2013 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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Indicator and warning lamps
Cer tain warning lamps may come on inone of two modes. Only by relating thetype of lighting to the operating statusof the vehicle can it be ascertainedwhether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.

When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for afew seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go 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 or
multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Visual indicators in
forming the driver that a system is switched on (indicator or deactivation lamp) or has a fault(warning lamp).

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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations



Left-hand direction indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.



Right-handdirection indicatorrflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampfixed.The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Diesel engine pre-heating
fixed. The ignition switch is
at the 2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirt
y 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 start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or notproperly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warninglamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Parking brake" section.
Foot on thebrake pedal fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to start the engine (lever in position N).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P . PIf you wish to release the parking brake without pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.

flashin
g. With an electronic gearbox, if you hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too lon
g, the clutchoverheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parkin
g brake.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Foot on the clutch * fixed.In the STOP mode of Stop & Star t,changing to START mode is refused
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down.You must declutch full
y to allow the change to engineSTA R T m o d e .
Stop & Startfixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system has put the engine into STOPmode.The warnin
g lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want tomove off.
flashes for afew seconds,
then goes off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable. or STA R T m o d e i s i n v o ke dautomatically. For more in
formation on special cases with STOP mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"section.
Automatic wipingfixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the controlstalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
* Except for the active matrix instrument panel.

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If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Passenger's airbag system fixed. The control, located in the glove box,is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
In this case you can install a "rear
facing" child seat.
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.


Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)R


fixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Itsindicator lamp is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the D
SC/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automaticallyfrom around 30 mph (50 km/h).

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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 further by reading the associated message in the screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
STOPfixed, associated with another warning lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.
Servicefixed, associated with another warning lamp. Major faults have occurred. Refer to the section on this warning lamp and youmust then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop.
fix
ed associated with a message (if a displayscreen is fitted). F
aults have occurred for which there
is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen (if a display screen is fitted) and refer to the corresponding section:
- engine oil level alert,
- risk o
f blockage of the par ticle emissions filter (Diesel).
- Diesel fuel additive level (Diesel with particle
emissions filter),
You must contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Brakingfixed. 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 aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warnin
g lamp. Th
e 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 qualified workshop.
Maximumcoolanttemperature
fixed with the needlein the red zone. The temperature of the coolingsystem is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before toppingup the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. 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 qualified workshop withoutdelay.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed.Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault.Have it checked b
y a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
fixed. 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 qualified
workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with theSERVICE warning lamp. A minor engine fault has beendetected.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. A ma
jor engine fault has been detected.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.