Peugeot 306 I Indicators: Orange Warnings (2002)

Orange warning lights on your Peugeot 306 are there to tell you about a fault that needs attention, or to give you useful information about the car. Most of them do not mean you have to stop straight away, but you should not ignore them.

This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 306, based on handbook edition ed02-01 for vehicles produced from 1 January 2002. Some of these lights depend on the specification, model or country of your car, so yours may not have all of them.

Quick Reference

Engine autodiagnostic warning light

This is the engine autodiagnostic warning light on your instrument panel. It comes on each time you switch on the ignition. If it comes on while you are driving, it means there is a fault in the injection, ignition or emission control system, and if your car has a catalytic converter, it could be damaged.

What to do:

When you switch on the ignition:

• No action is needed, the light comes on each time you switch on.

If it comes on while you are driving:

• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

Low fuel warning light

This is the low fuel warning light on your instrument panel. When it comes on, there are approximately 6 litres (about 1.3 gallons) of fuel left in the tank. For reference, the tank holds approximately 60 litres.

What to do:

• The handbook gives no specific action for this light. It simply tells you how much fuel is left in the tank.

Water in diesel filter warning light

This is the water in diesel filter warning light, fitted according to country. When it comes on, there is water in the diesel filter, and this brings a risk of damage to the injection pump.

What to do:

• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

Diesel pre-heat light

This is the diesel pre-heat light on your instrument panel. It may come on when you switch on the ignition. If the engine is already warm enough, the light will not come on at all.

What to do:

• If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before you use the starter.
• If the light does not come on, you can start the engine without waiting.

Front air bags, side air bags and disarming the passenger air bag

This is the air bag warning light on your instrument panel. It relates to the front air bags, the side air bags and the disarming of the passenger air bag, depending on the specification and model of your car.

What to do:

• See the air bags section of your handbook for how this light works.

Side air bags

This is the side air bag warning light, fitted according to model. It relates to the side air bags on your car.

What to do:

• See the air bags section of your handbook for how this light works.

Front brake pad wear warning light

This is the front brake pad wear warning light, fitted according to specification. When it comes on, the front brake pads need changing for your safety.

What to do:

• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the brake pads changed.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light

This is the ABS warning light, fitted according to specification. It 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, although your car still has conventional servo-assisted braking.

What to do:

When you switch on the ignition:

• No action is needed, the light comes on for 3 seconds each time you switch on.

If it comes on at over 8 mph (12 km/h):

• Drive carefully, as you only have conventional servo-assisted braking without ABS.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

If You're Not Sure

If you are not sure what a light on your Peugeot 306 means, or it does not behave as described here, check your handbook and contact a PEUGEOT dealer for advice.

Orange lights are usually a prompt rather than an emergency, but dealing with them promptly helps keep your Peugeot 306 safe and reliable. For red warning lights, see our separate guide.

Related guides: Peugeot 306 I (2002) red warning lights, Peugeot 306 I (2002) green and blue lights and all Peugeot 306 guides.