Red warning lights on the Peugeot 206 CC from 01/2004 explained: STOP, brakes, battery, seat belt, airbags and coolant temperature, plus what to do.
Red warning lights on your dashboard point to something that needs your attention straight away, either a problem that could affect safety or a simple action you need to take. This guide covers the red warning lights on the Peugeot 206 CC, based on the handbook edition for cars produced from 01/04/2004.
Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, and some are only fitted according to country, so you may not see every light listed here on your own dashboard.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Central STOP warning light | Stop safely, get help | Serious fault linked to other warnings |
| Handbrake, low brake fluid level and fault in Electronic Brake Force Distribution system warning light | Stop safely, get help | Handbrake on, low brake fluid or EBFD |
| 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 not fastened |
| Front and side air bags warning light | Get it checked soon | Fault in the air bags |
| Coolant temperature indicator light | Stop safely, get help | Engine coolant temperature too high |
| You must stop immediately | Stop safely, get help | Stop immediately and get help |
This is the central STOP warning light. It works together with other warning lights, including those for oil pressure and temperature, and lights up when one of them signals a serious problem.
What to do:
This is the braking system warning light, and it works together with the central STOP warning light. It can come on for three different reasons: the handbrake is on, the brake fluid level has dropped too far, or there is a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) system.
What to do:
If the handbrake is on or has not been fully released:
If the light stays on even with the handbrake released, the brake fluid level has dropped too far:
If the light comes on at the same time as the ABS warning light, there is a fault in the EBFD system:
This is the battery charge warning light. When it comes on, it can mean the charging circuit is not working properly, the battery or starter terminals are loose, the alternator belt is cut or slack, or there is a fault with the alternator.
What to do:
This is the seat belt reminder light, fitted according to country. It warns you that the driver's seat belt has not been fastened, and it stays lit until you fasten it.
What to do:
If the light comes on when you switch on the ignition:
If you are driving above 12 mph (20 km/h), the light flashes for about two minutes, with a beep that gets louder and a message on the multi-function display:
This is the air bags warning light. It comes on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition, which is normal. If it comes on with the engine running, together with a beep and a message on the multi-function display, there is a fault in the air bags.
What to do:
This is the coolant temperature indicator, which uses a needle to show you the engine temperature. With the needle in zone A, the temperature is correct. With the needle in zone B, the temperature is too high and the central STOP warning light flashes.
What to do:
If the needle is in zone A:
If the needle is in zone B and the STOP warning light flashes:
The handbook groups these warning lights together under one instruction. If any of them comes on, you must stop immediately.
What to do:
If a red light comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and check your handbook. Where the handbook tells you to, contact a PEUGEOT dealer before you carry on.
Red warning lights are your 206 CC's way of telling you to act quickly, so it is worth getting to know them before you need them. Keep this guide handy, and look out for our other posts covering the rest of the warning lights on your Peugeot.
Related guides: Peugeot 206 CC (2004) orange warning lights and all Peugeot 206 guides.
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