s confirms that the corresponding system has been switch ed off intentionally. This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.
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Passenger's airbag system fixed in the seat belt and front passenger's airbag warning lamps display.
The control switch, located in the glove box, is set to the OFF position. The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
Set the control to the ON position to activate the passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position. The passenger's airbag system is put into ser vice automatically when the vehicle is star ted.
ESP/ASR fixed. The button (located on the folding panel at the bottom right of the dashboard) has been pressed. Its indicator lamp is on. The ESP/ASR is deactivated. ESP: electronic stability programme. ASR: anti-slip regulation.
Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indica tor lamp goes off. The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when the vehicle is star ted. After deactivation, the system is reactivated automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
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With the vehicle stationar y , use the left hand ar ythumb wheel to move through the menus, so as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and comfor t systems, ...). - Rotation (other than menu): scroll through the list of active functions available, - Press: main menu, confirm the selection, - Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Colours
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on the par t of the driver. Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by reading the as sociated message in the instrument panel screen. If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dea ler or a qualified workshop.
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STOP fixed, associated with another warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
It is associated with a punctured wheel, the braking system, the power steering, the engine oil pressure, the engine coolant temperature or a major electrical fault.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may cut out. Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Ser vice temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen, such as, for example: - the engine oil level, - saturation of the par ticle emissions filter (Diesel), - the power steering, - a minor electrical fault. For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.

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Electric parking brake flashing. The electric parking brake is not applied automatically. The application/release is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake fault fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
Braking fixed. The braking system fluid level has dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT. If the problem persists, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with the ABS warning lamp.
The electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified workshop.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and "automatic release" functions are deactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via th e vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic applicatio n/release is not possible. The parking brake can be released manually using th e emergency release procedure. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.