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Main beam
headlampsFixed.
The lighting control stalk has been
pulled towards you. Pull the lighting control stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the front foglamps.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper
control stalk down again or put the wiper control stalk
in another position.
+
or Automatic
headlamp
dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated via
the Vehicle/Driving menu of the
touch screen.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position. The camera, placed on the top of the windscreen,
manages the main beam headlamps or dipped
headlamps operation, according to the outside
lighting and the driving conditions.
For more information on the Automatic headlamp
dipping
, refer to the corresponding section.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Blue indicator lamps
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The distance indicated (in kilometres
or miles) is calculated according to the
mileage covered and the time elapsed
since the last ser vice.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Service spanner Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on. Service is overdue.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
in the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-
t
he total distance recorder displays a line showing
the distance travelled since ser vice was due. The
value is preceded by the "-" sign.
-
a
n alert message indicates that ser vice is
overdue.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
+ Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition
is switched on,
associated with the
Ser vice warning
lamp.Ser vice is overdue for Diesel
BlueHDi versions.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
in the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-
t
he total distance recorder displays a line showing
the distance travelled since ser vice was due. The
value is preceded by the "-" sign.
-
a
n alert message indicates that ser vice is
overdue.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
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CHECK
Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself, switch off the ignition:
F
P
ress and hold this button.
F

S
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown.
F

W
hen the display indicates =0, release the
button; the spanner disappears.
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the reset
to be registered.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the ser vice information at any
time. F

P
ress this button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a few
seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
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.
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
Oil level insufficient
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.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
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.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
AdBlue® liquid range
indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reser ve or after
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is
the one displayed.
This is indicated by the display of the "
Oil level
correct " message.
This is signalled by the display of the " Oil level
measurement invalid " message on the instrument
panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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CHECK
F You can access the information via the Driving/Vehicle
menu, by selecting " Driving
functions " then "Diagnostic ".When driving, this message is displayed
approximately every 200
miles (300 km) until
the liquid has been topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
It is recommended that you do not top up by
more than 10 litres of AdBlue.
For more information on AdBlue
® and
the SCR system , and, in particular,
on topping up the AdBlue
®, refer to the
corresponding section.
Range below 370 miles (600 km)
When driving, this message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue fluid has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop.
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
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
Range greater than 1,500

miles (2,400 km)
When switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
Pressing this button will temporarily display the
remaining range.
With touch screen
Remaining range between 1,500 and
370 miles (2,400 and 600 km)
When switching on the ignition, this
warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "NO
START IN 900
miles" or "Top up AdBlue: Starting
impossible in 900
miles") indicating the remaining
range expressed in miles or kilometres. When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of a message (e.g. "NO START IN
180

m
iles" or "Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible
in 180
miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
For more information on AdBlue®
(BlueHDi engines) and, in particular, on
topping up, refer to the corresponding
section.
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue®
When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
flashes, together with an audible signal and the
display of the message "NO START IN 0
miles"
or "Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible".
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The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
prevention system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
For more information on the AdBlue
® (BlueHDi
engines) , and, in particular, on topping up,
refer to the corresponding section.
In the event of a fault with the
SCR emissions control system
An engine immobiliser is activated
automatically after you have driven a
further 680
miles (1,100 km) following
confirmation of a fault with the SCR
emissions control system. Have the
system checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
In the event of the detection of a fault If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnostic checks of the SCR
emissions control system.
During the permitted driving phase (between
680 and 0 miles (1,100 km and 0 km))
While driving, the message is displayed every
30
seconds while the fault with the SCR emissions
control system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the ignition.
You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
These warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions fault". If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(after 30
miles (50 km) covered with the
permanent display of the message signalling
a fault), these warning lamps come on and the
AdBlue warning lamp flashes, associated with
an audible signal and the display of a message
(e.g. "NO START IN 200 miles" or "Emissions
fault: Starting prevented in 200 miles")
indicating the remaining range expresed in
miles or kilometres.
Starting prevented
Each time the ignition is switched on, these warning
lamps come on and the AdBlue warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of the message "NO START IN 0
miles" or
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".
You have exceeded the authorised driving
limit: the starting prevention system does
not allow the engine to be started.
To be able to restart the engine, you must call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The alert is triggered while driving as soon
as the fault is detected for the first time, then
when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.
Other wise you will not be able to restart the vehicle.
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"Trip computer" menu
Warning log
It summarises the alert messages of the
functions, displaying them on the screen.
"Connections" menu
"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
Define the vehicle parametersThis menu allows you to consult information
concerning the status of the vehicle.
With the audio system on, this menu allows
a Bluetooth device (telephone, media player)
to be paired and the connection mode to be
defined (hands-free, playing audio files).
For more information on the "Connections"
application, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
section.This menu gives access to the following
functions:
-

"
Define the vehicle parameters",
-
"
Display configuration".
This menu allows the following equipment to
be activated/deactivated, depending on version
and/or country of sale:
-
"Lighting ":
•
"

Directional headlamps",
•
"

Guide-me-home headlamps",
•

"
Welcome lighting".
-
"Comfort ":
•

"
Rear wipe in reverse gear".
-
"Driving assistance ":
•
A

uto. emergency braking,
•
F

atigue Detection System,
•
Spe

ed recommendation.
For more information on the different
equipment, refer to the corresponding sections.
Display configuration
This menu allows you to change the language
used by the display from a defined list.
This menu gives access to the following
settings:
-

"
Choice of units",
-

"
Date and time adjustment",
-
"

Display personalisation",
-
"

Choice of language", As a safety measure, the driver must only
carry out operations that require sustained
attention with the vehicle stationary.
Touch screen
The touch screen gives access to:
- t
he heating/air conditioning controls,
-

m
enus for adjusting settings for vehicle
functions and systems,
-

a
udio system and telephone controls and
the display of associated information,
and, depending on equipment, allows:
-

t
he display of alert messages and the visual
parking sensors information,
-

t
he permanent display of the time and the
exterior temperature (a blue warning lamp
appears when there is a risk of ice),
-

a
ccess to the internet ser vices and
navigation system controls and the display
of associated information.
As a safety measure, the driver must
only carry out operations that require
sustained attention with the vehicle
stationary.
Some functions are not accessible when
driving.
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If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop &
Start system to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger
compartment.
For more information on Stop & Star t,
refer to the corresponding section.
Heating/Manual air
conditioning
The heating only operates when the engine is
running.
The manual air conditioning operates with the
engine running.
1. Recirculation of interior air.
2. Adjusting the temperature.
3. Adjusting the air distribution.
4. Adjusting the air flow.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
Adjusting the temperature
F Turn the control from blue (cold) to red (hot)
to adjust the temperature to your liking.
Adjusting the air flow
F Turn the thumbwheel to obtain a comfortable air flow.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Adjusting the air
distribution
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
Windscreen and side windows.
The air distribution can be adapted by
combining the corresponding buttons.
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Mode AUTO
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
-

l
ower the temperature in summer,
-

i
ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
F Press this button to switch the air conditioning on/off.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Automatic air conditioning
The air conditioning operates with the engine
running, but the ventilation and its controls are
available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic. F

Sel
ect the Air conditioning
menu in the touch screen to
display the controls page for the
system.
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to decrease (blue) or increase
(red) the value.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature. For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button down or up
until LO or HI is displayed.
Automatic comfort
programme
F Press the AUTO button to
activate or deactivate automatic
air conditioning mode.
1. Adjusting the air flow.
2. Adjusting the temperature.
3. Adjusting the air distribution.
4. Access to the secondary page.
5. Recirculation of interior air.
6. Air conditioning on/off.
7. Automatic mode.
The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system manages the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment in an optimum way
according to the comfort level you have selected.
F Go to the secondary page by
pressing this button to adjust the
automatic comfort programme
by choosing one of the available
settings.
F

T
o change the current setting,
press the button several times in
succession to access the desired
mode:
" Soft ": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
" Normal ": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
" Fast ": provides strong and effective air flow.
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