Traction battery overheating / fault

Questions about the Traction battery overheating / fault symbol

What does the Traction battery overheating / fault symbol mean on Peugeot cars?

On 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.

What does the Traction battery overheating / fault symbol mean on Peugeot cars?

Lights steadily together with the Service warning light and a message when the traction battery has a fault. Get help from a dealer or qualified workshop.

What does the Traction battery overheating / fault symbol mean on Dacia cars?

When the electrical assembly gets too hot, this light comes on with the other warning light and a beep: stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and consult an approved dealer. If the EXIT VEHICLE SAFELY message also appears with the warning light and a beep, turn the ignition off, do not restart, get out of the vehicle and consult an approved dealer.

What does the Traction battery overheating / fault symbol mean on BYD cars?

On means the high-voltage battery temperature is too high and the vehicle must be stopped to cool down. If it flashes, stop the vehicle safely immediately and leave the vehicle as soon as possible.

What does the Traction battery overheating / fault symbol mean on Citroën cars?

Lit steadily with the STOP light, a message and a beep (hybrid or electric): traction battery temperature is too high. Stop, evacuate the vehicle quickly and move to a safe distance. Lit with the Service light instead: traction battery malfunction; stop the vehicle.

Does the Traction battery overheating / fault symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Peugeot cars it means: Traction battery overheating. On Peugeot cars it means: Traction battery malfunction. On Dacia cars it means: Electrotechnical system warning light. On BYD cars it means: High-voltage battery overheating. On Citroën cars it means: Traction battery overheating or malfunction.

What does the Traction battery overheating / fault symbol look like?

Red stacked battery outline with minus and plus signs and a thermometer through it. It is also called “Battery overheating”, “EV battery fault” and “Traction battery temperature”.

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