2018 Peugeot 208 catalytic converter

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Front passenger
airbag (OFF) Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position. You can install a "rear ward facing" child seat, unless
there is a
fault with the airbags (Airbags warning lamp
o n).
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message.The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting the
pressure.
+ Under-inflation
warning lamp flashing
then fixed and
Service warning lamp
fixed.The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres
and carry out (3).
Engine
diagnostic
system Flashing.
The engine management system has
a


fault.There is a
risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
Carry out (2) without fail .
Fixed. The emissions control system has
a


fault.The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
+ Engine
diagnostic
system
Fixed.
A minor engine fault has been
detected. Carry out (3).
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Instruments

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F Insert the key into the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
F Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the steering wheel (if
the wheels are on full lock against a
kerb,
for example).
F

T
urn the key all the way towards the
dashboard to position 3


(Starting).
F

W
hen the engine starts, release the key.
With Petrol engines , after a
cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2
minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
Electronic immobiliser
The original key contains a coded electronic
c hip. When the ignition is switched on, starting
is only possible if the code is detected and
recognised.
This anti-theft protection locks the engine
management system a
few moments after the
ignition is switched off and prevents starting of
the engine following a


break-in.
In the event of a
fault, you are
informed by the illumination of this
warning lamp, the emission of an
audible signal and the display of
a


message.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F T urn the key fully towards you to position
1


(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Free-wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free-wheel.
Other wise, some vehicle functions will no
longer be active. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, the front wheels should be
straight before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine leads to a
loss of
braking assistance.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2

(Ignition on)
, the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1

(Stop)
, then back to position
2

(Ignition on)
.Parking brake
Releasing
Driving

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AdBlue® (BlueHDi
engines)SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue
® is contained in
a
special tank holding about
17

litres (1.6

BlueHDi engines) or
15

litres (1.5

BlueHDi engines).
Its capacity allows a

driving range of around
5,600

miles (9,000

km), which may vary
considerably depending on your driving style.
To respect the environment and ensure
compliance with the Euro 6

standard, without
adversely affecting the per formance or fuel
consumption of Diesel engines, PEUGEOT
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles
with a

system that associates SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) with a

Diesel particle filter
(DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases. Once the AdBlue
® tank is empty, a system
required by regulations prevents starting
of the engine.
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of
emissions from your vehicle will no longer
meet the Euro 6

standard: your vehicle
becomes polluting.
In the event of a

confirmed fault with the
SCR system, you must go to a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a

qualified workshop as soon
as possible: after travelling a
distance
of 685

miles (1,100 km), a system will be
triggered automatically to prevent engine
starting.
In either case, a range indicator gives you
the distance you can travel before the
vehicle is immobilised.
For more information on the Warning
and indicator lamps and the associated
alerts, or the Indicators , refer to the
corresponding sections. Freezing of the AdBlue
®
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below
around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a
heater for the
AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to continue
driving in very cold conditions.
An alert system is triggered automatically once
the reser ve level is reached: you can then drive
for a

further 1,500

miles (2,400

km) before the
tank is empty.
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Practical information