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WARNING ANd INdICATOR LAMPS

Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a

fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or

deactivation indicator lamp).

When the ignition is switched on

Warning lamps

Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is

switched on.

When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the

illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which

requires action on the part of the driver.

When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.

If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the

warning lamp concerned.

Associated warnings

The illumination, ﬁxed or ﬂashing, of certain warning lamps may be

accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.

Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the

warning lamp is also accompanied by:

-

a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in

the multi-function screen,

or

a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.

The illumination of a warning lamp is always accompanied by the

display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the

fault.

If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

ﬁxed, alone

or associated

with another

Illumination of this warning lamp

is associated with a serious fault

with the braking system, power

steering, engine lubrication

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that the

engine will cut out while driving.

warning lamp,

accompanied by

an audible signal

and a message

in the screen.

STOP

Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

system or cooling system.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

ﬁxed, associated

with the STOP

warning lamp.

The braking system ﬂuid level is

too low.

Top up with brake ﬂuid recommended by PEUGEOT.

If the problem persists, have the system checked by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Braking

+

ﬁxed, associated

with the STOP

and ABS warning

lamps.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

The electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD) system has

a fault.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Maximum

coolant

temperature

ﬁxed with the

needle in the red

zone.

Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping up

the level, if necessary.

The temperature of the cooling

system is too high.

If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the

screen, such as, for example:

-

opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,

low engine oil level,

low screenwash level,

ﬂat remote control battery,

A minor fault has occurred for

which there is no speciﬁc warning

lamp.

saturation of the particle emission ﬁlter (Diesel)

As soon as trafﬁc conditions permit, regenerate the

ﬁlter by driving at a speed of at least 36 mph (60 km/h)

until the service warning lamp goes off.

a fault with the tyre under-inﬂation detection system,

...

on temporarily.

Service

-

For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

A major fault has occurred for

Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the

ﬁxed.

which there is no speciﬁc warning screen and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

lamp.

workshop.

Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

The engine management system

has a fault.

ﬂashing.

ﬁxed.

Engine

autodiagnosis

system

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.

If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualiﬁed

workshop without delay.

The emission control system has

a fault.

Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.

Until sufﬁcient fuel has been added, this warning lamp

will come on every time the ignition is switched on,

accompanied by an audible signal and a message.

The audible signal and message are repeated with

increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards "0".

ﬁxed with the

needle in the

red zone,

accompanied by

an audible signal

and a message.

When it ﬁrst comes on there

remains approximately 5 litres of

fuel in the tank.

At this point, you begin to use the

fuel reserve.

Low fuel level

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 55 litres.

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as this

could damage the emission control and injection systems.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Anti-lock

Braking

System (ABS)

The anti-lock braking system has

a fault.

ﬁxed.

Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop without delay.

The DSC/ASR regulation is

operating.

The system optimises traction and improves the directional

stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of grip or trajectory.

ﬂashing.

dynamic

stability control

(dSC/ASR)

The DSC/ASR system has a

fault.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

ﬁxed.

directional

headlamps

The directional headlamps

system has a fault.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

ﬂashing.

The driver or front passenger has

not fastened or has unfastened

their seat belt.

ﬁxed, then

ﬂashing in the

passenger's seat

belt and front

airbag warning

lamp display.

Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the

buckle.

Seat belt not

fastened /

unfastened

For more information, refer to the "Seat belts" section.

At least one rear passenger has

unfastened their seat belt.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.

The pressure in one or more

wheels is too low.

ﬁxed.

This check should preferably be carried out when the tyres

are cold.

Under-inﬂation

+

ﬂashing then ﬁxed,

accompanied

by the Service

warning lamp.

Under-inﬂation detection is not assured.

The tyre pressure monitoring

system has a fault or no sensor is

detected on one of the wheels.

Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

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Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this conﬁrms that the

corresponding system has come into operation.

It may be accompanied by an audible signal.

Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the

indicator lamp may also be accompanied by:

-

a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in

the multifunction screen,

or

-

a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Left-hand

direction

indicator

ﬂashing with

buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed

down.

Right-hand direction ﬂashing with

indicator buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

The hazard warning lamps

switch, located on the dashboard,

has been operated.

Hazard warning ﬂashing with

The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and their

associated indicator lamps ﬂash simultaneously.

lamps

audible signal.

The lighting stalk is in the

"Sidelamps" position or the

"AUTO" position with low light.

Sidelamps

ﬁxed.

The lighting stalk is in the

"Dipped beam headlamps"

position or in the "AUTO" position

in conditions of low light.

dipped beam

headlamps

ﬁxed.

The lighting stalk is pulled

towards you.

Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam

headlamps.

Main beam

headlamps

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

The rear foglamp has been

switched on using the ring on the

lighting control stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to

switch off the rear foglamp.

Rear foglamp

ﬁxed.

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.

The period of illumination of the warning lamp is

determined by the ambient conditions (up to about thirty

seconds in very low temperatures).

diesel engine

pre-heating

The key is at position 2

(ignition on) in the ignition switch.

If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then

on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then start

the engine.

Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp,

keeping your foot on the brake pedal.

The parking brake is applied or

not properly released.

Parking brake

ﬁxed.

Observe the safety recommendations.

For more information on the parking brake, refer to the

corresponding section.

The control switch, located on

the passenger's side of the

dashboard, has been placed in

the "ON" position.

While you do not have a rearward facing child seat ﬁtted

to the front passenger seat, it is recommended that the

passenger's front airbag be activated.

ﬁxed on the

seat belt and

passenger's front

airbag warning

lamps display.

Passenger's

front airbag

The passenger's front airbag is

activated.

On the other hand, before ﬁtting a rearward facing child

seat, you must turn the control switch to the "OFF"

position.

In this case, do not install a

"rearward facing" child seat.

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deactivation warning lamps

The other deactivation indicators appear in the form of symbols in the

large screen, located in the centre of the instrument panel.

Their display may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message

in the screen.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

The control switch, located

on the passenger's end of

the dashboard, is set to the

OFF position.

Before installing a rearward facing child seat on the front

seat, it is essential to deactivate the passenger's front

airbag.

ﬁxed, in the seat

belt and front

passenger's

airbag warning

lamps display.

Passenger's

front airbag

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

On the other hand, where no rearward facing child seat is

present, it is recommended that the airbag be reactivated:

set the control to the ON position.

You can install a "rearward

facing" child seat on the front

seat.

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