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The illumination of a warning lamp
is always accompanied by the dis-
play of an additional message, to
assist you in identifying the fault.
If you encounter any problems,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver
of the occurrence of a fault (warning
lamp) or of the operation of a system
(operation or deactivation indicator
lamp).
Associated warnings
The illumination, fi xed or fl ashing, of
certain warning lamps may be accom-
panied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage in the screen.
Depending on your version of instru-
ment panel, illumination of the warning
lamp is also accompanied by:
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for
a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
refer to the information for the warning
lamp concerned.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is being driven, the illumination of
one of the following warning lamps in-
dicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
- a message in the multifunction
screen,
or
- a pictogram in the central instrument
panel screen and a message in the
multifunction screen,
- a pictogram and a message in the
central instrument panel screen.
or
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fi xed, alone
or associated
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied
by an audible
signal and a
message in
the screen. Illumination of this warning
lamp is associated with a
serious braking system,
power steering, engine
lubrication or cooling
system malfunction or a
punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a
risk that the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Braking
fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
+
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and 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 qualifi ed
workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fi xed with the
needle in the
red zone. The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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Low fuel level
fi xed with the
needle in the
red zone,
accompanied
by an audible
signal and a
message. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
6 litres
of fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to
use the fuel reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out
of fuel.
Until suffi cient fuel has been added, this warning
lamp will come on every time the ignition is
switched on, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated
with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops
towards "0"
.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel,
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)
fi xed. The anti-lock braking
system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
without delay.
Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)
fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Directional
headlamps
fl ashing. The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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The other warning lamps appear only in this instrument panel.
The illumination of certain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible sig-
nal; an additional message is still displayed in the multifunction screen, to help you
identify the fault.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Door(s) open
fi xed if the
speed is
below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fi xed and
accompanied
by an
audible signal
if the speed is
above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Engine oil
pressure
fi xed. There is a fault with the
engine lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
charge
*
fi xed. The battery charging
circuit has a fault (dirty or
loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop. If they are associated with the STOP
warning lamp, you must stop the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so!
*
According to destination country.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Water in
Diesel
fi xed. The Diesel fuel fi lter
contains water.
Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel engines.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn
on the ignition, then goes
off.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. One of the airbag or the
roll-over bar or seat belt
pretensioner systems has
a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened *
fi xed, then
fl ashing,
accompanied
by an
increasing
audible signal. The driver or front
passenger has not buckled
or has unbuckled their seat
belt. Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue
in the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information
given by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger
has unbuckled their seat
belt.
*
According to country.
Passenger's
front airbag
fl ashing in the
instrument
panel and/or
in the seat
belt belt and
passenger's
front airbag
warning lamps
display. The passenger's front
airbag has a fault. The passenger's front airbag may not be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Front
foglamps
fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to
switch off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps
fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions.
Stop & Start
fi xed. When the vehicle stops (red
lights, traffi c jams, ...) the
Stop & Start system has
put the engine into STOP
mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically in START mode, as soon
as you want to move off.
fl ashes for a
few seconds,
then goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special
cases with STOP mode and START mode.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO"
position in conditions of low
light.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
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The level shown will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver wheth-
er the engine oil level is correct or not. This information is indicated for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL"
, linked with the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multifunction
screen.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, the level must
be topped up to prevent damage to the
engine. This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL --"
. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of
damage to the engine),
- B
= min; top up the
level via the oil fi ller
cap, using the grade
of oil suited to your
engine.
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Service indicator
System which informs the driver when
the next service is due, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero
reset. It is determined by two param-
eters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and
1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before
the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolising
the service operations comes on. The
distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next
service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) re-
main before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner goes off
; the distance
recorder resumes its normal operation.
The screen then indicates the total and
trip distances.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example:
560 miles (900 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its
normal operation. The spanner remains
on
to indicate that a service must be car-
ried out soon.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser-
vice information appears in the screen.