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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
+
+ 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.Depending on the message
displayed, you can continue driving
for up to 685
miles (1,100 km) before
the engine starting prevention
system is triggered. Carry out (3) as soon as possible 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. An engine immobiliser prevents
the engine from restarting (over
the authorised driving limit after
confirmation of a
fault with the
emissions control system). To start the engine, carry out (2).
(1) : You must 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)
: Go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Engine
diagnostic
system Flashing.
The engine management system has
a


fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
C arry out (2) without fail .
Fixed. The emissions control system has
a
fault.The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Collision Risk
Alert/Active
Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied
by the display of
a


message. The system has been deactivated,
via the vehicle configuration menu.
Flashing. The system is operating. The vehicle 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.Carry out (3).
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC)/Anti- slip
regulation (ASR) Flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is activated
if there is a
loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a
fault. Carry out (3).
+ Emergency
brake anomaly
(with electric
parking brake) Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not have
f u l l p o w e r.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release.
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(1): You must 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)
: Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.
The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting the
pressure.
+ Under-inflation
Under-inflation
warning lamp flashing
then fixed and Ser vice
warning lamp fixed.The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres
and carry out (3).
Diesel engine
pre-heating Temporarily on.
When switching on the ignition, if the
weather conditions and the engine
temperature make it necessary. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting is
immediate if you press and hold:
-

t
he clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
-

t
he brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Airbags Fixed. One of the airbags or seat belt
pretensioners is faulty. Carry out (3).
Front passenger
airbag (ON) Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
The control is in the "ON" position. In this case, do NOT install a "
rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat – Risk of
serious injury!
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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 (reser ve). Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty
, this could
damage the emissions and injection systems.
Lane Depar ture
Warning System Fixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing. You are about to cross a
broken
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 and an
audible signal. The system has a
fault.Carry out (3).
Stop & Star t Fixed, accompanied
by the display of
a


message. The Stop & Start system is
deactivated.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic stop.
Reactivate the function via the touch screen
configuration menu.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Passenger
airbag system Flashing.
The passenger airbag system is
defective. Carry out (3).
Fixed. The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position. You can install a "rear ward facing" child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags warning lamp
o n).
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Foot on the
brake * Fixed.
Omission or insufficient pressure on
the brake pedal. With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
before releasing the parking brake, to move out of
position P
.
Foot on the
clutch * Fixed.
Stop & Start: the change to START
mode is rejected because the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Rear foglamp Fixed. The lamp is on.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Star tFixed.When the vehicle stops, the Stop &
Start puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily. STOP mode is momentarily
unavailable or START mode is
automatically triggered.
Park Assist Fixed. The function is active.
Blind spot
monitoring Fixed.
The function has been activated.
*
O

nly with digital monochrome instrument panel.
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Left-hand
direction
indicatorFlashing with audible
signal.
The direction indicators are on.
Right-hand
direction indicatorFlashing with audible
signal.The direction indicators are on.
Sidelamps Fixed. The lamps are on.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Directional
headlamps Flashing.
The directional headlamps system
has a


fault. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps are on.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is
activated.
+
or Automatic
headlamp
dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated in
the touch screen (Driving m e n u).
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam
headlamps Fixed.
The main beams are on.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
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Indicators
Service indicator
The ser vice indicator is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle
version:
-
t
he distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next
ser vice is due, or the distance travelled
since it was due preceded by the sign "-".
-

a
n alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the
next ser vice is due or how long it is overdue.
Warning/indicator
lamp State
CauseActions/
Observations
Ser vice
spanner Lights up temporarily
when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and
1 ,860 miles (1,000 and
3,000
km) remain before
the next ser vice is due.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched on.The ser vice is due in
less than 620 miles
(1,000


km). Have your vehicle
serviced very soon.
+ Ser vice
spanner
flashing
Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on.
(For BlueHDi Diesel
versions, associated
with the Ser vice
warning lamp). The servicing interval
has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle
ser viced as soon as
possible.
The distance indicated (in miles or
kilometres) is calculated according to the
distance covered and the time elapsed
since the last ser vice.
The alert may be triggered close to a
due
date.
Resetting the service indicator
The ser vice indicator must be reset after each
service.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself:
F

s
witch off the ignition,
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5
minutes for the reset to
be registered.
F

p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button,
F

s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a


countdown,
F

r
elease the button when " =0" is displayed;
the spanner disappears.
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You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
F
P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button.
The ser vice information is displayed for
a


few seconds, then disappears.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
(Only with the 12" colour instrument panel.)
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.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
e ngine.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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.Be aware of the risk of scalding when
topping up the coolant. Do not fill above
the maximum level (indicated on the
reservoir).
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version.)
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
minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
Oil level indicator fault
Retrieving the service
information
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the Ser vice 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.
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