Instruments And Controls - PEUGEOT Coupe 406 Handbook

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS: Warning lights
Engine oil gauge* Engine oil level and temperature gauge*
Engine oil gauge
The information given by the oil gauge is only valid if:
- the vehicle is on level ground and the engine is switched off
- the engine has been switched off for ten minutes.
When the oil gauge comes into operation, the graduated section and the engine oil gauge symbol
light.
After a short time, the needle indicates the level of oil in the sump:
- If the oil level is correct: the needle will settle in the White zone.
- If the oil level is not correct: the needle will settle in the Red zone:
• check the oil level using the dipstick and top up if necessary.
Never exceed the maximum level on the dipstick.
The oil gauge will go out approximately fifteen seconds after the ignition is switched on, whether
or not the engine has been started.
Engine oil level and temperature gauge
When the ignition is switched on, this indicates the engine oil level. (See explanations above).
After approximately fifteen seconds, the graduated section and the engine oil gauge symbol go out.
It then indicates the engine oil temperature.
Needle in zone A, the temperature is correct.
Needle in the red zone, the temperature is too high. Reduce your speed to lower the temperature.
• According to specification
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A warning light continuously lit is an indi-
cation of a malfunction in the relevant unit.
Do not ignore this warning: consult a
PEUGEOT dealer as quickly as possible.
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Engine oil pressure warning
'--.; light
(Linked with the "central alert"
warning light).
Stop immediately.
Indicates either:
- insufficient oil pressure,
- lack of oil in the lubricating circuit.
Top up the oil level if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Central alert warning
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light (stop)
(Linked with the "engine oil
pressure" warning light).
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
• According to specification