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Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle’s ig-
nition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult information on the warning
lamp concerned. Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operation of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation
is normal or whether a fault has oc-
curred. Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator
l a m p s c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t
the corresponding system has come
into operation.
Front fog lamps.
Left-hand direction
indicator.
Sidelamps.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Rear fog lamp.
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (opera-
tion or deactivation indicator lamps)
or of the occurrence of a fault (warn-
ing lamp).
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Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bon-
net is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver’s seat belt not fas-
tened:
- The warning lamp comes on if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched on
and between 0 and 20 km/h (ap-
prox. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passen-
ger seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger’s seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on be-
tween 0 and 20 km/h (approx.
12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
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Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bon-
net is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver’s seat belt not fas-
tened:
- The warning lamp comes on if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched on
and between 0 and 20 km/h (ap-
prox. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passen-
ger seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger’s seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on be-
tween 0 and 20 km/h (approx.
12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
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5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner is
switched off ; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
display then indicates the total and
trip distances.
Less than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 500 miles remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates: Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
t h e s p a n n e r fl a s h e s
to indicate that the service must be
carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by
300 miles.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains on to indicate that
a service must be carried out soon. 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation.
The
spanner remains lit .
More than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is
due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbol-
ising the service operations comes
on. The distance recorder display
line indicates the distance remaining
before the next service is due.
Example: 1 900 miles remain be-
fore the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depend-
ing on the driver’s driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.
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Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
Your CITROËN technician resets the
indicator to zero after each service.
However, if you do your own servicing,
the procedure for resetting to zero is
as follows :
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,
switch on the ignition; the distance re-
corder display begins a countdown,
when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is cor-
rect or not.
This information is displayed for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function screen.
I f t h e l o w o i l l e v e l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL--" . Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
c a t e t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p
on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count.
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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle
during its life.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the
driver’s door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other period
until it is reset to zero by the driver.
With the ignition on, press the
button until zeros appear. Dashboard lighting rheostat
Activation
Turn control A or press control B
to adjust the brightness of the
dashboard lighting,
With control B , press until the
brightness is at maximum, release,
press until you reach minimum.
Deactivation
When the lights are off, or in day
m o d e i n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with daytime running lights, the but-
ton has no effect.
System permitting manual adjust-
ment of the brightness of the dash-
board to suit the level of ambient
light.
The rheostat is active if the sidela-
mps are on and applies to:
- the instrument panel,
- the display screens.