2017 Peugeot 301 warning

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Welcome
Your vehicle will only be fitted with some of the equipment described in
this document, depending on its trim level, version and the specification
for the country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.
Automobiles PEUGEOT reserves the right to modify the technical
specifications, equipment and accessories without having to update this
edition of the guide.
This document is an integral part of your vehicle. It should be passed on
to the new user in the event of sale or transfer. Thank you for choosing a 301.
This user guide has been designed to help you make the most of your
vehicle in all circumstances.
Key Security warning supplementary informationcontributes to the protection of the
environment
This guide describes all of the equipment available in the whole range.
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Instrument panel 11
Warning lights 1 2
Service indicator
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Distance recorders

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0
Date and time adjustment

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1
Trip computer

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3Remote control

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6
Alarm

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D o o r s
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Boo
t

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Electric Windows
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5
Front seats
4
6
Rear bench seat
4
8
Steering wheel adjustment 5 0
Mirrors 5 0
Heating


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Manual air conditioning (without display screen)
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Electronic air conditioning (with display screen)

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Front demist - defrost

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7
Rear screen demist - defrost

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8
Fittings
6

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Mats

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3Lighting control
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Headlight beam height adjustment
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7
Wiper control stalk
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8
Courtesy lights
6
9
General safety recommendations
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0
Direction indicators
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1
Hazard warning lamps 7 1
Audible warning 7 1
Emergency or assistance

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2
Under-inflation detection
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Electronic stability programme (ESC)
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Seat belts
8

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Air bags

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3
Child seats

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eactivating the front passenger airbag
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ISOFIX mountings
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Child lock

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Eco-driving


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Eco-driving
Instruments Access
Over view
Ergonomics and comfort Lighting and visibility
Security and safety
Contents

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Driver's seat (continued)
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Headlight beam height adjustment
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2
Deactivation of the DSC/ASR system
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Stop & Start

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Opening the boot lid

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Alarm

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9- 40
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Adjustment of the door mirrors
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Lighting control
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4-66
Direction indicators

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Instrument panel
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Warning and indicator lights

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2-24
Service indicator

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5-26
Gear shift indicator

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Distance recorders

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7
Wiper control stalk
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Trip computer

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H o r n
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Speed limiter
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Cr uise c ontrol

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2-124
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Over view

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Warning lights
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lights come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is switched
on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lights should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off refer to the
information on the warning light concerned.
Associated warnings
Certain warning lights 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 light may be accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
Warning lights
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, illumination of one of the following
warning lights 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. If one of the following indicator lights comes on
in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel
screen, this confirms that the corresponding
system has come into operation.
Operation indicator lights
Deactivation indicator lights
If one of the following indicator lights 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.
Instruments

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
STOP Fixed, associated
with another warning
light. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine
coolant temperature. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT

dealer or qualified workshop.
Parking brake Continuous. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
light, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Brakes 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 listed by PEUGEOT
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If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
light. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has
a fault. 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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Instruments

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Driver's seat belt
not fastened or
unfastened /
Front
passenger's seat
belt unfastened Continuous or
flashing accompanied
by an increasing
audible signal.
The driver has not fastened or
has unfastened his/her seat belt.
The front passenger has
unfastened his/her seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Battery charge Continuous. The battery charging circuit has
a fault (dirty or loose terminals,
slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warning light 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 Continuous.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. 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
Maximum
coolant
temperature Continuously red.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping-
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or
qualified workshop.
Door(s) open /
Boot open
Continuous if the speed
is below 6 mph (10 km/h).A door or the electric opening
boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
Continuous and
accompanied by an
audible signal if the
speed is above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Engine fault Continuously red. The engine has a major fault
causing a breakdown 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 .
Engine fault Continuously orange. The engine has a minor fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
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Instruments

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Low fuel levelContinuous. When it first comes on, around
5 litres of fuel remain in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning light will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
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Never drive until completely empty, this could damage
the emissions and injection systems.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Engine auto
diagnosis
system Continuous.
The emission control system has
a fault. The warning light should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.
Flashing. The engine management system
has a fault. There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Diesel engine
pre-heating Continuous.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on)
in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning light goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning light 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 light goes off again,
then start the engine.
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