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Electric system malfunction (red car with !)
Red outline car in side view with an exclamation mark above the roof. · also called “EV system malfunction”, “Electric drive fault”, “Red car warning”
What it means on peugeot
Electric motor or traction battery fault
On the electric 208, this red light stays on when a fault involving the electric motor or the traction battery has been detected.
Source · Manufacturer manual Peugeot 208 handbook · checked
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Questions about the Electric system malfunction (red car with !) symbol
- What does the Electric system malfunction (red car with !) symbol mean on Peugeot cars?
- On the electric 208, this red light stays on when a fault involving the electric motor or the traction battery has been detected.
- What does the Electric system malfunction (red car with !) symbol mean on Citroën cars?
- Lit steadily: failure in the electric motor or traction battery. Have it fixed immediately by a workshop, then stop the vehicle.
- Does the Electric system malfunction (red car with !) symbol mean the same on every appliance?
- No. On Peugeot cars it means: Electric motor or traction battery fault. On Citroën cars it means: System malfunction (hybrid or electric).
- What does the Electric system malfunction (red car with !) symbol look like?
- Red outline car in side view with an exclamation mark above the roof. It is also called “EV system malfunction”, “Electric drive fault” and “Red car warning”.
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