Red warning lights on the Peugeot 206 SW explained: STOP, oil, brakes, battery and seat belt, with clear advice on what each lamp means and what to do.
A red warning lamp on your dashboard is the most serious kind of alert. It points to a problem that needs your attention straight away, or to something you need to do yourself, such as fastening your seat belt.
This guide covers the Peugeot 206 SW and is based on the handbook for cars produced from 1 January 2008. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so you may not see every one of them on your instrument panel.
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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 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 |
This lamp shows the word STOP. It works together with the warning lamps for engine oil pressure and temperature, the handbrake, low brake fluid level and an Electronic Brake Force Distribution fault, and it is also linked to the coolant temperature indicator. If the coolant temperature needle moves into the zone that means the temperature is too high, the STOP lamp flashes.
What to do:
If the STOP lamp flashes with the engine running:
This lamp shows the engine oil symbol and comes on together with the central STOP lamp and an audible signal. It means one of the following: the oil pressure is too low, there is not enough oil in the lubrication circuit, or the oil temperature is too high. The handbook explains that reducing your speed helps to lower the oil temperature.
What to do:
This lamp shows the brake symbol and comes on together with the central STOP lamp. It lights up when the handbrake is applied or not fully released. If it stays on even after you have released the handbrake, the brake fluid level has dropped too far. If it comes on at the same time as the ABS warning lamp, there is a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD).
What to do:
If the lamp stays on with the handbrake released (low brake fluid level):
If the lamp comes on together with the ABS warning lamp (EBFD fault):
This lamp shows the battery symbol. It means the charging circuit is not working properly. This can be caused by slack battery or starter terminals, a cut or slack alternator belt, or an alternator failure.
What to do:
This lamp shows the seat belt symbol. When you switch on the ignition, it comes on if you have not fastened your seat belt, and it stays on until you do. Above 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes for about two minutes, together with an audible signal that gets louder and a message on the multifunction display.
What to do:
If the lamp is on steadily:
If the lamp flashes and you hear the audible signal while driving:
If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and check your handbook. If you are still in doubt, consult a PEUGEOT dealer before driving any further.
Red lamps are there to protect you and your Peugeot 206 SW, so never ignore them. Knowing what each one means helps you react quickly and safely whenever one lights up.
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