2018 Peugeot 208 ignition

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Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, visual indicators
which inform the driver of the occurrence
of a malfunction (warning lamps) or of the
operating status of a
system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamps). Certain lamps
light up in two ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in
several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
b y an audible signal and/or a message
displayed in a
screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or a
fault has occurred:
refer to the description of each lamp for further
information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started. (1)
:You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3) : Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Sport programme.
Snow programme (depending on
engine).
Trip recorder reset
With the trip distance displayed, press the
button for a few seconds.
Persistent warning lamp
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of a red or orange
warning lamp indicates a
fault that needs
further investigation, using any associated
message and the description of the warning
lamp in the documentation.
Where a lamp remains lit
The references (1) , (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a
qualified professional
in addition to the immediate recommended
actions.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Orange warning/indicator lamps
ServiceTemporarily on,
accompanied by the
display of a
message.One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with certain anomalies yourself, for
example an open door or the start of saturation of the
particle filter.
For any other problems, such as a
fault with the tyre
under-inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied
by the display of
a


message. One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out (3).
+ Service warning lamp
fixed and ser vice
spanner flashing then
fixed.Service is overdue.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
Diesel engine
pre-heating Temporarily on.
When switching on the ignition, if the
weather conditions and the engine
temperature make it necessary. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Foot on the
clutch Fixed.
Stop & Start: the change to START
mode is rejected because the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
(3): Go to a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(1)
:You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
AdBlue
®
(with
1.6 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 1,500 and 375 miles
(2,400
and 600 km). Top up the AdBlue® as soon as possible, or carry out
(3).
+ AdBlue
® warning
lamp flashing and
Service warning lamp
fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a

message
indicating the
remaining driving
range. The driving range is less than
375
miles (600 km).Yo u must
top up the AdBlue® to avoid a breakdown ,
or carry out (3).
AdBlue
® warning
lamp flashing and
Service warning lamp
fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a

message
indicating that starting
is prevented. The AdBlue® tank is empty: the
starting prevention system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue®, or carry
out (2).
It is essential to add at least 5

litres of AdBlue
® to its
tank.
(2): Contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified
workshop. (3)
: Go to a

PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
AdBlue
®
(with 1.5 BlueHDi
Euro 6.2) On for around
30
seconds when
starting the vehicle,
accompanied by
a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 1,500
and 500 miles
(2,400 and 800 km).Top up the AdBlue
®.
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 and 60 miles (800 and
10 0 k m).Top up the AdBlue® as soon as possible , or carry out (3).
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
top up the AdBlue® to avoid star ting being
prevented , or carry out (3).
Flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a

message indicating
that starting is
prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting prevention system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue® or carry out (2).
It is essential to add at least 5

litres of AdBlue® to its
tank.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system
Fixed when the ignition is
switched on, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a


message.A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected. This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
AdBlue
® warning
lamp flashing, on
switching on the
ignition, associated
with the fixed Ser vice
and Engine-diagnostic
warning lamps,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a

message indicating
the remaining driving
range. Depending on the message
displayed, you can continue driving
for up to 685
miles (1,100 km) before
the engine starting prevention system
is triggered. Carry out (3) as soon as possible to avoid star ting
being prevented
.
AdBlue
® warning
lamp flashing, on
switching on the
ignition, associated
with the fixed Ser vice
and Engine-diagnostic
warning lamps,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a


message. An engine immobiliser prevents
the engine from restarting (over
the authorised driving limit after
confirmation of a
fault with the
emissions control system). To start the engine, carry out (2).
Rear foglamp Fixed. The lamp is on.
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Indicators
Service indicator
The ser vice indicator is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle
version:
-
t
he distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next
ser vice is due, or the distance travelled
since it was due preceded by the "-" sign.
Warning/indicator
lamp State
CauseActions/
Observations
Ser vice
spanner Lights up temporarily
when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and
1 ,860 miles (1,000 and
3,000
km) remain before
the next ser vice is due.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched on. The ser vice is due in
less than 620
miles
(1,000


km).Have your vehicle
serviced very soon.
+ Ser vice
spanner
flashing
Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on.
(For BlueHDi Diesel
versions, associated
with the Ser vice
warning lamp). The servicing interval
has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle
ser viced as soon as
possible.
The distance indicated (in miles or
kilometres) is calculated according to the
distance covered and the time elapsed
since the last ser vice.
The alert may also be triggered close to
a
due date.
-
a
n alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before
the next ser vice is due or how long it is
overdue.
Resetting the service indicator
The ser vice indicator must be reset after each
service.
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

r
elease the button when " =0" is displayed;
the spanner disappears.
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Remaining range between 1,500 and 500 miles
( 2,400 and 800 km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
Remaining range between 1,500
and 375 miles
(2,400
and 600 km) (1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)Remaining range between 500 and 60 miles
( 800 and 100 km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
Remaining range less than 375
miles
(600
km) (1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)
When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
comes on for about thirty seconds, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of a message
("Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible 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.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a
message ("Top
up AdBlue: Starting impossible in x miles")
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed
approximately every 185
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. When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal (1
beep) and the display of a message
("Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible in
x miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the audible signal and the
message display are triggered every 60 miles
(100 km) until the level is 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.
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 ("Top
up AdBlue: Starting impossible 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.
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 starting prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
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
temporarily displays the
driving range.
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Remaining range less than 60 miles
( 100 km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
When driving, the audible signal and the
message display are triggered every 6
miles
(10
km) until the AdBlue tank is 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
prevention system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine. 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.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal (1

beep) and the display of a message
("Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible in
x miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by 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 5 litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
For more information on AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi engines) , and, in particular,
on topping up, refer to the corresponding
section.
In the event of a fault with the
S CR emissions control system
A system that prevents engine starting is
activated automatically from 685
miles
(1,100
km) after confirmation of a fault with
the SCR emissions control system.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
In the event of the detection of a
faultIf it is a
temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey, after
self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
During the permitted driving phase
(between 685 and 0 miles (1,100 and 0 km))
These warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered when driving when the
fault is detected for the first time, then when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.
If a
fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(after 31
miles (50 km) covered with the
permanent display of the message signalling
a
fault), these warning lamps come on and the
AdBlue warning lamp flashes, accompanied by
an audible signal and the display of a
message
(e.g. "Emissions fault: Starting prevented in
185
miles") indicating the remaining range in
miles or kilometres.
While driving, the message is displayed every
30
seconds while the fault with the SCR
emissions control system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise you will not be able to restart the
vehicle.
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