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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)
fi xed. 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 qualifi ed workshop
without delay.
Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)
fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. The emission control
system has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Braking
fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
+
fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
and ABS
warning lamp. 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
qualifi ed workshop.
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MONITORING
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fi xed 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 qualifi ed workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fi xed. 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 qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
charge
fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty 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 qualifi ed workshop.
Low fuel level
fi xed. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
5 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 suffi cient addition
of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.
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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
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. One of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened
fi xed then
fl ashing
accompanied
by
an increasing
audible signal. The driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Door(s) open
fi xed if the
speed is
below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still
open. Close the door or boot.
fi xed and
accompanied
by an audible
signal if the
speed is
above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
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MONITORING
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Water in
Diesel
fi xed. The Diesel fuel fi lter
contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
Power
steering
fi xed. The power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Particle
emissions
fi lter (Diesel)
fi xed,
accompanied
by an audible
signal. This indicates that the
particle emissions fi lter
is starting to become
saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate
the fi lter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph
(60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off (see
the "Checks - Particle emissions fi lter" section).
fi xed,
accompanied
by an audible
signal. This indicates the low level
of the additive reservoir. Have the reservoir topped up as soon as
possible by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop (see the "Checks - Additive level"
section).
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The level shown will only be
correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been
off for more than 30 minutes.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver whether
the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL"
, linked with the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multifunction
screen.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, the level must
be topped up to prevent damage to the
engine.
Oil level low
This is indicated by the fl ashing of "OIL
--"
.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of dam-
age to the engine),
- B
= min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using
the grade of oil suited to
your engine.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.