Peugeot 107 Indicators: Red Warnings (2005-present)

A red warning lamp on your instrument panel means something needs your attention straight away. Some red lamps are simple reminders, like an applied parking brake or an unfastened seat belt. Others warn of a serious problem, and you should stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 107 (2005-present) and applies to cars built from 1 February 2012. Some lamps depend on your car's version or equipment, so you may not see every one of them on your Peugeot 107.

Quick Reference

Parking brake

This is the red parking brake warning lamp. It stays on steadily when the parking brake is applied or has not been fully released.

What to do:

• Keep your foot on the brake pedal and release the parking brake. The lamp should then go off.
• Follow the safety recommendations in the handbook.
• For more details, see the Parking brake section of your handbook.

STOP

This is the red STOP warning lamp. It stays on steadily together with another warning lamp, and is linked to either the engine oil pressure or the engine coolant temperature.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Park and switch off the ignition.
• Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Engine oil pressure

This is the red engine oil pressure warning lamp. It stays on steadily together with the STOP warning lamp, which means the engine oil pressure is too low.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Park and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Braking

This is the red braking warning lamp. It stays on steadily when the brake fluid level has dropped significantly.

What to do:

• Top up the brake fluid with the fluid recommended by PEUGEOT.
• If the problem continues, have the braking system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Coolant temperature

This is the red coolant temperature warning lamp. It stays on steadily when the engine coolant temperature is too high.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Wait until the engine has cooled down, then check the coolant level and top up the coolant if needed.
• If the problem continues, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Airbags

This is the red airbag warning lamp, and it can behave in two ways. When you switch on the ignition, it comes on for a few seconds and then goes off. If it flashes, at least one of the airbags has a fault.

What to do:

If the lamp comes on when you switch on the ignition:

• It should go off once the engine has started.
• If it stays on, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the lamp is flashing:

• Be aware that the airbags may not deploy in a serious impact.
• Have the airbags checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Deactivating the passenger's airbag

This is the red passenger airbag deactivation lamp. It stays on steadily when the passenger airbag control is set to OFF, which means the front passenger airbag is deactivated. With the airbag off, you can fit a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.

What to do:

• To switch the front passenger airbag back on, set the control to ON.
• With the airbag switched on, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.

Battery charge

This is the red battery charge warning lamp. If it stays on steadily, the battery charging circuit has a fault, for example dirty or loose terminals, or a slack or broken alternator belt.

What to do:

• The lamp should go off once the engine has started.
• If it stays on, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Electric power steering

This is the red electric power steering warning lamp. If it stays on steadily, the electric power steering has a fault.

What to do:

• Drive carefully and at a reduced speed.
• Have the power steering checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Front seat belt not fastened / unfastened (depending on version)

This is the red front seat belt reminder lamp, fitted depending on version. It flashes when the driver and/or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt or has unfastened it. Above 12 mph (20 km/h), it is also accompanied by a warning sound.

What to do:

• Pull the seat belt strap across and push the tongue into the buckle.

2 Tronic gearbox

This is the red 2 Tronic gearbox warning lamp. If it stays on steadily, the 2 Tronic gearbox has a fault.

What to do:

• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

If You're Not Sure

If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm and stop somewhere safe as soon as you can. Check your Peugeot 107 handbook, and if you are still unsure, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for advice.

Red warning lamps are your Peugeot 107's way of telling you something needs attention now. Knowing what each one means helps you react calmly and keep yourself and your passengers safe. For the full details, always refer to the handbook supplied with your car.

Related guides: Peugeot 107 (2005-present) orange warning lights and all Peugeot 107 guides.