2017 Peugeot 208 ignition

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Warning and indicator
lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds 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 driving refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
Certain warning lamps may come on in one of
two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
In the event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operation indicator lamps
The lighting of one of the following indicator
lamps confirms that the corresponding system
is on.
Deactivation indicator lamp
If this indicator lamp comes on, this confirms
that the corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
This may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message being displayed.
Visual identifiers informing the driver that
a system is in operation, switched off (on/
off indicator lamps) or has developed a fault
(warning lamp).
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STOPFixed, 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 engine,
the braking system, the power
steering, etc., or a major
electrical fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to extinguish the warning
lamp; keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Braking Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid approved by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ Fixed, associated with
the ABS warning lamp.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is
faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Door(s) open Fixed and associated
with a message
identifying the door. Speed below 6
mph (10 km/h), a
door or the boot is not properly
closed. Close the door or boot.
Fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal. Speed above 6
mph (10 km/h), a
door or the boot is not properly
closed.
Seat belt(s) not
fastened/
unfastened Fixed or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue into the buckle.
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has
a fault (dirty or loose terminals,
slack or cut alternator belt, etc.). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure Fixed.
The engine lubrication system
has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature Fixed, with the needle
in the red zone.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up to the required level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine self-
diagnosis
system Fixed.
The 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 PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
Flashing. The engine management system
has a fault. Risk of the catalytic converter being destroyed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
+ Fixed, associated with
the service warning
lamp.
A minor fault in the engine has
been detected.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
+ Fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp.
A major fault in the engine has
been detected.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. One or more wheels has
insufficient pressure.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or more
wheels.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection
, refer to the corresponding section.
+ Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.
The system is faulty: tyre
pressures are no longer
monitored. Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic stability
control
(DSC/ASR) Flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
Fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for
a few seconds when you turn on
the ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Passenger's
airbag systemFixed.
The control switch, located in
the glove box, is set to the " OFF"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward"
facing child seat, unless there is
a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning lamp on). To activate the passenger front airbag, turn the control
to the "
ON" position.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the "rear ward"
facing position.
Min fuel level Fixed, with the needle
in the red zone. Approximately 5
litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
You are now starting to use the
fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Capacity of the tank:
-


approximately 50
litres (petrol engines).
-


approximately 50
litres (Diesel engines).
-


approximately 45


litres (Diesel BlueHDi engines).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Flashing with the
needle in the red zone.
Very little fuel remains in the
tank.
Foot on the
clutch Fixed.
In STOP mode of the Stop &
Start, the transition to START
mode has been rejected because
the clutch pedal is not fully
pressed down. With a manual gearbox, you must depress the clutch
fully to allow the change to engine START mode.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
AdBlue
®
1.6 litre BlueHDi
E u r o 6 .1 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 370
miles (600 km) and
1,500 miles (2,400 km).Have the AdBlue
® topped up as soon as possible: go
to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10
litres of AdBlue
® to its tank.
Flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 370

miles (0 and
6 0 0


k m). Yo u must
top up the AdBlue
® to avoid a breakdown
or go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10

litres of AdBlue
® to its tank.
Flashing,
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 able to start the engine, you must
top up the
AdBlue® or go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
It is essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
® to its
tank.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
AdBlue
®
1.5 litre BlueHDi
E uro 6.2Fixed, for around
30 seconds when
switching on the
ignition, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message
indicating the remaining
driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
and 500 miles (800 km). Top up the AdBlue®.
You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue® to its tank.
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 500 miles (800 km) and
60 miles (100 km).
As soon as possible, top up the AdBlue
®.
You can add up to 10

litres of AdBlue® to its tank.
Flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The driving range is less than
60

miles (100

km). Yo u must
refuel AdBlue
® to avoid running out .
You can add up to 10

litres of AdBlue® to its tank.
Flashing,
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 able to start the engine, you must
top up the
AdBlue®.
It is essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue® to its
tank.
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