Peugeot 407 Coupe Indicators: Red Warnings (2005-2011)

Red warning lamps on your instrument panel point to something that needs your attention straight away. Some ask you to stop as soon as it is safe to do so, while others simply tell you that something has not been done, such as a seat belt left unfastened.

This guide covers the red lamps on the Peugeot 407 Coupe (2005-2011), based on handbook edition ed01-10 for vehicles produced from 1 August 2010. Some lamps are only fitted according to version or equipment, so you may not see every one on your car.

Quick Reference

Braking system warning lamp

This is the red braking system lamp on your instrument panel. It can come on for three reasons: the parking brake is applied or has not been released correctly, the brake fluid level has dropped too far, or there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD). In the last two cases, the STOP warning lamp comes on with it and the lamp is also repeated in the instrument panel screen.

What to do:

If the parking brake is applied or has not been released correctly:

• The lamp is showing you the state of the parking brake.

If the brake fluid level has dropped too far or there is an EBFD fault (the STOP lamp is also on):

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Seat belt warning lamp

This is the red seat belt lamp on your instrument panel. With the ignition on, it comes on if the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt, or unfastens it.

What to do:

• The lamp is telling you that a front seat belt is not fastened.

STOP warning lamp

This is the red STOP lamp on your instrument panel. It never comes on by itself: it lights up together with the engine oil pressure, coolant temperature, power steering, braking system or punctured tyre warning lamp.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Low coolant level warning lamp (according to version)

This is the red low coolant level lamp, fitted according to version. It tells you that the coolant level in the cooling system is too low. Take care: the cooling system is under pressure.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

If you are topping up the coolant:

• Wait for the engine to cool down first.
• Unscrew the cap by two turns to let the pressure drop and avoid any risk of scalding.
• Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up with coolant.

Parking brake warning lamp

This is the red parking brake lamp on your instrument panel. It tells you that the parking brake is still applied or has not been released correctly, and it comes on together with the braking system warning lamp.

What to do:

• The lamp is showing you the state of the parking brake.

Battery charge warning lamp

This is the red battery charge lamp on your instrument panel. If it comes on while the engine is running, there is a fault in the charging circuit, for example with the battery terminals or the alternator belt.

What to do:

• Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Power steering warning lamp

This is the red power steering lamp on your instrument panel. It tells you there is a fault with the power steering, and it comes on together with the STOP warning lamp.

What to do:

• Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Punctured tyre warning lamp

This is the red punctured tyre lamp on your instrument panel. It tells you that one or more punctured tyres have been detected, and a message in the multifunction screen shows which wheel or wheels are affected. It comes on together with the STOP warning lamp.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Change the damaged wheel.
• Have the damaged wheel repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Fuel filler cap warning lamp (according to version)

This is the fuel filler cap lamp, fitted according to version. With the engine running, it tells you that the fuel filler cap is incorrectly fitted or missing. Below 6 mph (10 km/h) it lights up in orange. Above 6 mph (10 km/h) it lights up in red.

What to do:

• The handbook gives no specific instruction here: the lamp is telling you the fuel filler cap is incorrectly fitted or missing.

Door/boot open warning lamp

This is the door/boot open lamp on your instrument panel. With the engine running, it tells you that a door or the boot has not been closed correctly, and an image in the multifunction screen shows which one. Below 6 mph (10 km/h) it lights up in orange. Above 6 mph (10 km/h) it lights up in red.

What to do:

• The handbook gives no specific instruction here: the lamp and the multifunction screen show you which opening has not been closed correctly.

Engine oil pressure warning lamp

This is the red engine oil pressure lamp on your instrument panel. It tells you that the engine oil pressure is too low, and it comes on together with the STOP warning lamp.

What to do:

• If it comes on while the engine is running, stop immediately.
• If there is not enough oil in the lubrication system, top up the engine oil.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

If You're Not Sure

If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and check your handbook. If the STOP lamp is lit as well, do not carry on driving, and consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

Red lamps on your Peugeot 407 Coupe range from simple reminders to serious faults, so it pays to know them before you need them. Keep this guide handy, and always put your safety and that of your passengers first.

Related guides: Peugeot 407 Coupe (2005-2011) orange warning lights, Peugeot 407 Coupe (2005-2011) green and blue lights and all Peugeot 407 guides.