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Rear foglampfixed. The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch or a
starting instruction made using the
"START/STOP " button, the engine
temperature makes engine pre-
heating necessary. The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
With an ignition switch and key, wait until the indicator
lamp goes off before starting.
With Keyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox, or
the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual
gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
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Stop & Star t fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,...) 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 invoked
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Blind spot
monitoring
system
* fixed.
The system has been activated. For more information on the Blind spot monitoring
system, refer to the corresponding section.
*

Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.
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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.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.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Engine
diagnostic
system 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.
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, associated with the
SERVICE warning lamp.A minor engine fault has been
detected.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. A major engine fault has been
detected.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Power steering *fixed. Major power steering fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Door(s) open fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door. Speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), a door
or the boot is not properly closed.
Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal. Speed above 6 mph (10 km/h), a door
or the boot is not properly closed.
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 on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
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). Have the AdBlue® topped up as soon as possible: go
to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue
® to its tank.
flashing, 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.
You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue
® to its tank.
flashing, 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 go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
It is essential to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue
® to its
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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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
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.
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.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Water in Diesel *fixed. The Diesel fuel filter contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
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.
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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