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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch or a
starting instruction is made using the
"START/STOP " button, the engine
temperature makes engine pre-
heating necessary. The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
With a key in the ignition switch, wait until the
indicator lamp goes off before starting.
With

K
eyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on the condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox.
With

K
eyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on the condition that the clutch
pedal remains pressed with a manual gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Rear foglamp Fixed. The rear foglamp has 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 rear foglamp.
Green indicator lamps Blind spot
monitoring Fixed.
The system has been activated. For more information on the Blind spot monitoring
system, refer to the corresponding section.
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Hill Assist
DescentFixed.
The system has been activated, but
the conditions for regulation are not
met (gradient, speed too high, gear
engaged). Between 20 and 30
mph (35 and 50 km/h), the
system is selected but not active.
Reduce the speed of the vehicle.
Flashing. The system is regulating the speed
of the vehicle. The vehicle is being braked; the brake lamps come on
during the descent.
For more information on the Hill Assist Descent
function, refer to the corresponding section.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic
jams, etc.) the Stop & Start system puts
the engine into STOP mode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
Flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved up.
Sidelamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
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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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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Warning lamps visible in a display Foot on brake Fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed.
With an electronic gearbox, selector in position N , press
the brake pedal to start the engine.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake to unlock the selector and come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake without pressing
the brake pedal, this warning lamp will remain on.
Flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
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Indicators
Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B , the temperature is too high; this
warning lamp and the central STOP warning
lamp come on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After first switching off the ignition, open
the bonnet cautiously and check the
coolant level. For more information on Checking levels
,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Service spanner Fixed, temporary
when the ignition is
switched on. When between 620
miles (1,000 km)
and 1,860
miles (3,000 km) remain
before the next ser vice is due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
in the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-

t
he distance recorder displays a line showing the
distance remaining (in kilometres or miles) before
the next ser vice is due.
-

a
n alert message indicates the distance remaining
(in kilometres or miles) as well as the period
before the next ser vice is due.
The service spanner disappears after a few seconds.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched
on. Less than 620
miles (1,000 km)
remain before the next ser vice is
due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
in the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-

t
he distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
-

a
n alert message indicates the distance remaining
as well as the period before the next ser vice is
due.
The ser vice spanner remains on to show that a
ser vice is required very soon.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
Service indicator
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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
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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