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Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The braking system has a fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The engine oil pressure is too low. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Coolant
temperature flashing
(VTi 68 engine only). The temperature of the engine
coolant is increasing. Drive gently.
fixed. The temperature of the engine
coolant is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
checking up the level; top up if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
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.
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Low fuel levelfixed. 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 35 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Emission control
system
fixed.
The emission control system has a
fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Engine fault fixed. A major fault has been detected that
does not have a specific warning lamp. You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Dynamic
stability control
and traction
control (DSC/
TRC)
flashing.
The DSC/ TRC system is in action. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. The DSC/ TRC system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
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Stop & Star t
(VTi 68 S&S engine)flashing. The Stop & Start system has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Speed limiter fixed. The speed limiter has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Door(s) open
/
Boot open fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal. A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Under-inflation fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the tyre pressures 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.
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Parking brakefixed, accompanied by
an audible signal. 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 more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, has been placed in
the
"ON" position. The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward facing child seat.
Stop & Star t
(VTi 68 S&S engine)fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode. The indicator lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
Keyless Entr y
and Starting
system fixed.
The conditions for starting are met. For more information, refer to the "Starting - switching
off the engine with the Keyless Entry and Starting
system" section.
flashing slowly. The vehicle is in "ACC" mode.
The accessories (audio system, 12V
socket...) can be used.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Gear efficiency
indicator fixed.
You can change up. For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
You can change down (only for the
VTi 68 engine).
Speed limiter
(VTi 68 engine) fixed.
The speed limiter is active.
Lane departure
warning system fixed.
The button has been pressed. The lane departure warning system has been
activated.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
fixed. The system is operational: it has detected road
markings to the left and
/or right.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Active City
Brake fixed.
The button has been pressed. The Active City Brake system has been activated.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Stop & Star t
( VTi 68 S&S
engine)fixed. The Stop & Start system has been
deactivated. Reactivate the system by pressing the button again.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Active City
Brake fixed.
The Active City Brake system has
been deactivated. Reactivate the system by pressing the button again.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Indicators
Total/trip distance recorder
Press one of the buttons 1 to alternate the
distance display:
-
t
otal with "ODO" (odometer) displayed,
-
t
rip with "TRIP" displayed.
To reset the trip recorder to zero, when
it is displayed, press and hold one of the
two
buttons 1 .
When the ignition is switched on, the distance
recorder selected when the engine was
switched off is displayed.
This indicates the quantity of fuel available:
-
1/ 1 and six bars, the fuel tank is full.
-
R
and one bar flashing, the fuel tank is on
the reserve.
Low fuel level
When the low level in the fuel tank is reached,
the last bar flashes accompanied by an audible
signal.
You have approximately 5 litres remaining.
When the frequency of the flashing increases,
you have approximately 3 litres remaining .
Fuel gauge
At least 5 litres must be added after
running out of fuel.
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Locking the vehicle
Locking
F With the electronic key in the recognition zone, press one of the buttons on the front
door handles or press the button on the
boot sill.
The direction indicators flash once. If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the electronic key for the
Keyless Entry and Starting system has
been left inside the vehicle, you are
warned by an audible signal and the
central locking does not take place.
If the electronic key is left inside the
vehicle after switching off the engine,
there is a continuous audible signal on
opening the driver's door.
Never expose the electronic key to
extreme temperatures (below -20°C or
above +60°C); this could cause faults.
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.
If the vehicle is unlocked and no door
or the boot is opened, the vehicle will
lock again automatically after about
thirty
seconds.
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