Peugeot 208 II Indicators: Orange Warnings (2025-present)

Orange warning lamps on your Peugeot 208 tell you about a fault that needs looking into, or about the status of a system, such as a function that has been switched off. Some are simply for information, while others mean you need to act or have the car checked. Certain orange lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off as soon as the engine starts.

This guide covers the second-generation Peugeot 208 (208 II, 2025-present), based on handbook edition ed10-26, which applies to vehicles produced from 02/10/2026. Some lamps only appear on certain versions or with certain equipment, for example Diesel, BlueHDi, mild hybrid or electric models.

Quick Reference

Service

This orange lamp is the general Service warning. It comes on, along with a message, when the car detects one or more faults that have no warning lamp of their own. How it lights up tells you whether the fault is minor or major.

What to do:

If it comes on temporarily with a message, there is a minor fault:

• Use the message on the instrument panel to find out what the fault is.
• Some faults you can sort out yourself, such as changing the battery in the remote control.
• For other faults, such as a problem with the tyre under-inflation detection system, get help from a workshop.

If it stays on with a message, there is a major fault:

• Use the message on the instrument panel to find out what the fault is.
• Then get help from a workshop.

If it stays on with the message Parking brake fault, automatic release of the electric parking brake is unavailable:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this case.

Engine preheating (Diesel)

This orange lamp relates to preheating on Diesel engines. It comes on for a short time when you switch on the ignition, if the weather and the engine temperature make preheating necessary. In severe weather it can stay on for up to approximately 30 seconds.

What to do:

• Wait until the lamp goes off before starting the engine.
• Once it goes off, the engine will start straight away if you press and hold the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or the brake pedal (automatic gearbox).
• If the engine does not start, make the starting request again while keeping your foot on the pedal.

Particle filter (Diesel)

This orange lamp relates to the particle filter on Diesel engines. It stays on, with an audible signal and a message, to warn you that there is a risk of the particle filter becoming blocked.

What to do:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this light.

Low fuel level (ICE, MHEV)

This orange lamp warns of a low fuel level on petrol, Diesel and mild hybrid models. When it first comes on, there are approximately 5 litres of fuel left in the tank, which is the reserve. Until you refuel, the alert repeats every time you switch on the ignition, and more often as the tank gets closer to empty.

What to do:

• Refuel without delay so that you do not run out of fuel.

Engine self-diagnostic system (ICE, MHEV)

This orange lamp belongs to the engine self-diagnostic system on petrol, Diesel and mild hybrid models. Whether it is flashing or steady, it means the engine management system has a fault.

What to do:

If it is flashing, there is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed:

• Stop somewhere safe and switch off the engine.
• Get help from a workshop.

If it is steady, it should go off once the engine has started:

• Get help from a workshop without delay.

Tortoise mode with limited driving range (BEV)

This orange lamp shows tortoise mode on electric models. When it stays on, the traction battery's state of charge is critical and engine power gradually decreases.

What to do:

When the lamp comes on:

• Put the car on charge.

If the lamp stays on:

• Stop the engine and get help from a workshop.

AdBlue (BlueHDi)

This orange lamp relates to AdBlue® on BlueHDi Diesel models. It stays on when you switch on the ignition, with an audible signal and a message showing the driving range. This means the remaining range is between 500 and 62 miles (800 and 100 km).

What to do:

• Top up the AdBlue® promptly.
• Alternatively, get help from a workshop.

SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)

This orange lamp relates to the SCR emissions control system on BlueHDi Diesel models. It stays on when you switch on the ignition, with an audible signal and a message, because a malfunction of the system has been detected. The alert disappears once exhaust emissions return to normal levels.

What to do:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this light.

Automatic functions of the electric parking brake (OFF)

This orange lamp relates to the automatic functions of the electric parking brake. When it stays on, automatic application when you switch off the engine and automatic release when you accelerate are both deactivated.

What to do:

• This light shows a system status. The handbook does not give a specific action.

Malfunction (with electric parking brake)

This orange lamp warns of a malfunction on cars with an electric parking brake. It stays on with the message Parking brake fault, which means the electric parking brake is faulty and its manual and automatic functions may not be working.

What to do:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this light.

Collision Risk Alert / Active Safety Brake

This orange lamp belongs to the Collision Risk Alert and Active Safety Brake system. What it means depends on how it lights up and whether a message or audible signal goes with it.

What to do:

If it is steady with a message, the system has been deactivated via the touch screen:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this case.

If it is flashing, the system is braking the car briefly to reduce the speed of a collision with the vehicle in front:

• For more on how the system works, see the Starting & Operating section of the handbook.

If it is steady with a message and an audible signal, the system has a fault:

• Get help from a workshop.

Anti-lock Braking System failure (ABS)

This orange lamp relates to the anti-lock braking system. When it stays on, the ABS has a failure, but the car keeps its conventional braking.

What to do:

• Drive carefully at a moderate speed.
• Then get help from a workshop.

Power steering

This orange lamp relates to the power steering. When it stays on, a minor failure in the power steering has been detected.

What to do:

• Drive carefully at a moderate speed.
• Then get help from a workshop.

Dynamic stability control /Antislip Regulation (DSC)

This orange lamp relates to the dynamic stability control and anti-slip regulation system. When it stays on, the DSC/ASR system is deactivated. It switches back on automatically when you restart the car and at speeds above approximately 31 mph (50 km/h).

What to do:

• At speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate the system manually.

Emergency brake malfunction (with electric parking brake)

This orange lamp warns of an emergency brake malfunction on cars with an electric parking brake. It stays on with the message Parking brake fault, which means emergency braking does not deliver optimal performance.

What to do:

• If automatic release is not available, use the manual release.
• Alternatively, get help from a workshop.

Hill start assist

The handbook shows two orange symbols for hill start assist. The lamp stays on with the message Anti roll-back system fault, which means the system has a fault.

What to do:

• Get help from a workshop.

Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)

This orange lamp relates to Traffic Sign Recognition. It stays on with a message and an audible signal.

What to do:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this light.

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

This orange lamp belongs to Lane Keeping Assist. It can flash or stay on, and what it means depends on how it lights up.

What to do:

If it is flashing, you are about to cross a broken lane marking without using your indicators. The system activates and corrects your path if it detects a risk of crossing a line or the hard shoulder unintentionally (depending on version):

• For more on how the system works, see the Starting & Operating section of the handbook.

If it is steady, the system has been deactivated automatically or placed on standby:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this case.

If it is steady with the message Driving Assistance Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see User Manual:

• The handbook does not give a further action for this case.

Driver Attention Warning by Camera (Distraction detection)

This orange lamp belongs to the camera-based Driver Attention Warning, which detects distraction. It stays on in each case, and the message or signal that goes with it tells you what has happened.

What to do:

If it is steady on its own, the system is deactivated:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this case.

If it is steady with a message and an audible signal, the system has a fault:

• Get help from a workshop.

If it is steady with the message Driving Assistance Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see User Manual, the sensor is masked:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.
• Clean the front camera.

Lane positioning assist

This orange lamp relates to lane positioning assist. It stays on together with the Service warning light.

What to do:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this light.

Airbags

This orange lamp relates to the airbags. When it stays on, one of the airbags or one of the pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners is faulty.

What to do:

• Get help from a workshop.

Front passenger airbag (ON)

This orange lamp shows the front passenger airbag status. When it stays on, the front passenger airbag is activated and its control is set to ON.

What to do:

• Do not fit a rearward facing child seat on the front passenger seat, as there is a risk of serious injury.

Front passenger airbag (OFF)

This orange lamp shows the front passenger airbag status. When it stays on, the front passenger airbag is deactivated and its control is set to OFF.

What to do:

• This light shows a system status. The handbook does not give a specific action.

Parking sensors

This orange lamp belongs to the parking sensors. It can flash or stay on, and what it means depends on how it lights up.

What to do:

If it is flashing, the system has detected an obstacle:

• The handbook does not give a specific action for this case.

If it is steady with a message and an audible signal, the system has a fault:

• Get help from a workshop.

If it is steady with the message Parking Assistance Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see User Manual:

• The handbook does not give a further action for this case.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

This orange lamp belongs to the tyre pressure monitoring system. When it stays on, the pressure in one or more tyres is too low.

What to do:

• Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
• Once you have adjusted the pressures, reinitialise the detection system.

Stop & Start

This orange lamp relates to the Stop & Start system. When it stays on, the system has been deactivated, either manually or automatically.

What to do:

If it is steady with a message, the system has been deactivated manually:

• The engine will not switch off at the next traffic stop.

If it is steady without a message, the system has been deactivated automatically:

• The engine will not switch off at the next traffic stop if the outside temperature is below 0°C or above +35°C.
• For more information, see the Starting & Operating section of the handbook.

Automatic headlight dipping

This orange lamp relates to automatic headlight dipping. It stays on with an audible signal and a message when a malfunction of the function or the camera is detected.

What to do:

• Treat this as information and a warning about the malfunction.

Rear foglights

This orange lamp shows the rear foglights. When it stays on, the rear foglights are switched on.

What to do:

• This light is for information only.

Water in Fuel Filter (Diesel)

This orange lamp relates to the fuel filter on Diesel models. When it stays on, there is water in the Diesel fuel filter.

What to do:

• Treat this as a warning: there is a risk of damaging the fuel injection system.

Excess Exhaust Emissions Driver Warning System Light

This orange lamp belongs to the Excess Exhaust Emissions Driver Warning System (EEEDWS). It stays on, with a chime and a message at regular intervals and each time you switch the car on or off, because the system has confirmed excessive emissions or a fault or tampering with the system itself. When only a limited number of starts remains, the message stays on the display continuously.

What to do:

• See a dealer or a qualified workshop before the remaining distance or number of starts on the display reaches 0.
• If it reaches 0, the car will not be able to start.

Pedestrian horn (BEV)

This orange lamp relates to the pedestrian horn on electric models. When it stays on, the pedestrian horn system has a failure.

What to do:

• Get help from a workshop.

If You're Not Sure

If an orange lamp stays on and you are not sure why, there may be a fault that needs further investigation. You can check the current alerts in the vehicle diagnostics: with the 10" touch screen, use the Check button in the Driving menu, and with PEUGEOT i-Connect Advanced or PEUGEOT i-Connect, go to Settings > Vehicle, then select Safety > Diagnostics. If you are still unsure, consult a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Orange lamps rarely mean you have to stop straight away, but they are worth taking seriously. Read the message that goes with each one, follow the steps in this guide, and keep your handbook to hand for the details of each system.

Related guides: Peugeot 208 II (2025-present) red warning lights, Peugeot 208 II (2025-present) green and blue lights, Peugeot 208 Indicators: Orange Warnings (general guide) and all Peugeot 208 guides.