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Rear foglampfixed. The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in
the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. 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 "Parking brake" section.
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Automatic
wipingfixed.
The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic 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.
flashes for a few
seconds, then
goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.
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Passenger's
front airbag fixed.
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 ward
facing child seat.
Turn the control switch to the " OFF" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is an airbag fault (Airbag warning lamp on).
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Passenger's
front airbag fixed.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install the child seat
"rear ward facing", unless there is an
airbag fault (Airbag warning lamp on). Set the control to the "ON"
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the "rear ward
facing" position.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) fixed.
The button is pressed and the
indicator lamp comes on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information on DSC/ASR, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.
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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.
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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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Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN 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.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)fixed.
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 qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Braking
fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the 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 qualified
workshop.
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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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+ 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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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity:
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trol: approximately 50 litres.
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iesel: approximately 45 or 50 litres (depending
on version).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Airbags on 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
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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