Get Dashboard instruments -> Warning and indicator lamps Guide for Peugeot 408 4 Door Second Generation (2022-2026)

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For the functions that have indicator lamps for

both operation and deactivation, there is only

one dedicated location.

on. These warning lamps should go off as soon

as the engine is started.

For more information on a system or a function,

refer to the corresponding section.

► With 2 widgets, reduced display in side

position.

The colour for each driving mode may be

personalised. A default setting is suggested.

The setting also matches the interior ambient

lighting (depending on availability).

Display language and units

These depend on the touch screen

settings. When travelling abroad, the speed

must be shown in the official units of the

country you are driving in (mph, miles or

km/h, km).

Persistent warning lamp

If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there

may be fault which needs further investigation.

The settings are changed via the

Settings > Customization touch

screen application.

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.

For more information on Personalisation -

Instrument Panel, refer to the corresponding

section for the Audio equipment and telematics

systems.

Choice of the displayed page

By default, pages are memorised in the

instrument panel.

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.

List of warning and

indicator lamps

► Press the button located at the end of the

lighting control stalk to scroll through the

different pages.

Red warning/indicator lamps

STOP

Associated warnings

The new page is applied immediately.

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.

When a message is displayed in a

temporary window, pressing this button will

cause this window to disappear immediately.

Fixed, associated with another

warning lamp, accompanied by the

display of a message and an audible

signal.

Settings for displayed pages

A serious fault with the engine, braking system,

power steering or automatic gearbox or a major

electrical fault has been detected.

The available settings operations are: addition,

deletion and layout of pages and widgets.

It is possible to memorise up to 5 pages.

When the ignition is switched on

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Certain red or orange warning lamps come on

for a few seconds when the ignition is switched

► ch page may contain 1 or 2 widgets:

► With 1 widget, large display in central

position.

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Carry out (1) and then (2).

Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning

lamp does not go off when the engine is started,

carry out (2).

Traction battery overheating (Hybrid,

Rechargeable hybrid or Electric)

System malfunction (Hybrid,

Rechargeable hybrid or Electric)

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Fixed, combined with the

STOP warning lamp, ac-

companied by the display

of a message and an audi-

ble signal.

Braking

Fixed.

The brake fluid level in the braking

circuit has dropped significantly.

The hybrid system is faulty.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

The traction battery's temperature is too high.

Carry out (1).

Evacuate the vehicle as quickly as possible

and move to a safe distance.

Carry out (2).

Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies

with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the

problem persists, carry out (2).

Cable connected (Rechargeable hybrid or

Electric)

Fixed.

Fixed when the ignition is switched

on.

The electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD) system

is faulty.

Traction battery malfunction (Hybrid or

Rechargeable hybrid or Electric)

Fixed, combined with the

STOP warning lamp, ac-

companied by the display

of a message and an audi-

ble signal.

The charging cable is connected to the vehicle's

connector.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Electric parking brake

Fixed when the ignition is switched

on, accompanied by a message.

Fixed.

The electric parking brake is applied.

The traction battery has a fault.

Carry out (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.

Flashing.

Application/release is faulty.

Maximum coolant temperature

Fixed.

The temperature of the cooling

system is too high.

Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level

surface).

With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,

select mode P.

12 V battery charge

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).

Fixed.

The battery charging circuit is faulty

(e.g. dirty terminals, loose or severed

alternator belt).

Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).

Power steering

Engine oil pressure (Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

or Rechargeable hybrid)

Fixed, accompanied by an audible

signal.

The power steering has a fault.

Carry out (1).

If the electric parking brake stops working,

immobilise the vehicle:

Fixed.

There is a fault with the engine

lubrication system.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

► Fit the chock against one of the wheels.

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Fixed, accompanied by the display of

a message.

If manual application and release commands are

not working, the electric parking brake control is

faulty.

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).

Door(s) open

Fixed, associated with a message

identifying the access.

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).

An audible signal supplements the alert if the

speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h) for a door

or the boot, 4 mph (6 km/h) for the bonnet.

A door, the boot or the bonnet is not properly

closed.

Fixed, accompanied by the message "Parking

brake fault".

The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and

automatic functions may not be working.

When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:

Fixed, accompanied by the display

of the message "Audible Warning

System fault: Repair needed ".

Seat belts not fastened/unfastened

Fixed or flashing, accom-

panied by an increasing

audible signal.

The audible warning system is in failure.

The following driving aids may be disturbed or

unavailable:

► 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.

A seat belt has not been fastened or has been

unfastened.

The indicator lamp for the corresponding seat

also goes on or flashes in the vehicle's symbol.

► Road signs recognition.

► Active Safety Brake/Collision Risk Alert.

► Lane keeping assist.

If this procedure does not work, secure the

vehicle:

Orange warning/indicator lamps

Service

► Driver Attention Warning by Camera.

Carry out (3).

► Park on a level surface.

Temporarily on, accompanied by the

display of a message.

► With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,

select mode P, then place the supplied chock

against one of the wheels.

Fixed, accompanied by the message

"Parking brake fault".

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.

Then carry out (2).

Automatic functions deactivated (electric

parking brake)

Automatic release of the electric parking brake is

unavailable.

Carry out (2).

Fixed.

The "automatic application" (on

switching off the engine) and

"automatic release" (on acceleration)

functions are deactivated.

Malfunction (with electric parking brake)

Fixed, accompanied by the

message "Parking brake

fault".

For other faults, such as with the tyre

underinflation detection system, carry out (3).

If automatic application/release is no longer

possible:

The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the

engine running.

► Start the engine.

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Fixed.

► Use the control to apply the electric parking

brake.

Hill start assist

The emissions control system has a

fault.

3

Fixed, accompanied by the

message "Anti roll-back

system fault".

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.

► Hold the control pressed in the release

direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine

is started.

Carry out (3) without delay.

► 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)

Post Collision Safety Brake

Fixed.

► Release the control and the brake pedal.

The system is deactivated.

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.

Braking

Fixed.

The DSC/ASR system is reactivated

automatically when the vehicle is restarted,and

at speeds above approximately 31 mph (50

km/h).

At speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h), it can be

reactivated manually.

A minor fault with the braking system

has been detected.

Under-inflation

Drive carefully.

Carry out (3).

Fixed.

The pressure in one or more tyres is

too low.

Power steering

Flashing.

DSC/ASR system regulation is

activated in the event of a loss of grip

or trajectory.

Fixed.

A minor fault in the power steering

has been detected.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as

possible.

Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting

the pressure.

Fixed.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry out

(3).

Under-inflation warning

lamp flashing then fixed

and Service warning lamp

fixed.

Engine self-diagnostic system (Petrol,

Diesel, Hybrid or Rechargeable hybrid)

Emergency brake malfunction (with

electric parking brake)

Flashing.

Fixed, accompanied by the

message "Parking brake

fault".

The engine management system has

a fault.

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).

There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be

destroyed.

You must carry out (2).

Emergency braking does not deliver optimal

performance.

If automatic release is not available, use manual

release or carry out (3).

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Parking sensors

Front passenger airbag (ON)

Low traction battery level (Electric)

Flashing.

The system detects an obstacle.

Fixed.

Fixed, accompanied by an audible

signal.

The front passenger airbag is

activated.

Fixed, accompanied by the display of

a message and an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

The control is set to the "ON" position.

In this case, do not install a "rearward

facing" child seat on the front passenger seat

- risk of serious injury!

The state of charge of the traction battery is low.

View the remaining range.

Put the vehicle on charge as soon as possible.

Carry out (3).

Tortoise mode with limited driving range

(Electric)

Fixed, accompanied by the display of

the message "Parking Assistance

Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see

User Manual ".

Front passenger airbag (OFF)

Fixed.

The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.

The state of charge of the traction

battery is critical.

The sensor is masked.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Clean the front and/or rear sensors.

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).

The engine power gradually decreases.

You must put the vehicle on charge.

If the warning lamp remains lit, carry out (2).

Active bonnet

Pedestrian horn (Hybrid, Rechargeable

hybrid or Electric)

Fixed, accompanied by the display of

a message.

The active bonnet has been triggered.

Low fuel level (Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid or

Rechargeable hybrid)

Fixed. Horn fault detected.

Fixed, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message.

Do not touch the bonnet.

Call a roadside assistance provider or carry out

(3) while driving no faster than 19 mph (30

km/h).

Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety Brake

When it first comes on, there remains

approximately 6 litres of fuel 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.

Flashing.

Airbags

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, associated with the

Service warning lamp and

accompanied by the dis-

play of a message.

One of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic

pretensioners is faulty.

Carry out (3).

Fixed, accompanied by the display of

a message.

The system has been deactivated via the touch

screen.

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Driver Attention Warning by Camera

Fixed, accompanied by a message

and an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

Fixed, accompanied by the display

of the message "Driving Assistance

Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see

User Manual ".

(Distraction detection)

3

Fixed.

The system is deactivated.

Carry out (3).

The sensor is masked.

Fixed, accompanied by the display

of the message "Driving Assistance

Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see

User Manual ".

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Clean the front camera.

Fixed, accompanied by the display of

a message and an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

Lane keeping assist

The sensor is masked.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Carry out (3).

Flashing.

You are about to cross a broken

lane marking without operating the

direction indicators.

Fixed, accompanied by the display

of the message "Driving Assistance

Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see

User Manual ".

Clean the front camera.

Fixed.

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.

The system has a fault.

If these warning lamps

come on after the engine

is switched off and then re-

started, carry out (3).

The sensor is masked.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Clean the front camera.

Stop & Start (Petrol)

Fixed.

Fixed, accompanied by the display of

a message.

The system is deactivat-

ed temporarily because

the driver and/or front pas-

senger (depending on ver-

sion) has been detected

as present but the corre-

sponding seat belt has not

been fastened.

The system has been automatically

deactivated or placed on standby.

Fixed, accompanied by the display

of the message "Driving Assistance

Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see

User Manual ".

The Stop & Start system has been deactivated

manually.

The engine will not switch off at the next traffic

stop.

The sensor is masked.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Clean the front camera.

Fixed.

Road signs recognition

The Stop & Start system has been

deactivated automatically.

Fixed, accompanied by the display of

a message and an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

Fixed, accompanied by the

display of a message and

an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

The engine will not switch off at the next traffic

stop, if the exterior temperature is:

– below 0°C.

Carry out (3).

– above +35°C.

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For more information, refer to the Driving

section.

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 switch off the

engine and exit the vehicle.

Peugeot Matrix LED

Fixed, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message.

Flashing then fixed, accompanied by

a message.

Seat unoccupied/Seat belt not fastened

A malfunction of the Peugeot Pixel LED

headlamps or of the camera has been detected.

Carry out (2).

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Fixed (grey)

Automatic headlamp dipping

e-Auto mode (Hybrid)

Fixed, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message. A function or

camera malfunction is detected.

Fixed, accompanied by the display of

a message.

The e-Auto mode has been

deactivated manually.

With the ignition on, one of the front or rear

passenger seats is considered to be unoccupied.

Seat occupied/Seat belt fastened

Carry out (2).

Fixed.

The petrol engine will not switch off at the next

release of the accelerator pedal or at the next

traffic stop.

With the ignition on, the driver or

a passenger has fastened their seat

belt.

Green warning/indicator lamps

Stop & Start (Petrol)

Reactivate the mode via the touch screen.

Fixed.

Direction indicators

Rear foglamps

When the vehicle stops, the Stop

& Start system puts the engine into

STOP mode.

Flashing with audible signal.

The direction indicators are on.

Fixed.

The lamps are on.

Flashing temporarily.

STOP mode is momentarily unavaila-

ble or START mode is automatically

triggered.

Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps

Night Vision

Fixed.

For more information, refer to the Driving

section.

The function has been activated, but

the vehicle is travelling too fast or the

exterior temperature conditions are

outside the operating range.

With adequate ambient light, the

daytime running lamps are on.

With inadequate ambient light, the

sidelamps are on.

Vehicle ready to drive (Rechargeable

hybrid or Electric)

The display is available with "Night vision"

mode but the system does not emit an alert.

For more information, refer to the Lighting and

visibility section.

Dipped beam headlamps

Fixed, accompanied by an audible

signal when it comes on.

Fixed.

The lamps are on.

The vehicle is ready to drive.

For electric vehicles, the thermal comfort

systems are also available.

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Night Vision

Fixed.

Blue warning/indicator lamps

Main beam headlamps

► An alert message indicates the distance

remaining, as well as the period before the

next service is due or how long it is overdue.

3

(grey) The function is activated, but

not available.

Fixed.

The lamps are on.

The value indicated is calculated

according to the distance covered and the

time elapsed since the last service.

The alert may also be triggered close to a due

date.

Fixed.

The function is active.

Foot on the brake

Fixed.

All of the conditions are met: the system is

operating.

For more information, refer to the Lighting and

visibility section.

In accordance with the vehicle's maintenance

plan, the service may consist of either:

Insufficient or no pressure on the

brake pedal.

► A yearly visit.

► A complete service.

With the engine running, before releasing the

parking brake, to move out of mode P on an

automatic gearbox.

Peugeot Matrix LED

Fixed (grey)

The function is activated, but not

available.

Service spanner

e-SAVE function (Rechargeable hybrid)

On temporarily when the ignition is

switched on.

Fixed, accompanied by the reserved

electric range.

The function is activated.

All the operating conditions have not been met.

Fixed.

The function is active.

Between 1,860 and 620 miles (3,000 and 1,000

km) or 60 and 21 days remain before the next

service is due.

Indicators

Fixed, when the ignition is switched

on.

All of the conditions are met: the system is

operating.

Service indicator

The servicing information is expressed in terms

of distance (miles or kilometres) and/or time

(months or days).

The alert is given at whichever of these two

terms is reached first.

For more information, refer to the Lighting and

visibility section.

The next service is due in less than 620 miles

(1,000 km) or 21 days.

Have your vehicle serviced very soon.

Automatic headlamp dipping

Fixed.

The function has been acti-

vated via the touch screen.

The servicing information is displayed in the

instrument panel. Depending on the version of

the vehicle:

Service spanner flashing

Flashing then fixed, when the ignition

is switched on.

The lighting control stalk ring is in the “AUTO”

position.

For more information, refer to the Lighting and

visibility section.

► The distance recorder display line indicates

the distance remaining before the next

service is due, or the distance travelled since

it was due preceded by the "-" sign.

The servicing interval has been exceeded.

Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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