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YOUR 406 IN DETAIL
WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Low coolant level
warning light
A permanently lit warning light, or flashing with the engine running, is an
indication of a malfunction in the relevant unit. Some warning lights may
be linked to buzzers and a message on the multifunction display. Do not
ignore this warning: contact a PEUGEOT dealer as quickly as possible.
Stop immediately.
If the Central (STOP) warning light comes on when you are driving, stop
your vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.
Allow the engine to cool before top-
ping up.
The cooling system is pressurised.
In the event of a breakdown and to
prevent the risk of scalding, turn the
cap to the first notch to allow the
pressure to drop.
Central (STOP) warning light
Linked to the "engine oil pressure", "the low brake fluid level", "the
coolant temperature gauge" and "electronic brake force distribution
system fault" warning lights.
Once the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
It comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
Stop immediately if it flashes with the engine running.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warning light.
Stop immediately if it comes on with the engine running.
Fuel filler cap warning
light
It indicates either:
– insufficient oil pressure,
– lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the oil level.
This comes on if the fuel
cap is not correctly screwed
on or is missing.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
17-02-2003
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