Peugeot 2008: List of warning and indicator lamps / Orange warning/indicator lamps

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 in the instrument panel.

You can deal with certain problems yourself, for example an open door or the start of saturation of the particle filter.

For other faults, such as with the tyre under-inflation detection system, carry out (3).

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a message.

One or more major faults, for which there is/are no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out (3).

Fixed, accompanied by the message "Parking brake fault".

Automatic release of the electric parking brake is unavailable.

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.

Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.

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.

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.

The low level in the additive tank has been reached.

Top up without delay: carry out (3).

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.

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.

Limited power (Electric)

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).

Pedestrian horn (Electric)

Fixed.

Horn fault detected.

Carry out (3).

Engine self-diagnostics 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.

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.

The driving range is between 1,500 and 500 miles (2,400 and 800  km).

Top up the AdBlue®.

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 regulatory engine immobiliser prevents the engine from being restarted.

To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue®, or carry out  (2).

You must add at least 5 litres of  AdBlue® to its tank.

SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)

Fixed when the ignition is switched on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.

A malfunction involving the SCR emissions control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions return to normal levels.

Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on switching on the ignition, with the Service and Engine self-diagnostics warning lamps on fixed, accompanied by an audible signal and a message indicating the driving range.

Depending on the message displayed, it may be 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.

Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on switching on the ignition, with the Service and Engine self-diagnostics warning lamps on fixed, accompanied by an audible signal and a message indicating that starting is prevented.

The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from restarting (over the authorised driving limit after confirmation of an emissions control system malfunction).

To start the engine, carry out (2).

Deactivation of the automatic functions (with electric parking brake)

Fixed.

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 lever to apply the parking brake.
• Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
• Hold the control lever pressed in the release direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
• Release the control lever.
• Depress and hold the brake pedal.
• Hold the control lever in the “Application” direction for 2  seconds.
• Release the control lever 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 lever is faulty.

The automatic functions must be used at all times and are automatically re-enabled in the event of a control lever fault.

Carry out (2).

Fixed, accompanied by the message "Parking brake fault".

The parking brake is faulty: manual and automatic functions may not be working.

When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:

• Pull and hold the control lever for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the indicator lamp comes on on the instrument panel.

If this procedure does not work, secure the vehicle:

• Park on a level surface.
• 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.

Then carry out (2).

Distance Alert  / Active Safety Brake

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a message.

The system has been deactivated via the touch screen ( Driving/ Vehicle menu).

Distance Alert/Active Safety Brake

Flashing.

The system activates and brakes the vehicle momentarily so as to reduce the speed of collision with the vehicle ahead.

Fixed, accompanied by a message and an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Distance Alert  / Active Safety Brake

Fixed.

The system has a fault.

If these warning lamps come on after the engine is switched off and then restarted, 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).

Power steering

Fixed.

The power steering has a fault.

Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry out (3).

Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

Fixed.

The system is deactivated.

The DSC/ASR system is reactivated automatically when the vehicle is restarted, and from around 31 mph (50  km/h).

Below 31  mph (50  km/h), it can be reactivated manually.

Flashing.

The DSC/ASR adjustment is activated if there is a loss of grip or trajectory.

Fixed.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Emergency brake malfunction (with electric parking brake)

Fixed, accompanied by the message "Parking brake fault".

Emergency braking does not deliver optimal performance.

If automatic release is not available, use manual release or carry out (3).

Hill start assist

Fixed, accompanied by the message "Anti roll-back system fault".

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Active Lane Keeping Assistance

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 lane marking detected.

Fixed.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Lane positioning assist

Fixed, accompanied by the Service warning lamp.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Airbags

Fixed.

One of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners is faulty.

Carry out (3).

Front passenger airbag (ON)

Fixed.

The front passenger airbag is activated.

The control is in the "ON" position.

In this case, do NOT install a "rearward facing" child seat on the front passenger seat

• Risk of serious injury!

Front passenger airbag (OFF)

Fixed.

The front passenger airbag is deactivated.

The control is in the "OFF" position.

A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed, unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags warning lamp on).

Parking sensors

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a message and an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Under-inflation

Fixed.

The pressure in one or more tyres is too low.

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.

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).

Stop & Start (Petrol or Diesel)

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a message.

The Stop & Start system has been deactivated manually.

The engine will not switch off at the next traffic stop.

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.

Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a message.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Rear foglamps

Fixed.

The lamps are on.