What each red warning light on the Peugeot 607 (2004-2010) dashboard means and what to do, based on the handbook for cars built from December 2007.
Red warning lights on your Peugeot 607 point to something that needs your attention straight away. Some of them tell you to stop immediately, while others remind you to do something simple, such as fastening a seat belt or closing a door.
This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 607 (2004-2010) and is based on the handbook for vehicles produced from 1 December 2007. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light | Stop safely, get help | Brake problem or handbrake still on |
| Seat belt not fastened/ unfastened warning light | Action needed from you | Seat belt not fastened |
| STOP warning light | Stop safely, get help | Serious fault, stop immediately |
| Engine oil pressure warning light | Stop safely, get help | Engine oil pressure problem |
| Low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light | Stop safely, get help | Low brake fluid or EBFD fault |
| Handbrake warning light | Action needed from you | Handbrake on while driving |
| Battery charge warning light | Get it checked soon | Battery charging fault |
| Engine oil level warning light | Action needed from you | Engine oil level too low |
| Low coolant level warning light | Stop safely, get help | Coolant level too low |
| Power steering warning light *** | Stop safely, get help | Power steering fault |
| Fuel cap warning light | Action needed from you | Check the fuel cap |
| Door/boot open warning light | Action needed from you | Door or boot not closed properly |
This is the red brake warning light on the instrument panel. It should go out a few seconds after it first comes on. If it stays on, or comes on while the engine is running, it works together with a warning light on the instrument panel display to show what is wrong: with the low brake fluid level light, the brake fluid level has dropped too far; with the STOP light, there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution; with the handbrake light while you are driving, the handbrake is on or has not been released properly.
What to do:
If it comes on with the low brake fluid level light:
If it comes on with the STOP light (electronic brake force distribution fault):
If it comes on with the handbrake light while you are driving:
This red lamp shows a seat belt symbol. With the car stationary and the ignition on, it lights up if you or your front passenger has not fastened a seat belt. From about 12 mph (20 km/h) it flashes for two minutes with a beep that gets louder, then stays on until the belt is fastened. While you are driving, it also comes on if you or any front or rear passenger unfastens a seat belt.
What to do:
This red lamp shows the word STOP. It appears together with another warning light it is linked to: engine oil pressure, coolant temperature, punctured wheel, low brake fluid level or electronic brake force distribution.
What to do:
This red lamp shows the engine oil pressure symbol. It comes on with a beep and a message on the multifunction display, and it is linked to the STOP warning light.
What to do:
This red lamp appears on the multifunction display and works with the brake warning light on the instrument panel. It comes on with a beep and a message, and it is linked with the STOP warning light. It means either the brake fluid level has dropped too far or there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution.
What to do:
If the brake fluid level has dropped too far:
If there is an electronic brake force distribution fault:
This red lamp shows the handbrake symbol on the multifunction display and works with the brake warning light on the instrument panel. If it comes on while you are driving, with a beep and a message, the handbrake is on or has not been released properly.
What to do:
This red lamp shows a battery symbol. If it comes on while the engine is running, with a beep and a message on the multifunction display, there may be a fault in the charging circuit, loose battery or starter terminals, a broken or slack alternator belt, or a fault with the alternator.
What to do:
This red lamp shows the engine oil level symbol. It comes on with a beep and a message on the multifunction display to tell you the engine oil level is too low.
What to do:
This red lamp shows the coolant level symbol. It comes on with a beep and a message on the multifunction display. The cooling system is under pressure, so take care to avoid the risk of scalding.
What to do:
This red lamp shows the power steering symbol and is fitted depending on the engine. It means there is a fault with the power steering and is linked with the STOP warning light.
What to do:
This lamp shows the fuel cap symbol and can light up in orange or red. In orange, it comes on while the engine is running, with a diagram on the multifunction display. In red, it comes on while you are driving, with a beep and a diagram on the multifunction display.
What to do:
If it lights up in orange with the engine running:
If it lights up in red while you are driving:
This lamp shows an open door symbol and can light up in orange or red. In orange, it comes on with the engine running and a diagram on the multifunction display shows which door or the boot has not been closed properly. In red, it comes on while you are driving, with a beep and the same diagram.
What to do:
If it lights up in orange with the engine running:
If it lights up in red while you are driving:
If a red warning light comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and check the message on the multifunction display and your handbook. If you are still unsure, contact a PEUGEOT dealer before you carry on driving.
Red lamps on your Peugeot 607 are there to protect you and your car, so it is always worth acting on them quickly. Keep this guide handy and check your handbook for the details that apply to your version.
Related guides: Peugeot 607 I (2004-2010) orange warning lights, Peugeot 607 I (2002-2004) green and blue lights and all Peugeot 607 guides.
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