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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine
diagnostic
system fixed.
The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with the
SERVICE warning lamp.A minor engine fault has been
detected.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. A major engine fault has been
detected.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Power steering *fixed. Major power steering fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Door(s) open fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door. Speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), a door
or the boot is not properly closed.
Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal. Speed above 6 mph (10 km/h), a door
or the boot is not properly closed.
Foot on the
clutch
* fixed.
In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,
changing to START mode is denied
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down. You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine
START mode.
*
Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Par ticle filter
(Diesel) fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a particle
filter clogging risk
message. This indicates that the particle filter is
starting to become saturated.
As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off.
For more information on Checks
and in particular
those of the particle filter, refer to the corresponding
section.
fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a particle filter additive
level too low message. This indicates the low level of the
additive reservoir.
Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on Checking levels
and in
particular the additive level, refer to the corresponding
section.
L ane departure
warning system *flashing (orange),
accompanied by an
audible signal. A lane marking is being crossed, on
the right.
Turn the wheel in the other direction to return to the
correct trajectory.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
A lane marking is being crossed, on
the left.
fixed. The lane departure warning system
has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
*
Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.
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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the level drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity:
-

Pe
trol: approximately 45 litres.
-

D
iesel: approximately 42 or 50 litres (depending
on version).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened **fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Front left
seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened * The front occupant's seat belt on the
left has not been fastened or has
been unfastened.
Front right
seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened * The front occupant's seat belt on the
right has not been fastened or has
been unfastened.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
** Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping-
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Water in Diesel *fixed. The Diesel fuel filter contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Airbags
on temporarily. This warning lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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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.The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30
m

inutes.
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
lamp and an audible signal.
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.
Oil level indicator fault
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.
For more information on Checking
levels , refer to the corresponding
section.
* 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.
For more information on Checking levels
,
refer to the corresponding section.
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AdBlue® range indicators
These range indicators are present only on
BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is on reserve 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. Pressing this button will temporarily
display the remaining range with the
message "AdBlue: range greater than
1 500 miles" and, depending on the
level in the AdBlue tank, followed by
a message indicating that you can
top up with at least 10 litres.
The engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue®
Remaining 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.
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Remaining range between 350 and 1 500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)
To be able to start the engine, it is
essential to add at least 4 litres of
AdBlue
® to the tank.
When switching on the ignition, the AdBlue
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "NO START IN" and
a distance, indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before
engine starting is prevented (e.g. "NO START
IN 900

miles" means that starting will be
prevented in 900 miles).
When driving, the message is displayed every
190 miles (300 km) until the AdBlue tank has
been topped up.
The reserve level has been reached; it is
recommended that the tank be topped up as
soon as possible.
It is recommended that no more than 10 litres
of AdBlue
® are added.
For more information on AdBlue® and the
SCR system , and in particular on topping up,
refer to the corresponding section. When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the AdBlue
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "NO START IN" and
a distance, indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before
engine starting is prevented (e.g. "NO START
IN 180
miles" means that starting will be
prevented in 180 miles).
When driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue tank has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up the tank as soon
as possible before it is completely empty;
other wise, the engine may no longer start.
For more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR
system, and in particular on topping up, refer
to the corresponding section. When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the AdBlue
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in the
instrument panel of "NO START IN" and 0 km
or miles ("NO START IN 0 miles" means that
starting is prevented).
The AdBlue tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting. Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue
®
For more information on
AdBlue® and the SCR
system, and in particular on topping up, refer
to the corresponding section.
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