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WARNING LIGHTS

A permanently lit warning light or one lashing, with the engine running, indicates an operating fault of the unit

concerned.

The illumination of certain warning lights may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-

function display. Do not ignore this warning: consult a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

If the central STOP warning light comes on when you are driving, stop your vehicle immediately, where it is safe to

do so.

Engine oil pressure

and temperature

warning light

Handbrake, low

Central (STOP)

warning light

brake fluid level and

Electronic Brake Force

Distribution fault

Linked to the warning lights:

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Linked to the central (STOP) warning

light.

You must stop.

warning light

engine oil pressure and

temperature,

Linked to the central (STOP) warning

light.

This indicates one of the following:

This warning light indicates one of

the following:

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handbrake,

low brake luid level,

electronic brake force distribution

fault.

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insuficient oil pressure,

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that the handbrake is applied or

not fully released,

a lack of oil in the lubrication

circuit. Top up the level.

an oil temperature which

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an excessive drop in brake luid

level (if the warning light remains

on even when the handbrake is

released).

a fault in the Electronic Brake

Force Distribution, if lit at the

same time as the ABS warning

light.

Linked to the coolant temperature in-

dicator.

You must stop if the light lashes

with the engine running.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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is too high. The warning

light is accompanied by an

audible signal. To lower the oil

temperature, reduce your speed.

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Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

You must stop.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Anti-lock braking

system (ABS) warning

light

Battery charge warning

light

Diesel engine pre-heat

warning light

This indicates one of the fol-

lowing:

faulty operation of the charging

circuit,

slack battery or starter terminals,

a cut or slack alternator belt,

an alternator failure.

Wait until the warning light

goes out before starting the engine.

If the temperature is high enough,

the warning light comes on for less

than one second. You can start the

engine without waiting.

This comes on for a few seconds each

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time the ignition is switched on.

If the warning light remains on or co-

mes on above 8 mph (12 km/h), this

indicates an ABS malfunction.

However, the vehicle retains conven-

tional servo-assisted braking.

Illumination of this warning light, ac-

companied by an audible signal and

a message on the multifunction dis-

play, indicates a fault in the ABS sys-

tem.

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Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Low fuel level

warning light

When this light irst co-

mes on, you have enough fuel to drive

at least 30 miles (50 km). The tank ca-

pacity is approximately 50 litres.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Emission control

system warning light

(according to model)

Dynamic stability

control system (ESP/

ASR) warning light

This comes on for a few seconds each

time the ignition is switched on.

If it comes on with the engine run-

ning, this indicates incorrect operation

of the injection, ignition or emission

control system.

Speed limiter/cruise

control indicator light

This comes on for a few seconds each

time the ignition is switched on.

With the engine running and when

the vehicle is moving, it comes on if

the system is activated.

It lights permanently accompanied by

a message on the multifunction dis-

play when the system is disarmed.

If the warning light remains lit with

the engine running and when the ve-

hicle is moving, consult a PEUGEOT

dealer.

This comes on when the

speed limiter or cruise control

is activated.

If the warning light lashes, there

is a risk of damage to the catalytic

converter on petrol engines.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Seat belt not fastened

warning light

When the ignition is switched

on, this indicator light comes on if the

driver has not fastened his seat belt.

Above 12 mph (20 km/h), the war-

ning light lashes for about two minu-

tes accompanied by an increasingly

audible signal and a message on the

multifunction display. This warning

light remains lit until the driver's seat

belt is fastened.

Coolant temperature indicator

Engine oil temperature

indicator

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needle in zone (A), the

temperature is correct,

Passenger air bag

disarmed warning light

With the engine running, this indica-

tes the oil temperature:

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needle in zone (B), the

temperature is too high. The

central STOP warning light

lashes.

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needle in zone (C), the

temperature is correct,

Illumination of this warning light accom-

panied by a message on the multifunc-

tion display, indicates that the passenger

air bag is disarmed.

The warning light remains lit as long as

the passenger air bag is disarmed.

Always consult a PEUGEOT dealer if

the warning light lashes.

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needle in zone (D), the

temperature is too high.

To lower the oil temperature,

reduce your speed.

You must stop.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Air bags warning light

The light will come on for a

few seconds when the igni-

tion is switched on.

With the engine running, illumination

of this warning light, accompanied by

an audible signal and a message on

the multifunction display, indicates a

fault in the air bags.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Seat belt not fastened

warning light

When the ignition is switched

on, this indicator light comes on if the

driver has not fastened his seat belt.

Above 12 mph (20 km/h), the war-

ning light lashes for about two minu-

tes accompanied by an increasingly

audible signal and a message on the

multifunction display. This warning

light remains lit until the driver's seat

belt is fastened.

Coolant temperature indicator

Engine oil temperature

indicator

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needle in zone (A), the

temperature is correct,

Passenger air bag

disarmed warning light

With the engine running, this indica-

tes the oil temperature:

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needle in zone (B), the

temperature is too high. The

central STOP warning light

lashes.

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needle in zone (C), the

temperature is correct,

Illumination of this warning light accom-

panied by a message on the multifunc-

tion display, indicates that the passenger

air bag is disarmed.

The warning light remains lit as long as

the passenger air bag is disarmed.

Always consult a PEUGEOT dealer if

the warning light lashes.

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needle in zone (D), the

temperature is too high.

To lower the oil temperature,

reduce your speed.

You must stop.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Air bags warning light

The light will come on for a

few seconds when the igni-

tion is switched on.

With the engine running, illumination

of this warning light, accompanied by

an audible signal and a message on

the multifunction display, indicates a

fault in the air bags.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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