2008 Citroen NEMO Check
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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 lightlight
is indicates Solution - action
Front air bag flashing or
continuously on. the failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
without delay. Refer to the “Air bags” section of
chapter 5.
Side air bag flashing or
continuously on. the failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
without delay. Refer to the “Air bags” section of
chapter 5.
Disarming of the
passenger ’s front air
bag on. that this air bag has been
disarmed intentionally in
the presence of a rear
facing child seat. Configure via the trip computer MENU menu.
Refer to the “Menu” section of chapter 3.
ABS continuously on. failure of the system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance. However, you are advised to stop
and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Emission control
system flashing or
continuously on.
failure of the system. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Electronic immobiliser on. the ignition key inserted is
not recognised.
The vehicle cannot be started.
Use another key and have the faulty key
checked by a CITROËN dealer . Refer to the
“Access” section of chapter 1.
Front brake pads on. brake pad wear. Have the pa ds replaced by a CITROËN dealer .
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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
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.
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FUEL GAUGE
The fuel level is tested each time the key is
turned to the “running” position.
The gauge is positioned on:
- F (Full): the capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 45 litres .
- E (Empty): the reserve is now being
used, the warning light comes on
continuously.
The reserve when the warning first comes
on is approximately 6 litres.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned between C
(Cold) and H (Hot): normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot climatic
conditions, the needle may move close to
the red graduations. - wait for approximately 5 minutes to allow
the engine to cool down, then check the
level and if necessary top up.
The cooling circuit is pressurised. In
order to avoid any risk of burns, unscrew
the cap 2 turns to release the pressure.
When the pressure has dropped, check the
level and remove the cap to top up. If the
needle remains in the red zone, contact a
CITROËN dealer EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) is
a diagnostics system which complies with,
among others, the standards concerning
authorised emissions of:
- CO (carbon monoxide),
- HC (unburnt hydrocarbons),
- NOx (nitrogen oxides) or particles detected by oxygen sensors placed
upstream and downstream of the catalytic
converters.
Refer to the “Levels” section of
chapter 7.
Refer to the “Levels” section of
chapter 7.
Therefore, the driver is warned of
any malfunction of this emission
control system by the flashing of
this specific warning light on the
instrument panel.
What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone, or if the warning
light comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the ignition. The fan may continue to operate for
a certain time up to approximately
10 minutes.
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SERVICE INDICATOR
The display on the instrument panel
informs you when the next service is due,
in accordance with the Manufacturer ’s
servicing schedule indicated in the servicing
booklet. This information is determined in
relation to the distance travelled since the
previous service. You are warned by flashing of the
engine oil pressure warning light
and the displaying of a message
on the instrument panel each time
the vehicle is started.
In this case, your vehicle must be
serviced as soon as possible.
LIGHTING RHEOSTAT
The rheostat is active when the lights are
on.
Refer to the list of checks in the
servicing booklet which was given to
you on delivery of the vehicle.
After a few seconds, the display returns to
its usual functions. Use the + and - controls to
change the brightness of the
instrument panel lighting.