2016 Peugeot 308 ignition

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Instrument panel
1. Fuel gauge.
2. An alogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
3.
eng

ine oil level indicator.
4.
gear

shift indicator.
gear

with an automatic gearbox.
5.
Di

gital speedometer (mph or km/h).
6.
Cr

uise control or speed limiter settings. A. Ma
in lighting dimmer.
B. Re set the trip distance recorder.
In

stantaneous information on:
-
ser

vicing,
-
rem

aining driving range with the
emissions additive.
7. Se
rvice indicator, then total distance
recorder (miles or km).
the

se functions are displayed in turn when
the ignition is switched on.
8.
tri

p distance recorder (miles or km).
9.
Re

v counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min),
graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).
10.
engi

ne coolant temperature gauge.
Dials and screens Control buttons
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Indicator and warning lamps
Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred. In the
event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by
a message.
Refer to the tables in the following
pages for more information.
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation or is switched off (indicator lamp), or has a fault (warning lamp).When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel 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 on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
the switching on of certain warning lamps
m ay be accompanied by an audible signal and
a
m

essage.
the w

arning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Rear foglamps fixed.
the

rear foglamps are on.
tur
n the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
the i

gnition switch is
at the 2
nd position (ignition on) or the
" START/STOP " button has been
pressed. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition that:
- th
e clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a
manual gearbox,
-
pr

essure is maintained on the brake pedal with an
automatic gearbox.
the period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by
t he ambient conditions (up to about thirty seconds in extreme
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.the p arking brake is applied or not
fully released.to sw itch off the warning lamp: with your foot on the
brake pedal, release the parking brake.
If your vehicle has an electric parking brake: with your
foot on the brake pedal, push the brake control lever.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, 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
/

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
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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