Red warning lights on the Peugeot 206 CC (2004-2008) explained: STOP, oil, coolant, brakes, battery and seat belt, with clear steps on what to do.
A red warning lamp on your dashboard is the most serious kind of alert. It usually means something needs your attention straight away, and in many cases the handbook tells you to stop.
This guide covers the red warning lamps on the Peugeot 206 CC (2004-2008), based on the handbook edition for cars produced from 1 April 2006. Some lamps depend on your car's version, engine or the country it was sold in, 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, stop if flashing |
| Engine oil pressure and temperature warning light | Stop safely, get help | Oil pressure, oil level or temperature problem |
| Diesel engine low coolant level warning light (according to version) | Stop safely, get help | Coolant level too low, diesel engines |
| Handbrake, low brake fluid and Electronic Brake Force Distribution system fault warning light | Stop safely, get help | Handbrake on, low brake fluid or EBFD fault |
| Battery charge warning light | Get it checked soon | Charging circuit problem |
| Seat belt not fastened warning light | Action needed from you | Driver's seat belt not fastened |
This is the central lamp marked STOP on your instrument panel. It works together with several other warning lamps: engine oil pressure and temperature, low coolant level, handbrake, low brake fluid level and the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) system. It is also linked to the coolant temperature indicator, so it flashes if the coolant temperature gets too high.
What to do:
If the light flashes with the engine running:
This is the red engine oil warning lamp, and it comes on together with the central STOP lamp and an audible signal. It means 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:
If the oil pressure is too low or there is not enough oil:
If the oil temperature is too high:
This is the red low coolant level lamp, fitted to diesel engines depending on version. It comes on together with the central STOP lamp to tell you the coolant level is too low.
The cooling circuit is pressurised, so take care to avoid burns when you deal with it.
What to do:
This is the red braking warning lamp, and it is linked to the central STOP lamp. It comes on when the handbrake is applied or not fully released.
If it stays on even when the handbrake is released, 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 light stays on even when the handbrake is released:
If the light comes on together with the ABS warning light:
This is the red battery charge lamp. It points to a problem with charging: faulty operation of the charging circuit, slack battery or starter terminals, a cut or slack alternator belt, or an alternator failure.
What to do:
This is the red seat belt lamp, fitted according to country. It tells you the driver's seat belt is not fastened, and it stays lit until the belt is fastened.
What to do:
If the light comes on steadily when you switch on the ignition:
If the light flashes above 12 mph (20 km/h), with a growing audible signal and a message on the multifunction display for about two minutes:
If you are not sure what a red lamp is telling you, treat it as serious. Stop somewhere safe, check your handbook and consult a PEUGEOT dealer before you carry on.
Red lamps on your Peugeot 206 CC are there to protect you and your car, so never ignore them. Knowing what each one means helps you stay calm and take the right steps when one comes on.
Related guides: Peugeot 206 CC (2004-2008) orange warning lights and all Peugeot 206 guides.
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