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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 P
eu
ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
/

indicator lamp State Cause Action
/

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 P
eu

ge
Ot
d

ealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
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:
-
lo

w engine oil level,
-
lo

w screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level,
-
di

scharged remote control battery,
-
lo

w tyre pressures,
-
sa

turation of the particle filter (FAP) on Diesel
vehicles.
For more information on checking the particle filter,
refer to the corresponding section.
For any other faults, contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer 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 P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
spanner.
the ser

vicing interval has been
exceeded. Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Electric parking
brake flashing.
the e

lectric 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 P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake fault fixed.
the e

lectric parking brake has a fault. Contact a P
eu
ge
Ot d
ealer 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 re

activate the automatic functions, refer to the
"
elec

tric parking brake" section.
Contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer 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
systemflashing.the eng
ine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a Peu
geOt d ealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.
the e

mission control system has a
fault.
the warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
I f it does not go off, contact a Peu geOt d ealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
Emergency
Collision
Braking System flashing.the emer
gency Collision Braking
System is active.the s ystem brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed
of collision with the vehicle ahead.
fixed,
accompanied by
a mesage and an
audible signal
the emer

gency Collision Braking
System has a fault. Have it checked by a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.
the emergency Collision Braking System
h as been deactivated (via the menu).
Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
Low fuel level fixed, with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains
less than 10 litres of fuel
in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
thi

s 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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Battery charge *fixed.
the

battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).
the w

arning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
*
D

epending on the country of sale. Seat belt(s)
not fastened
/
un

fastened 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.
thi

s lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
thi

s lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.the
re 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 Peu
geOt
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Deflated tyre fixed.
the p

ressure in one or more tyres is
too low. Check the pressures of the tyres as soon as possible.
thi

s check should preferably carried out with the tyres
cold.
flashing then fixed.
the u

nder-inflation detection system
has a fault. Have it checked by a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding section.
Warning
/

indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/
Observations
Foot on the
brake pedal fixed.
the b

rake 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 .
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 S
tOP m

ode of Stop & Start,
changing to S
tARt m

ode 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 .
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AdBlue® additive
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.the r
emaining 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 Peu geOt d ealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ flashing associated with
the S
eRV

IC
e wa

rning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.
the r

emaining 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 Peu
geOt d ealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, associated
with the S
eRV

IC
e
war

ning 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 a ble to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a Peu geOt d ealer
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.
Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel
State
Cause Action
/

Observations
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
+
+ SCR emissions
control system

(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the S
eRV

IC
e a
nd
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
thi

s alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the S
eRV

IC
e a
nd
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 P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop without delay , to avoid a breakdown.
flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the S
eRV

IC
e a
nd
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
eng

ine.
to be a
ble to start the engine, you must call on a
P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
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