2016 Peugeot 508 ignition

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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.
th

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.
th

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.
th

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

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.
th

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

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.
th

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.
th

e pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
th

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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* 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.
th
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).
th

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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Service indicator
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.
System informing the driver when the next
service is due, in line with the manufacturer's
service schedule.
It is calculated from the last service indicator
reset according to the distance travelled and
the time elapsed since the last service.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions only (depending
on country of sale), the level of deterioration of
the engine oil is also taken into account.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
the spanner symbolising the service
operations comes on tor a few seconds after
the ignition is switched on.
t
h
e distance
recorder display line indicates the distance
remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation.
t
h
e screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
Illumination of the spanner is
accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
With BlueHDi Diesel versions the
Service
warning lamp may come on as
soon as the ignition is switched on.
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Service overdue
the spanner flashes for a few seconds after
the ignition is switched on, to indicate that the
service must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 180 miles
(3 0 0 k m).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
the
mileage remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions in which the
vehicle is used.
th

e spanner may also come on if
you have exceeded the period since
the last service, as indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
With BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner can also come on in advance
of the service interval, according to the
level of deterioration of the engine oil,
which depends on the driving conditions
in which the vehicle is used. If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
reset to be registered.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on
.
Resetting the service
indicator
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time.
F

P
ress the trip distance recorder zero reset
button.


t
h
e service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle yourself:
F

s
witch off the ignition,
F
p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
F
s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F
w
hen the display indicates "=0"
, release
the button; the spanner disappears.
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AdBlue® additive range indicators
the engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is on reserve or
following the detection of a fault with the SCR
emissions control system, when the ignition is
switched on, an indicator displays an estimate
of the distance that can be covered, the range,
before engine starting is prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is
the one displayed. Range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km)
When the ignition is switched on, no
information on range is displayed automatically
in the instrument panel.
Pressing this button
displays the driving
range temporarily.
Above 3 000 miles
(5
000 km), the value is
not specified.
In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue®
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