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1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2. Gear efficiency indicator or gear lever
position and gear for an automatic
gearbox.
3.
S
peedometer (mph or km/h).
4.
C
entral screen.
5.
F
uel gauge and associated low fuel level
warning lamp.
Dials and screens
6. Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).
7. S ervice spanner (if a service is due or
missed),
t
otal mileage recorder (miles or km).
Control buttons
Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 2
A. Dial COLOUR: customisation of the background colour of the dials.
B.
S
creen COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the screens.
C.
D
ashboard lighting dimmer (in night mode).
D.
S
tart a manual test (procedure for checking
the status of systems and display of vehicle
a l e r t s).
R
eset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.
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Type 2 instrument panel central screen and controls
1. Speed limiter or cruise control settings.
2. Engine oil level indicator*.
S
ervice indicator.
R
ange indicators (miles or km) related to
the AdBlue additive and the SCR system
(BlueHDi).
T
rip computer.
C
urrent audio source playing.
R
epeat of the navigation instruction.
R
epeat of the vehicle's speed. Press the button on the end of the wiper control
stalk to cycle through the different active
functions available (trip computer, current audio
source, navigation...).
Approaching the maximum engine speed, the
bars flash to indicate to you the need to change
up a gear.
Rev counter
* Depending on version.
Alert or information messages can also be
displayed temporarily. When switching the ignition on or off,
the speedometer needle and the bars
of the rev counter and fuel gauge carry
out a full sweep and then return to 0.
Display zones
Control
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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation or is switched off (indicator lamp),
or has a fault (warning lamp).
Indicator and warning lamps
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 lampis on Cause Action/Observations
STOP fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
associated with a serious fault with
the braking system, power steering,
engine lubrication system or cooling
system.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that
the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and 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.
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.
* Depending on country of sale. Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened*
fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled their seat
belt.
Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the
buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given by
the roof console warning lamps.
At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
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.
Electric parking
brake flashing.
The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch
off the ignition and contact 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 manual or electric parking
brake, refer to the corresponding section.
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Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the electric parking
brake malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is
released.The braking system has a fault. 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.
+ fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps.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.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake fault fixed.
The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
For more information on the Electric parking brake ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Servicetemporarily,
accompanied by a
message. One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph
(60
km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied by
a message. One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen; you must then contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
indicator spanner.The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Engine self-
diagnosis systemflashing.
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. 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.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
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 delay.
Dynamic stability
control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
Regulation by the system is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed, associated with
illumination of the
indicator lamp in the
deactivation button,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. The DSC/ASR or hill start assist
system has a fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed, accompanied by
and audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately
6 litres of fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel
reserve. 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 fuel level drops
towards
"
0".
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 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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