2012 PEUGEOT 308 SW BL fault
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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 is accompanied
by an audible signal.
Depending on your version of instru-
ment panel, illumination of the warning
lamp is also accompanied by:
Warning lamps
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 explanations given for the
warning or indicator lamp concerned in
the tables below.
- a message in the multifunction
screen,
or
- a pictogram in the central instrument
panel screen and a message in the
multifunction screen, or
- a pictogram and a message in the
central instrument panel screen.
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the fol-
lowing warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.
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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 dealer 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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Service
temporarily,
accompanied
by a message. Minor faults have occurred
for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
displayed in the screen, such as:
- doors, boot or bonnet open,
- low engine oil level,
- low screenwash/headlamp wash reservoir
level,
- remote control battery fl at,
- low tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter on
Diesel vehicles (see Checks - checking
levels / particle emissions fi lter).
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed,
accompanied
by a message
and an audible
signal. Major faults have occurred
for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
in the screen and you must then contact
a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. The emission control
system has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or qualifi ed workshop without delay.
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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 dealer 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.
Foot on the
brake pedal
fi xed. You have forgotten to press
the brake pedal when
starting the engine, with
an electronic gear control
gearbox. You have to press the brake pedal to start the
engine (gear lever in position N
).
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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
fi xed. One of the airbag 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 and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt.
At least one of the rear
passengers has unfastened
their seat belt (only on the
2nd row rear seats on SW
individual rear seats). Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
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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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
This information is displayed 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, ac-
companied by an audible signal 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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Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the ig-
nition is switched off, when the driver's
door is opened and when the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
Total distance recorder
Trip distance recorder
)
With the ignition on, press and hold
this button until zeros appear.
Manual Check
This function allows you to check the status
of the vehicle (reminder of the active alert
warnings) and the service information.
)
With the engine running, to start
a manual check, briefl y press
the "CHECK/000"
button on the
instrument panel. If no faults have been detected,
"CHECK OK"
appears in the instru-
ment panel central screen.
If a "major" fault has been detected, only
the warning lamps concerned appear
in the instrument panel central screen.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
If a "minor" fault has been detected, the warn-
ing lamp concerned then "CHECK OK"
ap-
pear in the instrument panel central screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Measures a distance travelled since it
was reset to zero by the driver. Measures the total distance travelled by
the vehicle since its fi rst registration.