Warning Lights - PEUGEOT Coupe 406 Handbook

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS: Warning lights
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A warning light continuously lit is an
indication of a malfunction in the rel-
evant unit. Do not ignore this
warning: consult a PEUGEOT dealer
as quickly as possible.
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Battery charge warning
_ light
Indicates either:
- faulty operation of the charging circuit,
- loose battery or starter terminals,
- a cut or slack alternator belt,
- an alternator failure.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Handbrake and low brake
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fluid level warning light
Indicates either:
- that the handbrake is on or has not been
released correctly,
- an
excessive
drop in the brake fluid level
(if the light remains lit even when the hand-
brake is off). Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Coolant temperature gauge
Needle in the central area: the temperature is
correct.
Needle in the red zone:
Stop immediately.
Indicates an excessively high temperature,
associated with either:
- A faulty fan. Check the fuses and replace
them if necessary.
- A coolant leak. The cooling system is
pressurised. Turn the cap to the first notch
to allow the pressure to drop before
opening to top up.
- Coolant pump not functioning properly.
- Slack or cut belts.
liD Low coolant level warning
-- light
Stop immediately.
Allow the engine to cool down before topping
up.
The cooling system is pressurised.
In order to open the system and top up the
level, turn the cap to the first notch to allow
the pressure to drop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine auto-diagnostics
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warning light
Indicates either:
- faulty operation of the injection system,
- faulty operation of the ignition system.
There is a risk of damage to the catalytic
converter.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer urgently.
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