PEUGEOT 2008 2013 Owner's Guide

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warnin
g lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximumcoolanttemperature
fixed with the needlein the red zone. The temperature of the coolingsystem is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before toppingup the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)

flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed. Unless it has been deactivated (button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEU
GEOT or a qualified
workshop.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Engine autodiagnosis system
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault. 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.
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with theSERVICE warning lamp.
A minor engine fault has beendetected.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed
, associated with
the STOP warning lamp. A ma
jor engine fault has been detected.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Low fuel levelfixed with the needle
in the red zone. There remains approximately 5 litresof fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.Re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres .
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.
flashing with the needle in the redzone.There remains ver
y little fuel in the
tank.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Engine oilpressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Door(s) open
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.

fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, and accompanied
b
y an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Airbagson temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat beltpretensioner systems has a fault.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Powersteeringfixed.The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Seat belt(s) not fastened / unfastened
fixed or flashingaccompanied by anaudible signal. A
seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

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Instruments and controls
Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:


- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,

- in zone B, the temperature is too high;
the maximum temperature and the central STOP
warning lamps come on,accompanied by an audible signal and a
warning message in the screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Wait a few minutes before switching off theengine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.
After drivin
g for a few minutes, the temperatureand pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
) wait for the engine to cool, )
unscrew the cap slightly to allow the
pressure to drop,
) when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,) top up the level to the "MA X" mark.

Be aware of the risk of burns whentopping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicatedon the reservoir).

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Instruments and controls
Lighting dimmer control
System for the manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instrument panel and touch screen to suit the ambient light level.
Two buttons
With the headlamps on, press button Bto
increase the brightness of the instruments and controls and the interior mood lighting or button A to reduce it.

As soon as the lighting reaches the requiredlevel of brightness, release the button.

One button
Activation)
press the button to adjust the brightness of
the instruments and controls, ) release the button when the desired level isattained.
Switching off
When the vehicle lighting is off or in day mode(daytime running lamps on), pressing the button
has no effect.

Touch screen
)Press MENU
to display the "MAIN MENU"
then select "Preferences".)Select "System Configuration"
then "Brightness".)Press "Turn off screen". The screen goes
off completely.
Press the screen again (anywhere on the surface) to activate it.

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Instruments and controls
Service indicator
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice information appears in the screen.
S
ystem which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the ser vice operations comes
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
7 seconds a
fter the ignition is switched on,the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen thenindicates the total and trip distances.

Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
Example:560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
7 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out soon.

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Instruments and controls
Service overdue
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner flashesto indicate that the service must
be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the ser vice is overdue by 18 6 miles(300 km).
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, thescreen indicates:
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, dependingon the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also comeon if you have exceeded the period since the last service, indicated in the servicing and warranty booklet.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be taken into account.
Service indicator zero reset

After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows: ) switch off the ignition,)
press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
) switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
) when the display indicates "=0", release
the button; the spanner disappears.

Retrieving the serviceinformation

You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
)Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
7 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.

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Instruments and controls
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of " OIL" or LLby the display of a dedicated message in theinstrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL_ _" or
by the display of a dedicated message in the
instrument panel. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: The total milea
ge is displayed in zone A
of the screen and the trip mileage in zone B.

With the trip mileage displayed, press the button for a few seconds.


Mileage recorder

Tr i
p recorder zero reset
System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, after the service information.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and theengine has been off for more than 30 minutes.


-
A= max; never exceed this
level,
-B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct

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Instruments and controls
System that gives you information on
the journey in progress (range, fuelconsumption…).

Tr i p c o m p u t e r
Instrument panel screen
Information displa
y
)
Press the button on the end of the wiper control stalkto display the various tabs insuccession.



- Th
e current information tab with:


●
the range,

●
the current fuel consumption,

●
the Stop & Start time counter.



-
Trip "1"with:


●
the average speed.

●
the average fuel consumption,

●
the distance travelled,

for the first trip.



- Tr i p
"2"
with:


●
the average speed,

●
the average fuel consumption,

●
the distance travelled,
for the second trip.