2016 Peugeot 308 warning

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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 the display of a message.
Warning
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indicator lamp State Cause Action
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Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed in the seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.
the c

ontrol switch, located on the
passenger's end of the dashboard, is
set to the "OFF" position.
the p

assenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the airbags (airbag warning lamp on).
to ac

tivate the front passenger's airbag, set the switch
to the "ON" position; in this case, you must not install
a child seat in the rear ward facing position on this
seat.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) fixed.
the b

utton is pressed and the
indicator lamp comes on.
the DS

C/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
the D

SC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information on the
eS

C system (DSC/ASR),
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 P
eu
ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
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indicator lamp State Cause Action
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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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
the a

nti-lock braking system has a
fault.
the v

ehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
the D

SC/ASR regulation is
operating.
the s

ystem optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed.
the D

SC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a P
eu
ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop.
Braking
fixed.
the b

rake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
top u

p with brake fluid listed by P
eu
ge
Ot.
If t

he problem persists, have the system checked by a
P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
the e

lectronic brake force distribution
(
eBF

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

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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
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indicator lamp
State Cause Action
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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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