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Instruments
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied 
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed 
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status 
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether 
the situation is normal or whether a fault has 
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp 
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on 
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched 
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon 
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function, 
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there 
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning 
and indicator lamp description indicate whether 
you should contact a qualified professional in 
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off 
the ignition.
(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. (3): Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
List of warning and 
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
System malfunction (Electric)
Fixed.
A fault involving the electric motor or 
traction battery has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable connected (Electric)Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the 
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on, 
accompanied by an audible signal.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the 
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s 
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the 
flap.
STOPFixed, associated with another warning 
lamp, accompanied by the display of a 
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system, 
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major 
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication 
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit 
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies 
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the 
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force 
distribution
 
(EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Parking brakeFixed.
The parking brake is applied or not 
properly released.
Maximum coolant temperature (Petrol or 
Diesel)
90° CFixed (warning lamp or LED), with 
the needle in the red zone 
(depending on version).
The temperature of the cooling system is too 
high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has 
cooled down before topping up the level, if 
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).