Peugeot 2008 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2015-2016)

A red warning lamp on your instrument panel means there is a fault that needs action from you. Some only ask you to do something simple, such as closing a door, while others mean you should stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Some lamps come on 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 built between 2015 and 2016. It is based on handbook edition ed01-15, which applies to vehicles produced from 04/05/2015. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so you may not have every one listed here.

Quick Reference

Parking brake

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. When it stays on, the parking brake is either 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 for the parking brake.
• For more detail, see the parking brake section of your handbook.

STOP

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. When it stays on together with another warning lamp, major faults have occurred.

What to do:

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

Braking

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. When it stays on, 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 system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Maximum coolant temperature

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. When it stays on and the temperature needle is in the red zone, the cooling system is running too hot.

What to do:

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

Engine autodiagnosis system

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. When it stays on together with the STOP warning lamp, a major engine fault has been detected.

What to do:

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

Low fuel level

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. It works in two ways, and in both cases the fuel gauge needle is in the red zone. When it stays on, there are about 5 litres of fuel left and you have started using the reserve. When it flashes, there is very little fuel left in the tank.

What to do:

If the lamp stays on:

• Refuel as soon as possible so you don't run out.
• The lamp will come on each time you switch on the ignition until you add enough fuel.
• The fuel tank holds about 50 litres.

If the lamp flashes:

• The fuel tank holds about 50 litres.
• Never keep driving until the tank is empty, as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.

Engine oil pressure

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. When it stays on, there is a fault with the engine lubrication system.

What to do:

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

Battery charge

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. It points to a problem with the battery charge, for example a cut alternator belt.

What to do:

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

Door(s) open

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. It stays on with a message showing which door is open, meaning a door or the boot has not been closed. Below 6 mph (10 km/h) you only see the lamp and message. Above 6 mph (10 km/h) you also hear an audible signal.

What to do:

If you are travelling below 6 mph (10 km/h):

• Close the door or boot shown in the message.

If you are travelling above 6 mph (10 km/h):

• Stop somewhere safe.
• Close the door or boot shown in the message.

Seat belt(s) not fastened / unfastened

This lamp appears in red on the instrument panel. It stays on or flashes 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're not sure what it means, read the message shown on the screen, as it will give you more detail about the fault. If you're still unsure or the problem continues, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Red lamps are your Peugeot 2008's way of asking for your attention, so never ignore them. Stay calm, check what the lamp means, and if you are told to stop, do so as soon as it is safe.

Related guides: Peugeot 2008 I (2015-2016) orange warning lights, Peugeot 2008 I (2015-2016) green and blue lights, Peugeot 2008 Indicators: Red Warnings (general guide) and all Peugeot 2008 guides.