Red warning lights on the Peugeot 206 SW (2002-2004) explained: what each lamp means and what to do, from the STOP light to brakes, oil and air bags.
Red warning lights on your Peugeot 206 SW point to something that needs your attention straight away. Some tell you to stop the car, others remind you to do something simple, such as fastening your seat belt.
This guide covers the Peugeot 206 SW (2002-2004). It is based on the handbook edition for vehicles produced from 1 October 2003. Some lamps depend on your car's version, engine or equipment, so you may not have every light shown here.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Central STOP Warning Light | Stop safely, get help | Flashing with engine running: you must stop |
| Engine Oil Pressure and Temperature Warning Light | Stop safely, get help | Oil pressure, oil level or oil temperature problem |
| Diesel Engine Low Coolant Level Warning Light | Stop safely, get help | Coolant level too low: stop and top up |
| Handbrake, Low Brake Fluid and EBFD Fault Warning Light | Stop safely, get help | Handbrake on, low brake fluid or EBFD fault |
| Battery Charge Warning Light | Get it checked soon | Fault in the battery charging circuit |
| Seat Belt Not Fastened Warning Light | Action needed from you | Driver's seat belt is not fastened |
| Air Bags Warning Light | Get it checked soon | Fault in the air bags |
This is the lamp marked STOP in the centre of the instrument panel. It works together with the engine oil pressure and temperature, low coolant level, handbrake, low brake fluid level and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) fault warning lights, and with the coolant temperature gauge. If it flashes while the engine is running, you must stop. It also flashes when the coolant temperature gauge shows that the temperature is too high.
What to do:
This red lamp warns you about the engine oil, and it works together with the central STOP warning light. You will also hear an audible signal. It can mean that the oil pressure is too low, that there is not enough oil in the lubrication circuit, or that the oil temperature is too high. The engine oil temperature gauge also shows when 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 red lamp warns that the coolant level is too low on diesel engines. It works together with the central STOP warning light, and when it comes on you must stop. The cooling circuit is under pressure, so take care before you open it.
What to do:
This red lamp covers the handbrake, the brake fluid level and the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) system, and it works together with the central STOP warning light. It comes on if the handbrake is applied or not fully released. If it stays on after you have 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 EBFD system.
What to do:
If the handbrake is on:
If the light stays on with the handbrake released:
If the ABS warning light is on as well:
This red lamp warns you about the battery charging system. It can mean that the charging circuit is not working properly, that the battery or starter terminals are loose, that the alternator belt is broken or slack, or that the alternator has failed.
What to do:
This red lamp reminds you to fasten your seat belt and is fitted depending on the country the car was sold in. It comes on when you switch on the ignition if your seat belt is not fastened, and it stays on until you fasten it. Above 12 mph (20 km/h) it flashes for about two minutes, together with an audible signal that gets louder.
What to do:
If the light is on steadily:
If the light is flashing and you hear the signal while driving:
This red lamp warns you about the air bags. It comes on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition, which is normal. If it comes on while the engine is running, along with an audible signal and a message on the multi-function display, there is a fault in the air bags.
What to do:
If a red light comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and check whether the central STOP warning light is on as well. If it is, or if you are still unsure, consult a PEUGEOT dealer before you carry on.
Red warning lights on your Peugeot 206 SW are there to protect you and your car, so it pays to act on them quickly. Keep this guide handy, and check your handbook for the exact details of your own car's version and equipment.
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