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Instrument panels - petrol and Diesel
A. Fuel gauge
B. Indicator:
● Coolant temperature
● Cruise control/Speed limiter information
C. Analogue speedometer
D. Rev counter
E. Indicator:
● Engine oil temperature
● Gear efficiency.
● Gear selector position and gear engaged
(automatic gearbox). F.
Controls:
● Lighting dimmer
● Reset the trip mileage recorder and
service indicator
G. Instrument panel screen indicating:
● Depending on the page selected with the
left-hand thumb wheel on the steering
wheel:
- Digital speed repeater
- Trip computer
- Navigation (guidance) information
- Display of message alerts
- Engine oil level indicator
- Service indicator ●
Permanently:
- Trip mileage recorder
- Total mileage recorder
● Temporarily:
- Service indicator.
- Engine oil level indicator.
- Alert messages.
Panel grouping together the dials and vehicle operation indicator and warning lamps.
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Engine oil temperature
gauge
Under normal operating conditions, the bars
should be within section 1.
In severe operating conditions, the bars may
extend into section 2 .
In this event, slow down, and if necessary,
stop the engine and check the levels (see the
corresponding section).
Coolant
temperature gauge
Under normal operating conditions, the bars
should be within section 1 .
In severe operating conditions, the bars may
extend into section 2 , the engine coolant
temperature warning lamp A and the STOP
warning lamp come on in the instrument panel.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so . Switch off
the ignition. The cooling fan may continue to
operate for a cer tain time .
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the SERVICE warning lamp comes on, check
the levels (see the corresponding section). On horizontal ground, illumination of the fuel
low warning lamp indicates that you are at the
reser ve level.
An alert message is displayed in the instrument
panel.
Fuel gauge
Indicators
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Service indicator
zero resetService overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner flashes to indicate that
the service must be carried out as soon as
possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 180 miles
(300 km).
When the ignition is switched on, the
instrument panel screen indicates:
The spanner remains on alongside the
mileage recorder to indicate that a service is
overdue. For b
lueHdi d iesel versions, the
spanner may also come on early,
according to the level of deterioration
of the engine oil, which depends on the
driving conditions in which the vehicle
is used. After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
F
switch off the ignition,
F press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
F switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F when 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.
With b
lueHdi d iesel versions, the
Service warning lamp also comes on
when the ignition is switched on. The spanner may come on if you have
exceeded the period since the last service,
as indicated in the manufacturer's service
schedule.
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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
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information.Oil level correct
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
Oil level indicator fault
* Depending on version.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.
Oil level incorrect
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.
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.
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.
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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction or fault (warning lamp)
or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information for the warning lamp concerned.Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain
warning lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen.Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
or fault which requires action on the part of
the
driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is always
accompanied by the display of an additional
message, to assist you in identifying the fault.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp. It is associated with the braking
system or the engine coolant
temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service temporarily,
accompanied by
a message. One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph
(60 km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied by
a message. One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen; you must then contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
indicator spanner.The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
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Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps.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.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
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.
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.
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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.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Brake pad wear fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
display screen. The brake pads are at an advanced
state of wear.
Have the brake pads replaced by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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 (depending on the country of
sale) via the vehicle parameters 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.
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
Service 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.
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