warning lights PEUGEOT 207 2008 Owners Manual

FAMILIARISATION

1. Steering wheel adjustments control.

2. Cruise control/speed limiter switch.

3. Lights and direction indicators
controls.

4. Hazard warning lights switch.

5. Fragrance diffuser.

6. Multifunction display.
Seat belt fastening status warning lights.

7. Sunshine sensor.

8. Passenger air bag.

9. Speaker (tweeter).

10. Glove box/Passenger air bag
disarming/Audio/video sockets/
Fuse box.

11. Bonnet release control.

12. Front ashtray/Lighter.

13. Heating/air conditioning controls.

14. CD changer.

15. Audio RD4 or RT4 GPS audio/
telephone.

16. Central adjustable and closing
vents.

FAMILIARISATION
Instrument panel Controls bar

A. With the ignition on, the fuel gauge
needle should rise.

B.
With the engine running, the associated
low level warning light should switch
off.

C. With the ignition on, the oil level
indicator should display "OIL OK"
for a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the
level which is low.

 18 Lighting of the indicator light indicates
the status of the corresponding function.

A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

 103

B. Deactivation of the rear parking as-
sistance.

 122

C. Central locking.

 66

D. Deactivation of the interior protection
alarm.

 70

E. Activation of the electric child lock * .

 99

1. With the ignition on, the orange and
red warning lights come on.

2. With the engine running, these
warning lights should switch off.
If a warning light remains on, refer to
the page concerned.

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Warning lights
* Except 3-door.

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The indicator/warning light comes
on continuously or fl ashes.
Some indicator/warning lights may
light in two different ways. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
vehicle operating status can it be
ascertained whether the situation
is normal or whether a fault has oc-
curred.
Indicator and warning lights
Visual indicators which inform the driv-
er when a system comes into opera-
tion (operation or deactivation indicator
lights) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning light).
Associated warnings
The lighting of certain indicator/warning
lights may be accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction
display. Operation indicator lights
The lighting of one of the following indica-
tor lights confi rms that the corresponding
system has come into operation.

Left-hand direction
indicator.

Handbrake applied.

Right-hand direction
indicator.

Main beam headlamps.

Dipped headlamps.

Diesel engine pre-heating.
Wait until this switches off before
operating the starter.

Front fog lamps.

Rear fog lamps.
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lights come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lights should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the text relating to the warning
light concerned.

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When the engine is running or the vehi-
cle is moving, the lighting of one of the
following warning lights indicates the
occurrence of a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver. Centralised alert.
Lighting of the centralised alert
is associated with the lighting
of another warning light:
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature.
It is imperative that the vehicle is
stopped as soon as it is safe to do so. Service.
Lighting of the service warning
light indicates the occurrence of
a problem in one of the systems
which does not have a specifi c
warning light.
To identify the problem, consult the
message on the multifunction display.
After checking:
- the remote control battery,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
for other cases, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Punctured tyre.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates that one or more tyres
are punctured. It is imperative
that the vehicle is stopped as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Change the damaged wheel and have it
repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS).
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a fault
in the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent the opera-
tion of the vehicle’s assisted braking.
Any fault resulting in the lighting of
a warning light must be the subject
of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the
multifunction display.
If a problem arises, do not hesitate
to contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lights

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ACCESS
Starting the vehicle

 Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.

 Turn the key fully towards the fascia
to position 3 (Starting) .

 When the engine starts, release the
key.
Switching the vehicle off

 Immobilise the vehicle.


Turn the key fully towards you to position 1
(Stop) .


Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote control
battery or in the event of a remote control
malfunction, you can no longer unlock,
lock or locate your vehicle.

 First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.

 Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
Reinitialisation

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .

 Press the closed padlock immediately
for a few seconds.

 Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again.
 Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its location.

 Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.

 Clip the casing.

 Reinitialise the remote control. This replacement battery is avail-
able from PEUGEOT dealers.
If the battery is fl at, you are in-
formed by lighting of this warning
light, an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
Locating your vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have
locked it, in a car park:

 press the closed padlock, the courtesy
lights come on and the direction indi-
cators fl ash for a few seconds.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch,
an audible signal sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.

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ACCESS
Starting the vehicle

 Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.

 Turn the key fully towards the fascia
to position 3 (Starting) .

 When the engine starts, release the
key.
Switching the vehicle off

 Immobilise the vehicle.


Turn the key fully towards you to position 1
(Stop) .


Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote control
battery or in the event of a remote control
malfunction, you can no longer unlock,
lock or locate your vehicle.

 First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.

 Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
Reinitialisation

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .

 Press the closed padlock immediately
for a few seconds.

 Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again.
 Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its location.

 Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.

 Clip the casing.

 Reinitialise the remote control. This replacement battery is avail-
able from PEUGEOT dealers.
If the battery is fl at, you are in-
formed by lighting of this warning
light, an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
Locating your vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have
locked it, in a car park:

 press the closed padlock, the courtesy
lights come on and the direction indi-
cators fl ash for a few seconds.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch,
an audible signal sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.

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ACCESS
Starting the vehicle

 Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.

 Turn the key fully towards the fascia
to position 3 (Starting) .

 When the engine starts, release the
key.
Switching the vehicle off

 Immobilise the vehicle.


Turn the key fully towards you to position 1
(Stop) .


Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote control
battery or in the event of a remote control
malfunction, you can no longer unlock,
lock or locate your vehicle.

 First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.

 Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
Reinitialisation

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .

 Press the closed padlock immediately
for a few seconds.

 Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again.
 Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its location.

 Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.

 Clip the casing.

 Reinitialise the remote control. This replacement battery is avail-
able from PEUGEOT dealers.
If the battery is fl at, you are in-
formed by lighting of this warning
light, an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
Locating your vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have
locked it, in a car park:

 press the closed padlock, the courtesy
lights come on and the direction indi-
cators fl ash for a few seconds.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch,
an audible signal sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.

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In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Coupling with the "Follow-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-
taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters on the multifunction display
confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when automatic lighting
is in operation.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver, when
a low level of external light is detected
(sensor behind the interior mirror) or when
the windscreen wipers are switched on.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lights are switched
off automatically.
"Follow-me-home" lighting
The dipped headlamps remain on tem-
porarily, after switching off the vehicle’s
ignition, to make the driver’s exit easier
in poor light.
Activation

 With the ignition off, activate a
"headlamp fl ash" using lever B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The "follow-me-home" lighting is
switched off automatically following the
door locking command, after a given
time. Activation

 Turn ring A to the "
AUTO
" position.
The automatic lighting is accompanied
by a message on the multifunction dis-
play. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on accompanied by the
service warning light, an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction
display.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Daytime lights *
On vehicles fi tted with daytime lights,
the dipped headlamps come on when
the vehicle is started.
This indicator light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
lit, unless the automatic switching on of
the lights mode is activated or the lights
are switched on manually.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than
" AUTO " . Deactivation is accompanied
by a message on the multifunction dis-
play.
* According to country.

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In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Coupling with the "Follow-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-
taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters on the multifunction display
confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when automatic lighting
is in operation.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver, when
a low level of external light is detected
(sensor behind the interior mirror) or when
the windscreen wipers are switched on.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lights are switched
off automatically.
"Follow-me-home" lighting
The dipped headlamps remain on tem-
porarily, after switching off the vehicle’s
ignition, to make the driver’s exit easier
in poor light.
Activation

 With the ignition off, activate a
"headlamp fl ash" using lever B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The "follow-me-home" lighting is
switched off automatically following the
door locking command, after a given
time. Activation

 Turn ring A to the "
AUTO
" position.
The automatic lighting is accompanied
by a message on the multifunction dis-
play. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on accompanied by the
service warning light, an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction
display.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Daytime lights *
On vehicles fi tted with daytime lights,
the dipped headlamps come on when
the vehicle is started.
This indicator light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
lit, unless the automatic switching on of
the lights mode is activated or the lights
are switched on manually.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than
" AUTO " . Deactivation is accompanied
by a message on the multifunction dis-
play.
* According to country.

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SAFETY
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle.
If you forget to cancel the direction in-
dicators for more than twenty seconds,
the volume of the audible signal will
increase if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h).


 Lower the lights stalk when moving
to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk when moving
to the right.
A visual warning by means of the direction in-
dicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lights if
you are the last in the queue.

 Press button A , the direction indicators
fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency, depending
on the deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when overtaking a cyclist or a
pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.