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Instruments and controls
Warning lamp
is indicates Solution - action
Electronic anti-theft on. the ignition key introduced
is not recognised.
Starting impossible. Use another key and have the faulty key
checked by a CITROËN dealer. Chapter 1,
"Access".
Emissions control
system flashing or on
continuously.
a fault with the system. Have it checked as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer.
Low fuel level on with the gauge
needle in zone E. that the fuel reserve is
being used. Refuel without delay. The evaluation of the fuel
reserve is sensitive to the style of driving, the
profile of the road, the time elapsed and the
distance travelled since the warning lamp first
came on.
Particle emissions filter on, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message in the
screen. the start of saturation of
the particle emissions
filter.
Carry out a regeneration of the filter as soon as
possible. Chapter 7, "Checks".
Presence of water in
the Diesel filter on, accompanied by
a message in the
screen. water in the Diesel fuel
filter.
Have the filter bled by a CITROËN dealer.
Chapter 7, "Checks".
Diesel pre-heating on. that the weather
conditions impose pre-
heating. Wait for the warning lamp to switch off before
operating the starter.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition
off and on again, wait for the warning lamp to go
off, and start the engine.
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Gearbox and steering wheel
- with a manual gearbox , with the vehicle
stationary, put the gear lever into neutral,
then release the clutch pedal,
- with an electronic gearbox , with the
vehicle stationary, hold the brake pedal
down or put the gear lever into position N . Special cases: STOP mode unavailable
The STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the heated rear screen is on,
- the windscreen wiper is on fast wipe,
- reverse gear is engaged,
- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature, particle
filter regeneration, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine
is needed to assure control of a system.
In this case, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen,
accompanied by the "S" warning
lamp, which flashes for a few
seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
STOP & START
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode -
during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, or other...). The engine restarts
automatically - START mode - as soon as
you want to move off. The restart takes
place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions and offers the comfort of
complete silence when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "S" warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby: Automatic stopping of the engine is
only possible after the vehicle has
exceed a speed of about 6 mph (10 km/h),
to avoid repeated stopping of the engine
when driving slowly.
In the STOP mode Stop & Start, hill
start assist is inactive.
Never leave your vehicle with out first
turning off the ignition with the key.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key.
