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Warning and indicator
lamps
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp can be accompanied
by 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.
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.
(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.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary. 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.
For more information on equipment or a
function, refer to the corresponding section.
F

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ect "
Instrument panel
personalisation ".
F

F

or each customised displayed area, left
and right, select a type of information using
the corresponding scroll arrows in the touch
screen:
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" Driving aids ".
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" Empty "
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" Engine info " (Sport mode),
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" G-metres " (Sport mode),
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" Temperatures " (engine oil).
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" Media ".
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" Navigation ".
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" Trip computer ",
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" Rev counter ".
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" Night vision "
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onfirm to save and quit.
If the current display mode is "PERSONAL", the
new selection is displayed immediately. With 10" HD touch screen F

Press
Settings in the side
banner of the touch screen.
F

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ect "
OPTIONS ".
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Door(s) openFixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door. If one of the doors or the tailgate is
not fully closed (speed below 6 mph
[10 km/h]).
Fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal. If one of the doors or the tailgate is
not fully closed (speed above 6 mph
[10 km/h]).
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened Fixed or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Electric parking
brake Fixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. Carry out (1): park on level ground (horizontally).
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector in
mode P
.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. Carry out (1), then top up with brake fluid that
complies with the manufacturer's recommendations.
If the problem persists, carry out (2).
+ Fixed.
The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system is faulty. Carry out (1) and then (2).
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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.
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric
parking brake is unavailable.
Carry out (2).
(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.
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Diesel engine
preheatingTemporarily on.
(up to approximately
30 seconds in severe
weather conditions) 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.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting is immediate
if you press and hold:
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t
he clutch pedal with a manual gearbox,
-

t
he brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine starting
request again, while keeping your foot on the pedal.
Low fuel level Fixed, with the reser ve
level shown in red,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. When it first comes on, there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel in the
tank (reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this
alert will be repeated every time the
ignition is switched on, at increased
frequency as the fuel level goes down
and comes close to zero. Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty
, this could
damage the emissions and injection systems.
Engine self-
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 emission control system has a
fault.The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Warning/indicator lamp StateCause Actions/Observations
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AdBlue®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 62 miles
(800 and 100 km).
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
62

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.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
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+
+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
self-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 starting being prevented
.
AdBlue
® warning lamp flashing, on
switching on the ignition, associated
with the fixed Ser vice and Engine
self-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).
Warning/indicator lamp
State CauseActions/Observations
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions (with
electric parking
brake) Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" (on acceleration)
functions are deactivated.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied by
a message.Carry out (3) if automatic application/
release is no longer possible.
The brake can be applied or released
manually.
+ Automatic
application (with
electric parking
brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The automatic application is not
available, the parking brake can only
be used manually.Use the electric parking brake control
l eve r.
If automatic release is also not
available, use manual release.
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Indicators
Service indicator
The ser vice indicator is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle
version:
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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 "-". 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 be triggered close to a due
date.
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.
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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:
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witch off the ignition.
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P
ress the button located at the end of the
wiper control stalk and hold it down.
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witch on the ignition; a temporary display
window appears and a countdown begins.
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hen the display indicates =0, release the
button; the spanner disappears.
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.
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Retrieving the service
information
The ser vice information can be
accessed via the "Check/Diagnostics "
button in the Driving/Vehicle menu of
the touch screen.
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 switching the ignition on, 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.
Low oil level
This is indicated by the display of a message
prompting you to top up, accompanied by the
Service 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 " Oil
level measurement invalid " message in the
instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
With the engine running:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
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n zone B , the temperature is too high; this
warning lamp and the central STOP warning
lamp come on in red in the instrument
panel, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After switching off the ignition, open the
bonnet cautiously and check the coolant
level.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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.
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