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FAMILIARISATION
You can activate/deactivate the parking
sensors by pressing button B
. When
the parking sensors are inactive, the
warning lamp in button B
comes on.
Parking sensors
(visual and audible)
Parking space sensor
You can select the "Parking space sen-
sor" by pressing button A
, with the direc-
tion indicator activated on the side of the
space to be measured, a speed lower
than 12 mph (20 km/h) and at a distance
of less than 1.5 metres from the space.
The fi xed illumination of the warning
lamp indicates that the function is se-
lected.
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Use of this system is recommended on
motorways and dual carriageways, and
operates only at speeds above 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Pressing button C
activates the system,
the warning lamp in the button comes on.
Lane departure warning system
The system does not alert you if one
of your direction indicators is operating
and for approximately 20 seconds after
the direction indicator has stopped.
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MONITORING
INSTRUMENT PANELS - PETROL AND DIESEL - MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Panel grouping together the dials and vehicle operation indicator and warning lamps.
A.
Fuel gauge
B.
Indicator:
●
Coolant temperature
●
Cruise control/Speed limiter
information
C.
Speedometer
D.
Rev counter
E.
Indicator:
●
Engine oil temperature
●
Gear lever position and gear
engaged (Automatic gearbox)
F.
Controls:
●
Lighting dimmer
●
Resetting to zero of trip mile-
age computer and mainte-
nance indicator
G.
Instrument panel screen indicating:
●
Depending on the page
selected with the left-hand
thumb wheel on the steering
wheel:
- Digital speed repeater
- Trip computer
- Navigation (guidance) infor-
mation
- Display of message alerts
- Engine oil level check
- Service indicator
●
Permanently:
- Trip mileage recorder
- Total mileage recorder
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MONITORING
Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction or
fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamp).
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
STOP
fi xed, associated
with another
warning lamp. It is associated with a
punctured tyre or the engine
coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Service
temporarily. A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen, such as, for example:
- the closing of the doors, boot, rear
screen or bonnet,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter
(Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the warning lamp
concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fi xed or fl
ashing, of certain warning lamps may be accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven, the illumina-
tion of one of the following warning
lamps indicates a malfunction or
fault which requires action on the
part of the driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is
always accompanied by the display
of an additional message, to assist
you in identifying the fault.
If you encounter any problems, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
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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.
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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.
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.
Electric
parking
brake
fl ashing. The electric parking brake is
not applied automatically.
The application/release is
faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to
do so.
Park on fl at level ground, switch off the
ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Electric
parking
brake fault
fi xed. The electric parking brake
has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released
manually.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.
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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, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message
in the instrument
panel screen.
Unless it has been
deactivated with the indicator
lamp in the button on, the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
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.
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.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Brake pad
wear
fi xed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in
the multifunction
screen.
The brake pads are at an
advanced state of wear. Have the brake pads replaced by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of
the electric
parking brake
fi xed. 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 confi guration menu or
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop if automatic application / release
is not possible.
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.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
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 wil come on every time
the ignition is switched on, until a suffi cient
addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out
of fuel, this could damage the emission
control and injection systems.
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.
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.
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Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened
fi xed.
The driver and/or the front/
rear passenger has not
fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
Seat belts
not fastened /
unfastened
fi xed, associated
with the seat belt
not fastened /
unfastened
warning lampl. The illuminated dots represent the not
fastened / unfastened passengers.
They come on:
- fi xed for 30 about seconds on starting
the vehicle,
- fi xed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h)
when driving,
- fl ashing above 12 mph (20 km/h),
accompanied by an audible signal for
about 120 seconds.
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MONITORING
Front
foglamps
fi xed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards
twice to switch off the front
foglamps.
Rear
foglamps
fi xed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards
to switch off the rear foglamps.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped
beam headlamps.
Hazard
warning
lamps
fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction
indicators and their associated
indicator lamps fl ash simultaneously.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched
off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is
on is determined by the climatic conditions.
Parking
brake
fi xed. 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 further information on the
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.
fl ashing. The parking brake is not fully
applied or is released.
Passenger's
airbag
system
fi xed. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is in the " ON
" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear-
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the " OFF
"
position to deactivate the front
passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing
child seat.
Stop & Start
fi xed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffi c jams, ...) the Stop & Start
system has put the engine into
STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the
engine restarts automatically in
START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
fl ashes for a few
seconds, then
goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start"
for special cases with STOP mode
and START mode.