Instruments and controls
WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a check auto-test. They are switched off almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning light becom es a warning 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
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied by
a message on
the display. major faults linked with the
"Brake fluid level", "Engine oil
pressure and temperature",
"Coolant temperature",
"Electronic brake force
distribution" and "Power
steering" warning lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition and ca ll
a CITROËN
dealer.
Handbrake/
Brake fluid
level/EBFD lit.
handbrake applied or not
released correctly. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning l
ight.
lit. low brake fluid level. Top up using a fluid recommended by CITROËN.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
failure of the electronic brake
force distribution.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition and ca ll
a CITROËN
dealer.
Engine oil
pressure and
temperature lit while driving.
insufficient pressure or
temperature too high. Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool. V
isually
check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct. major fault. Call a CITROËN dealer.
ABS
ESP
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Warning light is indicates Solution-action
Power
steering lit. system malfunction.
The vehicle retains conventional steering without assistance.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Opening
detection lit and
accompanied by
a message on
the display.
access not closed correctly.
Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors
and
the bonnet are closed (if your vehicle is fitted wi th an
alarm).
Rear
suspension
with pneumatic
compensation flashing.
abnormal difference between
the detected sill height and
the optimum sill height. In automatic correction mode: drive slowly (approximately
6 mph (10 km/h)) until the warning light is switched off.
In manual correction mode: return the sill which is
still at the upper or lower limit to an optimum hei
ght.
Chapter 3, "Rear suspension" section.
lit on starting or
while driving. failure of the pneumatic
compensation.
You must stop. Call a CITROËN dealer.
ABS remaining on. failure of the anti-lock braking
system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without assistance
but you are advised to stop. Call a CITROËN dealer.
ESP flashing.
triggering of regulation by
the ESP. The system optimises drive and permits improvement
of the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapte r 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on. system malfunction. E.g.:
under-inflation of the tyres. E.g. Check the pressure of the tyres. Have them
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
remaining on
with the diode
on the button
(on the fascia)
lit. deactivation of the system at
the request of the driver.
Operation of the system is deactivated.
Reactivation is automatic above 30 mph (50 km/h) o
r
after pressing the button (on the fascia).
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Warning light is indicates Solution-action
Brake
pads lit. brake pad wear. Have the pads replaced by a
CITROËN dealer.
Dipped
headlamps/
Daytime lights
lit. manual selection or automatic
lighting.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
lighting of the dipped headlamps
from the time the ignition is
switched on - daytime lights. Depending on the country in which the vehicle is s
old.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.
Main beam
headlamps pulling of the stalk towards you. Pull the stalk
to return to dipped headlamps.
Direction
indicators flashing with
buzzer. change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.
Front fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or d
ipped
headlamps are on.
Rear fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or d
ipped
headlamps are on. In conditions of normal visibilit y,
take care to switch them off on penalty of being bo oked.
"This light is a dazzling red."
Particle
emission filter lit. a malfunction of the particle
emission filter (diesel additive
level, risk of clogging, ...). Have the filter checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Chapter 6, "Checks" section.
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Display is indicates Solution-action
Cruise
control lit. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel contr
ols"
section.
Speed
limiter lit. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel contr
ols"
section.
Diesel pre-
heating lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. Wait until the warning light is switched off befor
e
operating the starter.
Particle
emission filter lit a malfunction of the particle
emission filter (diesel additive
level, risk of clogging, ...). Have the filter checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Chapter 6, "Checks" section.
Presence of
water in the
diesel filter lit and
accompanied by
a message on
the display.
water in the diesel filter.
Have the filter bled by a CITROËN dealer without d
elay.
Chapter 6, "Checks" section.
Service
spanner lit. service due shortly. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing bookl
et. Have
the service carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
Time displayed. adjustment of the time. Use the left-hand button on the instrument panel.
Chapter 2, at the beginning of the "Instruments and
controls" section.
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Reverse gear
In the 6-speed configuration, raise the collar
under the gear knob to engage reverse gear.
Never engage reverse gear before
the vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.
To change gear easily, always press
the clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
When driving, avoid leaving your hand on
the gear knob as the force exerted, even if
slight, may wear the internal components of
the gearbox over time.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock
the steering wheel by lowering the lever.
Adjust the height and depth of the steering
wheel, then lock by pushing the lever fully
upwards.
GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
5-speed gearbox 6-speed gearbox
Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
Key
Take care to prevent the key from coming
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key (key
ring, ...) weighing the key down in the ignition
switch may cause a malfunction.
Good practice when starting
Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly,
check!
Diesel pre-heating warning light If the temperature is high
enough, the warning light comes
on for less than one second, you
can start without waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning light to
switch off then operate the starter (Starting
position) until the engine starts. Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow the
turbocharger (Diesel engine) to return to
idle.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the steering
wheel gently while turning the key, without
forcing. In this position, certain accessories
can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine turns
over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering locks. Remove the key.
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you. Automatic lights
if your vehicle is fitted with a
brightness sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(flashing) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver ’s door is opened, a buzzer sounds if
you have left your lights on.
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you. Automatic lights
if your vehicle is fitted with a
brightness sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(flashing) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver ’s door is opened, a buzzer sounds if
you have left your lights on.
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .