PEUGEOT 208 Handbook page 27

Warning / indicator lamp State
Diesel engine fixed.
pre-heating
Parking brake fixed.
Foot on the fixed.
brake pedal
flashing.
Cause
The ignition switch is
at the 2nd position (ignition on).
The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.
The brake pedal must be pressed.
With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the clutch
overheats.
Instruments and controls
Action / Observations
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic 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.
Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Parking brake" section.
With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
start the engine (lever in position N).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P . P
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
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