Red warning lights on the Peugeot 206 CC (2001-2002) explained: what each lamp means, how urgent it is and what to do, from the owner's handbook.
A red warning lamp on your dashboard is the most serious kind of alert. It points to something that needs your attention straight away, and in several cases the handbook tells you to stop immediately.
This guide covers the Peugeot 206 CC built from 1 December 2001, based on handbook edition ed02-01 (2001-2002). Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so not every light here will appear on yours.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Central STOP warning light | Stop safely, get help | Serious fault shown by another linked lamp |
| Engine oil pressure warning light | Stop safely, get help | Low oil pressure, low oil or overheating |
| Temperature and coolant low level warning light | Stop safely, get help | Coolant too hot or level too low |
| Handbrake and low brake fluid level or fault in Electronic Brake Force Distribution system warning light | Stop safely, get help | Handbrake on, low brake fluid or EBFD fault |
| Battery charge warning light | Get it checked soon | Problem with the battery charging system |
| Seat belt not fastened* warning light | Action needed from you | Driver's seat belt is not fastened |
This is the central STOP warning lamp.
It works together with several other warnings: engine oil pressure, coolant temperature and low coolant level, the handbrake, low brake fluid level and an electronic braking system fault. It also comes on with the door open warning, which is shown as a symbol on the multifunction display.
What to do:
This red lamp is the engine oil pressure symbol.
It comes on together with the central STOP warning light and an audible signal. It means one of the following: the oil pressure is too low, there is not enough oil in the lubrication circuit, or the oil temperature is too high.
What to do:
Whenever this lamp comes on:
If the oil level is low:
If the oil temperature is too high:
This red lamp is the coolant temperature and level symbol.
It comes on together with the central STOP warning light and warns you about the coolant temperature or a low coolant level. The cooling system is pressurised, so take care when opening it.
What to do:
This red lamp is the braking system symbol.
It can mean one of three things: the handbrake is on or has not been fully released, the brake fluid level has dropped too far (if the lamp stays on with the handbrake released), or there is a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) system (if it comes on together with the ABS warning light).
What to do:
If the handbrake is on or not fully released:
If the lamp stays on with the handbrake released:
If the lamp comes on together with the ABS warning light:
This red lamp is the battery charge symbol.
It points to a problem with charging. This could be a fault in the charging circuit, loose battery or starter terminals, a cut or slack alternator belt, or an alternator fault.
What to do:
This red lamp is the seat belt symbol.
With the engine running, it comes on when the driver has not fastened their seat belt. It depends on the version or equipment of your car.
What to do:
If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and check your owner's handbook. If you are still in doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer before you carry on driving.
Red lamps are your 206 CC's way of telling you something needs attention now. Knowing what each one means helps you react quickly and keep yourself and your car safe.
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