2016 Peugeot 508 Hybrid warning

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ flashing associated with
the S
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VIC
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w

arning
lamp, 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 Pe
ugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, associated
with the S
eR

VIC
e

w

arning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented.
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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 Pe ugeOt 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
+
+ SCR emissions
control system

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

VIC
e
and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
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is alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
S
eR

VIC
e an
d 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
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay , to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
S
eR

VIC
e
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 b

e able to start the engine, you must call on a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause Action / Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
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ere 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 P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed.
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e battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).
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e warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Airbags on temporarily.
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is lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
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is lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Directional
headlamps flashing.
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e directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
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.
Under-inflation fixed.
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e pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
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is check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.
th

e tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels.
un

der-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B, the temperature is too high; the
central STOP warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
to t

op up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool,
F
u
nscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
t
op up the level to the "MA X" mark.
On switching on the ignition or when driving, it
indicates the engine oil temperature.
With the needle in zone C, the temperature is
correct.
With the needle in zone D , the temperature is
too high.
Slow down to lower the oil temperature.
Engine oil temperature
gauge
Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reservoir).
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Engine oil level indicator*
Oil level incorrectOil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
On versions fitted with an electric oil level indicator, the state of the engine oil level is displayed in
the instrument panel for a few seconds, after the servicing information.
th

e level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30


minutes.
Oil level correct
* Depending on version.
For more information on checking
the levels, refer to the corresponding
section.
For more information on checking
the levels, refer to the corresponding
section.
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is is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
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is is signalled by the display of the message
"Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument panel.
Contact a Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.
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* According to country.
CHECK (vehicle autotest)
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
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ey are switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHeC K
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.
You can start your vehicle; however, contact a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
associated warning lamps(s) remain on
accompanied by the S
tO

P or S
eR
VIC
e

warning lamp.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Manual CHECK
Pressing the "CHECK" button on the instrument
panel starts the manual CHeC K (vehicle autotest).
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is function enables you to recall at any time (with
the key in the ignition on position or with the engine
running), the alerts present.
the passenger's airbag deactivated warning
lamp* remains on while the airbag is deactivated.
With the engine running and the vehicle
moving, the instrument panel displays the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault).
If no "major" fault is found, you can start your
vehicle.
Lighting dimmer control
Allows the brightness of the instruments and
controls and the interior mood lighting to be
manually adjusted.
If your vehicle has a BlueHDi engine,
pressing the "CHECK" button gives
you the distance that can be travelled
before engine starting is prevented
automatically.
For more information on the AdBlue
®
additive, refer to the corresponding
section.
Operates only when the vehicle's
exterior lighting is on.
With the lighting on, press button B to increase
the brightness of the instruments and controls
and the interior mood lighting or button A to
reduce it.
Release the button when the desired level of
brightness is reached.
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