warning Peugeot 407 2008 Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
Instrument panel

A. When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge needle should rise.

B. When the engine is running, its as-
sociated low level warning light
should switch off.

C. When the ignition is 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.
Lighting of the indicator light indicates
the status of the corresponding function. When the ignition is on, the orange and
red warning lights come on.
When the engine is running, these
warning lights should switch off.
If any warning light remains on, refer to
the page concerned.

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A. Audible rear parking
assistance off.

B. Central locking.

C.
Interior protection alarm off.

D. Hazard warning lights.

E. Selection of the
electronically controlled
suspension.

F. Electronic stability
programme ESP off.
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Warning lights Controls bar

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FAMILIARISATION

1. Insertion of the key.

2. Selection of the "OFF" position

3. Removal of the key keeping the
switch in this position. This prevents opening of the two rear
doors from the inside.
With the ignition on, press the button.
A message appears on the multifunc-
tion display.
You are advised to check that the child
lock is activated each time you switch
on the ignition.
When the
ignition is switched on , if
a front occupant has not fastened his
seat belt and if the vehicle speed is be-
low 12 mph (20 km/h) , you are warned
by the seat belt warning light which
comes on.
The warning light switches off when the
seat belt(s) concerned is(are) fastened.
If the vehicle speed is above 12 mph
(20 km/h) , you are warned by the seat
belt warning light which fl ashes, an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display locating the seat
belt(s) left unfastened.
Detection of fastening of the
front seat belts

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Front passenger air bag
Electric child lock

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Braking system warning
light
WARNING LIGHTS COMMON TO THE 4-DIAL AND 5-DIAL INSTRUMENT PANELS
This indicates:
- handbrake applied or incorrectly released,
- an excessive drop in the brake fl u- id level, in this case linked with the

STOP warning light,
- an electronic brake force distribu- tion malfunction, linked with the

STOP warning light. Seat belt warning light
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning light comes on if a front occu-
pant has not fastened his seat belt or
if he unfastens it.
Fuel warning light
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).
Emission control system
warning light
This should switch off a few seconds
after the engine is switched on.
When the engine is running, if the
warning light fl ashes or comes on con-
tinuously, this indicates an emission
control system malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait for the warning light to switch off
before starting. The duration of the
display is determined by the exterior
climatic conditions.
Passenger air bag disarmed
warning light *
If the warning light remains on, this in-
dicates that the passenger air bag has
been disarmed intentionally.
The warning light is repeat-
ed on the instrument panel
screen in the case of the
last 2 faults.

Stop immediately in the two latter
cases. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. 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.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) warning light
* According to country. The warning light is re-
peated on the instrument
panel screen.

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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.

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Electronic stability control
system (ESP) warning light
If this is displayed continuously, it in-
dicates deactivation or a malfunction
of the ESP.
In this case, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If the warning light fl ashes, this indi-
cates that the ESP is in operation.
Water in diesel fi lter
warning light
This indicates the presence of water in
the diesel fi lter.
There is a risk of damage to the injec-
tion system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.
Air bags warning light
This indicates an air bag fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Service warning light
When this is displayed for the follow-
ing warnings, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer:
- low wash-wipe fl uid level,
- engine oil level,
- obstacle proximity detection sys- tem,
- engine immobiliser system,
- automatic headlamp beam adjust- ment system fault,
- low diesel additive reservoir level,
- tyre under-infl ation detection sys- tem fault.
When it is displayed continuously for the
following warnings, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer as soon as possible :
- tyre under-infl ation,
- engine management system fault,
- particle emission fi lter saturation
(Diesel engine),
- one or more doors open at a speed above 6 mph (10 km/h),
- low coolant level,
- brake pad wear.

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Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running, this in-
dicates a charging circuit malfunction
(battery terminals, alternator belt).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Tyre under-infl ation warning
light
This indicates that the tyre pressure is
too low.
A message on the multifunction display
indicates the wheel(s) concerned.
Refer to the information label affi xed
to the central pillar of the driver's door.
For your safety, check the tyre pres-
sures as soon as possible.
Electronic stability control system
(ESP) warning lights Activation warning light
Operation warning light
Deactivation warning light
Malfunction warning light
Power steering warning
light
This indicates a power steering fault.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake warning light
This indicates that the hand-
brake is still applied or has not been
released correctly.
It is linked with the braking system
warning light.
Low wash-wipe and
headlamp wash fl uid level
warning light
When the wipers are switched on, this
indicates that the fl uid level is too low.
Fill the wash-wipe and headlamp wash
fl uid reservoir.
Engine oil level warning
light
This indicates a critical engine oil level
(too low).
WARNING LIGHTS SPECIFIC TO THE 5-DIAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
These warning lights are displayed on
the instrument panel display. STOP warning light
When this is displayed alone, it indi-
cates a power steering fault.
It comes on linked with the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature, brak-
ing system or punctured tyre warning
lights.

Stop immediately.
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
identifi es the wheel(s) concerned.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Stop immediately.
Change the damaged wheel and have
it repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Tyre under-infl ation detection
system warning light
This indicates the absence or malfunc-
tion of one or more tyre pressure sen-
sors or a system fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Electronic engine
immobiliser warning light
This indicates an electronic engine im-
mobiliser system malfunction.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Front brake pads wear
warning light
This indicates that the brake pads are
worn.
For your safety, have them replaced
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel tank cap warning light
(according to version)
With the engine running, this indicates
that the fuel tank cap is incorrectly se-
cured 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). Door / boot open warning
light
With the engine running, this indicates
that an access has not been closed
correctly.
An illustration on the multifunction
display identifi es the access(es) 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). Air bags warning light
This indicates an air bag fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic headlamp beam
adjustment system warning
light
This indicates that the automatic head-
lamp height adjuster is faulty.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel fi lter
warning light
This indicates the presence of water in
the diesel fi lter. There is a risk of dam-
age to the injection system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. 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 comes on while
the engine is running.
If there is a lack of oil in the lubrication
circuit, top up the level and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

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Electronically controlled
suspension indicator lights
This comes on when the SPORT func-
tion is activated.
Automatic switching on of
the lights indicator light
This comes on when the AUTO func-
tion is activated. Automatic switching on
of the lights deactivation
indicator light
This comes on when the AUTO func-
tion is deactivated.
Automatic wipers indicator
light
This comes on when the AUTO func-
tion is activated. Automatic wipers
deactivation indicator light
This comes on when the AUTO func-
tion is deactivated.
Automatic gearbox fault
warning light
This indicates an automatic gearbox
fault.
The gearbox will operate in down-
grade mode, locked in 3rd gear.
Never force the selector lever.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Electronically controlled
suspension fault warning
light
This indicates an electronically con-
trolled suspension malfunction.
Select automatic operation and con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
Obstacle proximity
detection system warning
light
In reverse gear, this indicates an ob-
stacle proximity detection system
fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. This comes on when the SPORT
function is deactivated.
Particle emission fi lter
saturation warning light
(Diesel engine)
With the engine running, this indicates
that the particle emission fi lter is start-
ing to become saturated (exceptional-
ly prolonged urban driving type condi-
tions: low speed, long traffi c jams...) or
a low diesel additive reservoir level.
In order to regenerate the fi lter, you are
advised to drive, as soon as possible
when the traffi c conditions permit, at a
speed of 40 mph (60 km/h) or above
for at least fi ve minutes (until the warn-
ing light is switched off).
If the warning light remains on, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer.
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.
Service warning light
This is displayed to indicate an engine
management system fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible.

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Distance remaining to be
travelled (km or miles)
This is the distance remaining to the desti-
nation, either calculated at any time by the
navigation system if guidance is activated
or entered by the user, minus the distance
covered since the distance was entered.
If digits are missing, dashes are dis-
played in their place.
The routes
The routes "1" and ''2' ' are independ-
ent but have identical application.
Route "1" for example allows you to
make daily calculations and route "2"
monthly calculations.
Average speed (km/h or mph) Access via the general menu "TRIP" menu
Press the
"MENU" button to gain ac-
cess to the general menu.
Select the "Trip computer" applica-
tion using the navigator, then confi rm.
The "Trip computer" menu offers vari-
ous options:
- Warnings log,
- Status of the functions,
- Inputting of the distance to be trav- elled.
Average consumption
(l/100 or km/l or mpg)
This is the average fuel consumption
since the computer was last set to
zero.
Distance travelled (km or
miles)
This indicates the distance travelled
since the computer was last set to
zero.
C screen.
DT screen. Warnings log
This summarises the active warning
messages, displaying them on the
multifunction display in succession.
Status of the functions
This summarises the active or inactive
status of the functions present on the
vehicle.
Distance remaining (km or miles)
When guidance is not activated, this
enables you to enter an approximate
distance to be travelled.
This is the average speed calculated
since the computer was last set to
zero (with the ignition on).

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