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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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)
fixed.
The button is pressed and the
indicator lamp comes on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information on the Electronic stability
programme (ESC)
and in particular, DSC/ASR, refer
to the corresponding section.
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For topping-up the AdBlue® fluid or for more information on AdBlue®, refer to the corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Service
on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated message,
for example:
-
l
ow engine oil level,
-
l
ow screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level,
-
d
ischarged remote control battery,
-
l
ow tyre pressures,
-
s
aturation of the particle filter (FAP) on Diesel
vehicles.
-
...
F
or more information on Checks and in particular the
particle filter, refer to the corresponding section.
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
spanner.The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Automatic
wiping fixed.
The wiper control 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.
Automatic
headlamp
dipping fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO " position, and the function
has been activated.
The main beam headlamps come
on if the exterior lighting and driving
conditions permit. The camera, located at the top of the windscreen,
manages the operation of main beam, depending on
the ambient lighting and driving conditions.
For more information on Automatic headlamp
dipping
, refer to the corresponding section.
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.
Blind spot
monitoring
system fixed.
The blind spot monitoring system has
been activated. For more information on the Blind spot monitoring
system, refer to the corresponding section.
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