IN BRIEF
I
12 W a R N I N g l a m p s
Imperative stop
warning lamp
When the warning
lamp comes on, it is
imperative to stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine. Contact a
CITROËN dealer.
This lamp is accompanied by a
sTOp symbol on the display.
Warning lamp for
handbrake, brake
fl u i d l e v e l a n d b r a k i n g
d i s t r i b u t i o n f a u l t .
When the engine is running, this
warning lamp indicates that the
handbrake is applied or incom-
pletely released, that the brake
fl u i d l e v e l i s i n s u f fi c i e n t , o r t h a t t h e
braking system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains lit
when the handbrake is released,
stop immediately and contact a
CITROËN Dealer. (see “Brakes”).
Front LH seat belt not
fastened
This lamp comes on if the
lH seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched on
and while the vehicle is moving at
up to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
above 20 km/h (12 mph), the
w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a r o u n d
120 seconds. Then it remains on. Front RH seat belt not
fastened
When you switch on the
ignition, the warning lamp
remains on if the front passenger
seat belt is not fastened. It goes
out when the engine is running,
doors closed, after 30 seconds.
Then it comes on, if the belt is
not fastened, while the vehicle is
moving at up to 20 km/h (approx.
12 mph).
above 20 km/h (12 mph), the
w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a r o u n d
120 seconds. Front passenger’s
airbag deactivation
warning lamp
see “airbags”.
Doors open detection
This warning lamp, when
the engine is running,
comes on if a door, the
bonnet and/or the boot is open.
Rear seat belts not fastened
Operation is identical to that of the
front passenger’s seat belt warn-
ing lamp. F r o n t / s i d e a i r b a g f a u l t
warning lamp
see “airbags”.
Anti-lock Braking
System
The aBs warning lamp
lights when the ignition is
switched on and should go out
after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not go
out, there may be a system mal-
function. (see “Brakes”).
Diesel Preheater
see the instructions for
starting the engine.
Refer to Chapter II “starting”.
II
70 Handbrake
The parking brake is applied, with the vehicle stationary, b
y pulling on the
lever with a force that is proportionate to the steepness of the slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended t o press the
brake pedal at the same time.
I n a l l c i r c u m s t a n c e s , a s a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r . F o r
vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the parking
position ( P) is selected.
On steep slopes, turn the steering towards the kerb.
To release the handbrake, press on the end of the lever, pu ll the lever up
then lower it fully.
The warning lamp will come on if the handbrake is on or not fully released.
If the parking brake is off, the lighting of this warning lamp, in conjunction with the sTOp
w a r n i n g l a m p , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s l o w o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g d i s t r i b u t o r i s
malfunctioning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Urgently consult a CITROËN Dealer
B R a K E s
