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Instrument panel
1. Service indicator, then total distance recorder (miles or km).
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hese functions are displayed in turn when
the ignition is switched on.
2.
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ruise control or speed limiter settings. 3. D
igital speedometer (mph or km/h).
4. I nformation related to the electronic
gearbox.
Display screens
5. Gear shift indicator.
6. E ngine oil level indicator.
7.
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uel gauge.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault detected
with the braking or power steering
systems, the electrical system, or
with engine lubrication or cooling or
a puncture. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Service on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated message,
such as:
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pening of a door, the boot or bonnet,
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ow engine oil level,
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ow screenwash fluid level,
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ischarged remote control battery,
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ow tyre pressures,
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aturation of the particle emission filter (PEF) on
Diesel vehicles.
For more information on the PEF, refer to the
"Checks
- particle emissions filter" section.
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
AdBlue
® additive
(Blue HDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® additive topped up as soon as
possible: go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by
referring to the corresponding section.
+ flashing associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 375 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid
a breakdown : go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by
referring to the corresponding section.
flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a dealer CITROËN or a
qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself
by referring to the corresponding section.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the tank.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system

(Blue HDi Diesel) fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SERVICE
and engine diagnostic
warning lamps,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating an
emissions control fault. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 650 miles (1 100 km).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Under-inflationfixed, 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 CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Foot on the
brake pedal flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message, and
associated with the
"Foot on the brake"
warning flashing in the
control panel for the
electronic gearbox. The brake pedal is not pressed when
starting the engine, with an electronic
gearbox.
With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
start the engine.
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.
Warning / indicator lamp
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Service indicator
System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is
due
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and 1 800 miles
(3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner symbolising the service operations
comes on. The distance recorder display line
indicates the distance remaining before the
next service is due.
Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total distance.
Indicators
The point at which the next service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
depending on the distance travelled and the
time elapsed since the last service.
For Blue HDi Diesel versions, the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
is also taken into account (depending
on the country of sale).
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Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle yourself:
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witch off the ignition,
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p
ress and hold the button on the end of the
lighting control stalk,
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s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
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w
hen the display indicates "=0" , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
zero reset to be taken into account.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time in the touch screen tablet. F

Sel
ect the "Driving assistance "
menu.
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I
n the secondary page, select
" Diagnostic ".
The servicing information is displayed in the
screen.
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Engine oil level
indicator
(depending on version)
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.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.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
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 fault
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Refer to the "Checks" section.
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