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The information is displayed immediately on the
instrument panel if the corresponding display
mode is selected.
When the ignition is switched on
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
The type of information selected in
"Personal 1" mode is not available in
"Personal 2" mode.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Engine self-diagnostic system (Petrol or
Diesel)
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Fixed.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum coolant temperature (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed with display blocks lit in red
(with matrix instrument panel).
or
Fixed (except on matrix instrument panel).
The temperature of the cooling system is too
high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up the level, if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
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With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,
select mode P.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
Engine oil pressure (Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
► With the EAT8 automatic gearbox or drive
selector, fit the chock against one of the wheels.
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
1
Braking
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Fixed.
System malfunction (Electric)
Fixed.
A fault involving the electric motor or
traction battery has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Door(s) open
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed less than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the access, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Cable connected (Electric)
Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by a message.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Seat belts not fastened/unfastened
Fixed or flashing, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Service
Temporarily on, accompanied by the
display of a message.
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel.
You may be able to deal with some faults
yourself, such as changing the battery in the
remote control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the
flap.
Manual parking brake
Fixed.
The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.
12V battery charge
Fixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty
(e.g. dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator
belt).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake stops working,
immobilise the vehicle:
► With the manual gearbox, engage a gear.
► With the EAT6 automatic gearbox, move the
gear selector to position P.
Electric parking brake
Fixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
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Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry
out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is
unavailable.
Particle filter (Diesel)
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message about the risk of particle
filter blockage.
The particle filter is nearing saturation.
As soon as traffic conditions permit, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 37 mph
(60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message indicating that the additive
level in the particle filter is too low.
Never drive until completely empty, as
this could damage the emissions control and
injection systems.
Low traction battery level (Electric)
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal.
The state of charge of the traction battery
is low.
View the remaining range.
Put the vehicle on charge as soon as possible.
Carry out (2).
Service warning lamp fixed and
service spanner flashing then
fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
The vehicle must be serviced as soon as
possible.
Tortoise mode with limited driving range
(Electric)
The low level in the additive tank has been
reached.
Top up without delay: carry out (3).
Fixed.
The state of charge of the traction battery
is critical.
The engine power gradually decreases.
You must put the vehicle on charge.
If the warning lamp remains lit, carry out (2).
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
Low fuel level (Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed, with the blocks lit red,
accompanied by an audible signal
(with the matrix instrument panel)
or
Fixed, with the reserve level shown in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message (except with the matrix
instrument panel).
When it first comes on, there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the tank
(reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will
be repeated every time the ignition is switched
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level
decreases and approaches zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Engine pre-heating (Diesel)
Temporarily on
(up to approximately 30 seconds in
severe weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold:
– the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
– the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot
on the pedal.
Pedestrian horn (Electric)
Fixed.
Horn fault detected.
Carry out (3).
Engine self-diagnostic system (Petrol or
Diesel)
Flashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
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The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
Fixed.
A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Carry out (3).
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue® or carry
Automatic functions deactivated (electric
parking brake)
1
out (2).
It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue®
Fixed.
to the tank.
The "automatic application" (on switching
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer
possible:
► Start the engine.
► Use the control to apply the electric parking
brake.
► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
► Hold the control pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
► Release the control.
► Depress and hold the brake pedal.
► Pull the control in the application direction for
2 seconds.
SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)
Fixed when the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message.
A malfunction of the SCR emissions control
system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500
miles (2,400 and 800 km).
Top up the AdBlue®.
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on
switching on the ignition, with the
Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100 km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue®, or carry out (3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100 km).
You must top up the AdBlue® to avoid engine
starting being prevented, or carry out (3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the legally required
engine immobiliser system prevents the engine
from starting.
Engine self-diagnostics warning lamp on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
Depending on the message displayed, it is
possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100 km)
before the engine immobiliser is triggered.
Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting
being prevented.
► Release the control and the brake pedal.
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the
engine running.
If manual application and release commands are
not working, the electric parking brake control is
faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all
times and are automatically reactivated in the
event of a fault with the control.
Carry out (2).
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on
switching on the ignition, with the
Engine self-diagnostics warning lamp on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating that starting is prevented.
The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from
restarting (the permitted driving limit has been
exceeded after confirmation of a malfunction of
the emissions control system).
To start the engine, carry out (2).
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Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
Emergency brake malfunction (with
electric parking brake)
fault".
If these warning lamps come on after the engine
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the
The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
► Pull the electric parking brake control and
hold it for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until
the indicator lamp lights up on the instrument
panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure the
vehicle:
► Park on a level surface.
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal
performance.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release or carry out (3).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Hill start assist
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Anti roll-back system
fault".
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Power steering
Fixed.
The power steering has a fault.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
► With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
► With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,
select P, then place the supplied chock against
one of the wheels.
Active lane departure warning system
Fixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing.
You are about to cross a broken
lane marking without operating the direction
indicators.
The system is activated, then corrects the
trajectory on the side of the detected lane
marking.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Then carry out (2).
Fixed.
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety Brake
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The system has been deactivated via the touch
screen (Driving/Vehicle menu).
Flashing.
The system activates and brakes the
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of
collision with the vehicle in front.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated
automatically when the vehicle is restarted,
and at speeds above approximately 31 mph
(50 km/h).
At speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h), it can be
reactivated manually.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Flashing.
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated
in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by a message and
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
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Lane positioning assist
Fixed, accompanied by the Service
warning lamp.
The system has a fault.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
Automatic headlamp dipping
1
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
A function or camera malfunction is detected.
Carry out (2).
Carry out (3).
Airbags
Rear foglamps
Fixed.
Fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
One of the airbags or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
The lamps are on.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Hill Assist Descent Control
Fixed.
Front passenger airbag (ON)
Fixed.
Stop & Start (Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated
manually.
(grey)
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the "ON" position.
In this case, do not install a "rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat - risk
of serious injury!
The function has been activated, but is currently
paused because the speed is too high.
Reduce the vehicle speed to below 19 mph
(30 km/h).
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop.
Fixed.
Front passenger airbag (OFF)
Fixed.
The system has been activated, but the
conditions for regulation are not met (gradient,
speed too high, gear engaged).
Flashing.
The function is regulating the speed of the
vehicle.
Fixed.
The Stop & Start system has been
deactivated automatically.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop, if the exterior temperature is:
– below 0°C.
– above +35°C.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a
message.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the “OFF” position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
The vehicle is being braked; the brake lamps
come on during the descent.
Parking sensors
Fixed, accompanied by an onscreen
message and an audible signal.
The system is deactivated.
Stop & Start (Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
Under-inflation
Fixed.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too
low.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable
or START mode is automatically triggered.
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For more information, refer to the Driving
Sidelamps
Foot on the brake
section.
Fixed.
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Insufficient or no pressure on the brake
Vehicle ready to drive (Electric)
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
when it comes on.
The vehicle is ready to drive and the thermal
comfort systems are available.
The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a
speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and
lights up again when the vehicle stops moving.
The lamp will go out when you turn off the
engine and exit the vehicle.
pedal.
Dipped beam headlamps
Fixed.
With the EAT6 automatic gearbox, with the
engine running, before releasing the parking
brake, to move out of position P.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox or the drive
selector, it may be necessary to depress the
brake pedal to unlock the gearbox from mode N.
This warning lamp will remain on if you attempt
to release the parking brake without depressing
the brake pedal.
The lamps are on.
Automatic headlamp dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated
via the touch screen (Driving/Vehicle menu).
The lighting control stalk is in the "AUTO"
position.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
Park Assist
Automatic gearbox (EAT8) or Drive
selector (Electric)
Fixed.
The function is active.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Front foglamps
Fixed.
Fixed.
The automatic gearbox is locked.
The drive selector is locked.
You must press the Unlock button to unlock it.
The front foglamps are on.
Lane positioning assist
Fixed.
The function has been activated.
All conditions have been met: the system is
operating.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Water in Diesel fuel filter
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
Fixed (with LCD instrument panels).
The Diesel fuel filter contains water.
Carry out (2) without delay. Risk of damaging the
fuel injection system!
The lamps are on.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Black/white warning lamps
Foot on the clutch (Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed (with LCD instrument panels).
Stop & Start: the change to START mode
is rejected because the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
Automatic wiping
Fixed.
Indicators
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.
Direction indicators
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms
of distance (miles or kilometres) and time
(months or days).
Flashing with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
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