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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 may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message being displayed.
Warning and indicator
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 driving 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 lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is normal or
whether 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.
Visual identifiers informing the driver that
a system is in operation, switched off (on/
off indicator lamps) or has developed a fault
(warning lamp).
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause 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 .
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to extinguish the warning
lamp; keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Brakes 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 approved 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.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).
or
The "START/STOP " button has
been pressed. Wait until the warning lamp goes out before starting.
Once it goes out, starting is immediate, on condition that:
-
t
he clutch pedal is depressed fully with a manual
gearbox,
-
p
ressure is maintained on the brake pedal with an
automatic or electronic gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about thirty
seconds in extreme weather conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then
on, wait until the warning lamp goes out again, then start
the engine.
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. One or more wheels has
insufficient pressure.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting 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 Ser vice warning
lamp. The system is faulty: 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.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Foot on the
brake Fixed.
The brake pedal must be
depressed. With an automatic or electronic gearbox, depress the
brake pedal, engine running, before releasing the
parking brake, to release the selector lever and come
out of position P or N
.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
depressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Foot on the
clutch Fixed.
In STOP mode of Stop & Start,
the transition to START mode has
been rejected because the clutch
pedal is not fully pressed down. With a manual gearbox, you must fully depress the
clutch pedal to allow the change to engine START
mode.
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.
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.
Fixed, accompanied
by a message. The system has been deactivated
(via the menu). For more information on the Collision Risk
Aler t /Active Safety Brake system, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Passenger
airbag system Fixed.
The control switch, located
at the passenger end of the
dashboard, is at the ON position.
The passenger front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear ward facing child seat on the
front seat. Move the control switch to the OFF position to
deactivate the passenger front airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning lamp
o n).
Dynamic stability
control (DSC/
ASR) Fixed.
The button is pressed and the
indicator lamp comes on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If the system is deactivated, it is reactivated
automatically once a speed of around 30
mph
(50
km/h) is reached.
For more information on the Electronic stability
control (ESC) and in particular, DSC/ASR, refer to the
corresponding section.
Dynamic stability
control (DSC/
ASR) Flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and allows improved
directional stability of the vehicle.
Fixed. Unless deactivated, the DSC/
ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Power steering Fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
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.
Automatic
headlamp
dipping Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO " position, and the function
has been activated.
The main beam headlamps come
on if the exterior lighting and
driving conditions permit. The camera, located at the top of the windscreen,
manages the operation of main beam, depending on
the exterior lighting and driving conditions.
For more information on Automatic headlamp
dipping
, refer to the corresponding section.
Stop & Star t Fixed. When the vehicle stops (red
lights, traffic jams, etc.) 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
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is triggered
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Blind spot
monitoring Fixed.
The blind spot monitoring system
has been activated. For more information on the Blind spot monitoring
system, refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Lane depar ture
warning system Fixed.
The lane departure warning
system has been activated. The lane departure warning system is activated.
For more information on the Lane depar ture warning
system, refer to the corresponding section.
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps are switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
once to switch off the front foglamps.
Sidelamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has
been moved down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has
been moved up.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in
the "Dipped beam headlamps"
position.
Main beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk has
been pulled towards you. Pull the control stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
For more information on the Lighting control stalk , refer to the " Visibility" section.
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Checking the level
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
F
w
ait at least one hour for the engine to cool,
F
u
nscrew the cap by two turns 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.
Checking levels
Be aware of the risk of burns when topping
up the cooling system. Do not fill above
the maximum level (indicated on the
expansion tank).
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 upon turning the ignition on, at the
same time as the ser vicing information. The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been stopped for more than
30
minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
To locate the dipstick and the oil filler
cap for the Diesel engine
, refer to the
corresponding section.
There are 2
marks on the dipstick:
-
A
= max; never exceed this
level,
-
B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler, using the grade of
oil suited to your engine.
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
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. This is indicated by a message on the
instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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