Instruments and controls
30 Warning lamp is indicates Solution - action
Coolant
temperature
and level on with needle
in the red
zone.
an abnormal increase in
temperature.
Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level.
fl ashing. a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Service on temporarily.
minor faults or warnings.
Consult the alert log in the display or screen.
If your vehicle is equipped with a trip computer
or a screen: refer to the "Audio equipment -
Trip computer" section of chapter 9. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
remaining on. major faults.
Driver's
seat belt not
fastened on then
fl ashing.
the driver has not fastened
their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
accompanied
by an audible
signal then
remains on. the vehicle is moving with
the driver's seat belt not
fastened.
Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the
strap. Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section.
ECO on.
The Stop & Start system
has put the engine in STOP
mode following a vehicle
stop (red light, traffi c jam,
etc...). As soon as you want to move off, the warning
lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode.
fl ashes for a
few seconds,
then goes off. The STOP is temporarily
unavailable.
or
The START mode has been
invoked automatically.
Section 2, under "Stop & Start".
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Warning lamp is indicates Solution - action
Front / lateral
airbag fl ashing or
remaining on.
a failure of an airbag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop without delay. Chapter 4,
"Airbags" section.
Front
passenger's
airbag
deactivated on. the intentional deactivation
of this airbag in the
presence of a rear-facing
child seat. Chapter 4, "Airbags-child safety" section.
Low fuel
level on with gauge
needle in the
red zone. When it fi rst comes on,
there remains around
8 litres of fuel in the tank.
The distance you can drive
on this fuel depends on
your style of driving and the
engine type. You must fi ll up with fuel to avoid running out.
This warning lamp comes on each time you
switch on the ignition until you have fi lled up.
Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.
Never risk driving until the tank is empty, this
could damage the emissions and injection
systems.
fl ashing. cutting off of the fuel supply
following a serious impact. Restore the supply. Chapter 6, "Fuel" section.
EOBD
emission
control
system fl ashing or
remaining on.
a failure of the system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic
converter. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
charge on.
a fault in the charging
circuit. Check the battery terminals, … Chapter 7,
"Battery" section.
fl ashing. placing of the active
functions on standby
(economy mode). Chapter 7, "Battery" section.
remaining on,
in spite of the
checks. a faulty circuit, an ignition or
injection malfunction.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned before the
red zone: normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot
climatic conditions, the needle may
move close to the red graduations. What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone:
Reduce your speed or let the engine
run at idle.
What you should do if the warning
lamp comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the
ignition. The fan may continue to
operate for a certain time, up to
approximately 10 minutes,
- wait for the engine to cool down in order to check the coolant level and
top it up if necessary.
As the cooling system is pressurised,
follow this advice in order to avoid any
risk of scalding:
- wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work,
- unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to allow the pressure to drop,
- when the pressure has dropped, check the level on the expansion
bottle,
-
if necessary, remove the cap to top up.
If the needle remains in the red
zone, have the system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 6.
Refer to the "Fuel" section of
chapter 6.
The fuel level is tested each time the
key is turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
- 1: the fuel tank is full,
approximately 60 litres.
- 0: the reserve is now being used, the warning lamp comes on
continuously. The reserve when
the warning fi rst comes on is
approximately 8 litres.
Instruments and controls
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SERVICE INDICATOR
This programmes service intervals
according to the use of the vehicle. More than 1 000 miles/km before the
next service is due
Example: 4 800 miles/km remain
before the next service is due. When
the ignition is switched on and for a
few seconds, the screen shows:
A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation showing the
total and trip distances.
Less than 1 000 miles/km before the
next service is due
Each time the ignition is switched on and for a
few seconds, the spanner fl ashes and the number
of miles/kilometres remaining is displayed:
A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation and the
spanner remains on. This indicates that
a service should be carried out shortly.
Service overdue
Operation
A few moments after the ignition
has been switched on, the spanner
indicating a service operation comes
on; the display for the total distance
recorder gives (in round fi gures) the
distance remaining before the next
service.
The points at which a service is due
are calculated from the last indicator
zero reset.
The point at which a service is due is
determined by two parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time which has elapsed since
the last service.
The distance remaining before the
next service may be weighted by
the time factor, depending on the
type of driving. With the engine running the
spanner remains on until the
service has been carried out.
Each time the ignition is
switched on and for a few
seconds, the spanner
fl ashes and the excess
distance is displayed.
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Trip recorder zero reset button
After this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait for at least fi ve
minutes, otherwise the zero re-set will
not be registered.
Zero re-set
Your CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop carries out this operation
after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as
follows:
- switch off the ignition,
- press and hold the trip recorder reset button,
- switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows "=0" , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for a few
seconds, after the service information. Oil level correct
Low oil level
Flashing of
"OIL" ,
linked with the
service warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a low oil level which
could damage the engine.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL--"
indicates a
malfunction of the
engine oil level
indicator. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 30 minutes. Dipstick
A = maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil
may damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop
without delay.
B = minimum, top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your
engine.
Lighting dimmer
With the ignition on, press
the button until the zeros
appear.
With the lighting on,
press the button to vary
the brightness of the
instruments and controls.
When the lighting
reaches the minimum (or
maximum) setting, release the button
then press it again to increase (or
reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the
required brightness, release the button.
Gearbox and steering wheel
42
Moving off
- To start the engine, the gear selector must be in position N .
- Press fi rmly on the brake pedal.
- Operate the starter.
- When the engine is running, place the gear selector on R , A or M as
desired.
- Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
If the gear selector is not in position N ,
and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the engine will not start.
Repeat the above procedure.
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
Move the gear selector to R .
Only attempt to select reverse gear
when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
Changing to neutral
Move the gear selector to N . If the
vehicle is moving, do not select this
position even momentarily. Manual mode
Changing to manual mode
Move the gear selector to M .
Automatic mode
Changing to automatic
mode
Move the gear selector to A .
The gearbox then operates in
automatic mode, without any action on
your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is
best suited to the following conditions:
- driving style,
- road profi le,
- optimum fuel consumption.
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary,
release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism by pulling the lever.
Adjust the steering wheel for height
and reach, then lock the mechanism by
pushing the lever fully forwards.
Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to
overtake another vehicle), simply
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by
pressing down fi rmly.
Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
the engine running, the gearbox
changes automatically to neutral N .
Stopping the vehicle
Before stopping the engine, put the
gear selector in position N .
In all cases, it is essential to apply
the parking brake. Check that the
parking brake warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel.
Before doing anything in the
engine compartment, check that
the gear selector is in neutral N .
Changing gear
In situations of high engine speeds
(heavy acceleration), a change
up will not occur unless the driver
operates the electronic gearbox control
paddle. Pull on the "
+ " control
paddle to change up.
Pull on the " - " control
paddle to change
down.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for example when
approaching a stop sign),
the gearbox changes down
automatically, to fi rst gear if
needed.
- It is not necessary to release the accelerator completely during gear
changes.
- A gear change instruction is accepted only if the engine speed
permits.
- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change down
may be performed automatically.
Stop & Start
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STOP & START
The Stop & Start system puts the
engine temporarily on standby - STOP
mode - during stops in the traffi c (red
lights, traffi c 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 as well as the noise
level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode The "ECO" warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel and the engine goes
into standby:
- with a manual gearbox , at speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you
put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal,
- with the 6-speed electronic gearbox , at a speed below 5 mph
(8 km/h), when you press the brake
pedal or put the gear selector into
position N . If your vehicle is fi tted with the system,
a time counter calculates the sum of
the periods in STOP mode during a
journey. It rests itself to zero every time
the ignition is switched on with the key.
With the electronic gearbox,
for your comfort during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch off
the ignition with the key. Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not
fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last
engine start using the key,
- the parking brake is applied or being applied,
- the engine is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature,
braking assistance, ambient
temperature...) where the engine
is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, the "ECO"
warning lamp fl ashes for a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.