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ALARM
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h i s p r o v i d e s
two types of protection:
- exterior protection: it sounds if a d o o r , t h e t a i l g a t e o r t h e b o n n e t i s
opened.
- interior protection: it sounds if the volume inside the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t c h a n g e s ( b r e a k i n g o f
a window or a movement inside the
vehicle).
A red indicator light, located in the
centre of the fascia, indicates the
i n f o r m a t i o n d e t a i l e d b e l o w .
To lock your vehicle without setting the
alarm, insert the key in the lock then
lock the vehicle (e.g. for washing).
When the alarm is triggered, the siren
sounds and the direction indicator lights
fl a s h f o r t h i r t y s e c o n d s .
Warning - alarm triggered: the red indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s r a p i d l y , i n s e r t t h e k e y a n d
switch on the ignition to switch it off.
W h e n t h e a l a r m h a s b e e n t r i g g e r e d t e n
times in succession (on the eleventh time)
the alarm is deactivated. Repeat the rules
for setting the alarm.
- Close the sunroofs,
- Switch off the ignition,
- In the next ten seconds, press b u t t o n A , located on the left-hand
side of the fascia, until the red
indicator light is on continuously,
- Get out of the vehicle,
- W i t h i n t h e n e x t fi v e m i n u t e s , s e t t h e a l a r m b y l o c k i n g o r d e a d l o c k i n g u s i n g
the remote control (the red indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s o n c e a s e c o n d ) .
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s
to the alarm system as this could
cause faults.
Setting the alarm
- Switch off the ignition and get out of
the vehicle.
- S e t t h e a l a r m w i t h i n fi v e m i n u t e s o f
g e t t i n g o u t o f t h e v e h i c l e , b y l o c k i n g
or deadlocking using the remote
control (the red indicator light
fl a s h e s o n c e p e r s e c o n d ) . Disarming
Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control (the red indicator light goes out).
To set the alarm with exterior
protection only
If, while you are away from the vehicle,
you wish to leave a window partially
open or a pet inside the vehicle, you
should choose exterior protection only. Incorrect operation
When the ignition is switched on, if the red
indicator light remains on for ten seconds,
there is a fault in the siren connection.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
Automatic setting of the alarm
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e a l a r m i s s e t
automatically 2 minutes after the last
door or the tailgate is closed.
To prevent triggering of the alarm when
a door or the tailgate is opened, it is
imperative to press the remote control
u n l o c k i n g b u t t o n a g a i n . W h e n t h e a l a r m i s s e t b u t t h e
remote control does not operate:
- Unlock the doors with the key and open the door. The alarm is
triggered.
- Switch on the ignition in the next ten seconds. The alarm is
disarmed.
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DOORS
Automatic central locking
The doors can lock automatically when
you are driving (at a speed of more
than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
You can activate or deactivate this
function. To deactivate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Deactivation of the function is
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 .
Opening the doors from outside Opening the doors
from inside
If the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the
r e d w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s a n d t h e
padlock does not function. In this case,
use the key or the remote control to
unlock from the outside.
The door opening switches do
not function when the vehicle is
deadlocked. Locking/Unlocking from
the inside
Press the padlock, the red
warning light comes on when
the vehicle is locked and switches off
when it is unlocked.
This locks/unlocks the doors and the
tailgate.
To activate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Activation of the function is
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 message on the display . "Door open" alert
If a door or the tailgate is not closed
properly:
-
when the engine is running , you
a r e w a r n e d b y a g r a p h i c a n d a
message on the display for a few
seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
( s p e e d a b o v e 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ) ) ,
the service warning light comes on.
I t i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal, a message and a graphic on
the display for a few seconds.
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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
i m m e d i a t e l y . W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g : t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t b e c o m e s a w a r n i n g i f i t r e m a i n s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h e s . T h i s
i n i t i a l w a r n i n g m a y b e 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 w h i c h a p p e a r s o n t h e d i s p l a y . " D o n o t i g n o r e
these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
b y a m e s s a g e
on the display. m a j o r f a u l t s l i n k e d w i t h t h e
" B r a k e fl u i d l e v e l " , " E n g i n e
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n " ,
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake/
B r a k e fl u i d
level/EBFD lit.
h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d o r n o t
released correctly. R e l e a s i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e s w i t c h e s o f f t h e w a r n i n g
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. l o w b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l . T o p u p u s i n g a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
failure of the electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n .
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil
pressure lit while driving.
i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e . Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. m a j o r f a u l t .
Call a CITROËN dealer.
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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
Low fuel level lit.
t h a t t h e f u e l r e s e r v e i s b e i n g
used (approximately 5 litres
remain).
Capacity approximately
80 litres.
You have enough fuel left to drive approximately 3
0 miles
(50 km).
Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of the fuel
reserve is a parameter which is sensitive to the st yle of
d r i v i n g , t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d , t h e t i m e e l a p s e d a n d t h e
distance travelled since the warning light came on.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this could
d a m a g e t h e e m i s s i o n c o n t r o l a n d i n j e c t i o n s y s t e m s .
fl a s h i n g . a malfunction of the gauge
or cutting off of the supply
following a serious impact. Restore the supply. Chapter 6, "Fuel" section.
EOBD
emission
control
system fl a s h i n g o r
remaining on.
f a i l u r e o f t h e i n j e c t i o n ,
ignition or emission control
system. 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
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Battery
charge lit. fault in the charging circuit.
C h e c k t h e b a t t e r y t e r m i n a l s , … C h a p t e r 7 ,
"Battery" section.
fl a s h i n g . placing of the active
f u n c t i o n s o n s t a n d b y
(economy mode). Chapter 7, "Battery" section.
remaining on,
in spite of the
checks. f a u l t y c i r c u i t , i n j e c t i o n o r
ignition malfunction.
Call a CITROËN dealer.
ABS remaining on
or coming on
a b o v e 7 m p h
(12 km/h). failure of the anti-lock
b r a k i n g s y s t e m .
T h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n t i o n a l b r a k i n g w i t h o u t
a s s i s t a n c e b u t y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o s t o p . C a l l a
CITROËN dealer.
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
ESP/ASR fl a s h i n g .
wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
t h e d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e . C h a p t e r 4 ,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on.
a malfunction of the system.
E . g . : u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n o f t h e t y r e s . Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer.
remaining on with
t h e b u t t o n ( b e l o w
the steering
wheel on the left)
pressed.
deactivation of the system. T h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m h a s b e e n
deactivated. Chapter 4, "Driving safety" section.
Diesel
pre-heating lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. W a i t u n t i l t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f b e f o r e
operating the starter.
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 sold.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.
Main beam
headlamps
pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
and with an
a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
ignition off. opening of the driver's door
with the lights still on.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to position 0.
Direction
indicators fl a s h i n g w i t h
b u z z e r . change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. T o t h e R i g h t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d u p w a r d s .
T o t h e L e f t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d d o w n w a r d s .
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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
dealer.
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
dealer.
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.