warning Peugeot 508 2010.5 User Guide

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Automatic wiping fixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
Passenger's airbag system fixed on the seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamps display.
The control switch, located in the glove box, has been placed in the "ON" position. The passenger's front airbag is activated. In this case, do not install a "rear facing" child seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to deactivate the passenger's front airbag. In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat. The passenger's airbag system is activated automatically when the vehicle is star ted.
Stop & Star t fixed. The Stop & Star t system has put the engine in STOP mode at a vehicle stop (traffic lights, traffic jam, or other...).
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restar ts automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to move off.
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable. or START mode is invoked automatically.
Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Star t" for special cases with STOP mode and START mode.

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Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
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With the vehicle stationar y , use the left hand ar ythumb wheel to move through the menus, so as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and comfor t systems, ...). - Rotation (other than menu): scroll through the list of active functions available, - Press: main menu, confirm the selection, - Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Colours
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, thi s confirms that the corresponding system has been switch ed off intentionally. This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.
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Passenger's airbag system fixed in the seat belt and front passenger's airbag warning lamps display.
The control switch, located in the glove box, is set to the OFF position. The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
Set the control to the ON position to activate the passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position. The passenger's airbag system is put into ser vice automatically when the vehicle is star ted.
ESP/ASR fixed. The button (located on the folding panel at the bottom right of the dashboard) has been pressed. Its indicator lamp is on. The ESP/ASR is deactivated. ESP: electronic stability programme. ASR: anti-slip regulation.
Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indica tor lamp goes off. The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when the vehicle is star ted. After deactivation, the system is reactivated automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen when the vehicle's ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes. Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the vehicle can it be ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
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With the vehicle stationar y , use the left hand ar ythumb wheel to move through the menus, so as to configure the vehicle settings (driving and comfor t systems, ...). - Rotation (other than menu): scroll through the list of active functions available, - Press: main menu, confirm the selection, - Rotation (in a menu): move up or down in the menu.
Main menu
Vehicle settings
Screen settings
Preheating/Preventilation
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Speeds memorised
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
Lighting
Welcome lighting
Guide-me-home headlamps
Directional headlamps
Settings
Language
Units
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Colours
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on the par t of the driver. Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by reading the as sociated message in the instrument panel screen. If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dea ler or a qualified workshop.
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STOP fixed, associated with another warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
It is associated with a punctured wheel, the braking system, the power steering, the engine oil pressure, the engine coolant temperature or a major electrical fault.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may cut out. Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Ser vice temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen, such as, for example: - the engine oil level, - saturation of the par ticle emissions filter (Diesel), - the power steering, - a minor electrical fault. For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.

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Electric parking brake flashing. The electric parking brake is not applied automatically. The application/release is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake fault fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
Braking fixed. 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 a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with the ABS warning lamp.
The 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 or a qualified workshop.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and "automatic release" functions are deactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via th e vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic applicatio n/release is not possible. The parking brake can be released manually using th e emergency release procedure. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.

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Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated with the indicator lamp in the button on, the ESP/ASR system has a fault.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified workshop.
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 urgently.
flashing. The engine management system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Low fuel level fixed with the needle in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains approximately 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reser ve.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel. This warning lamp will come on every time the ignitio n
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made. Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.
Anti-lock Braking 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.

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Engine oil pressure 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 PEUGEO T dealer or a qualified workshop.
Batter y charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is star ted. 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 by an audible signal if the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Seat belt(s) not fastened/unfastened
fixed then flashing accompanied by an increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened. Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.

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Airbags temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition, then goes off.
This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted. If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Directional headlamps flashing. The directional headlamps system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 central STOP warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature 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 "MA X" mark.
On switching on the ignition or when driving, it indicates the engine oil temperature. With the needle in zone C , the temperature is correct. With the needle in zone D , the temperature is too high. Slow down to lower the oil temperature.
Engine oil temperature
gauge
Be aware of the risk of burns when topping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicated on the reser voir).