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Indicator and warning
lamps
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 seconds
when the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
Certain warning lamps may come on in one of
two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination to the
operation of the vehicle can it be determined
whether the situation is normal or a fault has
occurred. In the event of a fault, the illumination
of the warning lamp may be accompanied by
an audible signal and/or a message.
Warning lamps
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 the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a
warning lamp must be investigated further
using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on
in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel
screen, this confirms that the corresponding
system has come into operation.
Deactivation indicator lamps
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 the display of a message.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault detected
with the engine, the braking system,
the power steering, etc., or a major
electrical fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Braking fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top-up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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.
*
Depending on the country of sale. 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.
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
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.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed with the needle
in the red zone.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. You must 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
a qualified workshop.
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Door(s) open fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed
is below 6 mph
(10
km/h).A front, side or rear door (side-hinged
rear door or tailgate) is still open.
If fitted to your vehicle, the tailgate
screen is still open.
Close the door in question.
If your vehicle has side-hinged rear doors and the
right-hand door is still open, this will not be signalled
by this warning lamp.
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal if the
speed is above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Low fuel level fixed, with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains
less than 8 litres of fuel in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 69 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
+ Engine auto-
diagnosis
system
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.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the
2
nd position (igntion on).
Or
T
he " START/STOP " button has been
pressed. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition that:- the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a
manual gearbox,
-
p
ressure is maintained on the brake pedal with an
automatic or electronic gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by
the ambient conditions (up to about thirty seconds in extreme
conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then on,
wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then start the engine.
Engine auto-
diagnosis
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.
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Foot on the
brake pedal fixed.
The brake pedal must be pressed. With an automatic or electronic gearbox, press the
brake pedal, engine running, before releasing the
parking brake, to release the selector lever and come
out of position P or N.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Foot on the
clutch fixed.
In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,
the change to START mode is denied
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down. If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, you must
declutch fully to allow the change to engine
START
mode.
Under-inflation
fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information on Under-inflation detection
,
refer to the corresponding section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has a fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Collision Risk
Aler t / Active
Safety Brake flashing.
The system is operating. The system brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed
of collision with the vehicle ahead.
fixed, accompanied
by a message and an
audible signal The system has a fault.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied by
a message. The system has been deactivated
(via the menu). For more information on the Collision Risk
Alert
/ Active Safety Brake system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Par ticle filter
(Diesel) fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
message on the risk
of blockage of the
particle filter. 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.
fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message that the
particle filter additive
level is too low. 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.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
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Passenger's
front airbag fixed in the seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located at the
passenger's end of the dashboard, 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 airbags (airbag warning lamp on). Turn the control switch to the "ON"
position to activate
the passenger's front airbag; in this case, you must
not install a child seat in the rear ward facing position
on this seat.
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.
Passenger's
airbag system fixed.
The control switch, located at the
passenger's end of the dashboard, is
at the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front
passenger seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp
on).
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