low oil pressure Peugeot 508 2011 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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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 associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



Warning/indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action/Observations








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.





Service


on temporarily. Minor faults have 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. Major faults have 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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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel



State



Cause



Action/Observations








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 PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.





Battery 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
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
by an audible signal if
the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

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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 reservoir).