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2021-2025 Peugeot 308 4 Door Instruments -> Warning and indicator lamps User Manual

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Instruments -> Warning and indicator lamps for Your Peugeot 308 4 Door 2021-2025

Instruments  
The settings are changed via the  
Settings > Customisation touch screen  
application.  
For more information on a system or a function,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
Maximum coolant temperature  
Fixed with display blocks lit in red  
(with matrix instrument panel).  
Persistent warning lamp  
For further information on Personalisation -  
Instrument Panel, refer to the corresponding  
section for the Audio equipment and telematics  
systems.  
or  
Fixed (except on matrix instrument panel).  
The temperature of the cooling system is too  
high.  
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has  
cooled down before topping up the level, if  
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).  
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there  
may be fault which needs further investigation.  
If 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 the vehicle.  
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.  
Warning and indicator  
lamps  
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator  
lamps 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.  
Engine oil pressure  
Fixed.  
There is a fault with the engine lubrication  
system.  
Carry out (1) and then (2).  
System malfunction (Rechargeable hybrid)  
Fixed.  
The rechargeable hybrid system is faulty.  
Carry out (1) and then (2).  
Associated warnings  
The illumination of a lamp may 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 whether a fault has  
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp  
for further information.  
List of warning and  
indicator lamps  
Cable connected (Rechargeable hybrid)  
Fixed when the ignition is switched on.  
The charging cable is connected to the  
vehicle's connector.  
Red warning/indicator lamps  
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,  
accompanied by a message.  
STOP  
Fixed, associated with another warning  
lamp, accompanied by the display of a  
message and an audible signal.  
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,  
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major  
electrical fault has been detected.  
Carry out (1) and then (2).  
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the  
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s  
connector.  
Disconnect the charging cable and close the  
flap.  
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.  
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Fixed, accompanied by the display of a  
12V battery charge  
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.  
With an automatic gearbox, select mode P.  
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).  
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Fixed.  
message.  
The battery charging circuit is faulty  
One or more major faults, for which there is/are  
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.  
Identify the cause of the fault using the message  
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry  
out (3).  
Fixed, accompanied by the message  
"Parking brake fault".  
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is  
unavailable.  
(e.g. dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator  
belt).  
Carry out (1).  
If the electric parking brake stops working,  
immobilise the vehicle:  
► With the manual gearbox, engage a gear.  
► With the automatic gearbox, fit the chocks  
against one of the wheels.  
Power steering  
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal.  
The power steering has a fault.  
Carry out (1) and then (2).  
Door(s) open  
Fixed, associated with a message  
identifying the access.  
An audible signal supplements the alert if the  
speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).  
A door or the boot is not properly closed.  
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning  
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,  
carry out (2).  
Carry out (2).  
Service warning lamp fixed and  
service spanner flashing then  
fixed.  
The servicing interval has been exceeded.  
The vehicle must be serviced as soon as  
possible.  
Seat belts not fastened/unfastened  
Fixed or flashing, accompanied by an  
increasing audible signal.  
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been  
unfastened.  
Braking  
Fixed.  
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit  
has dropped significantly.  
Carry out (1), then top up with 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).  
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.  
Orange warning/indicator lamps  
Braking  
Fixed.  
Service  
A minor fault with the braking system has  
been detected.  
Drive carefully.  
Temporarily on, accompanied by the  
display of a message.  
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are  
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.  
Identify the cause of the fault using the message  
displayed on the instrument panel.  
You may be able to deal with some faults  
yourself, such as changing the battery in the  
remote control.  
Carry out (3).  
Electric parking brake  
Fixed.  
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)  
Fixed, accompanied by the  
message "Parking brake fault".  
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the  
engine running.  
The electric parking brake is applied.  
Flashing.  
Application/release is faulty.  
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level  
surface).  
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-  
inflation detection system, carry out (3).  
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If manual application and release commands are  
not working, the electric parking brake control is  
faulty.  
► Start the engine.  
► Use the control to apply the electric parking  
brake.  
The warning lamp should go off when the engine  
is started.  
Carry out (3) without delay.  
The automatic functions must be used at all  
times and are automatically reactivated in the  
event of a fault with the control.  
Carry out (2).  
► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.  
► Hold the control pressed in the release  
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.  
► Release the control.  
► Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
► Pull the control in the application direction for  
2 seconds.  
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip  
regulation (ASR)  
Fixed, accompanied by the lighting of the  
indicator lamp in the button (depending  
on version).  
Fixed, accompanied by the  
message "Parking brake  
The system is deactivated:  
fault".  
– ASR via the touch screen.  
– DSC/ASR via the button on the dashboard.  
The system is reactivated automatically when  
the vehicle is started, and at speeds above  
approximately 31 mph (50 km/h) (except GT  
Pack versions).  
The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and  
automatic functions may not be working.  
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:  
► Pull the electric parking brake control and  
hold it for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until  
the indicator lamp lights up on the instrument  
panel.  
► Release the control and the brake pedal.  
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)  
Fixed.  
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.  
The vehicle retains conventional braking.  
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry  
out (3).  
At speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h), it can be  
reactivated manually.  
If this procedure does not work, secure the  
vehicle:  
► Park on a level surface.  
► With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.  
► With an automatic gearbox, select P, then  
place the supplied chocks against one of the  
wheels.  
Flashing.  
Power steering  
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated  
in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.  
Fixed.  
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.  
Carry out (3).  
Fixed.  
A minor fault in the power steering has  
been detected.  
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry  
out (3).  
Emergency brake malfunction (with  
electric parking brake)  
Engine self-diagnostic system  
Then carry out (2).  
Flashing.  
Automatic functions deactivated (electric  
parking brake)  
Fixed, accompanied by the  
The engine management system has a  
message "Parking brake fault".  
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal  
performance.  
If automatic release is not available, use manual  
release or carry out (3).  
fault.  
Fixed.  
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be  
destroyed.  
You must carry out (2).  
The "automatic application" (on switching  
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on  
acceleration) functions are deactivated.  
If automatic application/release is no longer  
possible:  
Fixed.  
The emissions control system has a fault.  
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In this case, do NOT install a "rearward  
facing" child seat on the front passenger seat  
- risk of serious injury!  
Hill start assist  
Fixed, accompanied by the  
message "Anti roll-back system  
fault".  
The system has a fault.  
Carry out (3).  
Fixed, associated with the Service  
warning lamp, accompanied by the  
display of a message and an audible signal.  
The system has a fault.  
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Front passenger airbag (OFF)  
Fixed.  
Carry out (3).  
Engine pre-heating (Diesel)  
Temporarily 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 will  
occur immediately if you press and hold:  
– the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.  
– the 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.  
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.  
The control is set to the “OFF” position.  
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,  
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags  
warning lamp on).  
Post Collision Safety Brake  
Fixed, associated with the  
Service warning lamp,  
accompanied by the display of a message and  
an audible signal.  
The system has a fault.  
Carry out (3) quickly.  
Low fuel level  
Fixed, with the blocks lit red,  
accompanied by an audible signal  
(with the matrix instrument panel)  
or  
Fixed, with the reserve level shown in red,  
accompanied by an audible signal and the  
display of a message (except with the matrix  
instrument panel).  
When it first comes on, there are approximately  
6 litres of fuel remaining in the tank (reserve).  
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will  
be repeated every time the ignition is switched  
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level  
decreases and approaches zero.  
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.  
Never drive until completely empty, as  
this could damage the emissions control and  
injection systems.  
Under-inflation  
Fixed.  
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 tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.  
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.  
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible  
and carry out (3).  
Airbags  
Fixed, associated with the Service  
warning lamp and accompanied by  
the display of a message.  
One of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic  
pretensioners is faulty.  
Carry out (3).  
Parking sensors  
Front passenger airbag (ON)  
Fixed.  
The front passenger airbag is activated.  
The control is set to the “ON” position.  
Fixed, accompanied by an onscreen  
message and an audible signal.  
The system is deactivated.  
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)  
Fixed.  
Horn fault detected.  
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Carry out (3).  
Flashing.  
Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a  
You are about to cross a broken  
lane marking without operating the direction  
indicators.  
The system is activated, then corrects the  
trajectory if it detects a risk of unintentionally  
crossing a line or hard shoulder (depending on  
version).  
For more information, refer to the Driving  
section.  
Fixed, accompanied by the display  
of a message and an audible  
signal.  
message.  
The system has a fault.  
Carry out (3).  
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)  
On for around 30 seconds when starting  
the vehicle, accompanied by a message  
indicating the driving range.  
The 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 driving range.  
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles  
(800 and 100 km).  
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety Brake  
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a  
message.  
The system has been deactivated via the touch  
screen.  
Flashing.  
The system activates and brakes the  
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of  
collision with the vehicle in front.  
For more information, refer to the Driving  
section.  
Fixed, accompanied by a message and  
an audible signal.  
The system has a fault.  
The system has a fault.  
Carry out (3).  
Carry out (3).  
Stop & Start  
Fixed.  
The system has a fault.  
If these warning lamps come on after the engine  
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).  
Fixed.  
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a  
message.  
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated  
manually.  
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic  
stop.  
Reactivate the system via the touch screen.  
Fixed.  
The Stop & Start system has been  
deactivated automatically.  
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic  
stop, if the exterior temperature is:  
– below 0°C.  
– above +35°C.  
For more information, refer to the Driving  
section.  
Promptly top up the AdBlue®, or carry out (3).  
Flashing, accompanied by an audible  
signal and a message indicating the  
driving range.  
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100 km).  
You must top up the AdBlue® to avoid engine  
starting 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 legally required  
engine immobiliser system prevents the engine  
from starting.  
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue® or carry  
out (2).  
The system is deactivated  
temporarily because the driver and/or front  
passenger (depending on version) has been  
detected as present but the corresponding seat  
belt has not been fastened.  
Active lane departure warning system  
Fixed.  
The system has been automatically  
deactivated or placed on standby.  
It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue®  
to the tank.  
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Seat unoccupied/Seat belt not fastened  
SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)  
Fixed when the ignition is switched  
on, accompanied by an audible  
signal and a message.  
A malfunction of the SCR emissions control  
system has been detected.  
Peugeot Matrix LED Technology 2.0  
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal  
and a message.  
A malfunction of the Peugeot Matrix LED  
Technology 2.0 headlamps or of the camera has  
been detected.  
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Fixed.  
(grey)  
With the ignition on, one of the front or rear  
passenger seats is considered to be unoccupied.  
Seat occupied/Seat belt fastened  
Fixed.  
With the ignition on, the driver or a  
passenger has fastened their seat belt.  
This alert disappears once the exhaust  
emissions return to normal levels.  
Carry out (2).  
Automatic headlamp dipping  
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal  
and a message.  
A function or camera malfunction is detected.  
Carry out (2).  
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on  
switching on the ignition, with the  
Direction indicators  
Engine self-diagnostics warning lamp on fixed,  
accompanied by an audible signal and a  
message indicating the driving range.  
Depending on the message displayed, it is  
possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100 km)  
before the engine immobiliser is triggered.  
Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting  
being prevented.  
Flashing with audible signal.  
The direction indicators are on.  
Green warning/indicator lamps  
Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps  
Fixed.  
With adequate ambient light, the daytime  
running lamps are on.  
With inadequate ambient light, the sidelamps  
are on.  
Stop & Start  
Fixed.  
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start  
puts the engine into STOP mode.  
Flashing temporarily.  
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on  
switching on the ignition, with the  
Dipped beam headlamps  
Fixed.  
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable  
or START mode is automatically triggered.  
For more information, refer to the Driving  
section.  
Engine self-diagnostics warning lamp on fixed,  
accompanied by an audible signal and a  
message indicating that starting is prevented.  
The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from  
restarting (the permitted driving limit has been  
exceeded after confirmation of a malfunction of  
the emissions control system).  
The lamps are on.  
Peugeot Matrix LED Technology 2.0  
Fixed.  
Vehicle ready to drive (Rechargeable  
hybrid)  
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal  
when it comes on.  
The vehicle is ready to drive.  
The function is activated.  
Automatic headlamp dipping  
Fixed.  
(grey)  
To start the engine, carry out (2).  
Rear foglamps  
Fixed.  
The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a  
speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and  
lights up again when the vehicle stops moving.  
The lamp will go out when you turn off the  
engine and exit the vehicle.  
The function is activated, but not available.  
All the operating conditions have not been met.  
The lamps are on.  
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