Every orange warning lamp on the Peugeot Partner II van (2017-present) explained, with what each one means and what you should do when it comes on.
Orange warning lamps on your dashboard point to a fault or a situation that needs your attention. They are not usually as urgent as red lamps, but you should not ignore them. Some need a quick check from you, and others mean the van should be looked at by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
This guide covers the Peugeot Partner II van produced from 1 March 2017 onwards and is based on the handbook for that period. Some lamps only appear on certain versions or depending on the equipment fitted, so you may not see every one of them on your van.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Get it checked soon | Minor or major faults detected |
| EOBD emissions control system | Get it checked soon | Emissions fault, catalytic converter at risk |
| ABS | Get it checked soon | Anti-lock braking fault, normal braking remains |
| ESC | Get it checked soon | Flashing: system working; steady: fault |
| Under-inflation | Action needed from you | Low tyre pressure or monitoring fault |
| Front / lateral airbag | Get it checked soon | Airbag fault detected |
| Deactivation of the passenger’s front airbag | Information / status | Passenger front airbag switched off |
| Particle filter | Get it checked soon | Particle filter malfunction |
| AdBlue® (BlueHDi Diesel) | Action needed from you | AdBlue low or empty, top up |
| SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi Diesel) | Get it checked soon | SCR emissions fault, starting may be prevented |
| Rear foglamps | Information / status | Rear foglamps switched on |
This is the Service warning lamp. If it comes on for a short time and then goes out, it points to minor faults or warnings. If it stays on, major faults are present.
What to do:
If the lamp comes on temporarily:
If the lamp stays on:
This is the engine self-diagnosis lamp for the EOBD system. When it flashes or stays on, there is a fault with the emissions control system. EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) is a diagnostics system that monitors emissions limits for carbon monoxide (CO), unburnt hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particles, using oxygen sensors fitted after the catalytic converters.
What to do:
This lamp shows the ABS symbol. When it stays on, the anti-lock braking system has a fault. Your van still has normal braking, but without the anti-lock function.
What to do:
This lamp shows the ESC symbol. When it flashes, the ASR or ESC system is working to give you better grip and help keep the van stable and on course. When it stays on, there is a fault with the ASR or ESC system, which can be caused by something like under-inflated tyres.
What to do:
If the lamp is flashing:
If the lamp stays on:
This lamp shows the tyre under-inflation symbol. When it stays on by itself, one or more wheels do not have enough pressure. If it flashes and then stays on with the Service warning lamp, and a message appears depending on your equipment, the tyre pressure monitoring system has a fault or no sensor has been detected on one of the wheels.
What to do:
If the under-inflation lamp stays on by itself:
If the lamp flashes and then stays on with the Service warning lamp:
This lamp shows the airbag symbol. If it flashes or stays on, there is a fault with one of the airbags.
What to do:
This lamp shows the passenger front airbag deactivation symbol. When it stays on, the passenger's front airbag has been deliberately switched off, which is what you need when a rear-facing child seat is fitted.
What to do:
This lamp shows the particle filter symbol. When it stays on, there is a problem with the particle filter, for example with the level of diesel additive or a risk of the filter becoming blocked.
What to do:
This lamp shows the AdBlue® symbol and is fitted to BlueHDi Diesel models. How it lights up tells you how much driving range you have left before you need more AdBlue®, and each warning comes with a beep and a message.
What to do:
If the AdBlue® lamp stays on by itself when you switch on the ignition, the remaining range is between 375 miles (600 km) and 1500 miles (2,400 km):
If the AdBlue® lamp flashes with the Service warning lamp and the message shows your remaining range, you have between 0 and 370 miles (0 and 600 km) left:
If the AdBlue® lamp flashes with the Service warning lamp and the message says starting is prevented, the AdBlue® tank is empty and the starting inhibition system required by law stops the engine from starting:
On BlueHDi Diesel models, a fault with the SCR emissions control system is shown by the AdBlue® lamp together with the Service and engine self-diagnosis warning lamps, along with a beep and a message. Whether the lamps stay on or flash tells you how serious the fault is.
What to do:
If the lamps stay on when you switch on the ignition, a temporary fault has been detected:
If the lamps flash when you switch on the ignition and the message shows your remaining range, the fault has been confirmed after 31 miles (50 km) of driving with the alert. You can drive for up to 685 miles (1,100 km) before the engine starting inhibition system is triggered:
If the lamps flash when you switch on the ignition and the message says starting is prevented, you have gone past the permitted driving limit and the engine will not start:
This lamp shows the rear foglamp symbol. When it stays on, you have switched the rear foglamps on yourself.
What to do:
If an orange lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, check the message on the display or screen and the alert log, then compare it with the descriptions above. If you still have doubts, or the van does not feel right, stop somewhere safe and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for advice.
Orange lamps are your Partner's way of telling you something needs attention before it becomes a bigger problem. Deal with them promptly, keep an eye on your tyre pressures and AdBlue® level, and your van should keep working as hard as you do.
Related guides: Peugeot Partner (2017-present) red warning lights, Peugeot Partner (2017-present) green and blue warning lights and all Peugeot Partner guides.
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