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37Monitoring
Service
on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
- opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,
- engine oil low level,
- screenwash low level,
- flat remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission filter (Diesel)
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the ser vice warning
lamp goes off.
- a fault with the tyre under-inflation detection
system,
- ...
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 shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the ser vice
indicator spanner.
The ser vicing inter val has been
exceeded. Only on Blue HDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / Observations
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Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / Observations
Electric parking
brake
flashing. 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 flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P
for an automatic gearbox), switch
off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake fault
fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed. 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 configuration menu or contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic
application / release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Under-inflation
fixed. 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.
+
flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Ser vice warning lamp. The tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels. Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / Observations
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.
Low fuel level
fixed with the two
last bars flashing,
accompanied by a
message and an
audible signal. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 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, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops and
approaches "0".
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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41Monitoring
Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / Observations
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.
Directional
headlamps
flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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.
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Coolant
temperature gauge
With the engine running:
- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,
- in zone B
, the temperature is too high; the
central STOP
warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
wait for the engine to cool,
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
top up the level to the "MA X" mark.
Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reser voir).
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45Monitoring
Engine oil level indicator *
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the ser vice warning
lamp and an audible signal.
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.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil
level measurement invalid" in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the ser vicing 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
*
Depending on version.
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Unlocking the vehicle
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system
System that allows the opening, closing
and starting of the vehicle while keeping the
electronic key on your person.
Complete unlocking
With the electronic key on your person
and in the recognition zone A
, pass your
hand behind the door handle to unlock the
vehicle, then pull the handle to open the
door.
Your passengers can also open their
doors, as soon as the electronic key is in
the recognition zone around the vehicle.
Selective unlocking
This setting is done via the
configuration menu.
By default, complete unlocking is
activated.
To unlock only the drivers door, with the
electronic key on your person, pass your
hand behind the driver's door handle then
pull the door handle to open.
To unlock the complete vehicle, pass your
hand behind one of the passenger door
handles on the same side of the vehicle as
the electronic key is located, then pull the
door handle to open.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
The door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
If the alarm is on, the audible warning
when opening a door with the key
(integral with the remote control), will
stop on starting the engine.
It can also be used as a remote control;
see the "Electronic key/remote control"
section.
For reasons of safety and theft
protection, do not leave your electronic
key in the vehicle, even when you are
close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person: in a pocket, bag, ...
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57Access
Locking the vehicle
With the electronic key in the recognition
zone A
, press with a finger on one of the
door handles (at the markings) to lock the
vehicle
.
Maintain pressure with your finger until the
windows close completely.
Locking is confirmed by fixed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
The door mirrors fold at the same time.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the key for Keyless Entry and
Starting system has been left inside
the vehicle or if the ignition is on, the
central locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock itself
again automatically after about thirty
seconds unless a door is opened.
If the alarm was previously activated, it
will not be reactivated automatically.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors by the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking the key for the Keyless Entry and
Star ting system, even for a shor t period.
Guard against theft when the key for the
Keyless Entry and Starting system is
in the recognition zone with the vehicle
unlocked.
In order to preser ve the charge of the
cell battery in the remote control, the
"hands-free" functions go into extended
stand-by after 21 days of non-use. To
restore these functions, press one of
the remote control buttons or start the
engine with the electronic key in the
reader.
Ensure that no one prevents the correct
operation of the windows.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
This function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance,
particularly in poor light. Your vehicle
must be locked.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock on the remote
control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and
the direction indicators will flash for around
ten seconds.