Peugeot 306 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2002)
Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 306 cover the most serious messages your car can give you. Several of them tell you to stop, so it pays to know what each one means before you need it.
Peugeot 306 Break Indicators: Orange Warnings (2002)
Orange warning lights on the Peugeot 306 Break from 2002: what each lamp means, from engine autodiagnostic to ABS, and what the handbook says to do.
Orange warning lamps on your dashboard tell you that a system needs your attention or is giving you information. This guide explains the orange lamps on the Peugeot 306 Break and what each one means for you.
It is based on handbook edition ed02-01, which covers vehicles produced from 1 January 2002. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so you may not see all of them.
Quick Reference
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Autodiagnostic Warning Light | Get it checked soon | Injection, ignition or emission control fault |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Information / status | About 6 litres of fuel left |
| Water in Diesel Filter Warning Light | Get it checked soon | Water in the diesel filter |
| Diesel Pre-heat Light | Action needed from you | Wait for it to go out before starting |
| Front Air Bags, Side Air Bags and Passenger Air Bag Disarming | Information / status | Air bag system status |
| Side Air Bags | Information / status | Side air bag status |
| Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Light | Get it checked soon | Front brake pads need changing |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light | Get it checked soon | ABS fault above 8 mph |
Engine Autodiagnostic Warning Light
This lamp comes on each time you switch on the ignition. If it comes on while you are driving, it means the injection, ignition or emission control system is not working properly. If your car has a catalytic converter, there is a risk of damaging it. This lamp is fitted according to specification.
What to do:
If the lamp comes on while you are driving:
- Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This lamp tells you that there are about 6 litres (1.3 gallons) of fuel left in the tank. The tank holds about 60 litres in total.
What to do:
- Keep in mind that only about 6 litres of fuel remain in the tank.
Water in Diesel Filter Warning Light
This lamp warns you that there is water in the diesel filter, which puts the injection pump at risk of damage. It is fitted according to country.
What to do:
- Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Diesel Pre-heat Light
This lamp may come on when you switch on the ignition of a diesel engine. If the engine is already warm enough, the lamp will not come on and you can start the engine straight away.
What to do:
- If the lamp comes on, wait until it goes out before you use the starter.
- If it does not come on, you can start the engine without waiting.
Front Air Bags, Side Air Bags and Passenger Air Bag Disarming
This lamp relates to the front air bags, the side air bags and disarming the passenger air bag. Front air bags and passenger air bag disarming depend on specification, and side air bags depend on the model.
What to do:
- See the air bags section of your handbook for how the system works.
Side Air Bags
This lamp relates to the side air bags, which are fitted depending on the model.
What to do:
- See the air bags section of your handbook for how the system works.
Front Brake Pad Wear Warning Light
This lamp comes on when the front brake pads need to be changed for your safety. It is fitted according to specification.
What to do:
- Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the brake pads changed.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
This lamp comes on for 3 seconds each time you switch on the ignition. If it comes on when you are driving at over 8 mph (12 km/h), there is a fault with the ABS, but your car still has conventional servo-assisted braking. It is fitted according to specification.
What to do:
If it comes on for 3 seconds when you switch on the ignition:
- This is the normal check each time the ignition is switched on.
If it comes on at over 8 mph (12 km/h):
- Remember that you still have conventional servo-assisted braking.
- Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
If You're Not Sure
If an orange lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe when you can and check your handbook. If you are still unsure, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Orange lamps are there to help you look after your 306 Break, so it pays to know what each one means. Keep this guide handy and always check your own handbook, as the lamps fitted depend on your car's version and equipment.
Related guides: Peugeot 306 Break (2002) red warning lights, Peugeot 306 I (2002) green and blue lights and all Peugeot 306 guides.
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