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Battery charge warning
lamp
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
lamp
This indicates that the tyre pressure is
too low.
A message on the multifunction screen
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 lamps Activation warning lamp
Operation warning lamp
Deactivation warning lamp
Malfunction warning lamp
Power steering warning
lamp
This indicates a power steering fault.
It is linked with the STOP warning
lamp.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Parking brake warning lamp
This indicates that the parking brake is
still applied or has not been released
correctly.
It is linked with the braking system
warning lamp. Low screenwash and
h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d l e v e l
warning lamp
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 screenwash and headlamp
w a s h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
Engine oil level warning
lamp
This indicates that the engine oil level
is too low.
WARNING LAMPS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SCREEN
These warning lamps are displayed
on the instrument panel screen.
STOP warning lamp
When this is displayed alone, it indi-
cates a power steering fault.
It comes on linked with the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature, bra-
king system or punctured tyre warning
lamps.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Punctured tyre warning lamp
This indicates that one or more punc-
tured tyres have been detected.
A message on the multifunction screen
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
lamp.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
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 lamp
This indicates the absence or malfunc-
tion of one or more tyre pressure sen-
sors or a system fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Electronic engine
immobiliser warning lamp
This indicates an electronic engine im-
mobiliser system malfunction.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Front brake pad wear
warning lamp
This indicates that the brake pads are
worn.
For your safety, have them replaced
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
F u e l fi l l e r c a p w a r n i n g l a m p
(according to version)
With the engine running, this indicates
t h a t t h e f u e l fi l l e r c a p i s i n c o r r e c t l y fi t -
ted 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 lamp
This indicates the presence of water in
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 d a -
mage to the injection system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Door/boot open warning
lamp
With the engine running, this indicates
that an opening has not been closed
correctly.
An illustration on the multifunction
s c r e e n i d e n t i fi e s t h e o p e n i n g ( 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). Airbag warning lamp
This indicates an airbag fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic headlamp beam
adjustment system warning
lamp
This indicates that the automatic head-
lamp height adjuster is faulty.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning
lamp
This indicates that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
It is linked with the STOP warning
lamp.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so if it
comes on while the engine is running.
If the engine oil level is low, top up the
oil 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. Obtan advice from the
PEUGEOT dealer network or from the
Warranty and Maintenance Record
provided with the vehicle.
I f y o u h a v e t o r e m o v e / r e fi t t h e e n g i n e
style cover, handle it with care to avoid
d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Dipstick There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = maximum
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 essential 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. Ask for advice from
the PEUGEOT dealer network.
Note : avoid used oil coming into pro-
longed contact with the skin. Empty
the used oil into the containers provid-
ed for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
dealer network (France) or take it to
an approved recycling centre. system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y i n a c c o r -
dance 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 t h e D O T 4
standard.
I t i s e s s e n t i a l 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
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
is 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 Screenwash and headlamp
wash level
To ensure optimum cleaning and avoid
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 t o p p e d
up or replaced with plain water. Slacken the cap by two turns
to release the pressure to pre-
vent any risk of scalding. When
the pressure has dropped, re-
move 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.
Take care when working un-
der the bonnet, as some parts
of the engine can be very hot
(risk of burns).