Red warning lights on the Peugeot 206 CC (2002-2004) explained: what the STOP, oil pressure, brake, battery and seat belt lamps mean and what to do.
A red warning lamp on your dashboard points to something that needs your attention straight away, whether that is a fault you should not drive on or a simple job such as fastening your seat belt. This guide explains each red lamp and what you should do when it comes on.
It covers the Peugeot 206 CC from 2002 to 2004 and is based on handbook edition ed03-03, which applies to cars produced from 1 October 2003. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so you may not see every one on your instrument panel.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Central STOP warning light | Stop safely, get help | Serious fault shown by a linked lamp |
| Engine oil pressure warning light | Stop safely, get help | Low oil pressure, low oil or overheating |
| Handbrake, low brake fluid level and fault in Electronic Brake Force Distribution system warning light | Stop safely, get help | Handbrake on, low fluid or EBFD fault |
| Battery charge warning light | Get it checked soon | Fault in the battery charging system |
| Seat belt not fastened warning light* | Action needed from you | Driver's seat belt is not fastened |
This is the red central STOP warning light.
It works together with other warning lights. It comes on with the engine oil pressure and temperature light, the handbrake light, the low brake fluid level light, the electronic braking system fault light and the coolant temperature light.
What to do:
This is the red engine oil pressure warning light.
It comes on together with the central STOP warning light and an audible signal. It means one of three things: 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:
Whatever the cause:
If the oil level is low:
If the oil temperature is too high:
This is the red braking system warning light.
It comes on together with the central STOP warning light. It can mean the handbrake is on or has not been fully released. If it stays on after you release the handbrake, the brake fluid level has dropped too far. If it comes on at the same time as the ABS warning light, there is a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) system.
What to do:
If the handbrake is on:
If the light stays on with the handbrake released:
If the light comes on with the ABS warning light:
This is the red battery charge warning light.
It warns of a problem with charging. The charging circuit may not be working properly, the battery or starter terminals may be loose, the alternator belt may be cut or slack, or the alternator may be faulty.
What to do:
This is the red seat belt warning light, fitted depending on version.
When you switch on the ignition, it comes on if you have not fastened your seat belt. Once you are driving above 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes for about two minutes and an audible signal sounds, getting louder as it goes on. The light stays on until you fasten your seat belt.
What to do:
If the light is on when you switch on the ignition:
If the light flashes and you hear a signal while driving:
If you cannot tell which lamp is lit or what it means, treat it as serious: stop somewhere safe and check your handbook, or contact a PEUGEOT dealer for advice.
Red lamps on your Peugeot 206 CC are there to protect you and your car, so it pays to act on them promptly. Keep this guide handy, and you will know exactly what each one is telling you.
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