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CHECK (VEHICLE AUTOTEST)

Automatic CHECK

WARNING LAMPS ON

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Braking system warning

lamp

Manual CHECK

With the key in the ignition on position,

all of the warning lamps of the func-

tions tested are displayed. They are

switched off after a few seconds.

This indicates:

parking brake applied or not fully

released,

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Atthesametime, anautomaticCHECK

(vehicle autotest) is carried out.

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an excessive drop in the brake ﬂu-

id level, in this case linked with the

STOP warning lamp,

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an electronic brake force distribu-

tion malfunction, linked with the

STOP warning lamp.

No "major" fault has been de-

tected: the CHECK OK indi-

cator lamp is displayed after

two seconds.

The warning lamp is repea-ted

on the instrument panel screen

in the case of the last 2 faults.

You can start your vehicle.

Pressing the "CHECK/000" button on

the instrument panel starts the manual

CHECK (vehicle autotest).

This function enables you to ﬁnd out, at

any time (with the key in the ignition on

position or with the engine running):

Stop immediately in the two latter

cases. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

In the presence of a fault

A "minor" fault has been detected:

when the CHECK OK indicator lamp

has been displayed, the warning

lamp(s) is(are) displayed.

You can start your vehicle; however,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon

as possible.

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the warnings present,

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the status of the functions activated

or deactivated (wipers, automatic

illumination of headlamps).

Seat belt warning lamp

A "major" fault has been detected:

the CHECK OK indicator lamp does

not appear and the warning lamp(s)

is(are) displayed.

Do not start your vehicle.

Call a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.

With the engine running and the ve-

hicle moving, the instrument panel

screen displays the warning lamps

(in the event of a fault).

When the ignition is switched on, the

warning lamp comes on if a front oc-

cupant has not fastened or has unfas-

tened their seat belt.

The passenger airbag deactiva-

ted indicator lamp* remains on

while the airbag is deactivated.

* According to country.

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Fuel warning lamp

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS) warning lamp

If it comes on continuously above 6 mph

(10 km/h), it indicates an ABS fault.

However, the vehicle retains conven-

tional servo-assisted braking.

In certain driving conditions and de-

pending on the engine, the distance

which you will be able to travel with

the remaining fuel may be less than

30 miles (50 kilometres) (the capacity

of the tank is approximately 67 litres).

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

The warning lamp is repea-

ted on the instrument panel

screen.

Emission control system

warning lamp

When the needle is in zone A, the

temperature is correct.

When the needle is in zone B, the

temperature is too high.

If the coolant temperature warning

lamp comes on (linked with the STOP

warning lamp), stop as soon as it is

safe to do so.

Wait for the engine to cool down be-

fore topping up the level, if necessary.

As the cooling circuit is pressurised, in

order to prevent any risk of scalding,

unscrew the cap by two turns to allow

the pressure to drop.

This should switch off a few seconds

after the engine is switched on.

When the engine is running, if the

warning lamp ﬂashes or comes on

continuously, this indicates an emis-

sion control system malfunction.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon

as possible.

Diesel engine pre-heat

warning lamp

Wait for the warning lamp to switch off

before starting. The illumination period

is determined by the ambient conditions.

Passenger's airbag

deactivated warning lamp*

When the pressure has dropped, re-

move the cap and top up the level, if

necessary.

If the warning lamp remains on, this

indicates that the passenger's airbag

has been deactivated intentionally.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

* According to country.

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Fuel warning lamp

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS) warning lamp

If it comes on continuously above 6 mph

(10 km/h), it indicates an ABS fault.

However, the vehicle retains conven-

tional servo-assisted braking.

In certain driving conditions and de-

pending on the engine, the distance

which you will be able to travel with

the remaining fuel may be less than

30 miles (50 kilometres) (the capacity

of the tank is approximately 67 litres).

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

The warning lamp is repea-

ted on the instrument panel

screen.

Emission control system

warning lamp

When the needle is in zone A, the

temperature is correct.

When the needle is in zone B, the

temperature is too high.

If the coolant temperature warning

lamp comes on (linked with the STOP

warning lamp), stop as soon as it is

safe to do so.

Wait for the engine to cool down be-

fore topping up the level, if necessary.

As the cooling circuit is pressurised, in

order to prevent any risk of scalding,

unscrew the cap by two turns to allow

the pressure to drop.

This should switch off a few seconds

after the engine is switched on.

When the engine is running, if the

warning lamp ﬂashes or comes on

continuously, this indicates an emis-

sion control system malfunction.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon

as possible.

Diesel engine pre-heat

warning lamp

Wait for the warning lamp to switch off

before starting. The illumination period

is determined by the ambient conditions.

Passenger's airbag

deactivated warning lamp*

When the pressure has dropped, re-

move the cap and top up the level, if

necessary.

If the warning lamp remains on, this

indicates that the passenger's airbag

has been deactivated intentionally.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

* According to country.

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Parking brake warning lamp

Tyre under-inﬂation warning

lamp

WARNING LAMPS IN THE

INSTRUMENT PANEL SCREEN

This indicates that the tyre pressure is

too low.

These warning lamps are displayed

on the instrument panel screen.

This indicates that the parking brake is

still applied or has not been released

correctly.

It is linked with the braking system

warning lamp.

Amessage on the multifunction screen

indicates the wheel(s) concerned.

Refer to the information label afﬁxed

to the central pillar of the driver's door.

For your safety, check the tyre pres-

sures as soon as possible.

STOP warning lamp

When this is displayed alone, it indi-

cates a power steering fault.

It comes on linked with the engine oil

pressure, coolant temperature, bra-

king system or punctured tyre warning

lamps.

Low screenwash and

headlamp wash ﬂuid level

warning lamp

When the wipers are switched on, this

indicates that the ﬂuid level is too low.

Fill the screenwash and headlamp

wash ﬂuid reservoir.

Battery charge warning

lamp

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

When the engine is running, this in-

dicates a charging circuit malfunction

(battery terminals, alternator belt).

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Engine oil level warning

lamp

Electronic stability control system

(ESP) warning lamps

This indicates that the engine oil level

is too low.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Activation warning lamp

Operation warning lamp

Deactivation warning lamp

Malfunction warning lamp

Punctured tyre warning lamp

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

This indicates that one or more punc-

tured tyres have been detected.

Amessage on the multifunction screen

identiﬁes the wheel(s) concerned.

It is linked with the STOP warning

lamp.

Power steering warning

lamp

This indicates a power steering fault.

It is linked with the STOP warning

lamp.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Change the damaged wheel and have

it repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Tyre under-inﬂation detection

system warning lamp

Front brake pad wear

warning lamp

Airbag warning lamp

This indicates that the brake pads are

worn.

For your safety, have them replaced

by a PEUGEOT dealer.

This indicates an airbag fault.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

This indicates the absence or malfunc-

tion of one or more tyre pressure sen-

sors or a system fault.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Automatic headlamp beam

adjustment system warning

lamp

Electronic engine

immobiliser warning lamp

Fuel ﬁller cap warning lamp

(according to version)

This indicates that the automatic head-

lamp height adjuster is faulty.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

This indicates an electronic engine im-

mobiliser system malfunction.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

With the engine running, this indicates

that the fuel ﬁller cap is incorrectly ﬁt-

ted or absent.

It comes on in orange if the vehicle

speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and

in red if the vehicle speed is above

6 mph (10 km/h).

Water in diesel ﬁlter

warning lamp

Door/boot open warning

lamp

Engine oil pressure warning

lamp

This indicates that the engine oil pres-

sure is too low.

It is linked with the STOP warning

lamp.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so if it

comes on while the engine is running.

If the engine oil level is low, top up the

oil and contact a PEUGEOT dealer as

soon as possible.

This indicates the presence of water in

the diesel ﬁlter. There is a risk of da-

mage to the injection system.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon

as possible.

With the engine running, this indicates

that an opening has not been closed

correctly.

An illustration on the multifunction

screen identiﬁes the opening(s) con-

cerned.

It comes on in orange if the vehicle

speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) and

in red if the vehicle speed is above

6 mph (10 km/h).

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Particle emission ﬁlter

saturation warning lamp

(Diesel engine)

Automatic gearbox fault

warning lamp

Electronically controlled

suspension indicator lamps

With the engine running, this indicates

that the particle emission ﬁlter is star-

ting to become saturated (exceptionally

prolonged urban driving type conditions:

low speed, long trafﬁc jams...) or a low

diesel additive reservoir level.

In order to regenerate the ﬁlter, you are

advised to drive, as soon as possible

when the trafﬁc conditions permit, at a

speed of 40 mph (60 km/h) or above

for at least ﬁve minutes (until the war-

ning lamp is switched off).

This indicates an automatic gearbox

fault.

The gearbox will operate in down-

graded mode, locked in 3rd gear.

Never force the selector lever.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

This comes on when the SPORT func-

tion is activated.

ThiscomesonwhentheSPORT

function is deactivated.

Automatic illumination of

headlamps indicator lamp

Electronically controlled

suspension fault warning

lamp

If the warning lamp remains on, con-

tact a PEUGEOT dealer.

This comes on when the AUTO func-

tion is activated.

Following prolonged use of the vehi-

cle at very low speeds or at idle, you

may, exceptionally, notice an emission

of water vapour at the exhaust during

acceleration. This does not affect the

performance of the vehicle or the en-

vironment.

This indicates an electronically con-

trolled suspension malfunction.

Select automatic operation and con-

tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as

possible.

Automatic illumination of

headlamps deactivation

indicator lamp

Parking sensor system

warning lamp

This comes on when the AUTO func-

tion is deactivated.

Automatic rain sensitive

wipers indicator lamp

In reverse gear, this indicates a park-

ing sensor system fault.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Service warning lamp

This comes on when the AUTO func-

tion is activated.

This is displayed to indicate an engine

management system fault.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon

as possible.

Automatic rain sensitive

wipers deactivation

indicator lamp

This comes on when the AUTO func-

tion is deactivated.

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4 or 6 speed automatic gearbox

Manual indicator

Engine oil temperature gauge

Automatic gearbox lever

position indicators

These correspond to the manual con-

trol of the gearbox, four or six speed.

"Park" indicator

"Reverse" indicator

"Neutral" indicator

"Drive" indicator

When the ignition is switched on or

while the vehicle is moving, this indi-

cates the engine oil temperature.

When the needle is in zone C, the

temperature is correct.

When the needle is in zone D, the

temperature is too high.

Reduce your speed to lower the tem-

perature.

When the engine speed is too low or

too high in relation for gear engaged,

the gear selected ﬂashes for a few

seconds, then the actual gear is dis-

played, the auto-adaptive programme

having taken control temporarily.

The letter S or the symbol  associat-

ed with the gate lever position indicator

comes on, corresponds to the Sport or

Snow programme selected intentionally.

This indicates an automatic

gearbox programme fault.

This indicates an automatic

gearbox malfunction.

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