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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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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).
Top-up the AdBlue® as soon as possible or go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
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
® to avoid a breakdown
or go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
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® or call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the fluid tank
For topping-up or for more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR system , refer to the corresponding section.
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+
+ SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching on the ignition,
associated with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message. A fault with the SCR emissions control
system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the
exhaust emissions return to normal
levels.
flashing, on switching on the ignition,
associated with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message indicating the remaining
driving range. After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop
without delay,
to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching on the ignition,
associated with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.To be able to start the engine, you
must
call on a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner flashes to indicate that
the service must be carried out as soon as
possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 300 miles.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates: Therefore, the spanner may come on
if you have exceeded the period since
the last service, as indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner may also come on early,
according to the level of deterioration
of the engine oil, which depends on the
driving conditions in which the vehicle
is used.
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on .
With BlueHDi Diesel versions, the Service
warning lamp also comes on when the ignition
is switched on.
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* Only with the 12 inch colour instrument panel.
Coolant temperature gauge*
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top-up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool,
F
u
nscrew the cap slightly to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
t
op-up the level to the "MA X" mark.
With the engine running, when the needle is:
-
i
n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-
i
n zone B, the temperature is too high;
the maximum temperature and the
central STOP warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
warning message. Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping-up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the header tank).
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to
do
so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Engine oil level indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information.The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30
m
inutes.Oil level correct
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section. This is signalled by the display of the message
"Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking
levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
* Depending on version.
Oil level incorrect Oil level indicator fault
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