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Familiarisation
FAMILIARISATION
DRIVING
Electronic gearbox system Instrument panel display Starting
4 0
T h i s 5 - s p e e d g e a r b o x g i v e s y o u t h e c h o i c e
b e t w e e n t h e c o m f o r t o f a u t o m a t i c m o d e o r t h e
d r i v i n g p l e a s u r e o f a m a n u a l g e a r b o x .
R. R e v e r s e g e a r .
N. N e u t r a l .
A. A u t o m a t i c m o d e .
M +/-. S e q u e n t i a l m o d e .
T h e g e a r o r t h e d r i v i n g m o d e s e l e c t e d a p p e a r s
o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l d i s p l a y .
R : R e v e r s e g e a r .
N : N e u t r a l .
AUTO : A u t o m a t i c m o d e .
1 2 3 4 5 : G e a r s e l e c t e d .
S e l e c t p o s i t i o n N a n d p r e s s d o w n o n t h e b r a k e
p e d a l w h i l s t s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e .
S e l e c t fi r s t g e a r ( p o s i t i o n A or M ) o r r e v e r s e
g e a r ( p o s i t i o n R ) u s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r .
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INSTRUMENT PANELS
1. Distance recorder in kilometres/miles.
2. Display.
3. Fuel gauge.
4. Coolant temperature.
5. Rev counter.
Instrument panel display level 1
- Time,
- Kilometres/Miles travelled,
- Trip computer / range, consumption,
average speed,
- Headlamp height,
- Programmable overspeed warning,
- Arming or disarming of the passenger air bag.
Instrument panel display level 2
- Time,
- Date,
- Radio,
- Kilometres/Miles travelled,
- Exterior temperature,
-
Modes and gears selected in electronic
gearbox system,
- Trip computer / range, consumption,
average speed
- Headlamp height,
- Programmable overspeed warning,
-
Selection of display language,
- Arming or disarming of the passenger air bag,
- Activation or deactivation of the automatic locking of the doors while
driving.
Instrument panel with level 1 display Instrument panel with level 2 display
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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-checking test. T hey switch off almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning light becom es a warning sign if it remains on continuously or flashes. This initial warning may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message on t he display. “Do not ignore these warnings.”
Warning
light
is indicates Solution - action
Service on temporarily. minor faults. Consult a CITROËN
dealer . continuously on,
accompanied by a
message on the display. major faults. Make a note of the warning message and contact
a CITROËN dealer .
Parking brake fluid level on.
that the parking brake is applied or
has not been released correctly. Releasing the parking brake switches off the
warning light.
on. t h a t t h e fl u i d l e v e l i s t o o l o w .
T o p u p w i t h a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
continuously on, even
though the level is correct.
Stop immediately, park, switch off the ignition
and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Low engine oil level on.
that the level of oil in the
engine is too low. Check the engine oil level and contact a
CITROËN dealer .
continuously on, even
though the level is
correct.
Stop immediately, park, switch off the ignition
and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Coolant temperature on with the needle in
the red zone.
an abnormal increase. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the circui
t to
cool. Visually check the level.
on H in the red zone. an abnormal increase in the
coolant temperature. Refer to the “Levels” section of chapter 7.
Consult a CITROËN dealer .
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Warning
light
is indicates Solution - action
Engine oil pressure on while driving.
that the pressure is too
low. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the
lubrication circuit to cool in order to check its
level. Refer to the “Levels” section of chapter 7.
continuously on, even
though the level is
correct. a major fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer .
flashing, for a few
seconds, with a
message on the
display. that a service will soon be
due.
Refer to the list of checks in the servicing bookl
et
then carry out the CITROËN service.
Battery charge on.
a fault in the charging
circuit. Check the battery terminals…
Refer to the “Battery” section of chapter 7.
continuously on, in
spite of the checks. a circuit fault, an ignition or
injection malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer .
Door open detection on.
that a door is not closed
correctly. Check that the cab doors and the rear and side
doors are closed.
accompanied by
a message on the
display.
Seat belt not fastened on then flashes.
that the driver has not
fastened his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
accompanied by an
audible signal then
remains on. that the vehicle is moving
with the driver ’s seat belt
unfastened. Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by
pulling the strap. Refer to the “Seat belts” sectio
n
of chapter 5.
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Warning
light
is indicates Solution - action
Water in diesel filter on, accompanied by
a message on the
display. that there is water in the
diesel fuel filter.
Have the filter bled by a CITROËN dealer . Refer
to the “Checks” section of chapter 7.
Low fuel level on with the gauge
needle in zone E. that the fuel reserve is
being used. Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation
of the fuel reserve is a parameter which is
sensitive to the style of driving, the profile of t
he
road, the time elapsed and the distance travelled
since the warning light first came on.
Diesel pre-heating on. that the weather
conditions impose pre-
heating. Wait for the warning light to switch off before
operating the starter.
Side lights on. manual selection.
Turn the ring on the lights stalk to the first
position.
Dipped headlamps
on.
manual selection. Turn the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
Main beam headlamps pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
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Warning
light
is indicates Solution - action
Direction indicators flashing with buzzer. a change of direction
using the lights stalk, to
the left of the steering
wheel. To the Right: press the stalk upwards.
To the Left: press the stalk downwards.
Front fog lamps on. that the button on the
fascia panel has been
pressed. Manual selection.
The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on.
Rear foglamps. on. that the button on the
fascia panel has been
pressed. Manual selection.
The lamps only operate if the
dipped beams are on. When visibility is normal,
please switch the fog lamps off to avoid breaking
the law. This light is a dazzling red.
Faulty bulb on, accompanied by
a message on the
display. that one or more bulbs
have blown. Have the bulb changed.
Refer to the “Changing a bulb” section of
chapter 7 or consult a CITROËN dealer .
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Warning
light
is indicates Solution - action
Rear parking assistance on. failure of the syste m. The audible assistance is no longer active.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Electronic gearbox
system
on, accompanied by a
flashing of “AUTO”. A gearbox fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Display
displays indicates Solution - action
External temperature the temperature which
flashes accompanied
by a message on the
display. weather conditions
which could result in the
presence of ice on the
road.
Be especially vigilant and do not brake sharply.
Refer to the “Driving safety” section of
chapter 5.
Date
11:00:00 a setting:
of the Date.
of the Time. a configuration via the
MENU menu.
Refer to the “Menu” section of chapter 3.
Headlamp beam height a headlamp height
setting. a position from 0 to 3
depending on the load
carried. Adjust using the control on the fascia panel.
Refer to the “Steering wheel controls” section of
chapter 1.
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Warning
light
is indicates Solution - action
Rear parking assistance on. failure of the syste m. The audible assistance is no longer active.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Electronic gearbox
system
on, accompanied by a
flashing of “AUTO”. A gearbox fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Display
displays indicates Solution - action
External temperature the temperature which
flashes accompanied
by a message on the
display. weather conditions
which could result in the
presence of ice on the
road.
Be especially vigilant and do not brake sharply.
Refer to the “Driving safety” section of
chapter 5.
Date
11:00:00 a setting:
of the Date.
of the Time. a configuration via the
MENU menu.
Refer to the “Menu” section of chapter 3.
Headlamp beam height a headlamp height
setting. a position from 0 to 3
depending on the load
carried. Adjust using the control on the fascia panel.
Refer to the “Steering wheel controls” section of
chapter 1.
