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Indicator and warning lamps
Certain warning lamps may come on in one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
f
lashing.
Only
by relating the type of illumination
t
o the operation of the vehicle can it
be
determined whether the situation is
n
ormal or a fault has occurred.
Refer
to the tables in the following
p
ages
f
or
m
ore
i
nformation.
Visual
indicators
informing
the
driver
that
a
system
is
in
operation
or
is
switched
off
(indicator
lamp)
or
has
a
fault (warning lamp).When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few s
econds in the instrument panel when the
v
ehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is star ted, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If
they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
i
nformation on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal.
The
warning lamps may come on continuously
(
fixed) or flash.
Warning lamps
STOP flashing, associated w
ith another warning
lam
p.It
is associated with the engine o
il pressure or the engine coolant
t
emperature.Stop
as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the
ignition and call a CITROËN
d
ealer or qualified workshop.
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
t
he
part
of the driver.
Any
fault
resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further.
If
you
encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
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Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has d
ropped s ignificantly.Top
up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
C
ITROËN 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
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed,
associated with
t
he STOP warning
lam
p.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
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Coolant
temperature flashing
(
VTi 68 engine only).The
temperature of the engine
c
oolant
i
s
inc
reasing.Drive
gently.
fixed. The
temperature of the engine
c
oolant is too high.Stop
as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait
until the engine has cooled down before
c
hecking up the level; top up if necessary.
If
the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The
anti-lock braking system has a
f
ault.The
vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive
carefully at reduced speed and contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d
e l ay.
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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by a
n audible signal.When
it first comes on there remains a
pproximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You
must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running o
ut of fuel.
This
warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
i
s switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
m
ade.
Fuel
tank capacity: approximately 35 litres.
Never
continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
t
his could damage the emission control and injection
s
ystems.
Battery charge fixed. The
battery charging circuit has a
f
ault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
c
ut alternator belt, ...).Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Emission control
system
fixed.
The emission control system has a
f
ault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay.
Engine fault fixed. A major fault has been detected that
d
oes not have a specific warning lamp.
You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Dynamic
stability control
and traction
control (DSC/
TRC)
flashing.
The DSC/ TRC system is in action. The system optimises traction and improves the
d
irectional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. The DSC/ TRC system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
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/ Observations
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Front seat beltsflashing a ccompanied b
y an audible signal.The
driver has not fastened or has u
nfastened their seat belt.
The
front passenger has unfastened
t
heir seat belt.Pull
the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Electric power
steering flashing
or fixed,
a
ccompanied by an
a
udible
s
ignal.The
electric power steering has a
f
ault.Drive
carefully at reduced speed.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or qualified
w
orkshop.
Airbags
fixed. One
of the airbags or seat belt
p
retensioners has a fault.Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
ETG electronic
gearbox fixed.
The
ETG electronic gearbox has a
f
ault.Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay.
Clutch flashing,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal.The
clutch temperature is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, place the ETG
e
lectronic gearbox selector in position N,
and wait
a
bout 15 minutes for the clutch to cool down.
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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 q
ualified w orkshop.
Speed limiter fixed. The
speed limiter has a fault.Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Door(s) open
/
Boot open fixed,
accompanied by
a
n 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
i
s too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
t
yres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
o
f one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
o
r more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
d
etection"
s
ection.
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Keyless Entr y
and Starting
system flashing
qu
ickly.The
steering column has not been
u
nlocked.Change
to "OFF "
mode, then "ON "
mode and turn the
w
heel slightly to unlock the steering column.
flashing,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal.The
battery in the electronic key is
d
ischarged.Replace
the battery.
Refer
to the corresponding section.
You
are leaving the vehicle without
a
ctivating "OFF "
mode.With
the electronic key on your person, press the
S
TART/STOP button to change to "OFF "
mode.
The
electronic key has not been
d
etected.Check
that you have the electronic key with you.
The
Keyless Entry and Starting
s
ystem has a fault.Have
the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Lane departure
warning system flashing
(
orange),
a
ccompanied by an
a
udible
s
ignal.A
lane marking is being crossed, on
t
he right.Turn
the wheel in the other direction to return to the
c
orrect
t
rajectory.
For
more information, refer to the corresponding
s
ection.
A
lane marking is being crossed, on
t
he left.
fixed. The
lane departure warning system
h
as a fault.Have
the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Active City
Brake flashing,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal.The
Active City Brake system is in
a
ction.The
system optimises braking to avoid a collision.
For
more information, refer to the corresponding
s
ection.
flashing. The
Active City Brake system has a
f
ault.Have
the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
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Operation indicator lamps
Left-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps or
dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The
sidelamps or dipped beam
h
eadlamps are on.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The
lighting stalk is pulled towards you.Pull
the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Illumination
of
one
of
the
following indicator lamps confirms that the corresponding system has been switched on.
It
may
be
accompanied
by
an
audible signal.
Rear foglamp fixed. The
rear foglamp has been switched
o
n using the ring on the lighting
c
ontrol stalk. Turn
the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
s
witch off the rear foglamp.
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Parking brakefixed, accompanied by a
n audible signal.The
parking brake is applied or not p
roperly r eleased.Release
the parking brake to switch off the warning l
amp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe
the safety recommendations.
For
more information on the parking brake, refer to the
c
orresponding
s
ection.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed
in the seat belt
a
nd passenger's front
a
irbag
w
arning
lam
ps
d
isplay. The
control switch, located in the
g
love box, has been placed in
t
he "ON"
p
osition.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,
t
raffic jams...) the Stop & Start system
h
as put the engine into STOP mode.The
indicator lamp goes off and the engine restarts
a
utomatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
m
ove off.
Keyless Entr y
and Starting
system fixed.
The
conditions for starting are met. For more information, refer to the "Starting - switching
o
ff the engine with the Keyless Entry and Starting
s
ystem" section.
flashing
s
lowly.The
vehicle is in "ACC" mode.
The
accessories (audio system,
1
2V socket...) can be used.
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