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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into ST
oP m

ode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. ST
oP m

ode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
ST
aR

T mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and ST
aR

T mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.
Engine coolant
temperature
fixed blue
on s

tarting the engine, it indicates
that the engine is cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate
that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard
until the warning lamp has switched off.
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Foot on the
brake pedalfixed.
The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
start the engine (lever in position N).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Automatic
wiping fixed.
The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
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Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by
reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a message on the
screen. Illumination of the warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system or engine coolant temperature
problem.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service temporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp.
Identify the problem by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,- the screenwash level,- the remote control battery,- saturation of the particle emission filter on di esel vehicles
(refer to the "Particle emissions filter (di esel)" section).
For any other faults, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITRoËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
dr

ive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Electronic
stability
programme
(ESP/ASR) flashing.
The ESP/
aS

R regulation is operating. 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/
aS

R system has a fault.Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. 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
qualified workshop without delay.
Braking
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low.
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 ST
oP a

nd
ab
S
w

arning lamp.
The electronic brake force distribution
(E
bFd) s

ystem has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Maximum coolant
temperature fixed.
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 CITR
oËn

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.
Battery charge fixed. 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first 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 sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),
46
litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or
d
i
esel).
ne

ver continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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Airbagstemporarily. 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
qualified workshop.
fixed.
on

e of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened fixed then flashing
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
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
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).
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault.
dr

ive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Water in Diesel fixed. The Diesel fuel filter contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on
d
i
esel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Particle
emissions filter
(Diesel) fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal.
This indicates that the particle
emissions filter is starting to become
saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off (see the "Checks
-
Particle emissions filter" section).
fixed, 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 qualified workshop (see the
"Checks -
a
d
ditive level" section).
Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. 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.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
detection" section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
have the system checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Engine oil level
indicator*
On vehicles fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, information on the oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on, after
the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L",
accompanied by illumination of the service
warning lamp, an audible signal and a
message.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level low
This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -" .
Contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric oil level
indicator, the engine oil level is no longer
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should check
the engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
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.
*
d
ep

ending on version.
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