Peugeot automotive symbols
Peugeot: dashboard warning and indicator lights, vehicle controls and car-related marks.
Peugeot red warning lights13
Red usually means a serious fault or a safety warning. Stop when it is safe and check the light's meaning before driving on.
Central warning (red triangle)9 meaningsCentral warning (red triangle)Shown as STOP: the red triangle lights steadily together with another warning light, a message and a chime. It means a serious fault in the engine, brakes, power steering or automatic gearbox, or a major electrical fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, then get help from a dealer or qualified workshop. If it comes on with the traction battery overheating light (electric 208), also get everyone out of the car quickly and move to a safe distance.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Charging / battery warning21 meaningsCharging / battery warningLights red and steady when there is a fault in the 12 V charging circuit, for example dirty or loose battery terminals or a slack or broken alternator belt. If the electric parking brake no longer works, engage a gear or select P to hold the car. Clean and tighten the terminals; if the light stays on after starting, get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Charging cable connected4 meaningsCharging cable connectedOn the electric 208, this red light stays on with the ignition on while the charging cable is plugged into the car's socket. If a message also appears, the car cannot be started: unplug the cable and close the charging flap.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Coolant temperature warning (red)14 meaningsCoolant temperature warning (red)Lights red and steady (on instrument panels other than the matrix type) when the cooling system temperature is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, wait a few minutes before switching off, and let the engine cool down before topping up the coolant if needed. If the problem persists, get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Door(s) open (outline car)Dashboard lightsDoor(s) open (outline car)Lights red and steady, with a message naming the opening, when a door or the tailgate is not properly closed. Below 6 mph (10 km/h) it shows silently; above that speed a chime sounds as well.On Peugeot
Electric system malfunction (red car with !)2 meaningsElectric system malfunction (red car with !)On the electric 208, this red light stays on when a fault involving the electric motor or the traction battery has been detected.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Engine oil pressure (red oil can)Dashboard lightsEngine oil pressure (red oil can)Lights red and steady (combustion-engine models) when there is a fault in the engine lubrication system. Get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.On Peugeot
Major engine fault (red engine with !)2 meaningsMajor engine fault (red engine with !)Lights red and steady (combustion-engine and mild-hybrid models), together with the STOP warning, when the engine self-diagnosis has found a major fault. Get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Maximum coolant temperature, matrix displayDashboard lightsMaximum coolant temperature, matrix displayOn cars with the matrix instrument panel this symbol stays on with the display blocks lit in red when the cooling system temperature is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and let the engine cool down before topping up the coolant if needed. If the problem persists, get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.On Peugeot
Parking brake applied (P)11 meaningsParking brake applied (P)Lights red and steady when the manual parking brake is applied or not fully released, or when the electric parking brake is applied. If it flashes (electric parking brake), applying or releasing has failed: park on level ground, engage a gear or select P, switch off and get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Parking brake warning18 meaningsParking brake warningLights red and steady when the brake fluid level has dropped significantly: top up with the fluid the manufacturer specifies; if the light stays on, get help from a dealer or qualified workshop. If it lights together with the ABS light, the electronic brake force distribution has failed: stop as soon as it is safe, then get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Seat belt reminder (red thin outline figure)2 meaningsSeat belt reminder (red thin outline figure)Lights red, steady or flashing with a chime that grows louder, when a seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Traction battery overheating / fault5 meaningsTraction battery overheating / faultOn the electric 208, lights red and steady together with the STOP warning, a message and a chime when the traction battery temperature is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, get everyone out of the car quickly and move to a safe distance, then get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Peugeot amber and yellow warning lights29
Amber or yellow usually means a fault or a reminder: the car can normally be driven, but have it checked soon.
ABS warning18 meaningsABS warningLights orange and steady when the anti-lock braking system has a fault; normal braking still works. Drive carefully at moderate speed, then have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop. Together with the red brake light it means an electronic brake force distribution fault.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
AdBlue (text over waves)Dashboard lightsAdBlue (text over waves)On BlueHDi diesels, orange. On for about 30 s at start with a range message: 1,500 to 500 miles (2,400 to 800 km) left, top up. Steady with a chime: 500 to 62 miles (800 to 100 km) left, top up soon. Flashing: under 62 miles (100 km), top up or the engine will not start; with "starting prevented" the tank is empty, add at least 10 litres. With the engine light steady it signals an SCR fault: up to 685 miles (1,100 km) before starting is blocked, so have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop without delay.On Peugeot
Airbags (amber seated figure and circle)2 meaningsAirbags (amber seated figure and circle)Lights orange and steady when one of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty. Have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Automatic headlight dipping fault (amber)2 meaningsAutomatic headlight dipping fault (amber)Lights orange and steady with a chime and a message when automatic headlight dipping or its camera has a fault. Get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Collision Risk Alert / Active Safety Brake2 meaningsCollision Risk Alert / Active Safety BrakeOrange. Steady with a message: the system has been switched off on the touch screen. Flashing: the system is briefly braking the car to reduce the collision speed. Steady with a message and chime, or with the Service light: the system has a fault; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
DSC/ASR (amber car with skid tracks)2 meaningsDSC/ASR (amber car with skid tracks)Orange. Flashing: dynamic stability control and anti-slip regulation are working because grip or the car's path is being lost. Steady: the system has a fault; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop. It also lights with "Parking brake fault" for an emergency braking fault and with "Anti roll-back system fault" for a hill start assist fault; in both cases have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
DSC/ASR off (amber car, OFF)Dashboard lightsDSC/ASR off (amber car, OFF)Lights orange and steady when dynamic stability control and anti-slip regulation are switched off. They come back on automatically when the car is restarted and above about 31 mph (50 km/h); below that speed you can switch them on again yourself.On Peugeot
Driver Attention Warning (amber eye)2 meaningsDriver Attention Warning (amber eye)Orange. Steady: the camera-based driver attention warning is switched off. Steady with a message and chime: the system has a fault; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop. Steady with a sensor-blind message: the sensor is obscured; stop when it is safe and clean the front camera.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Electric parking brake fault (amber P with !)3 meaningsElectric parking brake fault (amber P with !)Lights orange and steady with the message "Parking brake fault": the electric parking brake is faulty and its manual and automatic functions may not work. To hold the car, pull and hold the control for 7 to 15 seconds; if that fails, park on level ground, engage a gear or select P and chock a wheel. Then get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Engine self-diagnosis (amber thin outline engine)3 meaningsEngine self-diagnosis (amber thin outline engine)Orange. Flashing: an engine management fault that risks destroying the catalytic converter; get help from a dealer or qualified workshop. Steady: an emissions control fault; it should go out once the engine is started, otherwise have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop without delay. Steady together with a flashing AdBlue light: a fault in the SCR emissions system.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Front passenger airbag OFF2 meaningsFront passenger airbag OFFLights orange and steady when the front passenger airbag is switched off (control at OFF). A rear-facing child seat can then be fitted on that seat, unless there is an airbag fault.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Front passenger airbag ON2 meaningsFront passenger airbag ONLights orange and steady when the front passenger airbag is switched on (control at ON). Do not fit a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat: there is a risk of serious injury.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Glow plug warning9 meaningsGlow plug warningOrange. On diesel engines it may come on briefly when the ignition is switched on, up to about 30 seconds in severe weather, if conditions require preheating. Wait until it goes out before starting, then start with the clutch pressed (manual) or the brake pedal pressed (automatic).Differs by brand.On Peugeot
High-voltage battery charge low (amber)5 meaningsHigh-voltage battery charge low (amber)On the electric 208, lights orange and steady with a chime when the traction battery charge is low. Check the remaining range and charge the car as soon as possible.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Lane keeping assist (amber outline car)2 meaningsLane keeping assist (amber outline car)Orange. Flashing: the car is about to cross a broken line without indicating and the system is correcting its path. Steady: the system has been switched off automatically or is on standby. Steady with a sensor-blind message: clean the front camera. Steady because of a fault: have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Lane positioning assist (amber hands on wheel)Dashboard lightsLane positioning assist (amber hands on wheel)Lights orange and steady together with the Service warning light, which signals a problem with lane positioning assist.On Peugeot
Low fuel level (amber pump with hose)3 meaningsLow fuel level (amber pump with hose)Lights orange and steady, with the reserve shown in red, a chime and a message, when about 5 litres of fuel are left. Refuel without delay and never drive until the tank is completely empty.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Low fuel level, matrix displayDashboard lightsLow fuel level, matrix displayOn cars with the matrix instrument panel this symbol stays on, with the display blocks lit red and a chime, when about 5 litres of fuel are left. The alert repeats each time the ignition is switched on, more and more often. Refuel without delay and never run the tank completely dry, as this can damage the emission control and injection systems.On Peugeot
Low tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)5 meaningsLow tyre pressure (amber outline tyre)Lights orange and steady when the pressure is too low in one or more tyres. Check the pressures as soon as possible and reinitialise the system after adjusting them. If it flashes and then stays on with the Service light, the under-inflation detection is faulty; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Minor engine fault (amber engine with !)4 meaningsMinor engine fault (amber engine with !)Lights orange and steady when the engine self-diagnosis has found a minor fault. Have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Parking brake automatic functions off3 meaningsParking brake automatic functions offLights orange and steady when the electric parking brake's automatic functions are deactivated: it no longer applies itself when the engine is switched off or releases itself when you accelerate. They can be switched back on with the parking brake control.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Parking sensors (P, arcs and cone)2 meaningsParking sensors (P, arcs and cone)Orange. Flashing: the system has detected an obstacle. Steady with a message and chime: the system has a fault; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop. Steady with "Parking Assistance Sensor blind": a sensor is obscured.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Particle filter (amber filter with dots)Dashboard lightsParticle filter (amber filter with dots)On diesels, lights orange and steady with a chime and a message when the particle filter is close to saturation. When traffic allows, drive at 37 mph (60 km/h) or more with the engine above 2,500 rpm until it goes out. If the message says the additive level is low, have it topped up without delay by a dealer or qualified workshop.On Peugeot
Rear fog light indicator10 meaningsRear fog light indicatorLights orange and steady while the rear foglights are switched on.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Road signs recognition2 meaningsRoad signs recognitionLights orange and steady with a message and chime when the road sign recognition system has a fault; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop. With the message "Driving Assistance Sensor blind", the sensor is obscured: stop when it is safe, switch off and clean the front camera.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Service warning (amber spanner)2 meaningsService warning (amber spanner)Orange. If it comes on briefly with a message, there is a minor fault that has no light of its own: read the message; some causes, such as a flat remote-key battery, you can fix yourself, others need a dealer or qualified workshop. Steady with a message means a major fault: have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop. Steady with "Parking brake fault": automatic release of the electric parking brake is not available. On BlueHDi diesels, steady while the service spanner flashes then stays on means the service is overdue.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Steering fault (amber)3 meaningsSteering fault (amber)Lights orange and steady when the power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at moderate speed, then have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Stop & Start off (amber A, OFF)2 meaningsStop & Start off (amber A, OFF)On mild-hybrid models, orange. Steady with a message: Stop & Start has been switched off by hand. Steady: it was switched off automatically because the outside temperature is below 0 °C or above +35 °C. Flashing then steady with a message: the system has a fault; have it checked by a dealer or qualified workshop.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Tortoise mode (amber outline tortoise)Dashboard lightsTortoise mode (amber outline tortoise)On the electric 208, lights orange and steady when the traction battery charge is critical; the available power drops gradually. You must charge the car. If the light stays on, get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.On Peugeot
Peugeot green indicator lights8
Green usually shows that a system is switched on and working, such as lights, cruise control or a driving mode.
Automatic headlight dipping (green)2 meaningsAutomatic headlight dipping (green)Lights green and steady when automatic headlight dipping has been switched on in the touch screen and the lighting stalk ring is set to AUTO.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Automatic wiping (green)2 meaningsAutomatic wiping (green)Lights green and steady when automatic windscreen wiping is switched on.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Dipped headlights indicator5 meaningsDipped headlights indicatorLights green and steady while the dipped beam headlights are on.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Direction indicators (green outline arrows)3 meaningsDirection indicators (green outline arrows)Flashes green, with a ticking sound, while the direction indicators are on.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Lane positioning assist active (green)Dashboard lightsLane positioning assist active (green)Lights green and steady when lane positioning assist has been switched on and all conditions are met, so the system is working.On Peugeot
READY (green)3 meaningsREADY (green)On the electric 208, lights green and steady, with a chime, when the car is ready to drive and heating/cooling is available. It goes out at about 3 mph (5 km/h), comes back when you stop, and goes out when you switch off and leave the car.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Stop & Start (green A)2 meaningsStop & Start (green A)On mild-hybrid models, lights green and steady when the engine has been put into STOP mode because the car has stopped. If it flashes briefly, STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or START mode has been triggered automatically.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Tail lights / parking lights indicator11 meaningsTail lights / parking lights indicatorLights green and steady while the sidelights are switched on.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Peugeot blue indicator lights1
Blue is used for a few indicators, most often the high beam (main beam) headlights.
Peugeot white indicator lights3
White usually shows a system's status: ready, on standby or temporarily unavailable.
Foot on the brake2 meaningsFoot on the brakeStays on when there is not enough, or no, pressure on the brake pedal. With the automatic gearbox and engine running you must press the brake to leave P before releasing the parking brake, and it may be needed to leave N. It also stays on if you try to release the parking brake without pressing the brake pedal.Differs by brand.On Peugeot
Service due soon (solid spanner)Dashboard lightsService due soon (solid spanner)Shown on the instrument panel when the ignition is switched on. If it shows briefly, the next service is due within 1,860 to 620 miles (3,000 to 1,000 km) or 60 to 21 days. If it stays on, the next service is due in less than 620 miles (1,000 km) or 21 days: have the car serviced very soon.On Peugeot
Service overdue (flashing spanner)Dashboard lightsService overdue (flashing spanner)When the ignition is switched on, the service spanner flashes and then stays on: the service interval has been exceeded. Have the car serviced as soon as possible.On Peugeot
Peugeot grey indicator lights1
Grey usually shows a system that is switched on but not active right now.
