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Engine
autodiagnosis
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.
Low fuel
level
fixed.
When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel
in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp wil come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this
could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® tank topped-up as soon as
possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message
indicating the
remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® tank to avoid a
breakdown : go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message
indicating that starting
is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the fluid tank.
For topping-up the AdBlue
® fluid or for more information on AdBlue®, refer to the corresponding section.
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+
+ SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range. After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay
, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
once to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear 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 rear foglamps.
Operation indicator lamps
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk has been pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk has been pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk has been pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Hazard warning
lamps
flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
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Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the
2nd
position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brakefixed. The parking brake is applied. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the Manual parking
brake or the Electric parking brake , refer to the
corresponding section.
flashing.
The parking brake is not fully applied
or is released.
Passenger's
front airbag fixed.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is in the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is an airbag fault.
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system
has put 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.
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Deactivation indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed.
The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the operation of the airbags. Set the control to the ON
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward
facing position.
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen.
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Monochrome screen C
Displays in the screenControls
Displays according to context:
-
t ime,
-
date,
-
e
xterior temperature with air conditioning
(the value displayed flashes if there is a
risk of ice),
-
p
arking sensor information,
-
a
udio functions,
-
a
lert messages. A.
A
ccess to the "Main Menu"
B.
C
ancel the operation or return to the
previous display
C.
S
croll through the screen menus
C
onfirmation at the steering wheel
D.
C
onfirmation at the audio system control
panel
Selection of the type of
information displayed (Mode)
Successive presses on the end of the
wiper stalk or on the MODE button of the
audio system permit selection of the type of
information presented in the multifunction
screen (date or audio system, CD, MP3).
For safety reasons, it is recommended
that the driver does not operate the
controls while the vehicle is in motion.
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Main Menu"Audio functions"
menu
With the Audio system switched on, once
this menu is selected, you can activate or
deactivate functions associated with using the
radio (RDS, REG, RadioText), CD (introscan,
random play, CD repeat) or MP3 player (USB
port / auxiliary Jack socket). For more information on the Audio
system (and in particular the "Audio
functions" application), refer to the
corresponding section.
Press on the button A to view the "Main Menu"
of the multifunction screen. This menu gives
you access to the following functions:
-
a
udio functions,
-
d
isplay configuration,
-
t
elephone (Bluetooth
® hands-free kit).
With this menu selected, you have access to
the following settings:
-
b
rightness - video,
- d ate and time,
- c hoice of units.
"Display
configuration" menu
With the Audio system switched on, once
this menu is selected, you can configure
your Bluetooth
® hands-free kit (pairing), view
the different telephone directories (calls log,
services...) and manage your calls (start a call,
end a call, double call, secret mode...).
Adjusting the date and time"Bluetooth - Telephone -
Audio" menu
For safety reasons, configuration of the
multifunction screen by the driver must
only be done when stationary. For more information on the Audio
system, refer to the corresponding
section.
F
P
ress on A
.
F
Use
C to select the "Date and time" menu,
then confirm your choice with a press on
C
on the steering wheel or D on the audio
system.
F
S
elect the screen configuration using C
.
Confirm with a press on C on the steering
wheel or D on the audio system
F
S
elect the date and the time settings,
using B. Confirm with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio system. F
Press
C to select the values you wish to
modify. Confirm your choice with a press
on C on the steering wheel or D on the
audio system.
F
C
onfirm with "OK"
on the screen.
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