What the red warning lights on the Peugeot 807 mean, from the central STOP light to oil pressure, coolant and brake warnings, and what to do next.
Red warning lights on your Peugeot 807 point to a problem that needs your attention straight away. Most of them are linked to the central STOP warning light, and when that comes on while you are driving, you need to stop as soon as it is safe.
This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot 807, based on handbook edition 01-05 for vehicles produced from 15 January 2005. Some lights depend on the version or equipment of your car. For example, the low coolant level light listed here applies to Diesel models.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Central STOP warning light | Stop safely, get help | Serious fault, stop immediately where safe |
| Engine oil pressure warning light | Stop safely, get help | Oil pressure too low, stop now |
| Low coolant level warning light (Diesel) | Stop safely, get help | Coolant level low, stop and let cool |
| Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light | Stop safely, get help | Handbrake on, low brake fluid or EBFD fault |
The icon shown above is the central STOP warning light. It comes on briefly each time you switch on the ignition. It works together with the engine oil pressure, low coolant level and brake fluid level warning lights, as well as the coolant temperature gauge and the puncture warnings shown as a message on the multi-function display. If it comes on while you are driving, one of these systems needs your attention.
What to do:
The icon shown above is the engine oil pressure warning light. It works together with the central STOP warning light. If it comes on with the engine running, you will also hear a warning sound and see the message "Oil pressure insufficient" or "Top up engine oil level" on the multi-function display.
What to do:
The icon shown above is the low coolant level warning light, fitted to Diesel models. It comes on briefly each time you switch on the ignition and works together with the central STOP warning light. If it comes on with the engine running, you will also hear a warning sound and see the message "Top up engine coolant level" on the multi-function display.
What to do:
The icon shown above is the braking warning light. It comes on briefly each time you switch on the ignition and works together with the central STOP warning light. When it lights up, you will also hear a warning sound, and a message on the multi-function display tells you the cause: the handbrake is on, the brake fluid level is low, or there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution system (EBFD).
What to do:
If the message reads "Handbrake on", the handbrake is on or has not been released properly while driving:
If the message reads "Brake fluid level low" and the light stays on even with the handbrake released, the brake fluid level has dropped too far:
If the message reads "Braking fault" and the ABS warning light comes on at the same time, there is a fault with the EBFD:
If a red light comes on and you are not sure what it means, stop somewhere safe and check the message on the multi-function display. If you are still unsure, contact a PEUGEOT dealer before driving on.
Red warning lights are your Peugeot 807 telling you something important, so never ignore them. Stay calm, stop where it is safe and follow the steps above to protect yourself, your passengers and your car.
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