check engine light Peugeot 407 2008 Owner's Manual

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CHECK (VEHICLE AUTOTEST)
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected:
when the CHECK OK indicator light
has been displayed, the warning
light(s) is(are) displayed.
You can start your vehicle; however,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
CHECK OK indicator light does not
appear and the warning light(s) is(are)
displayed.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position,
all of the warning lights of the func-
tions tested are displayed. They are
switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHECK
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.
No "major" fault has been de-
tected: the CHECK OK indica-
tor light is displayed after two
seconds.
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 fi nd out, at
any time (with the key in the ignition on
position or with the engine running):
- the warnings present,
- the status of the functions activated or deactivated (wipers, automatic
switching on of the lights).
Manual CHECK
The passenger air bag dis-
armed indicator light remains
on while the air bag is dis-
armed.

With the engine running and the ve-
hicle moving, the instrument panel
screen displays the warning lights (in
the event of a fault).

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STOP warning light
If this is the only warning light which is
on, it indicates a power steering fault.
It comes on linked with the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature, brak-
ing system or punctured tyre warning
lights.
WARNING LIGHTS SPECIFIC TO THE 4-DIAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This indicates that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.

Stop immediately if it is displayed
while the engine is running.
In the case of a lack of oil in the lubri-
cation circuit, top up the oil.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Coolant temperature
warning light
This indicates that the engine tempe-
rature is high.
It is linked with the STOP warning light.
Stop immediately.
Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running, this indi-
cates a charging circuit fault (battery
terminals, alternator belt).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Punctured tyre warning light
This indicates that one or more punc-
tured tyres have been detected.
A message on the multifunction display
indicates the wheel(s) concerned. It is
linked with the STOP warning light.
Coolant temperature indicator
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position,
all of the warning lights tested come
on. They are switched off after a few
seconds.
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
light comes on (linked with the STOP
warning light), stop immediately.
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.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level, if
necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Stop immediately.
Change the damaged wheel.
Have it repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer. The warning light remains on when
a steel wheel which does not have a
sensor is fi tted. Wait for the engine to cool
down before topping up the
level, if necessary.

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STOP warning light
If this is the only warning light which is
on, it indicates a power steering fault.
It comes on linked with the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature, brak-
ing system or punctured tyre warning
lights.
WARNING LIGHTS SPECIFIC TO THE 4-DIAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This indicates that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.

Stop immediately if it is displayed
while the engine is running.
In the case of a lack of oil in the lubri-
cation circuit, top up the oil.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Coolant temperature
warning light
This indicates that the engine tempe-
rature is high.
It is linked with the STOP warning light.
Stop immediately.
Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running, this indi-
cates a charging circuit fault (battery
terminals, alternator belt).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Punctured tyre warning light
This indicates that one or more punc-
tured tyres have been detected.
A message on the multifunction display
indicates the wheel(s) concerned. It is
linked with the STOP warning light.
Coolant temperature indicator
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position,
all of the warning lights tested come
on. They are switched off after a few
seconds.
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
light comes on (linked with the STOP
warning light), stop immediately.
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.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level, if
necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Stop immediately.
Change the damaged wheel.
Have it repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer. The warning light remains on when
a steel wheel which does not have a
sensor is fi tted. Wait for the engine to cool
down before topping up the
level, if necessary.