Peugeot 508 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2014-present)

Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 508 point to a fault or situation that needs action from you. If one comes on while the engine is running or you are driving, check the message that comes with it so you know exactly what the car is telling you. Some lamps come on with a warning sound, a message or both.

This guide covers the Peugeot 508 I (2014-present) and is based on the handbook edition for vehicles produced from 1 March 2017. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car, so you may not see every one listed here.

Quick Reference

STOP

This is the red STOP warning lamp. It stays on together with another warning lamp, with a warning sound and a message. It means there is a serious fault with the braking system, the engine oil pressure or the engine coolant temperature, or a major electrical fault.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, as the engine may cut out.
• Park and switch off the ignition.
• Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Parking brake

This lamp shows the parking brake symbol. When it stays on, the parking brake is applied or has not been fully released.

What to do:

• Release the parking brake to switch the lamp off, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
• Follow the safety recommendations.
• See the Parking brake section of your handbook for more details.

Electric parking brake

This lamp shows the brake symbol. When it flashes, the electric parking brake has not been applied automatically and there is a fault with applying or releasing it.

What to do:

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

Brakes

This lamp shows the brake symbol and can come on in two ways. If the brake lamp stays on by itself, the brake fluid level has dropped significantly. If it stays on together with the ABS warning lamp, the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault.

What to do:

If the brake lamp is on by itself:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Top up the brake fluid with fluid approved by PEUGEOT.
• If the problem continues, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the brake lamp is on with the ABS lamp:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Door(s) open

This lamp shows the open door symbol. It stays on with a message telling you which door is open, and how it behaves depends on your speed. Below 6 mph (10 km/h), it means a door or the boot is still open. Above 6 mph (10 km/h), a warning sound comes on as well.

What to do:

Below 6 mph (10 km/h):

• Close the door or boot shown in the message.

Above 6 mph (10 km/h):

• The lamp stays on with the message and a warning sound.
• The handbook gives no separate instruction for this case.

Seatbelt(s) not buckled / unbuckled

This lamp shows the seat belt symbol. It comes on, then starts flashing with a warning sound that gets louder. It means a seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.

What to do:

• Pull the belt strap out and push the tongue into the buckle.

Battery charge

This lamp shows the battery symbol. When it stays on, there is a fault in the battery charging circuit, for example dirty or loose terminals or a slack or cut alternator belt.

What to do:

• The lamp should go off once the engine has started.
• If it stays on, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Engine oil pressure

This lamp shows the oil can symbol. When it stays on, there is a fault in 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.

Min. fuel level

This lamp shows the fuel pump symbol. It stays on with the fuel gauge needle in the red zone. When it first comes on, about 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank and you are starting to use the reserve.

What to do:

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

If You're Not Sure

Some lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off once the engine starts. If a red lamp stays on, check the message shown with it before you move off. If you are still unsure what it means or have any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Red lamps are there to get your attention, so it is always worth acting on them rather than waiting. Keep your handbook in the car and use this guide alongside it so you know what your Peugeot 508 is telling you.

Related guides: Peugeot 508 I (2014-present) orange warning lights, Peugeot 508 I (2014-present) green and blue lights, Peugeot 508 Indicators: Red Warnings (general guide) and all Peugeot 508 guides.