2017 Peugeot 208 warning

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition
on) in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the 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 indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Power steering Fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have the vehicle checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Rear foglamp Fixed. The rear foglamp has been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Stop & Star t Fixed. When the vehicle stops (red
lights, traffic jams, etc.), the Stop
& Start system puts the engine
into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
Flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is triggered
automatically. For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has
been moved down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has
been moved up.
Sidelamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps are switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
once to switch off the front foglamps.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting lever is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.
Main beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting lever has been pulled
towards you. Pull the lever to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Indicators
Engine coolant temperature
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- i n zone A , the temperature of the engine
coolant is correct,
-

i
n zone B , the temperature of the engine
coolant is too high; the maximum
temperature and the central STOP warning
lamps come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a warning message in
the screen.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Service indicator
Warning / indicator lampStateCause Actions / Observations
Service spanner Fixed, temporary when
the ignition is switched
on. There are between approximately
620
miles (1,000 km) and
approximately 1,860


miles
(3,000
km) before the next
service is due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds on
the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-

t
he distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining (in kilometres or miles) before
the next ser vice is due.
-

a
n alert indicates the distance remaining (in
kilometres or miles) as well as the period before
the next ser vice is due.
The ser vice spanner goes off after a few seconds.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched on. Less than approximately
620
miles (1,000 km) remain
before the next ser vice is due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds on
the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-

t
he distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
-

a
n alert message indicates the distance remaining
as well as the period before the next ser vice is
due.
The ser vice spanner remains on to indicate that the
ser vice is required very soon.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Actions / Observations
Service spanner Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on. The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds on
the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-

t
he total distance recorder display line indicates
the distance travelled since the due date was
reached. Value preceded by the "-" sign.
-

a
n alert message indicates that the due date has
passed.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
+ Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition
is switched on,
associated with the
service warning lamp.The servicing interval has been
exceeded for Diesel BlueHDi
versions.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds on
the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-

t
he total distance recorder display line indicates
the distance travelled since the due date was
reached. Value preceded by the "-" sign.
-

a
n alert message indicates that the due date has
passed.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
The distance indicated (in kilometres or miles) is calculated according to the mileage covered and the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
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Resetting the service indicatorRetrieving the service
information
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself:
F

s
witch off the ignition,
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5
minutes for the reset to
be registered.
F

p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
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. You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
F

P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a few seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
(depending on version)
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. The 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 incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the ser vice 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.
For more information on Checking levels
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message
"Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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AdBlue® range indicators
These range indicators are present only on
BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is on reser ve or after
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 the risk of non-
starting related to a lack of
AdBlue
®
The engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
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.
For more information on Checking levels
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Range of the 1.6 BlueHDi engine
( E u r o 6 .1)
Range greater than 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
W hen switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
Pressing this button
temporarily displays the
driving range with the
message "AdBlue: Range
greater than 1,500
miles
(2,400
km)" followed, if the
tank level of AdBlue permits,
with a message indicating
that you can top it up.
Remaining range between 1,500 and 375 miles
( 2,400 and 600 km) (1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)
When switching on the ignition, the warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top
up AdBlue: Start-up not possible in x miles")
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
200
miles (300 km) until the level is topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
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Remaining range less than 375 miles
( 600 km) (1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by the permanent
lighting of the ser vice warning lamp, an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top
up AdBlue: Start-up not possible in x miles")
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres.
When driving, this message is displayed every
30
seconds until the AdBlue level has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop.
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue
®
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
inhibition system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine. When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, associated with an audible
signal and the display of the message "Top up
AdBlue: Starting impossible". To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
Range of the 1.5 BlueHDi
engine (Euro 6.2)
Range greater than 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
W hen switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
Pressing this button
temporarily displays the
driving range with the
message "AdBlue: Range
greater than 1,500
miles
(2,400
km)" followed, if the
tank level of AdBlue permits,
with a message indicating
that you can top it up.
Remaining range between 1,500 and 500 miles
( 2,400 and 800 km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on for about 30 seconds,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message (e.g. "Top up AdBlue:
Start-up not possible in x miles") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
These messages are accompanied by the
recommendation to not top up with more than
10
litres of AdBlue.
Remaining range between 500 and 60
miles
(800 and 100
km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
When switching on the ignition, the warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal (1 beep) and the display of a message
(e.g. "Top up AdBlue: Start-up not possible
in x miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
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