2014 Peugeot 208 engine

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the
2nd


position (ignition on).Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, 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 not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Foot on the
brake 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 .
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats.
us

e the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Foot on the
clutch* fixed.
In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,
changing to START mode is refused
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down. You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine
S TA R T m o d e .
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic 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.
flashes for a
few


seconds, then
goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.
Automatic
wiping fixed.
The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
*
e
x
cept for the active matrix instrument panel.
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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 part 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 P
e
uge
O
T dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, 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 P
e

uge
O
T
dealer or qualified workshop.
Service fixed, associated with
another warning lamp. Major faults have occurred.
Refer to the section on this warning lamp and you
must then contact a P
e

uge
O
T dealer or qualified
workshop.
fixed associated with a
message (if a display
screen is fitted). Faults 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:
-

e
ngine oil level alert,
-

r
isk of blockage of the particle emissions filter
(Diesel).
-

D
iesel fuel additive level (Diesel with particle
emissions filter),
You must contact a P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Braking fixed. 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 P
e

uge
O
T.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by
a
P
e
uge
O
T dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.The electronic brake force distribution
(
eB

FD) system has a fault.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed 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 P
e

uge
O
T dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / 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 in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e

uge
O
T dealer 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 Pe
ugeO T dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a Pe
ugeO T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with the
SeR VICe w arning lamp.A minor engine fault has been
detected. Have it checked by a Pe
ugeO T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. A major 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 P
e

uge
O
T
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
O
T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
AdBlue
® additive
( BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® additive tank topped up as soon
as possible: go to a dealer Pe ugeO T or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by
referring to the corresponding section.
+ flashing associated with
the S
eR

VIC
e
w

arning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 375 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid
a breakdown : go to a dealer Pe
ugeO T or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by
referring to the corresponding section.
flashing, associated with
the S
eR

VIC
e
w

arning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a dealer Pe
ugeO T or a
qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself
by referring to the corresponding section.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the tank.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system

(Blue HDi Diesel) fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the S
eR

VIC e

an

d engine diagnostic
warning lamps,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating an
emissions control fault. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
S
eR

VIC
e an
d engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 650 miles (1 100 km).
Contact a P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
S
eR

VIC
e an
d engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
call on a
P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
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 P
e

uge
O
T
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 warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed with the needle
in the red zone. There remains approximately 5 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.
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.
flashing with the
needle in the red
zone.
There remains very little fuel in the
tank.
Under-inflation fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels.
un

der-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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