ignition Peugeot 508 RXH 2014 User Guide

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Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
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e START/STOP switch has
been pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic or electronic gearbox, or
the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual gearbox.
th

e period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by
the ambient conditions (up to about thirty seconds in severe winter
conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then on, wait
until the warning lamp goes off again, then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed.
th

e parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping
your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to the "Parking
brake" section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake fixed.
th

e "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the vehicle
configuration menu or contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop if automatic application / release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Foot on the
brake pedal flashing.
If you hold the vehicle on a rising
incline using the accelerator for
too long, the clutch overheats.
us

e the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.
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Warning lamps
With the hybrid system active or when the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a P
e
uge
Ot
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.Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault with the
braking system, power steering,
engine oil pressure, engine coolant
temperature or hybrid system or to 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 P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Electric parking
brake flashing.
th

e electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
th

e application/release is faulty.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch
off the ignition and contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake fault fixed.
th

e electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
Braking fixed.
th

e brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
to

p up with brake fluid listed by P
e
uge
Ot.
I

f the problem persists, have the system checked by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
th

e electronic brake force distribution
(
eB

FD) system has a fault.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed.
th

e "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a P
e

uge
Ot
d

ealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application /
release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
th

e DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.
th

e system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed.
th

e DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
the

engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.
th

e 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 Pe ugeOt dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
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
reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
th

is warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
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.
th
e anti-lock braking system has a
fault.
th
e vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause Action
/ Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
th

ere 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 P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge *fixed.
th

e battery charging circuit has a
fault.
the warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a Pe ugeOt 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).
* Depending on destination country.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Airbags on temporarily.
th

is lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
th

is lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Directional
headlamps flashing.
th

e directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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 insert the tongue in the buckle.
Under-inflation fixed.
th

e pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
th

is check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.
th

e tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels.
un

der-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the hybrid system active:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n 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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
to t

op up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool,
F
u
nscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
t
op 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).
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* According to country.
CHECK (vehicle autotest)
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
th
ey are switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHeC K
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.
You can start your vehicle; however, contact a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
associated warning lamps(s) remain on
accompanied by the S
tO

P or S
eR
VIC
e

warning lamp.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Manual CHECK
Pressing the "CHECK" button on the instrument
panel starts the manual CHeC K (vehicle autotest).
th

is function enables you to recall at any time (with
the key in the ignition on position or with the engine
running), the alerts present.
the passenger's airbag deactivated warning
lamp* remains on while the airbag is deactivated.
With the engine running and the vehicle
moving, the instrument panel displays the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault).
If no "major" fault is found, you can start your
vehicle.
Lighting dimmer control
With the headlamps on, press button B to
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 required
level of brightness, release the button.
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Service indicator
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.
System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.th
e point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:
-

t

he distance travelled,
-

t

he time elapsed since the last service.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the service operations comes
on. t
h
e distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation.
t
h
e screen then
indicates 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 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
Illumination of the key is accompanied
by a message in the instrument panel
screen.
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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 registered.Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time.
F
P
ress the trip distance recorder zero reset
button.


t
h
e service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle yourself:
F

s
witch off the ignition,
F
p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
F
s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F
w
hen the display indicates "=0"
, release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashes to indicate that the service
must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 180 miles
(3 0 0 k m).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on .
the

distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
th
erefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
servicing and warranty booklet .
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