Peugeot 3008 I Indicators: Orange Warnings (2016-present)

Orange lamps on your Peugeot 3008 fall into two groups. Some warn you about a fault that needs action from you, and others simply confirm that a system has been switched on or switched off on purpose. Some lamps can come on steadily or flash, and what each mode means depends on what the car is doing at the time. Most of them also show a message and sound an audible signal.

This guide covers the Peugeot 3008 I (2016-present), based on handbook edition ed01-16 for vehicles produced from 01/09/2016. Several lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off once the engine starts. Some lamps only appear on certain versions or with certain equipment, so not every one listed here will be on your car.

Quick Reference

Rear foglamps

This lamp stays on steadily while the rear foglamps are in use. It confirms that you have switched them on with the ring on the lighting control stalk.

What to do:

• When you no longer need the rear foglamps, turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearwards to switch them off.

Diesel engine pre-heating

This lamp comes on steadily when you switch on the ignition with the key, or when you press the START/STOP button to start. It means the engine temperature makes pre-heating necessary before the engine can start. How long it stays on depends on the weather, up to about thirty seconds in severe winter conditions.

What to do:

• With a key in the ignition switch, wait until the lamp goes off before you start the engine.
• With Keyless Entry and Starting, the engine starts as soon as the lamp goes off, as long as you keep the brake pedal pressed (automatic gearbox) or the clutch pedal pressed fully down (manual gearbox).
• If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and on again, wait for the lamp to go off once more, then start the engine.

Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake

This lamp stays on steadily when the automatic functions of the electric parking brake are not working. Automatic application when you switch off the engine and automatic release have either been deactivated or have a fault.

What to do:

• If you switched the functions off, activate them again.
• If there is a fault, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
• See the Electric parking brake section of your handbook for more details.

Passenger's airbag system

This lamp tells you whether the passenger's front airbag is switched on or off, using the control switch in the glove box. The ON icon stays lit in the seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamps display when the airbag is activated. The OFF icon stays lit in the instrument panel and/or that same display when the airbag is deactivated.

What to do:

If the ON icon is lit (passenger's front airbag activated):

• Do not fit a rearward facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
• To fit one, move the control switch to OFF to deactivate the airbag first.
• Only fit the seat if the airbag warning lamp is not on, as that lamp indicates an airbag fault.

If the OFF icon is lit (passenger's front airbag deactivated):

• You can fit a rearward facing child seat, unless the airbag warning lamp is on.
• To activate the airbag again, set the control switch to ON.
• Once the airbag is on, do not leave a rearward facing child seat on that seat.

Stop & Start

This lamp stays on steadily with a message when the Stop & Start system has been deactivated. The engine will not cut out the next time you stop in traffic.

What to do:

• If you want Stop & Start back, press the button again to reactivate it.
• See the Stop & Start section of your handbook for more details.

Distance alert / Active Safety Brake

This lamp stays on steadily with a message when the Distance alert / Active Safety Brake system has been deactivated through the vehicle configuration menu on the screen.

What to do:

• See the Distance alert / Active Safety Brake section of your handbook for more details on the system.

Assisted Lane Departure Warning System

This lamp stays on steadily with a message when the Assisted Lane Departure Warning System has been deactivated. The car will not correct its path if it starts to change direction.

What to do:

• Keep in mind that you will not get any steering correction while the system is off.
• See the Assisted Lane Departure Warning System section of your handbook for more details.

Service

The Service lamp warns of faults that have no dedicated warning lamp of their own, and can also show that a service is overdue. If it comes on only for a while, one or more minor faults have been found. If it stays on with a message, one or more major faults have been found. If it stays on while the service spanner flashes and then stays lit, the servicing interval has been exceeded.

What to do:

If the lamp comes on temporarily with a message (minor fault):

• Read the message in the instrument panel to find the cause.
• You can sort some problems yourself, such as closing a door that is open.
• If the message shows the particle filter is starting to become saturated, drive at 40 mph (60 km/h) or more as soon as traffic allows, until the lamp goes off. For other problems, such as a fault with the tyre under-inflation detection system, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the lamp stays on with a message (major fault):

• Read the message in the instrument panel to find the cause.
• Then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the lamp stays on with the service spanner (BlueHDi Diesel versions only):

• Have your car serviced as soon as possible.

Electric parking brake fault

This lamp stays on steadily when the electric parking brake has a fault.

What to do:

• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
• See the Electric parking brake section of your handbook for more details.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

This lamp stays on steadily when the anti-lock braking system has a fault. Your car still has conventional braking.

What to do:

• Drive carefully and at reduced speed.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Brakes

This lamp warns of a problem with the braking system and has two cases. The first brake icon stays on by itself when there is a minor fault with the braking system. The second brake icon stays on together with the ABS warning lamp when the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault.

What to do:

If the brake lamp is on by itself (minor fault):

• Drive carefully.
• Have the braking system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

If the brake lamp is on together with the ABS lamp (EBFD fault):

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Dynamic stability control (DSC/ASR)

This lamp shows what the DSC/ASR system is doing. When it flashes, the system is actively working to improve traction and keep the car stable if it loses grip or starts to leave its path. When it stays on steadily, the DSC/ASR system has a fault.

What to do:

If the lamp is flashing:

• This is normal: the system is helping you keep grip and stay on course.

If the lamp stays on:

• Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Distance alert / Active Safety Brake

This lamp shows the Distance alert / Active Safety Brake system in action or at fault. When it flashes, the system is braking briefly to reduce the speed of a collision with the vehicle ahead. When it stays on with a message and an audible signal, the system has a fault.

What to do:

If the lamp is flashing:

• The system is braking for you to lessen an impact with the vehicle ahead.

If the lamp stays on:

• Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Lane Departure Warning System

This lamp is linked to the Lane Departure Warning System. When it flashes with an audible signal, you have crossed a lane marking on the left or right. When it stays on with a message, the system has a fault.

What to do:

If the lamp is flashing:

• Steer in the opposite direction to bring the car back onto the correct path.
• See the Lane Departure Warning System section of your handbook for more details.

If the lamp stays on:

• Stay alert and drive carefully.
• Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Assisted Lane Departure Warning System

This lamp shows the status of the Assisted Lane Departure Warning System. The first icon stays on steadily when the system is not available, and flashes when you are about to cross a solid lane marking without using your indicators. The other two icons stay on with a message, an audible signal and the Service lamp when the system has a fault.

What to do:

If the first icon stays on:

• The system has been deactivated or is on automatic standby.
• See the Assisted Lane Departure Warning System section of your handbook for more details.

If the first icon is flashing:

• The system is active and is correcting your path on the side where the lane marking was detected.

If a fault icon stays on with the Service lamp:

• Stay alert and drive carefully.
• Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Airbags

This lamp comes on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should then go off. If it stays on steadily, one of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault.

What to do:

When you switch on the ignition:

• The lamp should go off once the engine has started.
• If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the lamp stays on:

• Have the airbag and seat belt pretensioner systems checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Under-inflation

This lamp is linked to your tyre pressures. The first icon stays on steadily when the pressure in one or more tyres is too low. The other two icons flash and then stay on, together with the Service lamp, when the tyre pressure monitoring system has a fault or no sensor is detected on one of the wheels.

What to do:

If the low pressure icon stays on:

• Check your tyre pressures as soon as possible.
• Ideally, do this when the tyres are cold.

If a fault icon comes on with the Service lamp:

• Remember that low tyre pressure may not be detected.
• Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Engine autodiagnosis system

This lamp warns of engine-related faults. When it flashes, the engine management system has a fault and there is a risk of destroying the catalytic converter. When it stays on steadily, the emission control system has a fault.

What to do:

If the lamp is flashing:

• Have the car checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the lamp stays on:

• The lamp should go off once the engine has started.
• If it does not, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

AdBlue® (BlueHDi Diesel)

On BlueHDi Diesel versions, this lamp warns you about the AdBlue level, always with an audible signal and a message. Either AdBlue icon may stay on when you switch on the ignition, with a message showing a remaining range of between 350 miles (600 km) and 1500 miles (2400 km). The second icon flashes when the remaining range is between 0 and 350 miles (600 km), and also flashes when the tank is empty and the legally required starting inhibition system stops the engine from starting.

What to do:

If an AdBlue icon stays on (350 to 1500 miles left):

• Have the AdBlue topped up as soon as possible at a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
• You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue to the tank.

If the AdBlue icon flashes with a range message (0 to 350 miles left):

• Top up the AdBlue to avoid a breakdown, or go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
• You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue to the tank.

If the AdBlue icon flashes and starting is prevented (tank empty):

• To start the engine, top up the AdBlue or go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
• You must add at least 4 litres of AdBlue to the tank.

SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi Diesel)

On BlueHDi Diesel versions, this lamp warns of a fault with the SCR emissions control system. It always comes on when you switch on the ignition, together with the Service and engine diagnostic lamps, an audible signal and a message. Either icon may stay on steadily when a fault has been detected. The second icon flashes once the fault is confirmed, first with a message showing the remaining range and then, once the limit is passed, when the engine starting inhibition system stops the engine from starting.

What to do:

If an SCR icon stays on (fault detected):

• The alert goes away once exhaust emissions return to normal levels.

If the SCR icon flashes with a range message (fault confirmed):

• 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.

If the SCR icon flashes and starting is prevented (driving limit exceeded):

• To be able to start the engine, you must call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If You're Not Sure

If an orange lamp comes on and you are not sure why, read the message shown in the instrument panel, as it will usually point you to the cause. If the lamp stays on after the engine has started, check it before you set off, and if you are still unsure, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Most orange lamps on your Peugeot 3008 are telling you something useful rather than signalling an emergency, but they all deserve your attention. Note whether a lamp is steady or flashing, read the message that comes with it, and act on it promptly so a small issue does not become a bigger one.

Related guides: Peugeot 3008 I (2016-present) red warning lights, Peugeot 3008 I (2016-present) green and blue lights, Peugeot 3008 Indicators: Orange Warnings (general guide) and all Peugeot 3008 guides.