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Instruments and controls
WARNING LAMPS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps comes on applying a self-checking test. Th ey switch off almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning lamp become s 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 lamp
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.
Handbrake
Brake fluid level on.
that the handbrake is applied or
has not been released correctly. Releasing the handbrake switches off the
warning lamp.
on. that the fluid level is too
low. Top up with a fluid recommended by a CITROËN
dealer.
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 lamp
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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Gearbox and steering wheel
Stopping - Starting on a slope
This gearbox is a piloted manual gearbox
which does not have a clutch pedal.
Do not use the accelerator pedal to
immobilise the vehicle on a slope, apply
the handbrake instead.
When moving off on a slope, accelerate
gradually while releasing the handbrake.
Switching to sequential mode
Once you have moved off, you can switch to
sequential mode by selecting position M .
Switching to automated mode
After using the sequential mode, you can
return to the automated mode by selecting
position A .
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:
- move to position N to leave the gearbox
in neutral,
- leave a gear engaged, such as first or reverse.
In both cases, it is imperative that you apply
the handbrake to immobilise the vehicle.
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, the
gearbox must be reinitialised:
- switch on the ignition, "AUTO" appears
on the instrument panel display,
- press the brake pedal,
- wait approximately 30 seconds until "N"
or a gear appears on the instrument
panel display,
- release the brake pedal.
The gearbox is operational again.
Operating anomaly
"AUTO" and the gear engaged
appear on the instrument panel
display.
The gearbox then operates in
auto-active mode, without any action on the
part of the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most suited
to the following parameters:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain the
most suitable gear, avoid sharp variations in
the pressure on the accelerator pedal.
If you press the accelerator pedal beyond
the point of resistance, the gearbox
selects the gear below to permit sharper
acceleration.
"AUTO" disappears and the
gears engaged appear in
succession on the instrument
panel display.
The gear change requests are only carried
out if the engine speed permits it.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
gently to engage the gear.
At low speeds, when approaching a stop
or traffic lights for example, the gearbox
changes down to first gear automatically. With the ignition on, the flashing
of
"AUTO" and lighting of this
warning light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message
on the instrument panel display, indicate a
gearbox malfunction.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. The brake pedal must be pressed while
starting the engine.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle is
moving.
Only engage reverse gear R with the vehicle
immobilised and the brake pedal pressed.
In all cases, it is imperative that you apply
the handbrake in order to immobilise the
vehicle.
On a steep gradient, it is preferable to
switch to sequential mode.
