2015 Peugeot 208 ignition

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Library of indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
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 in the table on the warning lamp
concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain 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.
Certain warning lamps may come on in one of
two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting
to the operating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
Indicator and warning
lamps
● indicator lamp informing that a system is switched on,
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arning lamp for preventive purposes or for
a fault.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in
the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
30
seconds in very low temperatures).
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. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause 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 PEUGEOT
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 PEUGEOT 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:
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ngine oil level alert,
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isk of blockage of the particle filter (Diesel),
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iesel fuel additive level (Diesel with particle
filter).
You must contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause 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 PEUGEOT 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 PEUGEOT 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 PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with the
SERVICE warning lamp.A minor engine fault has been
detected.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT 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 PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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 PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message
indicating the
remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid
a breakdown : go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, 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 PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the additive tank.
For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause Action
/ Observations
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+ SCR emissions
control system

(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. 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
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range. After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay
, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
call on 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.
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.
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. Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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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 them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened
/
unfastened fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Door(s) open
fixed, 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, together with
an audible signal if the
speed is above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
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