What each red warning lamp on the Peugeot Partner Tepee II (2017 onwards) means, from STOP to brake and coolant warnings, and what you should do next.
Red warning lamps are the most serious lights on your dashboard. They point to a major fault or to something that needs your attention straight away, so it pays to know what each one means before you see it on the road.
This guide covers the Peugeot Partner Tepee II, based on the handbook for vehicles produced from 1 March 2017 onwards. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your vehicle, so you may not see every one of them on yours.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| STOP | Stop safely, get help | Major fault, stop and switch off |
| Engine coolant temperature and level | Action needed from you | Engine overheating, park and let it cool |
| Engine oil pressure and temperature | Stop safely, get help | Low oil pressure or high temperature |
| Battery charge | Get it checked soon | Charging circuit fault or economy mode |
| Seat belt not fastened | Action needed from you | Driver or front passenger belt unfastened |
| Power steering | Get it checked soon | Power steering fault, assistance lost |
| Opening detection | Action needed from you | A door or opening not closed |
| Parking brake | Action needed from you | Parking brake applied or not released |
| Brake fluid level | Action needed from you | Brake fluid level too low |
| Electronic brake force distribution | Stop safely, get help | Braking system fault, stop safely |
This is the red STOP warning lamp. It comes on steadily together with another warning lamp and a message on the screen. It signals a major fault linked to the brake fluid level, engine oil pressure and temperature, engine coolant temperature, electronic brake force distribution or power steering warning lamps.
What to do:
This red lamp warns about the engine coolant. It comes on steadily with the temperature needle in the red zone, which means the engine temperature has risen abnormally.
What to do:
This red lamp warns about the engine oil. If it stays on while you are driving, the oil pressure is too low or the oil temperature is too high. If it stays on even though the oil level is correct, there is a major fault.
What to do:
If the lamp stays on while you are driving:
If the lamp stays on even though the oil level is correct:
This red lamp relates to the battery and charging system. When it stays on, there is a fault in the charging circuit. When it flashes, active functions have been put on standby in economy mode. If it stays on even after you have checked the battery terminals, there is a fault with the ignition or injection system.
What to do:
If the lamp stays on:
If the lamp is flashing:
If the lamp stays on despite your checks:
This red lamp is the seat belt reminder. If it comes on and then starts flashing, the driver and/or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. If it comes on with an audible signal and then stays on, the vehicle is moving with the driver's and/or front passenger's seat belt unfastened.
What to do:
If the lamp comes on and then flashes:
If the lamp comes on with an audible signal while you are moving:
This red lamp warns about the power steering. When it stays on, the power steering has a fault. You can still steer the vehicle, but without any assistance.
What to do:
This red lamp warns about the vehicle's openings. It comes on steadily with a message on the screen when one of the doors or other access openings is not properly closed.
What to do:
This is the red braking lamp. When it stays on, the parking brake is applied or has not been fully released.
What to do:
The same red braking lamp is also used for the brake fluid. When it stays on, the brake fluid level is too low.
What to do:
For this warning, the red braking lamp comes on together with the ABS warning lamp. If both stay on even though the brake fluid level is correct, there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution system.
What to do:
If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and check the message on the screen against the descriptions above. If you still have doubts, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop before driving on.
Red lamps on your Partner Tepee II are there to protect you and the vehicle, so never ignore them. Knowing what each one means helps you react quickly and safely whenever one lights up.
Related guides: Peugeot Partner Tepee (2017-present) orange warning lights, Peugeot Partner Tepee (2017-present) green and blue warning lights and all Peugeot Partner Tepee guides.
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