2014 Peugeot 508 Hybrid Owner's Manual

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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 lampStateCause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato r flashing with buzzer.
th

e lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator flashing with buzzer.
th

e lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed.
th

e lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
th

e lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
th

e lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps fixed.
th

e front foglamps are switched on.
tu
rn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed.
th

e rear foglamps are switched on.
tu
rn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
th

e START/STOP switch has been
pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition
that the brake pedal remains pressed with an
automatic or electronic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is
pressed fully down with a manual gearbox.
th

e period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter 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.
th

e 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 further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Parking brake" section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake fixed.
th

e "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic
application


/ release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Automatic
wiping fixed.
th

e wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
to d

eactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.
the control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"

position.
the

passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear facing"
child seat.Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start
system has put the engine into
S
t

OP


mode.
th
e warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in S
tA

R
t
mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. S
tO

P mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
S
tA

R
t

mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with S
tO

P
mode and S
tA

R
t
mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.
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Deactivation indicator lamps
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 instrument panel screen.
Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.
th

e control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position.
the

passenger's front airbag is
deactivated. 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.
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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 instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault with the
braking system, power steering, the
engine oil pressure or engine coolant
temperature or a major electrical
fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service on temporarily. Minor faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
-

t
he engine oil level,
-

s
aturation of the particle emissions filter (Diesel).
-
t

he power steering,
-

a m
inor electrical fault.
-


...
For any other faults, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Major faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or
qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Electric parking
brake flashing.
th

e electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
th

e 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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake fault fixed.
th

e electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
Braking fixed.
th

e brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
to

p up with brake fluid listed by P
e
uge
Ot.
I

f the problem persists, have the system checked by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
th

e 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
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed.
th

e "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic
application


/ release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
th

e DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.
th

e system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed.
th

e DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
the

engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.
th

e 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 ugeOt dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
Low fuel level fixed with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 7 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.
th

is warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed.
th
e anti-lock braking system has a
fault.
th
e vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause 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 ugeOt 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
ugeOt 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.
th

e AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.to b e able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a dealer Pe ugeOt 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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