Peugeot 3008 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2016-present)

A red warning lamp on your Peugeot 3008 means something needs your attention. Most red lamps point to a fault that needs action from you while the engine is running or you are driving. A few simply confirm a state, such as the parking brake being applied. Most of them also show a message and sound an audible signal, so always read the message that comes up with the lamp.

This guide covers the Peugeot 3008 I (2016-present). It is based on handbook edition ed01-16, which applies to vehicles produced from 01/09/2016. Some lamps depend on your car's version or equipment, so you may not see every one listed here.

Quick Reference

Electric parking brake

This is the red parking brake symbol. When it stays on steadily, it is simply telling you that the electric parking brake is applied.

What to do:

• To release the parking brake and switch off the lamp, keep your foot on the brake pedal and briefly push the parking brake control lever.
• Follow the safety recommendations in the handbook.
• For more detail, see the Electric parking brake section of your handbook.

STOP

This is the red STOP lamp. It stays on steadily alongside another warning lamp, with a message and an audible signal. It points to a serious fault with the engine, braking system, power steering or automatic gearbox, or a major electrical fault.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Park and switch off the ignition.
• Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Maximum coolant temperature

This is the red coolant temperature symbol. When it stays on steadily, the temperature of the cooling system is too high.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Wait until the engine has cooled down, then top up the coolant if it needs it.
• If the problem continues, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Engine oil pressure

This is the red oil pressure symbol. When it stays on steadily, there is a fault with the engine lubrication system.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Park and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Battery charge*

This is the red battery symbol. If it stays on steadily, the battery charging circuit has a fault, for example dirty or loose terminals, or a slack or cut alternator belt.

What to do:

• The lamp should go off once the engine has started.
• If it stays on, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Door(s) open

This is the red open door symbol. It stays on steadily with a message telling you which door is affected, because a door or the boot is not properly closed. Above 6 mph (10 km/h) an audible signal sounds as well.

What to do:

If you are below 6 mph (10 km/h):

• Close the door or boot shown in the message.

If you are above 6 mph (10 km/h) and the audible signal sounds:

• Stop somewhere safe and close the door or boot shown in the message.

Seat belts not fastened / unfastened

This is the red seat belt symbol. When it stays on, the driver or a front or rear passenger has not fastened their seat belt, or has unfastened it. Illuminated dots show which seats have an unfastened belt. They stay on for about 30 seconds when you start the car and stay on while you drive between 0 and 12 mph (0 and 20 km/h). Above 12 mph (20 km/h) they flash, with an audible signal for about 120 seconds.

What to do:

• Pull the seat belt strap across, then push the tongue into the buckle.
• Check the illuminated dots to see which passengers still need to fasten their belts.

Electric parking brake

This is a red parking brake symbol that flashes. It means the electric parking brake is not being applied automatically, and applying or releasing it is not working properly.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and park on flat, level ground.
• Engage a gear, or select P if you have an automatic gearbox, then switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Brakes

This is the red brake symbol. When it stays on steadily, the brake fluid level has dropped significantly.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Top up the brake fluid with a fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
• If the problem continues, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Low fuel level

This is the fuel pump symbol, with the reserve level shown in red. It stays on steadily with a message and an audible signal. When it first comes on, there are about 6 litres of fuel left in the tank, which holds about 53 litres in total. The lamp comes back on every time you switch on the ignition until you add enough fuel, and the message and signal repeat more and more often as the level gets closer to zero.

What to do:

• Refuel as soon as possible so you do not run out.
• Never keep driving until the tank is empty, as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.

If You're Not Sure

If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm and read the message that appears with it. If the lamp points to a serious fault, stop somewhere safe as soon as you can. If you have any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Some lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off once the engine starts. If a red lamp stays on before you move off, check what it means here or in your handbook first. Paying attention to these lamps helps keep you and your Peugeot 3008 safe on the road.

Related guides: Peugeot 3008 I (2016-present) orange warning lights, Peugeot 3008 I (2016-present) green and blue lights, Peugeot 3008 Indicators: Red Warnings (general guide) and all Peugeot 3008 guides.