Peugeot 5008 I Indicators: Orange Warnings (2015-2017)

Orange lamps on your dashboard tell you about a fault, or confirm that a system has been switched on or off. Some come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off once the engine starts. If one stays on, check what it means before you move off. Many are also shown with an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 5008 (2015-2017), based on handbook edition ed01-15 for vehicles produced from 01/09/2015. Some lamps only appear on certain versions or equipment levels, such as BlueHDi Diesel models or cars with an electronic gearbox.

Quick Reference

Rear foglamps

This is the rear foglamp symbol. When it stays on, your rear foglamps are switched on.

What to do:

• To switch the rear foglamps off, turn the ring on the lighting stalk rearward.

Diesel engine pre-heating

This is the Diesel pre-heating symbol. It stays on when the ignition switch is at the 2nd position, with the ignition on. How long it stays on depends on the weather conditions.

What to do:

• Wait until the lamp goes off before you start the engine.

Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake

This is the electric parking brake automatic functions symbol. When it stays on, the automatic application (when you switch off the engine) and automatic release functions are either switched off or faulty.

What to do:

• Switch the functions back on in the vehicle configuration menu, if this is available in your country.
• If automatic application or release still doesn't work, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
• See the electric parking brake section of your handbook for more details.

Foot on the brake pedal

This is the foot on the brake pedal symbol. When it stays on, the brake pedal is not pressed. When it flashes on a car with an electronic gearbox, you have been holding the car on a slope with the accelerator for too long and the clutch is overheating.

What to do:

If the lamp is on steadily:

• Press the brake pedal firmly to start the engine with an electronic gearbox, with the lever in position N.
• Press the brake pedal firmly to release the parking brake manually.

If the lamp is flashing:

• Hold the car with the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake, not the accelerator.

Passenger's airbag system

This is the passenger airbag symbol. When it stays on, the airbag control in the glove box is set to OFF and the passenger's front airbag is switched off. You can fit a rearward-facing child seat in this case, unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbag warning lamp on).

What to do:

• To switch the passenger's front airbag back on, set the control in the glove box to ON.
• With the airbag switched on, do not fit a child seat in the rearward-facing position.

Service

This is the Service symbol. If it comes on temporarily, a minor fault has occurred that has no lamp of its own. If it stays on, a major fault has occurred that has no lamp of its own. If it stays on while the service indicator spanner flashes and then stays on, the servicing interval has been exceeded.

What to do:

If the lamp comes on temporarily:

• Read the message on the screen to find the fault, such as a door, the boot or the bonnet being open, low engine oil, low screenwash, a flat remote control battery or a fault with the tyre under-inflation detection system.
• If the message shows the particle filter is saturated (Diesel), regenerate it when traffic allows by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the Service lamp goes off.
• For any other fault, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the lamp stays on:

• Read the message on the screen to find the fault.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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

• Have your car serviced as soon as possible.

Electric parking brake fault

This is the electric parking brake fault symbol, and your car may show either of the two versions. When it stays on, 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.

Braking

This lamp can point to two different faults. If the braking symbol stays on together with the electric parking brake fault lamp while the parking brake is released, the braking system has a fault. If the braking symbol stays on together with the STOP and ABS lamps, the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault.

What to do:

If it comes on with the electric parking brake fault lamp:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Park and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If it comes on with the STOP and ABS lamps:

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

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

This is the ABS symbol. When it stays on, the anti-lock braking system has a fault, but your car still has conventional braking.

What to do:

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

Dynamic stability control (DSC/ASR)

This is the stability control symbol. When it flashes, the DSC/ASR system is working. When it stays on, the DSC/ASR system has a fault.

What to do:

If the lamp is flashing:

• The system is working to improve traction and keep the car stable if it loses grip or starts to leave its line.

If the lamp stays on:

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

Engine autodiagnosis system

This is the engine diagnostic symbol. When it flashes, the engine management system has a fault and there is a risk of destroying the catalytic converter. When it stays on, the emission control system has a fault.

What to do:

If the lamp is flashing:

• Have the engine 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 doesn't go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

AdBlue® additive (BlueHDi Diesel)

This lamp warns you about the AdBlue® level on BlueHDi Diesel versions, with an audible signal and a message on the screen. If one of the first two AdBlue® symbols stays on when you switch on the ignition, your remaining range is between 350 miles (600 km) and 1500 miles (2400 km). If one of the other two AdBlue® symbols flashes with the SERVICE lamp, your remaining range is between 0 and 350 miles (600 km), or the tank is empty and the starting inhibition system required by law prevents the engine from starting.

What to do:

If the lamp stays on, showing a range of 350 to 1500 miles:

• Have the AdBlue® tank topped up as soon as possible, either at a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, or by doing it yourself.

If the lamp flashes, showing a range of 0 to 350 miles:

• Top up the AdBlue® tank to avoid a breakdown, either at a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, or by doing it yourself.

If the lamp flashes and the message says starting is prevented:

• Top up the AdBlue® tank before you can start the engine, either at a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, or by doing it yourself.
• You must add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue® to the tank.

SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi Diesel)

This is the SCR emissions control symbol on BlueHDi Diesel versions. It comes on when you switch on the ignition, together with the SERVICE and engine diagnostic lamps, an audible signal and a message. If it stays on, a fault with the SCR system has been detected. If it flashes and shows your remaining range, the fault has been confirmed and you can drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km) before the starting inhibition system is triggered. If it flashes after you have gone past that limit, the starting inhibition system prevents the engine from starting.

What to do:

If the lamp stays on:

• The alert clears once exhaust emissions return to normal levels.

If the lamp flashes and shows your remaining range:

• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay to avoid a breakdown.

If the lamp flashes and the engine won't start:

• Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, as you need them to be able to start the engine.

Airbags

This is the airbag symbol. It normally comes on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and then goes off. If it stays on, one of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault.

What to do:

If the lamp comes on briefly at ignition:

• It should go off once the engine has started.
• If it doesn't go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the lamp stays on:

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

Water in Diesel

This is the water in Diesel symbol. When it stays on, there is water in the Diesel fuel filter, which risks damaging the injection system.

What to do:

• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Under-inflation

This lamp can mean two different things. If the under-inflation symbol stays on, the pressure in one or more tyres is too low. If the tyre pressure system symbol flashes and then stays on, together with the Service lamp, the tyre pressure monitoring system has a fault or no sensor is detected on one of the wheels, so under-inflation detection is not guaranteed.

What to do:

If the under-inflation lamp stays on:

• Check your tyre pressures as soon as possible.
• Do the check when the tyres are cold, if you can.

If the lamp flashes and then stays on with the Service lamp:

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

If You're Not Sure

If an orange lamp comes on and you're not sure what it means, read the message on the multifunction screen, as it often explains the problem. If you're still unsure, stop somewhere safe and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for advice.

Orange lamps rarely mean you have to stop straight away, but they are worth acting on. Keep this guide handy, check the message on the screen whenever a lamp comes on, and refer to your 5008 handbook for full details on each system.

Related guides: Peugeot 5008 I (2015-2017) red warning lights, Peugeot 5008 I (2015-2017) green and blue lights, Peugeot 5008 Indicators: Orange Warnings (general guide) and all Peugeot 5008 guides.