2013 Peugeot 208 ignition

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Engine oilpressure fixed. There is a fault with the enginelubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Low fuel level

fixed with the needle
in the red zone. There remains approximately 5 litresof fuel in the tank.At this point, you begin to use the fuel
r
eserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
g out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on
, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
flashin
g with the
n
eedle in the redzone.There remains ver
y little fuel in the
t
ank.

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Airbagson temporarily. This lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat beltpretensioner systems has a fault.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Power steeringfixed.The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Seat belt(s) not fastened / unfastened
fixed then flashingaccompanied by anincreasing audiblesignal. A
seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Door(s) openfixed, associated with a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open.Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with a message identifying the
door, and accompanied
b
y an audible signal if
the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

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Instruments and controls
Service indicator
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.
S
ystem which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the ser vice operations comes
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, thescreen indicates:
7 seconds a
fter the ignition is switched on,the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen thenindicates 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 7 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
7 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out soon.

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Instruments and controls
Service overdue
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashesto indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:the ser vice is overdue by 18 6 miles (300 km).
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, dependingon the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also comeon if you have exceeded the period since the last service, indicated in the servicing and warranty booklet.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be taken into account.
Service indicator
zero reset
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows: ) switch off the ignition,)
press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
) switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
) when the display indicates "=0", release
the button; the spanner disappears.

Retrieving the serviceinformation

You can access the service information at
any time.
)Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
7 seconds a
fter the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.

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Instruments and controls
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of " OIL" or LLby the display of a dedicated message in theinstrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL_ _" or
by the display of a dedicated message in the
instrument panel. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: The total milea
ge is displayed in zone A
of the screen and the trip mileage in zone B.

With the trip mileage displayed, press the button for a few seconds.


Mileage recorder

Tr i
p recorder zero reset
System which informs the driver whether 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.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and theengine has been off for more than 30 minutes.


-
A= max; never exceed
this level,
-B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct

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Instruments and controls
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)

If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).


This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.
Trip computer, a few definitions

Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remainingin the tank. Related to theaverage fuel consumption over
the last few miles (kilometres)
travelled.
When the ran
ge falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (10 0 km).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated over the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer reset.


Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.

I
f your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Star t, a timecounter calculates the time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition isswitched on with the key.

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Access

Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and preventsstar ting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
)Press the closed padlock tolocate your locked vehicle in a car park.
Locating your vehicle
This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
Guide-me-home
lighting
Make a long press this button to
operate the
guide-me-home lighting (switching on the sidelamps, dipped
beams and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of the timed
period cancels the guide-me-home lighting.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message
in th
e screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
If you do not press the button when folding the key, there is a risk of damageto the mechanism.


Keep safely the label attached to the keys given to you on acquisition of thevehicle.

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Access
Secondary control
doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a battery failure.


Driver's door

Inser t the key in the lock to lock or unlock the door.


Passenger doors
)On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.)Remove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key. )Inser t the key into the aper ture without forcing, then without turning, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of thedoor.
)Remove the key and refit the cap.




Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.
Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition.)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition).)
Press the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.) Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. Followin
g disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.) Then, reinitialise the remote control.
I
f the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer as soon as possible.
If the batter
y is flat, you are informed
by lighting of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.) Unclip the cover using a screwdriver in thecutout.)
Remove the cover.)
Extract the flat battery from its location.
)
Place the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. ) Clip the cover in place.