Peugeot 406

Previous-generation large family car, sold as a saloon, the 406 Break estate and the 406 Coupe.

Saloon, estate (Break) and coupé · 4-5 seats · Petrol, diesel

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Three guides, one for each colour group.
ColourWhat it meansGuide
RedStop as soon as it is safe.Peugeot 406 Coupe Indicators: Red Warnings (2003-2004)
OrangeA fault or a system that needs attention. You can usually keep driving, then book a workshop.Peugeot 406 Coupe Indicators: Orange Warnings (2003-2004)
Green and blueGreen means a system is switched on. Blue means the high beam is on.Peugeot 406 Coupe Indicators: Green and Blue Warnings (2003-2004)

Warning lights

14 guides

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Peugeot 406 Break Indicators: Red Warnings (2002)

Red warning lights are the ones that ask you to stop. On your Peugeot 406 Break they point to a problem with the engine oil, the coolant or the brakes, and the handbook tells you to stop immediately when they come...

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Peugeot 406 Break Indicators: Orange Warnings (2002)

Orange warning lights on your dashboard are there to flag a fault, a system that needs attention or something you need to do. They are not usually as urgent as a red light, but you should not ignore them.

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Peugeot 406 Break Indicators: Green and Blue Warnings (2002)

Green and blue lamps on your dashboard are generally there to tell you that a system is working or switched on, rather than to warn you of a problem. Some of them can still point to a fault in certain cases, so it...

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Peugeot 406 Break Indicators: Red Warnings (2003)

A red warning light is the most serious message your dashboard can give you. It usually means you need to stop as soon as it is safe to do so, or at least deal with the problem straight away.

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Peugeot 406 Break Indicators: Orange Warnings (2003)

Orange warning lamps on your dashboard are there to tell you that something needs your attention, a system is working or switched off, or a fault should be looked at. This guide covers the orange lamps on the...

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Peugeot 406 Coupe Indicators: Red Warnings (2002)

Red warning lights on your Peugeot 406 Coupe point to something serious or something that needs your attention straight away. Some of them mean you should stop immediately, so it is worth knowing what each one is...

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Peugeot 406 Coupe Indicators: Orange Warnings (2002)

Orange lamps on your dashboard are there to warn you about a problem or to ask you to check something. They do not always mean you have to stop straight away, but you should not ignore them. This guide explains...

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Peugeot 406 Coupe Indicators: Red Warnings (2003-2004)

Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 406 Coupe are the ones to take most seriously. Several of them tell you to stop straight away, and others point to faults with the brakes, charging or air bags that need a PEUGEOT...

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Peugeot 406 Coupe Indicators: Orange Warnings (2003-2004)

Orange warning lamps on your dashboard are there to get your attention. They point to a system that needs checking, a fault that needs looking at or something you need to do yourself. Each lamp below tells you what...

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Peugeot 406 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2002)

A red warning light on your Peugeot 406 usually means something needs your attention straight away. Some point to a serious problem where you should stop as soon as it is safe, while others are simple reminders,...

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Peugeot 406 I Indicators: Orange Warnings (2002)

Orange warning lamps on your dashboard tell you about a fault or something that needs your attention. Some only confirm that a system is working, while others mean you should have the car looked at soon.

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Peugeot 406 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2003)

Red warning lamps on your dashboard are the ones to take most seriously. Several of them tell you to stop straight away, so it pays to know what each one means before you need it.

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Peugeot 406 I Indicators: Orange Warnings (2003)

Orange warning lamps on your dashboard tell you about a fault or a situation that needs your attention. Most of them are not a reason to stop at once, but you should not ignore them.