Peugeot 2008 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2013-2015)

A red warning lamp on your dashboard points to a fault or situation that needs action from you. Some come on together with an audible signal and a message on the instrument panel or multifunction screen, and that message tells you more about what has gone wrong. Certain lamps also light up for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off once the engine starts. If one stays on, check what it means before you move off.

This guide covers the red warning lamps on the Peugeot 2008 I (2013-2015), based on handbook edition ed01-14 for vehicles produced from 1 May 2014. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so you may not see every one listed here.

Quick Reference

Parking brake

This is the red parking brake warning lamp. When it stays on steadily, 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 warning lamp will then go off.
• Follow the safety recommendations in the handbook.
• For more on using the parking brake, see the parking brake section of the handbook.

STOP

This is the red STOP warning lamp. When it stays on steadily together with another warning lamp, it means major faults have occurred.

What to do:

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

Braking

This is the red braking warning lamp. When it stays on steadily, the brake fluid level has dropped significantly.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Top up the brake fluid with a fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
• If the problem continues, have the braking system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Maximum coolant temperature

This is the red coolant temperature warning lamp. When it stays on steadily with the temperature needle in the red zone, the cooling system has become too hot.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Wait for the engine to cool down before topping up the coolant, if it needs it.
• If the problem continues, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Engine autodiagnosis system

This is the red engine autodiagnosis warning lamp. When it stays on steadily together with the STOP warning lamp, the system has detected a major engine fault.

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.

Low fuel level

The handbook shows two versions of the low fuel symbol. When the lamp stays on steadily with the fuel gauge needle in the red zone, there are approximately 5 litres of fuel left and you are starting to use the reserve. When it flashes with the needle in the red zone, there is very little fuel left in the tank.

What to do:

If the lamp is on steadily:

• Refuel as soon as possible so you do not run out.
• The lamp will come on every time you switch on the ignition until you add enough fuel.
• The fuel tank holds approximately 50 litres.
• Never keep driving until the tank runs dry, as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.

If the lamp is flashing:

• Never keep driving until the tank runs dry, as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.
• The fuel tank holds approximately 50 litres.

Engine oil pressure

This is the red engine oil pressure warning lamp. When it stays on steadily, there is a fault with the engine lubrication system.

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.

Battery charge

This is the red battery charge warning lamp. It warns of a problem with battery charging, and the handbook gives a cut alternator belt as one example.

What to do:

• If the lamp does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Door(s) open

This is the red door open warning lamp. It stays on steadily with a message identifying the door when a door or the boot is still open. Above 6 mph (10 km/h), an audible signal sounds as well.

What to do:

Below 6 mph (10 km/h):

• Close the door or boot shown in the message.

Above 6 mph (10 km/h):

• The handbook gives no separate instruction for this case. The message on the screen shows which door is affected.

Seat belt(s) not fastened / unfastened

This is the red seat belt warning lamp. It stays on steadily or flashes, together with an audible signal, when a seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.

What to do:

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

If You're Not Sure

If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, read the message on the instrument panel or multifunction screen, as it explains the fault. If you have any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Red lamps are the ones you should never ignore. Knowing what each one means helps you react calmly and keep yourself and your Peugeot 2008 safe.

Related guides: Peugeot 2008 I (2013-2015) orange warning lights, Peugeot 2008 I (2013-2015) green and blue lights, Peugeot 2008 Indicators: Red Warnings (general guide) and all Peugeot 2008 guides.