What each red warning light on the Peugeot 206 (2004-2009) means, from the STOP light to the oil, brake, battery and seat belt lamps, and what to do.
Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 206 deal with the most important things: engine oil, brakes, the charging system and your seat belt. When one of them comes on, read what it means straight away and act on it.
This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 206 (2004-2009) and is based on handbook edition ed01-08, which applies to cars produced from 1 January 2008. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so yours may not have every light shown here.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Central (STOP) warning light | Stop safely, get help | Serious fault, stop if it flashes |
| Engine oil pressure and temperature warning light | Stop safely, get help | Low oil pressure, low oil or overheating |
| Handbrake, low brake fluid level and Electronic Brake Force Distribution fault | 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 lamp shows the word STOP. It works together with the engine oil pressure and temperature lamp, the handbrake lamp, the low brake fluid level lamp and the Electronic Brake Force Distribution fault lamp, and it is also linked to the coolant temperature gauge.
If the coolant temperature needle moves into zone (B), the coolant temperature is too high and the STOP light flashes. Whenever this light flashes with the engine running, treat it as serious.
What to do:
This lamp works together with the central STOP warning light and comes on with 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 engine 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 braking lamp works together with the central STOP warning light and can mean one of three things.
It comes on when the handbrake is applied or not fully released. If it stays on even after you have fully released the handbrake, the brake fluid level has dropped too far. If it comes on together with the ABS warning light, there is a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD).
What to do:
If the handbrake is applied:
If the lamp stays on with the handbrake released:
If the ABS warning light is on as well:
This lamp warns you about the battery charging system.
It means one of the following: the charging circuit is not working properly, the battery or starter terminals are slack, the alternator belt is cut or slack, or the alternator has failed.
What to do:
This lamp reminds you to wear your seat belt.
When you switch on the ignition, it comes on if you have not fastened your seat belt and stays lit until you do. Above 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes for about two minutes, with an audible signal that gets louder and a message on the multifunction display.
What to do:
If the lamp is lit steadily:
If the lamp is flashing while you drive:
If you are not sure which lamp is on or what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and check your handbook. If the STOP light is flashing or you have any doubt about your oil or brakes, do not carry on driving. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Red lamps on your Peugeot 206 are there to protect you and your car, so never ignore them. Knowing what each one means helps you react quickly and get the right help.
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