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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Warning lamps
Handbrake and brake
fluid level warning
lamp
High coolant
temperature
warning lamp
Indicates either:
Diesel engine pre-heat
It is essential to stop.
Indicates too high a temperature,
caused by:
- that the engine is not running,
- that the handbrake is on or has
not been released correctly
(engine running),
- an excessive drop in the brake
fluid level (engine running and
handbrake released).
Note : with the engine running and
the handbrake off, if the warning
light remains lit then you must stop.
Wait until the warning lamp goes
out then operate the starter. On
some models the warning lamp will
not light when the engine is hot.
-
a fan malfunction. Check the fuses
and replace them if necessary,
-
a coolant leak; the cooling system is
pressurised, turn the cap to the 1st
notch, or* unscrew the cap two turns,
to let the pressure drop before
topping up the level,
Battery charge
warning lamp
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Indicates either:
- faulty operation of the charging
circuit, or
- a coolant pump malfunction.
B
- loose battery or starter terminals,
or
A
- broken or slack alternator belt, or
- a faulty alternator.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low engine oil
pressure
Anti-lock brake system
warning lamp (ABS)*
It is essential to stop.
Indicates either:
- insufficient engine oil pressure,
or
Coolant temperature gauge
- Needle in zone (A): temperature
correct
- Needle in zone (B): the coolant
temperature is too high
Indicates faulty ABS operation.
The vehicle does, however, retain
conventional braking.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
-
lack of oil in the lubrication system.
Top up the oil level if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
06-05-2002
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