What each red warning light on the Peugeot Rifter I means, from STOP and oil pressure to braking and coolant, and what you should do when one comes on.
A red warning lamp on your Peugeot Rifter means something needs your attention. Often there is a fault that needs further investigation, and in many cases you must stop the vehicle. Some red lamps come on for a few seconds when you switch on the ignition and should go off as soon as the engine starts. That is normal. A lamp may also come with an audible signal or a message on the screen.
This guide covers the first-generation Peugeot Rifter (2018-2025) and applies to vehicles built from 1 November 2021. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your vehicle, so you may not see every one listed here.
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| Warning | Urgency | In short |
|---|---|---|
| System malfunction (Electric) | Stop safely, get help | Electric motor or traction battery fault |
| STOP | Stop safely, get help | Serious fault detected, stop now |
| Engine oil pressure | Stop safely, get help | Engine lubrication system fault |
| Braking | Stop safely, get help | Low brake fluid or EBFD fault |
| Parking brake | Action needed from you | Parking brake applied or not fully released |
| Maximum coolant temperature (Petrol or Diesel) | Stop safely, get help | Cooling system temperature too high |
| 12 V battery charge | Get it checked soon | Battery charging circuit fault |
| Power steering | Get it checked soon | Power steering fault |
| Seat belts not fastened/unfastened | Action needed from you | A seat belt is not fastened |
| Door open | Action needed from you | A door, boot or tailgate is open |
| Electric parking brake | Stop safely, get help | Applied, or flashing for a fault |
This red warning lamp applies to electric versions. When it stays on, a fault involving the electric motor or the traction battery has been detected.
What to do:
This is the red STOP warning lamp. It stays on together with another warning lamp, and you will also see a message and hear an audible signal. It means a serious fault has been detected with the engine, braking system, power steering or automatic gearbox, or there is a major electrical fault.
What to do:
This red warning lamp relates to engine oil pressure. When it stays on, there is a fault with the engine lubrication system.
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This red braking warning lamp can light up in two situations. If it stays on by itself, the brake fluid level in the braking circuit has dropped significantly. If it stays on together with a second warning lamp, the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.
What to do:
If the braking lamp is on by itself (low brake fluid):
If the braking lamp is on together with the second warning lamp (EBFD fault):
This red lamp relates to the parking brake. When it stays on, the parking brake is applied or has not been released properly.
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This red warning shows the coolant temperature on petrol and diesel versions. Depending on the version, it appears as a warning lamp or an LED that stays on, with the temperature needle in the red zone. It means the temperature of the cooling system is too high.
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This red warning lamp relates to the 12 V battery charge. When it stays on, the battery charging circuit is faulty, for example because of dirty terminals or a loose or broken alternator belt.
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This red warning lamp relates to the power steering. When it stays on, the power steering has a fault.
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This red seat belt reminder can stay on or flash, along with an audible signal that gets louder. It means a seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened, depending on the version.
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This red warning lamp stays on with a message telling you which opening is open. Depending on the version, it means a door, the boot, the tailgate or the opening rear screen is still open. If you are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), an audible signal also sounds.
What to do:
This red lamp relates to the electric parking brake and can light up in two ways. If it stays on, the electric parking brake is applied. If it flashes, applying or releasing the brake is faulty.
What to do:
If the lamp stays on (brake applied):
If the lamp flashes (application or release fault):
If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, treat it seriously. Stop somewhere safe, switch off the ignition, check the message on the screen and look up the matching section in your handbook. If you still have doubts, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Red lamps are your Rifter's way of telling you something needs attention now. Knowing what each one means helps you stay calm and do the right thing. For orange and green lamps, see our other warning light guides on peugeotguide.com.
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