lights Peugeot 308 SW BL 2008 Owner's Manual

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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel grouping together the vehicle
operation indication dials and warning
lights.
5. Display.

6. Display zero reset button.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or
service indicator).

7. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and
controls.
Dials

1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (°Celsius).

3. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

4. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph).
A. Speed limiter
or
Cruise control.
(km/h or mph)

B. Trip distance recorder.
(km or miles)
Display
For further information, refer to the
paragraph relating to the button or
function and its associated display. The following three functions are dis-
played in succession when the ignition
is switched on.

C. Service indicator.
(km or miles) then,
Engine oil level indicator.
then
distance recorder.
(km or miles)

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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL OR 6-SPEED PILOTED MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel grouping together the vehicle
operation indication dials and warning
lights.
5. Small display.

6. Large display.

7. CHECK/display zero reset
button.
Starts a manual CHECK.
Resets the function selected to zero (trip distance recorder or
service indicator).

8. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and
controls.
Dials

1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (°Celsius).

3. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

4. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph).
A. Trip distance recorder.
(km or miles)

B. Distance recorder.
(km or miles)
Displays
The following two functions are dis-
played in succession when the ignition
is switched on.

C. Service indicator.
(km or miles) then,
Engine oil level indicator.
For further information, refer to the
paragraph which relates to the but-
ton or function and its associated
display. The following functions are displayed in
accordance with the selection.
-
Warning lights/CHECK.
- Tyre under-infl ation detection.
- Speed limiter/Cruise control.
- 6-speed piloted manual or
automatic gearbox.
- Navigation - Guidance/Trip
computer information.

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The warning lights may come on
continuously or fl ash.
Certain warning lights may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can
it be ascertained whether the situ-
ation is normal or whether a fault
has occurred.
Indicator and warning lights
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (operation
or deactivation indicator lights) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning light).
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lights may be accompanied by an audi-
ble signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
Operation indicator lights
If one of the following indicator lights comes
on, this 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 is switched off
before operating the starter.
Front fog lamps.
Rear fog lamp.
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lights come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle’s ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lights should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the warning light concerned.
Common operation indicator lights

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Foot on brake.
Press the brake pedal to start
the engine with the 6-speed pi-
loted manual gearbox or auto-
matic gearbox.
Specifi c operation indicator lights
The other indicator lights appear on the
large display, located in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Automatic locking.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the au-
tomatic locking of the doors and
boot while driving. Speed limiter.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the
speed limiter mode.
If this is displayed, it indi-
cates that you can set the
speed limiter speed value to
be stored.
Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the
cruise control mode.
If this is displayed it indi-
cates that you can set the
cruise control speed value
to be stored.
Automatic gearbox. This display indicates the po-
sition that you have selected
on the gear selection gate
(R, N, A or M).
Automatic wiping.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the auto-
matic windscreen wiping.
Automatic lighting.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the
automatic switching on of the
headlamps.
This display indicates the gear
engaged in automatic or man-
ual operating mode (1 to 6).
This display indicates the op-
erating mode selected (auto-
matic or sport).
This display indicates the gear
engaged in the automatic or
manual operation programme.
This display indicates the op-
erating programme selected
(automatic, sport, snow or
manual).
6-speed piloted manual gearbox.
This display indicates the posi-
tion that you have selected on
the gear selection gate (P, R, N
or D).

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Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the corre-
sponding system has been switched off
intentionally.

Passenger’s air bag system
deactivation.
The passenger’s air bag system
is put into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c control, located on the pas-
senger’s side of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is
confi rmed by continuous lighting of this
warning light on the instrument panel or
on the seat belt and passenger’s front
air bag warning lights display. Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation.
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located in the centre
of the fascia, permits deactivation of the
system. This is confi rmed by continu-
ous lighting of this warning light and of
the indicator light on the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
Common deactivation warning
lights Specifi c deactivation warning lights
Automatic locking.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
automatic locking of the doors
and boot while driving. Automatic wiping.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
automatic windscreen wiping.
The other warning lights appear on the
large display, located in the centre of
the instrument panel. Speed limiter.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
speed limiter.
Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
cruise control.
Automatic lighting.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
automatic switching on of the
headlamps.

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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 requiring interven-
tion on the part of the driver. Central alert.
Lighting is associated with
the displaying of another
warning light:
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- power steering,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Service.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a problem in one
of the systems which does not
have a specifi c warning light.
In order to identify it, consult the mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
After checking:
- that the doors, boot, the rear screen and bonnet are closed,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash fl uid level,
- the remote control battery,
- the pressure of the tyres,
- the end of saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel),
for any other situations, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer. Braking.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in one of
the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous
lighting of the ABS warning light),
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
When the vehicle is moving, check that
the handbrake is fully released.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the subject
of further diagnostics by reading the
associated message on the multi-
function display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lights
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS).
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the anti-
lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent opera-
tion of the vehicle’s assisted braking.
Common warning lights
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivated,
if this warning light and the indicator light
on the button come on continuously, this
indicates the occurrence of a fault in
the ESP/ASR system or in the hill start
assistance.

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The displaying of certain warning
lights may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
Specifi c warning lights
The other warning lights appear on the
large display, located in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Depending on the seriousness of the
fault, they may be displayed in orange
or red.
Certain warning lights may be
linked with those of the instrument
panel.
If they are linked with the
STOP
warning light, stop the vehicle imme-
diately and as safely as possible.
Directional headlamps.
If this fl ashes, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the di-
rectional headlamps system. Engine oil pressure.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
engine lubrication circuit. Stop
the vehicle immediately and as safely
as possible.
Service.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in one
of the following: Engine autodiagnostics
system.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
engine management system. Engine oil level.
If this is displayed, it indicates
an insuffi cient level of oil in the
engine. Stop the vehicle imme-
diately and as safely as possible.
Coolant temperature.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high. Stop
the vehicle immediately and as safely
as possible.
Coolant level.
If this is displayed, it indicates
an insuffi cient level of coolant
in the circuit. Stop the vehicle
immediately and as safely as
possible.
Battery charge.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
battery charging circuit (dirty or
loose terminals, slack or cut alternator
belt, ...).
- the engine management system,
- the emission control system,
- the lane departure warning system.

INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Water in diesel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the presence of water in the
diesel fi lter.
There is a risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines.
Automatic headlamp
adjustment.
If this is displayed, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the auto-
matic headlamp adjustment.
Particle emission fi lter
(Diesel).
If this is displayed, linked with
the service warning light, it indi-
cates the start of saturation of the par-
ticle emission fi lter or a low diesel addi-
tive reservoir level.
As soon as traffi c conditions permit, re-
generate the fi lter by driving at a speed
of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the
service warning light is switched off.
If the service warning light is still displayed,
the additive level is low. Have it topped up
by a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Defl ated wheel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
an insuffi cient pressure in one
or more wheels.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible. Punctured wheel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that one or more wheels are
punctured. Stop the vehicle
immediately and as safely as
possible.
Change the damaged wheel and have it
repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Tyre under-infl ation
detection.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault on one
of the sensors or in the tyre under-infl a-
tion detection system.
It may also indicate the absence of a
sensor when the spare wheel, which
does not have a sensor, is fi tted in place
of a punctured wheel.
Automatic switching on of
the lights.
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
automatic switching on of the
lights.
Use the other positions of the lights
stalk.
Visual and/or audible
parking assistance.
If this comes on, in forward and/
or reverse gear, it indicates a
fault in the parking assistance
system.
6-speed piloted manual
gearbox or automatic
gearbox.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the 6-speed
piloted manual gearbox or automatic
gearbox. The gearbox will then operate in
down-grade mode, locked on 3rd gear.
Invalid value.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
programme of the 6-speed pi-
loted manual gearbox or auto-
matic gearbox.
Position P or N.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that the gear lever must be
placed in position
P or N in or-
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System which informs the driver of
the changes in the temperature of the
engine coolant while driving.
With the engine running, when the
needle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is
correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is
too high; the max temperature
warning light 1 and the central

STOP warning light come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:

 wait for the engine to cool,

 unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop,

 when the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap,

 top up the level to the "MAX" mark.
Manual Check
System which informs the driver of the
warnings present and of the activated
or deactivated status of the functions.


With the engine running, to start a
manual check, press the "CHECK/000"
button on the instrument panel.
If no "major" faults have been detected,

"CHECK OK" appears on the large instru-
ment panel display.
If a "minor" fault has been detected, the
warning lights concerned then "CHECK
OK" appear on the large instrument
panel display. Consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If a "major" fault has been detected, only
the warning lights concerned appear on
the large instrument panel display. Have it
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total dis-
tance travelled by the vehicle during its
life. Lighting rheostat
System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and
controls in relation to the exterior
brightness.
The total and trip distances are displayed
for thirty seconds when the ignition is
switched off, when the driver’s door is
opened and when the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other period
until it is reset to zero by the driver.

 With the ignition on, press the button
until zeros appear. Activation
When the lights are on:

 press the button to change the
brightness of the instruments and
controls,

 when the lighting reaches the
minimum setting, release the button,
then press again to increase it,
or


when the lighting reaches the
maximum setting, release the button,
then press again to reduce it,

 when the lighting reaches the level
of brightness required, release the
button. Deactivation
When the lights are off, or in day mode
on vehicles fi tted with daytime lights,
pressing the button does not have any
effect.