Red warning lamps on the Peugeot 4007 (2007-2012) explained: parking brake, brake fluid, battery charge, seat belt and airbag lamps, and what to do.
A red warning lamp on your instrument panel tells you about something that needs your attention. Some are simple reminders, such as an unfastened seat belt, while others point to a fault that you should deal with straight away.
This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 4007, built from 2007 to 2012. It is based on handbook edition ed01-11, which applies to vehicles produced from 01/07/2011. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so you may not see all of them.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake/ Brake fluid level | Get it checked soon | Parking brake on or brake fluid low |
| Battery charge | Action needed from you | Charging circuit fault detected |
| Driver's seat belt not fastened | Action needed from you | Driver's seat belt not fastened |
| Airbags and pretensioners | Get it checked soon | Airbag or pretensioner fault detected |
This red lamp on the instrument panel has two icons, one for each case.
The first icon stays on when the parking brake is applied or has not been fully released. The second icon comes on when the brake fluid level is too low. In both cases a message also appears on the instrument panel screen.
What to do:
If the parking brake icon is on:
If the brake fluid level icon is on:
This red lamp on the instrument panel shows a battery symbol.
It stays on if there is a fault in the charging circuit, and a message appears on the instrument panel screen. The lamp should go off once the engine has started.
What to do:
This red lamp on the instrument panel shows a seat belt symbol.
It stays on when you have not fastened your seat belt, or have unfastened it, and a message appears on the instrument panel screen.
What to do:
This red lamp on the instrument panel has two icons, one for each case.
The first icon comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition to "ON", then goes off. This is normal. The second icon comes on if there is a fault with an airbag or a seat belt pretensioner, and a message also appears on the instrument panel screen.
What to do:
When you turn the ignition on:
If the fault icon comes on:
If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm and stop somewhere safe. Check the message on the instrument panel screen and your handbook, and if you are still in doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Red lamps on your Peugeot 4007 are there to help you, so do not ignore them. Act on the simple reminders straight away, and have any fault checked so you can keep driving safely.
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