Peugeot Traveller Indicators: Red Warnings (2016-2024)

A red warning lamp on your dashboard means something needs your attention straight away. It can point to a serious fault, or it can be a reminder about something you need to do, such as fastening a seat belt or closing a door. Some red lamps also come with an audible signal or a message on the screen. Certain 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.

This guide covers the red warning lamps on the Peugeot Traveller III (2016-2024) and applies to vehicles built from 1 December 2022. Some lamps depend on the version or equipment of your vehicle, so you may not see every one listed here.

Quick Reference

STOP

The STOP lamp is a red warning lamp on the instrument panel. 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:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Maximum engine coolant temperature

This red lamp shows a coolant temperature warning. Depending on version, it appears as a warning lamp or an LED that stays on, with the needle in the red zone. It means the temperature of the cooling system is too high.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.
• Wait until the engine has cooled down, then top up the coolant level if necessary (Diesel).
• If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Engine oil pressure

This red lamp shows an engine oil pressure warning. When it stays on, there is a fault with the engine lubrication system.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

System malfunction (Electric)

This red lamp is a system malfunction warning for electric versions. When it stays on, a fault involving the electric motor or the traction battery has been detected.

What to do:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Battery charge

This red lamp shows a battery charge warning. When it stays on, the battery charging circuit has a fault, for example dirty terminals or a slack or cut alternator belt.

What to do:

• Clean and retighten the battery terminal lugs.
• If the warning lamp does not go off when you start the engine, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Seat belts not fastened/unfastened

This red lamp is a seat belt reminder. It stays on or flashes, with an audible signal that gets louder. It means a seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened (depending on version).

What to do:

• Fasten your seat belt and make sure your passengers have fastened theirs.

Door open

This red lamp is a door open warning. It stays on with a message showing which access is open, and an audible signal is added if you are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h). It means a door, the boot, the tailgate or the opening rear screen is still open (depending on version).

What to do:

• Close whichever door, boot, tailgate or rear screen is open.
• If your vehicle has a right-hand side-hinged door, remember this lamp will not warn you when that door is open.

Electric parking brake

This red lamp relates to the electric parking brake. When it stays on, the electric parking brake is applied. When it flashes, applying or releasing the parking brake is not working properly.

What to do:

If the lamp stays on:

• Release the electric parking brake before you drive off.

If the lamp flashes:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, parking on flat, level ground.
• With a manual gearbox, engage a gear. With an automatic gearbox or drive selector, select mode P.
• Switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Manual parking brake

This red lamp relates to the manual parking brake. When it stays on, the parking brake is applied or has not been released properly.

What to do:

• Release the parking brake fully before you drive off.

Braking

This red lamp warns of a braking problem and can come on in two ways. If the braking warning lamp stays on by itself, the brake fluid level in the braking circuit has dropped significantly. If two lamps stay on together, the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.

What to do:

If the lamp shows low brake fluid:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.
• Top up the brake fluid with fluid that meets the manufacturer's recommendations.
• If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the lamps show an EBFD fault:

• Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.
• Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If You're Not Sure

If a red lamp comes on and you are not sure what it means, treat it as serious. Stay calm, stop somewhere safe as soon as you can, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for advice. Your vehicle's handbook also has more detail on each system.

Red lamps are your Peugeot Traveller's way of telling you to act now. Knowing what each one means helps you respond calmly and keep yourself and your passengers safe on the road.

Related guides: Peugeot Traveller (2016-2024) orange warning lights, Peugeot Traveller (2016-2024) green and blue warning lights and all Peugeot Traveller guides.