warning PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owner's Manual
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Green warning / indicator lamps Hill Assist
Descent Control Fixed.
The function has been activated, but is
paused because the speed is too high.
Between 19 and 31 mph (30 and 50 km/h), the
s ystem is paused. Reduce the speed of the vehicle.
Fixed. The function has been activated, but
the conditions for regulation are not met
(gradient, gear engaged).
Flashing. The function is regulating the speed of the
vehicle.
The vehicle is being braked; the brake lamps come
on during the descent.
For more information on the Hill Assist Descent
Control function, refer to the corresponding section.
Stop & Star t Fixed.When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic
jams, etc.) the Stop & Start system puts the
engine into STOP mode. The lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you
want to move off.
Flashing for a few
seconds, then
goes off. STOP mode is temporarily unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Blind Spot
Monitoring
System Fixed.
The function has been activated. For more information on the Blind Spot
Monitoring System, refer to the corresponding
section.
Park Assist Fixed.The function has been activated. For more information on the Park Assist, refer to
the corresponding section.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been pushed
down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper
control stalk down again or put the wiper control
stalk in another position.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk once
rearwards to switch off the foglamps.
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has
been moved down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has
been moved up.
Hazard warning
lamps Flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps
switch, located on the dashboard,
has been operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated warning lamps flash simultaneously.
Sidelamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in
the "Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO"
position in conditions of low light.
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+
or Automatic
headlamp
dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated
via the Vehicle / Driving menu
of the touch screen.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position. The camera, placed at the top of the windscreen,
manages the main beam headlamps or dipped
beam headlamps operation, according to the outside
lighting and the driving conditions.
For more information on Automatic headlamp
dipping
, refer to the corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Blue warning / indicator lamps Main beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk has
been pulled towards you. Pull the lever to return to dipped beam headlamps.
For more information on the Lighting control stalk , refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning /
indicator lamp State
Cause Action / Observations
It lights up,
accompanied by
the display of the
message "Parking
brake fault". Automatic release is not
available.
If you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed upon
acceleration while the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use
manual release.
+ They light up,
accompanied by
the display of the
message "Parking
brake fault". Emergency braking does not
have full power.
If automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed upon
acceleration while the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use
manual release.
+ They light up,
accompanied by
the display of the
message "Parking
brake fault". Automatic application is not
available.
The electric parking brake control lever must be used.
The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
If automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed
upon acceleration while the parking brake is applied, prompting you to
use manual release.
+ They light up,
accompanied by
the display of the
message "Parking
brake fault". You can no longer immobilise
the vehicle with the engine
running.
If manual application and release are not working, the electric parking
brake control lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all times: they are
automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.
Electric parking brakeContact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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Warning /
indicator lamp State
Cause Action / Observations
+
+ They light up,
accompanied by the
display of the message
"Parking brake fault".
The parking brake is faulty:
manual and automatic
functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:
F
P
ull and hold the control lever for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until
the warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, you should secure your vehicle as
follows:
F
P
ark on a level sur face.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, select mode P, then put the supplied
chocks against one of the wheels.
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
+
+ They light up,
accompanied by the
display of the message
"Parking brake fault".
The parking brake does not
have the optimum performance
to park the vehicle in complete
safety in every situation. You should secure your vehicle as follows:
F
P
ark on a level sur face.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, select mode P, then put the supplied
chocks against one of the wheels.
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the use of the Electric parking brake , refer to the corresponding section.
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Indicators
Service indicator
Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Service spanner Fixed, temporary when
the ignition is switched
on. There are between 620
miles
(1,000
km) and 1,900 miles
(3,000
km) before the next
service is due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds on
the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-
t
he distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining (in kilometres or miles) before
the next ser vice is due.
-
a
n alert indicates the distance remaining (in
kilometres or miles) as well as the period before
the next ser vice is due.
The ser vice spanner goes off after a few seconds.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched on. Less than 620
miles (1,000 km)
remain before the next ser vice
is due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds on
the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-
t
he distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
-
a
n alert message indicates the distance remaining
as well as the period before the next ser vice is due.
The ser vice spanner remains on to show that a ser vice
is required very soon.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
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The distance indicated (in miles or kilometres) is calculated according to the distance covered and the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Service spanner Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on. The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
on the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-
t
he distance recorder display line indicates the
distance travelled since the ser vice was due. The
value is preceded by the "-" sign.
-
a
n alert message indicates that the due date has
passed.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
+ Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition
is switched on,
associated with the
Ser vice warning
lamp.Ser vice date passed for BlueHDi
Diesel versions.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
on the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-
t
he distance recorder display line indicates the
distance travelled since the ser vice was due. The
value is preceded by the "-" sign.
-
a
n alert message indicates that the due date has
passed.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
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Resetting the service indicator
The ser vice indicator must be reset after each
service.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself:
F
s
witch off the ignition,
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5
minutes for the reset to
be registered.
Retrieving the service information
You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
F
p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button,
F
s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F
r
elease the button when " =0" is displayed;
the spanner disappears. F
P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a few
seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version.)
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information. The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30
minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the Ser vice warning
lamp and an audible signal.
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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.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message
"Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric
indicator, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check
the engine oil level using the manual
dipstick located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking
levels , refer to the corresponding
section.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
With the engine running:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-
i
n zone B , the temperature is too high; this
warning lamp and the central STOP warning
lamp come on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After first switching off the ignition, open
the bonnet cautiously and check the
coolant level. For more information on Checking levels
,
refer to the corresponding section.
AdBlue® range indicators
These range indicators are present only on
BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is on reser ve or after
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of the risk of non-
starting related to a lack of
AdBlue
®
The engine starting prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
Range greater than 1,500
miles (2,400 km)
When switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
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Pressing this button temporarily
displays the driving range.
Remaining range between 1,500
and
500
miles (2,400 and 800 km)
(with 1.5
BlueHDi 130 S&S and 2.0 BlueHDi
180
S&S engines) Remaining range between 1,500
and
375
miles (2,400 and 600 km)
(with 1.6
BlueHDi 100 S&S, 1.6 BlueHDi
115
S&S, 1.6 BlueHDi 120 S&S and
2.0
BlueHDi 150 S&S engines)
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on for about 30
seconds,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message (e.g. "Top up AdBlue:
Starting impossible in x miles") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible. These messages are accompanied by the
recommendation to not top up with more than
10
litres of AdBlue.
When switching on the ignition, this
warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top
up AdBlue: Starting impossible in x miles")
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message comes up every
185
miles (300 km) until the tank is topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible. Remaining range between 500
and 60 miles
(800 and 100 km)
(with 1.5 BlueHDi 130 S&S and 2.0 BlueHDi
180 S&S engines)
Remaining range less than 375 miles
(600
km)
(with 1.6
BlueHDi 100 S&S, 1.6 BlueHDi
115
S&S, 1.6 BlueHDi 120 S&S and
2.0
BlueHDi 150 S&S engines)
When switching on the ignition, this
warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal (1 beep) and the display of a message
(e.g. "Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible
in x miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the audible signal and the
message display are triggered every 60
miles
(100
km) until the level is topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop.
When switching on the ignition, this
warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by the permanent
lighting of the Ser vice warning lamp, an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top
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