Service warning (amber spanner)

Questions about the Service warning (amber spanner) symbol

What does the Service warning (amber spanner) symbol mean on Peugeot cars?

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.

What does the Service warning (amber spanner) symbol mean on Citroën cars?

Lit temporarily with a message: one or more minor failures without their own warning light; read the message (for example, key battery). For others, such as tyre pressure monitoring, go to a workshop. Lit steadily with a message: one or more major failures; go to a workshop.

Does the Service warning (amber spanner) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Peugeot cars it means: Service warning. On Citroën cars it means: Service.

What does the Service warning (amber spanner) symbol look like?

Orange outline open-ended spanner, diagonal. It is also called “Maintenance warning”, “Service light” and “Service warning”.

Checked against the source · Nov 12, 2026 · How we verify

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• ACC adapting to road courseDashboard lights
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