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Resetting the service indicator
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
a
nd wait at least 5 minutes for the reset
to
be registered.
After each service, the service indicator must
be
reset
to
zero.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle
y
ourself:
F
s
witch
off
the
ignition,
F
p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button,
F
s
witch
o
n
t
he
i
gnition;
t
he
d
istance
r
ecorder
d
isplay
begins
a
countdown,
F
w
hen the display indicates "=0" , release
the
button;
the
spanner
disappears.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time.
F
P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button.
T
he service information is displayed for a
few
seconds, then disappears.
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* Only with the type 2 instrument panel.
Coolant temperature gauge*
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To
top-up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool,
F
u
nscrew the cap slightly to allow the
p
ressure to drop,
F
w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
t
op-up the level to the "MA X" mark.
With
the
engine
running,
when
the
needle
is:
-
i
n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-
i
n zone B,
the
temperature
is
too
high;
t
he
maximum
temperature
and
the
c
entral STOP
warning
lamps
come
on,
a
ccompanied
by
an
audible
signal
and
a
w
arning
m
essage. Be
aware of the risk of burns when
t
opping-up the cooling system. Do not
f
ill above the maximum level (indicated
o
n the header tank).
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait
a
few
minutes
before
switching
off
the
e
ngine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Engine oil level indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
d
isplayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds,
after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if
the
vehicle is on level ground and the
e
ngine has been off for more than
3
0 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message "Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen,
accompanied by the service warning
l
amp and an audible signal.
If
the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
t
he dipstick, the level must be topped up to
a
void damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer
to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument
pan
el.
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
e
ngine oil level using the manual dipstick
l
ocated under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer
to the corresponding section.
* Depending on version.
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AdBlue® fluid range indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reserve or after d
etection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control
system,
when the ignition is switched
o
n, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance
that
can
be covered, the range, before
e
ngine
starting
is
prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is t
he
one
displayed. Range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km)
When
the ignition is switched on, no
i
nformation on range is displayed automatically
i
n the instrument panel.
With the type 2 instrument panel, pressing this
b
utton temporarily displays the driving range.
In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue®
The engine start prevention system required by regulations is activated
a
utomatically once the AdBlue
® tank is e
m pt y.
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Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles
(600 and 2 400 km)
When switching on the ignition, the AdBlue w arning lamp comes on for a few seconds,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal and the
d
isplay of a message (e.g.: "Top-up AdBlue:
S
tarting impossible in 900 miles") indicating
t
he remaining range expressed in miles or
k
ilometres.
When
driving, the message is displayed every
2
00 miles (300 km) until the fluid level has been
t
opped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the AdBlue
® fluid topped-up.
Y
ou
can
also
top-up
the
fluid
yourself.
For more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR
system,
and
in
particular
on
topping-up, refer
t
o
the
corresponding
section. Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles
(0 and 600 km)
When
switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
w
arning lamp comes on and the AdBlue
w
arning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
a
udible signal and the display of a message
(
e.g. "Top-up AdBlue: Starting impossible in
3
50 miles") indicating the remaining range
e
xpressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
3
0 seconds until the fluid level has been
t
opped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® fluid topped-up.
Y
ou
can
also
top-up
the
fluid
yourself.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine. Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue
®
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE w
arning lamp comes on and the AdBlue
w
arning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
a
udible signal and the display of a message
(
e.g. "Top-up AdBlue: Starting impossible").
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: t he s ystem r equired b
y
regulations prevents engine starting.
To
be
able to start the engine,
w
e recommend that you call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
for the top-up required.
If you carry out the top-up yourself, it
is
essential to add at least 3.8 litres of
Ad
Blue
® to the tank.
F
or more information on AdBlue® and the SCR
system,
and
in
particular
on
topping-up, refer
t
o
the
corresponding
section.
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In the event of a fault with the SCR emissions control system
In the event of the detection of a fault
The AdBlue, SERVICE and diagnostic
w
arning lamps come on, accompanied by an
a
udible signal and the display of the message
"
Emissions
f
ault".
The
alert is triggered when driving when the
f
ault is detected for the first time, then when
switching
on the ignition for subsequent
j
ourneys, while the fault persists. During an authorised driving phase (between
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(after
30 miles (50 km) covered with the
p
ermanent display of the message signalling
a
fault), the SERVICE and engine diagnostic
w
arning lamps come on and the AdBlue
w
arning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
a
udible signal and the display of a message
(
e.g. "Emissions fault: Starting prevented in
1
50 miles") indicating the remaining range
e
xpressed in miles or kilometres.
While
driving, the message is displayed every
3
0 seconds while the fault with the SCR system
p
ersists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the ignition.You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.
A
system
that
prevents
engine
starting
is
activated automatically from 650 miles (1 100 km) after confirmation of a fault with the SCR emissions
c
ontrol
system.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears
during
the
next
journey,
a
fter
self-diagnosis
of
the
SCR
system. Starting prevented
Every
time the ignition is switched on, the
S
ERVICE and engine diagnostic warning
l
amps come on and the AdBlue warning lamp
f
lashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
t
he display of the message "Emissions fault:
St
arting
p
revented".
You have exceeded the authorised
d
riving limit: the starting prevention
s
ystem inhibits engine starting.
To be able to start the engine, you must
c
all on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
w
hen the driver's door is opened and when the
v
ehicle is locked or unlocked.
When
travelling abroad, you may
h
ave to change the units of distance:
t
he display of road speed must be in
the
official units (miles or km) for the
c
ountry. The change of units is done via
t
he screen configuration menu, with the
v
ehicle stationary.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset to zero by the driver.
F
W
ith the ignition on, press the button until
z
eros appear.
Total distance recorder
It measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.
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Lighting dimmer control
Allows the manual adjustment of the brightness of the instrument panel and touch screen tablet to suit the ambient light level.
Operates
only when the vehicle lighting is on, with the exception of the daytime running lamps.
Tw o b u t t o n s
With the exterior lighting on, press button A
t o increase the brightness of the instruments
a
nd controls and the interior mood lighting or
b
utton B to reduce it.
As
soon as the lighting reaches the required
l
evel of brightness, release the button.
Touch screen tablet
F In the Configuration menu, select
" Brightness ".
F
A
djust the brightness using the arrows or
b
y moving the cursor.
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