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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the par t of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument
panel or appears in the central colour screen
associated with the satellite navigation system. If your vehicle has a screen, a warning lamp coming on is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system, power steering, engine
lubrication or cooling system
malfunction or a punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that
the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system
is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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43Monitoring
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Braking
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
fixed, associated with
the electric parking
brake malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is
released. The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake
flashing. The application or release of the
electric parking brake was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
Electric
parking brake
malfunction
fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
* According to country.
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened *
fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled their seat
belt. Pull on the belt in question and inser t the tongue in
the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given
by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has
a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic stability
control
(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated (button
pressed and its indicator lamp on), the
ESP/ASR or hill star t assist system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 litres of
fuel
in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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47Monitoring
Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflated
tyre
fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when
the tyres are cold.
Directional
headlamps
flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Foot on the brake
pedal
fixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system, press
the brake pedal to star t the engine (lever in position N
).
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
flashing. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle on an
incline using the accelerator for too
long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.
Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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49Monitoring
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Parking brake
fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Electric parking
brake
fixed. The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.
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This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, at the same
time as the ser vice information.
Engine oil level indicator
The vehicle must be on level ground
and the engine must have been off
for more than 30 minutes for this level
check to be accurate.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL"
or the display of a specific message in
the instrument panel, coupled with the service
warning lamp and accompanied by an audible
signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check
using the dipstick, the level must be topped up
to avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator error
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL--"
or the display of a specific message in the
instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN or a
qualified workshop.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of damage to
the engine),
- B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
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53Monitoring
This information is displayed for a few seconds
after switching on the ignition. It informs
the driver when the next ser vice is due, in
accordance with the manufacturer's ser vicing
schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is
calculated from the last service indicator zero
reset. It is determined by two parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the ser vice
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line or a specific message in the
instrument panel central screen indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
For example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain
before the next ser vice is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
Example:
560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next ser vice is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on
to
indicate that a ser vice must be carried out
soon.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off
; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice information
appears in the instrument panel central screen.