Peugeot 807 I Indicators: Red Warnings (2002-2005)

Red warning lamps on your Peugeot 807 point to the problems you should never ignore. Most of the lamps in this guide work together with the central STOP warning light, and the handbook's advice for them is the same: stop immediately, as soon as it is safe to do so.

This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 807 (2002-2005) and is based on the handbook edition for vehicles produced from 1 July 2004. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your car. For example, the low coolant level warning light applies to Diesel models.

Quick Reference

Central STOP warning light

This is the central STOP warning light on your instrument panel. It comes on each time you switch on the ignition. It works together with the engine oil pressure, coolant level and brake fluid level warning lights, the coolant temperature gauge and the puncture warnings, which are shown as a message on the multi-function display.

What to do:

• If it comes on while you are driving, stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
• Read the message on the multi-function display and check which other warning light is lit.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This lamp is the engine oil pressure warning symbol, and it works together with the central STOP warning light. If it comes on with the engine running, you will hear an audible signal and see the message "Oil pressure insufficient" or "Top up engine oil level" on the multi-function display.

What to do:

• Stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
• If the engine is short of oil, top up the engine oil level.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.

Low coolant level warning light (Diesel)

This lamp is the low coolant level warning symbol on Diesel models, and it works together with the central STOP warning light. It comes on each time you switch on the ignition. If it comes on with the engine running, you will hear an audible signal and see the message "Top up engine coolant level" on the multi-function display.

What to do:

• Stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
• Let the engine cool down before you top up the coolant, as the cooling system is pressurised.
• Once the engine has cooled, top up the coolant level.

Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light

This lamp is the braking warning symbol, and it works together with the central STOP warning light. It comes on each time you switch on the ignition. When it lights up, you will hear an audible signal and a message on the multi-function display tells you the cause: "Handbrake on", "Brake fluid level low" or "Braking fault".

What to do:

If the message reads "Handbrake on", the handbrake is on or has not been released properly while you are driving:

• Release the handbrake fully.

If the message reads "Brake fluid level low", the brake fluid level has dropped too far. This is the case if the lamp stays lit even with the handbrake released:

• Stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

If the message reads "Braking fault" and the ABS warning light comes on at the same time, there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution system (EBFD):

• Stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

If You're Not Sure

If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stop somewhere safe and read the message on the multi-function display, as it usually tells you the cause. Check your handbook, and if the lamp stays on or the message does not clear, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

Red lamps on your Peugeot 807 are there to protect you and your car, so take them seriously and stop as soon as it is safe when the handbook tells you to. A quick reaction can save you from much bigger trouble later on.

Related guides: Peugeot 807 I (2002-2005) orange warning lights, Peugeot 807 I (2002-2005) green and blue lights and all Peugeot 807 guides.