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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.
Passenger airbag system fixed. The control switch, located at the passenger's end of the dashboard, is in the "ON" position. The passenger's front airbag is activated. In this case, do not install a rear ward facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
Turn the control switch to the "OFF" position to deactivate the front passenger's airbag. In this case you can install a rear ward facing child seat.
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 of f.
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.
Blind spot sensors fixed. The blind spot monitoring function has been activated. For more information, refer to the corresponding section.

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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 using the associated message. If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
STOP fixed, associated with another warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
Illumination of this warning lamp is related to a serious fault detected with the braking or power steering systems, the electrical system, or with engine lubrication or cooling or a puncture.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may cut out. Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Service on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated message, such as: - low engine oil level, - low screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level, - discharged remote control battery, - low tyre pressures, - saturation of the particle emission filter (PEF) on Diesel vehicles. For more information on the PEF, refer to the "Checks - particle emissions filter" section. For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Electric parking brake flashing. The electric parking brake is not applied automatically. The application/release is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake fault fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and "automatic release" functions are deactivated or faulty. In the event of a fault, illumination of this warning lamp is accompanied by a message.
To reactivate the automatic functions, refer to the "Electric parking brake" section. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application / release is not possible. The parking brake can be released manually. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the corresponding section.

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Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing. The engine management system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Emergency Collision Braking System
flashing. The Emergency Collision Braking System is active. The system brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed of collision with the vehicle ahead.
fixed, accompanied by a mesage and an audible signal
The Emergency Collision Braking System has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. The Emergency Collision Braking System has been deactivated (via the menu).
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Low fuel level fixed, with the needle in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains less than 10 litres of less than 10 litres of less than 10 litres offuel in the tank.
You must 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 53 litres or 45 litres depending on version. Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.

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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 PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
* According to destination country.
Seat belt(s) not fastened / unfastened
fixed or flashing accompanied by an audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Airbags on 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 belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Deflated tyre fixed. The pressure in one or more tyres is too low. Check the pressures of the tyres as soon as possible. This check should preferably carried out with the tyres cold.
flashing then fixed. The under-inflation detection system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. For more information on under-inflation detection, refer to the corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Foot on the brake pedal fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an automatic gearbox, press the brake pedal, engine running, before releasing the parking brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P . P . P If you wish to release the parking brake without pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will remain on.
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 START mode.

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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is: - in zone A , the temperature is correct, - in zone B , the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature and the central STOP warning lamps come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a warning message in the screen. You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the cooling system increase. To top up the level:  wait for the engine to cool,  unscrew the cap slightly to allow the pressure to drop,  when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,  top up the level to the "MA X" mark.
Be aware of the risk of burns when topping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicated on the header tank).
Gauges and indicators