Peugeot 5008 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2009-2015)

Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 5008 point to a fault or a situation that needs your attention, and some of them mean you should stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Several lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off once the engine starts. If one stays on, check what it means before you drive off. A lamp may stay on steadily or flash, and it can come with a beep and a message on the multifunction screen.

This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 5008 (2009-2015) and is based on handbook edition ed01-14, which applies to cars built from 1 May 2014. Some lamps depend on your car's version or equipment, so you may not see all of them.

Quick Reference

Electric parking brake

This is the red electric parking brake warning lamp. When it stays on steadily, the electric parking brake is applied.

What to do:

• Keep your foot on the brake pedal and pull the electric parking brake control lever to release the brake. The lamp then goes off.
• Follow the safety recommendations for the electric parking brake.
• See the electric parking brake section of your handbook for more details.

STOP

This is the red STOP warning lamp. It stays on steadily, either by itself or together with another warning lamp, and you will also hear a beep and see a message on the screen.

It means there is a serious fault with the braking system, the power steering, the engine lubrication system or the cooling system.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, because the engine could cut out while you are driving.
• Park and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Electric parking brake

This is the red electric parking brake warning lamp in its flashing mode. When it flashes, the electric parking brake has not applied automatically, or there is a fault when you apply or release it.

What to do:

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

Braking

This is the red braking warning lamp. When it stays on steadily together with the STOP warning lamp, 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 the fluid recommended by PEUGEOT.
• If the problem continues, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Low fuel level

This is the red low fuel warning lamp. It stays on steadily while the fuel gauge needle is in the red zone.

When it first comes on, there are about 6 litres of fuel left in the tank and you are starting to use the reserve. The tank holds about 60 litres in total.

What to do:

• Refuel as soon as possible so you do not run out.
• Expect the lamp to come on each time you switch on the ignition until you have added enough fuel.
• Never keep driving until the tank is empty, as this could damage the emission control and injection systems.

Maximum coolant temperature

This is the red coolant temperature warning lamp. It stays on steadily while the temperature gauge needle is in the red zone, which means the cooling system is too hot.

What to do:

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

Engine oil pressure

This is the red engine oil pressure warning lamp. 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 charge warning lamp. When it stays on steadily, there is a fault in the battery charging circuit, for example dirty or loose battery terminals, or a slack or broken alternator belt.

What to do:

• Check that the lamp goes 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 door open warning lamp. It shows that a door, the boot, the lower tailgate or the bonnet is still open. The bonnet is only monitored on cars with an alarm.

What to do:

If the lamp stays on steadily below 6 mph (10 km/h):

• Close the open door, boot, lower tailgate or bonnet.

If the lamp stays on steadily and you hear a beep above 6 mph (10 km/h):

• Stop somewhere safe and close whatever is open.

Front seat belt not fastened / unfastened

This is the red seat belt warning lamp. It comes on steadily, then starts flashing with a beep that gets louder, when the driver or the front passenger has not fastened their seat belt or has unfastened it.

What to do:

• Pull the seat belt strap across and push the tongue into the buckle.

If You're Not Sure

If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm and stop somewhere safe when you can. Then check this guide or your handbook. If the lamp points to a fault, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 5008 are best dealt with straight away. Knowing what each one means makes it easier to react calmly and keep yourself and your passengers safe.

Related guides: Peugeot 5008 I (2009-2015) orange warning lights, Peugeot 5008 I (2009-2015) green and blue lights, Peugeot 5008 Indicators: Red Warnings (general guide) and all Peugeot 5008 guides.