Peugeot RCZ I Indicators: Red Warnings (2009-2015)

A red warning lamp on your instrument panel means something needs your attention. It may point to a serious fault, or it may be telling you to do something, such as fastening a seat belt or releasing the parking brake. When one of these lamps comes on while the engine is running or you are driving, it shows a fault that needs action from you. It is often joined by an audible signal and a message on the screen to help you identify the problem.

This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot RCZ (2009-2015) and is based on handbook edition ed02-13, which applies to cars produced from 1 October 2013. Some lamps and messages depend on your version or equipment. Depending on your instrument panel, the lamp may be joined by a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in the multifunction screen, or by a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.

Quick Reference

STOP

This is the red STOP warning lamp. It stays on, either alone or together with another warning lamp, with an audible signal and a message on the screen. It warns of a serious fault with the braking system, the power steering, the engine lubrication system or the cooling system.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, as the engine could cut out while you are driving.
• Park and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Braking

This is the red braking warning lamp. It stays on together with the STOP warning lamp and means the brake fluid level is too low.

What to do:

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

Maximum coolant temperature

This is the red maximum coolant temperature warning lamp. It stays on while the temperature gauge needle is in the red zone and means the cooling system is running too hot.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Wait until the engine has cooled down, then top up the coolant if needed.
• If the problem continues, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Seat belt not fastened / unfastened

This is the red seat belt warning lamp, shown in the passenger's seat belt and front airbag warning lamp display. It warns you that a seat belt is not fastened, and it covers both the front and the rear seats.

What to do:

If the lamp stays on and then flashes, the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt or has unfastened it:

• Pull on the belt in question.
• Insert the tongue in the buckle.

If the lamp shows that at least one rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt:

• Make sure the rear passenger fastens their belt by inserting the tongue in the buckle.

Parking brake

This is the red parking brake warning lamp. It stays on when the parking brake is applied or has not been fully released.

What to do:

• Keep your foot on the brake pedal and release the parking brake to switch off the lamp.
• Follow the safety recommendations.
• For more information, see the "Parking brake" section of your handbook.

If You're Not Sure

If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, stay calm, stop somewhere safe and read the message on the screen, as it will help you identify the fault. Then check your handbook, and if you are still unsure or the problem continues, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Some warning lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off once the engine has started. If a red lamp stays on before you move off, check what it means first. Red lamps are there to protect you and your RCZ, so always act on them promptly.

Related guides: Peugeot RCZ I (2009-2015) orange warning lights, Peugeot RCZ I (2009-2015) green and blue lights and all Peugeot RCZ guides.