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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Coolant
temperature
and level lit.
a n a b n o r m a l i n c r e a s e i n t h e
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 2, "Instruments
and controls" section.
fl a s h i n g . a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Service lit temporarily. minor faults or warnings.
Consult the warnings log on the display or on the
screen. See chapter 9 In-car Technology, "Audio
equipment - Trip computer" section, depending on
the seriousness of the fault, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
In the case of a low diesel additive level, see
chapter 6 "Levels" section.
remaining on.
m a j o r f a u l t s .
Row 1 seat
belt not
fastened lit.
the driver or a front
passenger has not fastened
h i s s e a t b e l t . P u l l t h e s t r a p t h e n i n s e r t t h e t o n g u e i n t h e b u c k l e .
fl a s h i n g ,
accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e
signal of
increasing
volume. the vehicle is moving with
the driver or front passenger
s e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d .
C h e c k t h a t t h e s e a t b e l t i s f a s t e n e d b y p u l l i n g t h e
s t r a p . C h a p t e r 4 , " S e a t b e l t s " s e c t i o n .
The driver must ensure that all passengers fasten
a n d u s e t h e s e a t b e l t s c o r r e c t l y .
Front/side/
curtain air
bag fl a s h i n g o r
remaining on.
f a i l u r e o f a n a i r b a g . H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
w i t h o u t d e l a y . C h a p t e r 4 " A i r b a g s " s e c t i o n .
Front
passenger air
bag disarmed lit. intentional disarming of this
a i r b a g i n t h e p r e s e n c e o f a
rear facing child seat. C h a p t e r 4 , " A i r b a g s - c h i l d r e n o n b o a r d " s e c t i o n .
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Front fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on.
Rear fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on. In conditions of normal
v i s i b i l i t y , t a k e c a r e t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f o n p e n a l t y o f
b e i n g b o o k e d . " T h i s l i g h t i s a d a z z l i n g r e d . "
Display is indicates Solution - action
Cruise control lit. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Speed limiter lit. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Service
spanner lit. service due shortly. R e f e r t o t h e l i s t o f c h e c k s i n t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l
e t .
H a v e t h e s e r v i c e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Automatic
gearbox displayed. gear lever position selected. Chapter 2, "Instrume
nts and controls" section.
Particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
saturation
warning displayed and
associated with
the service
warning light. malfunction of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( d i e s e l
additive level, risk of
clogging, ...).
H a v e t h e fi l t e r c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Chapter 6, "Levels" section.
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Front fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on.
Rear fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on. In conditions of normal
v i s i b i l i t y , t a k e c a r e t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f o n p e n a l t y o f
b e i n g b o o k e d . " T h i s l i g h t i s a d a z z l i n g r e d . "
Display is indicates Solution - action
Cruise control lit. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Speed limiter lit. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Service
spanner lit. service due shortly. R e f e r t o t h e l i s t o f c h e c k s i n t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l
e t .
H a v e t h e s e r v i c e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Automatic
gearbox displayed. gear lever position selected. Chapter 2, "Instrume
nts and controls" section.
Particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
saturation
warning displayed and
associated with
the service
warning light. malfunction of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( d i e s e l
additive level, risk of
clogging, ...).
H a v e t h e fi l t e r c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Chapter 6, "Levels" section.
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I n t h e e v e n t o f a b r e a k d o w n a n d i n
order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a CITROËN dealer .
COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
I n z o n e A , the temperature is correct.
I n z o n e B , the temperature is too high.
The central STOP warning light and
the maximum coolant temperature
warning light 1 come on, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d t h e m e s s a g e
"Engine coolant temp. too high" on
the display.
You must stop immediately.
W a i t f o r t h e e n g i n e t o c o o l b e f o r e
topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
With monochrome screen
With colour screen
INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY
After switching on the ignition, three
functions are shown in succession:
- service indicator,
- engine oil level indicator
(see corresponding section),
- total distance recorder (total and trip distances).
I t a l s o d i s p l a y s t h e a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
positions and programmes selected
(see opposite).
The total and trip distances are
displayed for thirty seconds, when
the ignition is switched off, on
opening the driver’s door as well as on
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
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Service indicator
The display, located in the control
b l o c k , i n f o r m s y o u w h e n t h e n e x t
s e r v i c e w i l l b e d u e i n a c c o r d a n c e
with the "Manufacturer's" servicing
schedule indicated in the servicing
b o o k l e t . T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s d e t e r m i n e d
in relation to the distance travelled
since the previous service. A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation showing the
total and trip distances.
The distance remaining before the next
service is less than 500 miles/1 000 km
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for a few seconds, the spanner
fl a s h e s a n d t h e n u m b e r o f m i l e s /
kilometres remaining is displayed: A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation and the
spanner remains lit. This indicates that
a s e r v i c e s h o u l d b e c a r r i e d o u t s h o r t l y .
The service is overdue
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for a few seconds, the spanner
fl a s h e s a n d t h e e x c e s s d i s t a n c e i s
displayed.
With the engine running the
spanner remains lit until the
s e r v i c e h a s b e e n c a r r i e d o u t .
Example: 4 800 miles/km remain
b e f o r e t h e n e x t s e r v i c e i s d u e . W h e n
the ignition is switched on and for a
few seconds, the display shows:
Refer to the list of checks in the
s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t w h i c h w a s g i v e n
to you on delivery of the vehicle.
Operation
A few moments after the ignition
h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o n , t h e s p a n n e r
indicating a service operation lights
up; the display for the total distance
r e c o r d e r t e l l s y o u ( i n r o u n d fi g u r e s )
t h e d i s t a n c e r e m a i n i n g b e f o r e t h e n e x t
service.
The points at which a service is due
are calculated from the last indicator
z e r o r e s e t .
The point at which a service is due is
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e d i s t a n c e t r a v e l l e d . For further information, consult
the CITROËN SERVICE site at
the address:
http://service.citroen.com
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Zero re-set
Your CITROËN dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as
follows:
- Switch off the ignition,
- Press and hold the trip recorder r e s e t b u t t o n ,
- Switch on the ignition.
T h e d i s p l a y b e g i n s a c o u n t d o w n .
When the display shows " = 0 " , release
t h e b u t t o n ; t h e s p a n n e r d i s a p p e a r s .
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for a few
seconds, after the service information. Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing of
"OIL" ,
linked with the
service warning light,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n
a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e o n t h e
display, indicates a lack of oil which
could damage the engine.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a c h e c k
using the dipstick, it is essential that
the level is topped up.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL --"
indicates a
malfunction of the
engine oil level gauge.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Dipstick
A = maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil
may damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
B = minimum, top up the level
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s i n g
the type of oil suited to your
engine.
Trip recorder zero
reset button
With the ignition on, press
t h e b u t t o n u n t i l t h e z e r o s
appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press
t h e b u t t o n t o v a r y t h e
intensity of the lighting
of the instruments and
controls. When the lighting reaches
the minimum (or maximum) setting,
r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n t h e n p r e s s i t a g a i n
t o i n c r e a s e ( o r r e d u c e ) t h e b r i g h t n e s s .
As soon as the lighting is of the
r e q u i r e d b r i g h t n e s s , r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n .
T h e l e v e l r e a d w i l l o n l y b e c o r r e c t
if the vehicle is on level ground
a n d t h e e n g i n e h a s b e e n o f f f o r
more than 15 minutes.
After this operation, if you wish
t o d i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y , l o c k
the vehicle and wait for at least
fi v e m i n u t e s , o t h e r w i s e t h e z e r o r e - s e t
w i l l n o t b e r e g i s t e r e d .
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GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
Park: position of the lever
when parked.
T o i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e o r
start the engine.
To park the vehicle
( h a n d b r a k e o n ) a n d s t a r t t h e
engine.
Drive: position of the lever
while driving.
Reverse: position of the lever
in reverse gear.
To reverse the vehicle.
Neutral: position of the lever
in neutral.
To move the vehicle forwards
in automatic mode.
Manual: selection of the gears
b y p r e s s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r
(1 to 6).
To move the vehicle forwards in
manual mode.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The six-speed (Diesel engine)
"Porsche Tiptronic-system" automatic
g e a r b o x o f f e r s a c h o i c e b e t w e e n :
- the comfort of integral automatic
operation , e n h a n c e d b y a s n o w
programme,
- or the pleasure of manual gear
changing . Gear selection gate
- Move the lever in the gate to select
a position. Once the position
is selected, the corresponding
indicator light appears on the
instrument panel display.
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Good practice
Never select position N when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is stationary.
N e v e r c h a n g e b e t w e e n p o s i t i o n s t o
o p t i m i s e b r a k i n g o n a s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e .
There is a risk of damage to the
g e a r b o x :
- if you press the accelerator and b r a k e p e d a l s a t t h e s a m e t i m e ,
- if you force the lever from position P to another position in the
e v e n t o f a b a t t e r y f a i l u r e .
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s a t i d l e , b r a k e s
not applied, if position R , D or M is
selected the vehicle moves even
w i t h o u t t h e a c c e l e r a t o r b e i n g p r e s s e d .
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle,
with the engine running .
Operating abnormality
A n y o p e r a t i n g a b n o r m a l i t y i s i n d i c a t e d
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m p a n i e d b y
the message "Automatic gear fault"
o n t h e d i s p l a y a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e S n o w
s n o w fl a k e o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
I n t h i s s i t u a t i o n t h e g e a r b o x o p e r a t e s
in downgrade mode (locked in
3 r d g e a r ) . Y o u m a y f e e l a s u b s t a n t i a l
knock when changing from P to R and
from N to R (this will not cause any
d a m a g e t o t h e g e a r b o x ) .
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
keeping within the limit of local speed
restrictions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e .
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time.
- P r e s s b u t t o n again to switch off
the programme you are in.
Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, there is a special
Snow programme.
This improves starting
and drive when traction is
p o o r . T h e s n o w fl a k e a p p e a r s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
- P r e s s b u t t o n once the
v e h i c l e h a s b e e n s t a r t e d
and position D selected.
T h e g e a r b o x a d a p t s t o d r i v i n g
on slippery roads.