What each orange warning lamp on the Peugeot 206 CC (2002-2004) means, from engine diagnostics and ABS to air bags, with clear advice on what to do.
Orange warning lamps on your dashboard warn you that something needs your attention. Some show that a system has a fault and should be looked at, while others are simply there to keep you informed.
This guide covers the Peugeot 206 CC (2002-2004) and is based on handbook edition ed03-03, which applies to vehicles produced from 1 October 2003. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment fitted to your car, so you may not see all of them.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Engine diagnostics warning light | Get it checked soon | Engine system fault or catalytic converter risk |
| Anti-lock brake system warning light (ABS) | Get it checked soon | ABS fault, normal braking still works |
| Dynamic stability control warning light (ESP/ASR) | Information / status | ESP/ASR working, disarmed or faulty |
| Low fuel level warning light | Action needed from you | Fuel running low, about 30 miles left |
| Passenger air bag disarmed indicator light* | Information / status | Passenger air bag is switched off |
| Front and side air bags warning light | Get it checked soon | Fault in the air bags |
This orange lamp is the engine diagnostics symbol on your instrument panel. It comes on for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition, which is normal. If it comes on while the engine is running, there is a problem with the injection, ignition or emission control system. If it flashes, there is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter.
What to do:
If the lamp comes on for a few seconds at start-up:
If the lamp flashes:
This orange lamp is the ABS symbol on your instrument panel. It comes on for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition. If it stays on, or comes on above 7 mph (12 km/h), the ABS is not working properly, though you still have conventional servo-assisted braking. When it lights up together with a warning sound and a message on the multi-function display, it indicates a fault in the ABS system.
What to do:
This orange lamp is the ESP/ASR symbol on your instrument panel. It comes on for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition. With the engine running and the car moving, it comes on when the system is working. It stays on, together with a message on the multi-function display, when the system has been disarmed.
What to do:
If the lamp comes on while you are driving because the system is working:
If the lamp stays on with the engine running and the car moving:
This orange lamp is the low fuel symbol on your instrument panel. When it first comes on, you have enough fuel left to drive approximately 30 miles (50 km). The fuel tank holds approximately 47 litres (10.3 gallons).
What to do:
This orange lamp is the passenger air bag symbol on your instrument panel. When it comes on together with a message on the multi-function display, the passenger air bag has been disarmed, and it stays on for as long as the air bag remains disarmed. If it flashes, something is not right.
What to do:
If the lamp is on steadily:
If the lamp flashes:
This orange lamp is the air bag symbol on your instrument panel. It comes on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition. If it comes on with the engine running, together with a warning sound and a message on the multi-function display, there is a fault in the air bags.
What to do:
If you are not sure what a lamp is telling you, check the message on the multi-function display and your handbook. If the handbook advises it, contact a PEUGEOT dealer, and if anything feels wrong while you are driving, stay calm and stop somewhere safe.
Orange lamps are easy to ignore, but knowing what each one means helps you look after your Peugeot 206 CC and react the right way when one comes on.
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