Read the service indicator, coolant gauge, oil level indicator and AdBlue range warnings on your Peugeot 2008, and how to reset the service indicator.
Your Peugeot 2008 has several gauges and indicators that show the state of the car between services. This guide explains the service indicator, the coolant temperature gauge, the oil level checks and the AdBlue range indicators. It also covers how to reset the service indicator after a service and what to do when a level is too low.
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| Section | In short |
|---|---|
| Service indicator | Distance to next service, reset and recall |
| Coolant temperature gauge | Needle zones, overheating action and coolant top-up |
| Oil level | Dipstick check, top-up and electronic oil indicator |
| AdBlue range indicators | AdBlue and SCR range warnings before starting is prevented |
The service indicator appears on the instrument panel. Depending on the version, it works in one of two ways:
The distance shown, in miles or kilometres, is calculated from the distance covered and the time elapsed since the last service. The alert can also be triggered when a due date is close.
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| Lamp | State | Cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service spanner | Lights up temporarily when you switch on the ignition. | Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000 km) remain before the next service is due. | No action yet. |
| Service spanner | Fixed when you switch on the ignition. | The service is due in less than 620 miles (1,000 km). | Have your vehicle serviced very soon. |
| Service spanner flashing | Flashes, then stays fixed, when you switch on the ignition. On BlueHDi Diesel versions, it comes on with the Service warning lamp. | The servicing interval has been exceeded. | Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. |
Resetting the service indicator
The service indicator must be reset to zero after each service. If you have serviced the car yourself:
If you need to disconnect the battery after this, lock the car and wait at least 5 minutes so the reset is registered.
Retrieving the service information
You can check the service information at any time. Press the trip distance recorder reset button and the information is shown for a few seconds before it disappears.
The coolant temperature gauge shows the engine temperature while the engine is running. The needle position tells you:
If the needle is in zone B:
After a few minutes of driving, the temperature and pressure in the cooling system rise. To top up the coolant to the required level:
Take care, as there is a risk of burns when topping up the cooling system. Never fill above the maximum level shown on the reservoir.
You can check the engine oil level with the dipstick and, on some versions, with the electronic oil level indicator. The dipstick has 2 marks:
To check the level with the dipstick:
If the oil level is too low:
Take care under the bonnet: some parts of the engine can be extremely hot and can burn you, and the cooling fan can start at any time, even with the ignition off. The reading is only correct if the car is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes. The oil must meet the specification given in the manufacturer's Warranty and Maintenance Record. If a level drops significantly, have that system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
The electronic oil level indicator checks the level for a few seconds after you switch on the ignition, with a message in the display or screen, depending on version. The result is only valid if the car is on level ground and the engine has been off for at least 30 minutes.
Topping up between services or oil changes is normal. PEUGEOT recommends checking the oil level, and topping up if needed, every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
These range indicators are only fitted to BlueHDi Diesel versions. When the AdBlue® tank is on reserve, or after a fault is detected with the SCR emissions control system, an indicator shows an estimate of the distance you can still drive before the engine is prevented from starting. It appears when you switch on the ignition.
Running low on AdBlue®
The engine starting prevention system required by regulations switches on automatically once the AdBlue® tank is empty. The warnings change as the range drops:
In the last three range stages, you must top up as soon as possible and before the tank is completely empty, otherwise the engine will not restart after your next stop. To restart the engine once the tank is empty, you must add at least 5 litres of AdBlue®. For more on AdBlue® and topping up, see the corresponding section of the handbook.
Fault with the SCR emissions control system
A system that prevents the engine from starting switches on automatically from 685 miles (1,100 km) after a fault with the SCR emissions control system is confirmed. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Switch off the ignition, press and hold the trip distance recorder reset button, then switch the ignition back on. When the display shows "=0", release the button and the spanner disappears.
A spanner that flashes and then stays fixed when you switch on the ignition means the servicing interval has been exceeded. Have your car serviced as soon as possible.
"OIL" flashing means the oil level is incorrect, so check it with the dipstick and top up if it is low. If "OIL_ _" flashes instead, there is a fault and you should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must add at least 5 litres of AdBlue® to the tank before the engine can be restarted.
A quick look at these gauges and indicators helps you keep your Peugeot 2008 serviced on time and spot a low level before it causes a problem. If a reading worries you, stop somewhere safe and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
To find out what each dashboard lamp means, see our guides to the Peugeot 2008 red warning lights, the Peugeot 2008 orange warning lights and the Peugeot 2008 green and blue indicator lamps.
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