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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.
Warning / indicator lamp
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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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must 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 57 litres (petrol) or
55 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Seat belt 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.
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
airbag system flashing.
The passenger airbag system has a
fault. Do not have a passenger seated in the front
passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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.
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.
Directional
headlamps
flashing.
The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Door(s) open * fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door. A door or the boot is still open and
the speed is lower than 6 mph
(10
km/h).Close the door or the boot.
fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door and accompanied
by an audible signal.A door or the boot is still open and
the speed is higher than 6 mph
(10
km/h).
* Only with the monochrome digital instrument panel. 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.
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Under-inflationfixed, 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.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Foot on the
brake pedal *fixed.
The brake pedal is not pressed. With an automatic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
move the gear selector out of position P.
Foot on the
clutch* fixed.
In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,
changing to START mode is denied
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down. You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine
START mode.
* Only with the monochrome digital instrument panel.
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