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Electric parking
brake fixed.
The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal,
briefly push the electric parking brake control lever.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Electric parking brake ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fixed.
The "START/STOP " switch has been
pressed (ignition on). Wait until the indicator lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition
that you maintain pressure on the brake pedal for an
automatic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is pressed fully
down for a manual gearbox.
The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the climatic 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 indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Blind Spot
Monitoring
System fixed.
The system has been activated. For more information on the Blind Spot Monitoring
System, refer to the corresponding section.
Park Assist fixed. The Park Assist function has been
activated. For more information on Park Assist
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Automatic
wiping fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper control
stalk down again or put the wiper control stalk in
another position.
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).
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 off. 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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Passenger's
airbag system fixed.
The control switch, located at the
right hand 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 an
operating 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, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward
facing position on the front passenger seat.
Collision Risk
Alert / Active
Safety Brake fixed, accompanied by
a message.
The system has been deactivated,
via the vehicle configuration menu in
the screen. For more information on the Collision Risk
Alert
/ Active Safety Brake system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Stop & Star t fixed. The Stop & Start
has been
deactivated. Reactivate the function in the Driving
menu.
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 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.Warning / indicator lamp StateCause 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.
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or Service
temporarily,
accompanied by the
display of 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 instrument panel.
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 the display of 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 instrument panel; 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.
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Assisted Lane
Departure
Warning Systemfixed.
The system is not availableThe system has been deactivated or is on automatic
st a n dby.
For more information on the Assisted Lane Departure
Warning System, refer to the corresponding section.
flashing. You are about to cross a solid lane
marking without operating the
direction indicators. The system is activated, then corrects the trajectory
on the side of the lane marking detected.
+ fixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message, an audible
signal and the Service
warning lamp.The system has a fault.
Be vigilant and drive carefully.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the Assisted Lane
Departure Warning System, refer to the
corresponding section.
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StateCause Action / Observations
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.
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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Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied by
a warning message. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop if
automatic application / release is no longer possible.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the Electric parking brake
and in particular the reactivation of the automatic
functions, refer to the corresponding section.
Electric parking
brake
flashing.
When driving: the electric parking
brake is not fully released. Fully release the parking brake by a quick press on
the control lever. If the warning persist, stop as soon
as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When stationary: parking brake
applied, the system does not
guarantee immobilisation of the
vehicle (when parking on a very
steep slope, for example). Secure the immobilisation of the vehicle by engaging
a gear with a manual gearbox, by placing the gear
selector in position P with an automatic gearbox, or by
fitting a chock to one of the wheels.
Electric parking
brake fault fixed.
The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the Electric parking brake ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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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.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system 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. 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.
Collision Risk
Alert / 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.
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