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D R I V E R ’ S I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
MAINTENANCE INDICATOR
It tells you when the next service is due , i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e i n t h e M a i n t e n a n c e g u i d e .
T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s c a l c u l a t e d a s a f u n c t i o n o f t w o p a r a m e t e r s : the mileage covered , and the time elapsed since
the last service.
Functioning
F r o m s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d
f o r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e spanner
symbol for maintenance lights
up ; the instrument panel tells you
h o w m a n y m i l e s r e m a i n b e f o r e t h e
next service.
For example: you have the
f o l l o w i n g d i s t a n c e l e f t t o t r a v e l
before the next service:
Functioning if the distance to the
next service is less than 1 000 km
(approx. 600 miles)
E a c h t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
o n , a n d f o r i v e s e c o n d s , t h e m a i n -
t e n a n c e s y m b o l a n d t h e m i l e a g e w i l l
l a s h .
Example: before the next service
there remain: 500 km (approx.
3 0 0 m i l e s ) . W h e n y o u s w i t c h o n t h e
ignition and for 5 seconds after that,
the instrument panel indicates: Functioning if the service
interval is exceeded
E a c h t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
on, the maintenance symbol and
t h e e x t r a m i l e a g e t r a v e l l e d ( w i t h a
m i n u s i n f r o n t ) w i l l l a s h .
For example:
the preset service
distance has been exceeded by
300 km (approx. 10 miles). Your
vehicle must be serviced as soon
as possible.
A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r t h a t , t h e e n g i n e
oil level indicator is displayed, then
the total mileage recorder resumes
its normal role. The instrument
p a n e l s h o w s y o u t h e t o t a l a n d t r i p
mileage counters. A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r t h a t , t h e e n
-
gine oil level indicator is displayed,
then the total mileage recorder
resumes its normal role and the
maintenance symbol remains lit
up.
It informs you that a service is
imminently due. The instrument
panel gives you the total and trip
mileages. A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r y o u h a v e
s w i t c h e d o n t h e i g n i t i o n , t h e
total mileage recorder returns
to its normal operation and
the
maintenance symbol remains
illuminated.
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Imperative stop
warning lamp
W h e n t h e w a r n i n g
lamp comes on, it is
imperative to stop the vehicle and
s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e .
This lamp is accompanied by a
STOP symbol on the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
SERVICE warning lamp
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s
on for as long as the fault
a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e a l e r t
message is present (this in the
case of a serious fault).
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible
The lamp stays on only for a short
time for a minor fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
To recall the corresponding alert
message, see “Log of alerts”.
Battery charge
S h o u l d n o t b e l i t w h e n
the engine is running. If it
lights permanently, contact
a CITROËN dealer. Engine oil pressure and
temperature warning
lamp
I f i t l i g h t s w h i l e y o u a r e
driving, stop the engine, check the
level, (see Chapter IV - “Levels”).
If it remains lit despite the level
being correct, contact a CITROËN
dealer. Driver’s and/or
passenger’s seat belt
not fastened warning
lamp
Comes on if the driver’s and/
or passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened.
T h e l i g h t i n g o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
is accompanied by a sound
signal and a message for about
9 0 s e c o n d s w h e n t h e v e h i c l e
exceeds a speed of 25 km/h
(approx. 15 mph).
Warning lamp for
handbrake, brake
l u i d l e v e l a n d b r a k i n g
distribution fault.
When the engine is running, this
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
handbrake is applied or incom-
pletely released, that the brake
l u i d l e v e l i s i n s u f i c i e n t , o r t h a t t h e
braking system is malfunctioning.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s l i t
w h e n t h e h a n d b r a k e i s r e l e a s e d ,
stop immediately and contact a
CITROËN dealer. Airbags warning lamp
I t c o m e s o n f o r a f e w
seconds every time you
s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
Airbags malfunction
Flashing indicates that the airbags
are malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Passenger’s airbag
deactivation
If the passenger’s airbag
i s d e a c t i v a t e d , t h e w a r n i n g
lamp remains on.
W A R N I N G L A M P S
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Follow the recommendations
in the Maintenance Guide.
When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could
operate if the power unit is hot (even when switched off).
The engine oil level should be checked frequently
between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Engine coolant
The coolant level should
be between the
MAX and
MIN marks on the header
tank.
If the engine is hot, wait
15 minutes.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide.
Never work on the cooling
system if the engine is hot. (See
“Levels”). Engine oil
Check the oil level with the
vehicle parked on horizon-
tal ground, the engine ha-
ving been switched off for at least
15 minutes.
Level: see “Capacities”.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide. B r a k e l u i d
T h e l u i d l e v e l m u s t b e s i
-
tuated within the minimum
and maximum marks visi-
ble on the reservoir
Level: See “Levels”.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide.
If the warning lamp comes on:
stop the vehicle
Power steering oil
For topping up, it is neces-
sary to go to a CITROËN
dealer.
Oil quality: Consult the Mainte-
nance Guide.
Take out the oil dipstick.
The level must be between
the
MAX and MIN marks
on the dipstick
It should never exceed the maximum mark.
L E V E L S
R e f e r t o t h e c h a p t e r U s e r P r e c a u t i o n s
Windscreen, rear screen
and headlamp washer
l u i d
It is recommended that you use
products approved by CITROËN.
Level: see “Capacities”.
MAX
MIN
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A - Windscreen and rear
s c r e e n w a s h l u i d
Capacity: See
“Capacities”
When looking under the bonnet, with the engine hot,
even if stopped and the ignition switched off, the cooling fan may operate at any time.
B - Radiator - coolant
Checking the level and topping up must always be done
with the engine cold.
Engine hot:
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i o n c o v e r . W a i t i f t e e n m i n u t e s o r
until the temperature is well below 100° C, then carefull
y
unscrew the cap to allow the pressure to drop, protecting
yourself with a cloth, for example.
Topping up the cooling system
The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on t he
header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to add more than 1 litre, h ave the cooling
system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Fully secure the cap.
Note: The need to top up the coolant frequently is an indicat ion of a
malfunction, which you should have checked at the earliest op portunity.
Note: the cooling fan may operate for some ten minutes after the e ngine
has stopped.
C - Power steering oil
For topping up, it is necessary to go to a CITROËN dealer. L E V E L S