Peugeot 308 (2017 year). Manual

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Rear foglamps

fixed.

the rear foglamps are on.

turn the ring on the stalk rearward to switch off the
rear foglamps.

Diesel engine
pre-heating

fixed.

the ignition switch is at the
2

position (ignition on) or the

"START/STOP" button has been
pressed.

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition that:
-

the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a
manual gearbox,

pressure is maintained on the brake pedal with an
automatic gearbox.

the period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme 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.

the parking brake is applied or not
fully released.

to switch off the warning lamp: with your foot on the
brake pedal, release the parking brake.
If your vehicle has an electric parking brake: with your
foot on the brake pedal, push the brake control lever.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Manual parking
brake and the Electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Automatic
wiping

fixed.

the wiper control has been pushed
down.

Automatic front wiping is activated.
to deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.

Passenger's
airbag system

fixed.

the control switch, located at the
passenger's end of the dashboard, is at
the "ON" position.
the passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a rearward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.

turn the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
You can install a rearward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp on).

Stop & Start

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic
jams, ...) the Stop & Start system has put
the engine into StOP mode.

the warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
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.

For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.

Blind spot
monitoring system
(depending on
version)

fixed.

the blind spot monitoring system has
been activated.

For more information on the Blind spot monitoring
system, refer to the corresponding section.

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Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
this is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Passenger's
front airbag

fixed in the seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.

the control switch, located at the
passenger's end of the dashboard, is
set to the "OFF" position.
the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rearward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the airbags (airbag warning lamp on).

turn the control switch to the "ON" position to activate
the passenger's front airbag; in this case, you must
not install a child seat in the rearward facing position
on this seat.

Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

fixed.

the button is pressed and the
indicator lamp comes on.
the DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation.

Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR.
Its indicator lamp goes off.
the DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information on the Electronic stability
programme (ESC) and in particular, DSC/ASR, refer
to the corresponding section.

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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 part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further using the associated message.
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.

Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault detected
with the engine, the braking system,
the power steering, etc., or a major
electrical fault.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PeugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Service

on temporarily.

A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp.

Identify the cause of fault by means of the message
displayed in the screen.
You can deal with some faults or anomalies yourself,
such as an open door, or the start of saturation of the
particle filter (as soon as the 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).
For other faults, such as a failure of the under-inflation
detection system, 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 displayed;
you must contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed, associated with
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
spanner.

the servicing interval has been
exceeded.

Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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 flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), 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.
For more information on the Electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

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.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied by
a warning message.

Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop if
automatic application / release is no longer possible.
the parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the Electric parking brake
and in particular the reactivation of the automatic
functions, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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.

Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

the DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.

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

fixed.

the DSC/ASR system has a fault.

Have the system checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Braking

fixed.

the brake 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 dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Engine
autodiagnosis
system

flashing.

the engine management system has
a fault.

Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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 without delay.

Emergency
Collision
Braking System

flashing.

the emergency Collision Braking
System is active.

the system brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed
of collision with the vehicle ahead.

fixed,
accompanied by
a mesage and an
audible signal

the emergency Collision Braking
System has a fault.

Have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed.

the emergency Collision Braking System
has been deactivated (via the menu).

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Low fuel level

fixed, with the needle
in the red zone.

When it first comes on, there remains
less than 6 litres of fuel in the tank.

You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
this warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 53 litres or 45 litres
(depending on version).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.

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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Battery charge*

fixed.

the battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty 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.

* Depending on the country of sale.

Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened

fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

Airbags

on 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 started.
If it does not go off, contact a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified 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.

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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 PeugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Under-inflation

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message.

the pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
this check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information on Under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding section.

flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.

the system has a fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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Foot on the
brake pedal

fixed.

the brake pedal must be pressed.

With an automatic gearbox, press the brake pedal,
engine running, before releasing the parking brake, to
unlock the lever and come out of position P.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.

Foot on the
clutch

fixed.

In the StOP mode of Stop & Start,
the change to StARt mode is denied
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down.

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, you must
declutch fully to allow the change to engine StARt
mode.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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, together with
an audible signal if the
speed is above 6 mph
(10 km/h).

Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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AdBlue

(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

the remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).

top-up the AdBlue

as soon as possible or go to a

PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

flashing, associated with
the SeRVICe warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

the remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

You must top-up the AdBlue

to avoid a breakdown

or go to a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.

flashing, associated with
the SeRVICe warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented.

the AdBlue

tank is empty: the

starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.

to be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue

or call on a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified

workshop.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue

the fluid tank

Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel

State

Cause

Action / Observations

For topping-up or for more information on AdBlue

and the SCR system, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panel

State

Cause

Action / Observations

SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SeRVICe and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.

A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.

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

flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SeRVICe and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.

Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay, to avoid a breakdown.

flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SeRVICe and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.

You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions
control system: the engine starting
inhibition system prevents starting of
the engine.

to be able to start the engine, you must call on 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 maximum temperature and the
central STOP warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
warning message in the 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:
F wait for the engine to cool,
F unscrew the cap slightly to allow the

pressure to drop,

F when the pressure has dropped, remove

the cap,

F top-up the level to the "MAX" mark.

Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the header tank).

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Service indicator

System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.

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.

the point at which the next service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
depending on the distance travelled and the
time elapsed since the last service.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the degree of
deterioration of the engine oil is also taken into
account (depending on the country of sale).

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Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and 1 800 miles
(3 000 km) remain before the next service is due

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. the screen then
indicates the total distance.

Service overdue

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.

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
(300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
screen indicates:

Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

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.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert may
also be accompanied by the fixed illumination
of the service warning lamp when the ignition
is on.

Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the service operations comes
on. the 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:

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the distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner may also be brought on earlier
than expected, depending on the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
(depending on the country of sale).
the rate of deterioration of the engine
oil depends on the driving conditions in
which the vehicle is used.

Resetting the service indicator

If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5 minutes for the reset
to be registered.

Retrieving the service
information

You can access the service information at any
time.
F Press the trip distance recorder reset

button.

the service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.

After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle yourself:
F switch off the ignition,
F press and hold the trip distance recorder

reset button,

F switch on the ignition; the distance recorder

display begins a countdown,

F when the display indicates "=0", release

the button; the spanner disappears.

Peugeot 308 (2017 year). Manual - part 2