Get Instruments -> Warning and indicator lamps Guide for Citroen Berlingo SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

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Choice of display colour (Petrol or Diesel)

• battery charge level indicator and power

indicator (Electric).

► Select the type of information using the scroll

arrows on the touch screen:

• "Default" (empty).

• "Trip computer".

• "Media".

• "Accessories consumption" (depending on

version).

• "Rev counter" (Petrol or Diesel).

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Depending on version, the instrument panel

display colour depends on the colour scheme

chosen in the touch screen.

– "Navigation": speciﬁc display, showing current

navigation information (map and instructions).

– "Driving": speciﬁc display, showing

information relating to active driving aid systems.

– "Minimum": 2D display with digital

speedometer, total distance recorder and:

• fuel gauge and coolant temperature indicator

(Petrol or Diesel).

• battery charge level indicator (Electric).

– "Energy": speciﬁc display, showing a visual

representation of the vehicle’s energy ﬂows

(Electric).

The settings are changed via the

Settings touch screen menu.

Choosing the display mode

In each mode, speciﬁc types of information are

displayed on the instrument panel.

If the "Default" type of information is

selected, "Personal 1" or "Personal 2"

are no longer shown in the list of display

modes.

► Conﬁrm to save and exit.

– "Personal 1"/"Personal 2": display showing

information selected by the driver in the central

part of the instrument panel.

"Personal" mode is displayed immediately.

The information is displayed immediately on the

instrument panel if the corresponding display

mode is selected.

Conﬁguring a "Personal" display mode

With CITROËN Connect Radio

► Press Settings in the banner of the

touch screen.

The type of information selected in

"Personal 1" mode is not available in

"Personal 2" mode.

► Turn the thumbwheel on the left of the

steering wheel to display and scroll through the

various modes on the instrument panel.

► Press the thumbwheel to conﬁrm the mode.

If you do not press the thumbwheel, the selected

display mode is automatically applied after a few

moments.

► Select "Conﬁguration".

► Select "Instrument panel

personalisation".

With CITROËN Connect Nav

► Press Settings in the banner of the

touch screen.

Warning and indicator

lamps

Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator

lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a

malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating

status of a system (operation or deactivation

indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two

ways (ﬁxed or ﬂashing) and/or in several colours.

Display modes

– "Dials": standard display of analogue and

digital speedometers, total distance recorder

and:

• fuel gauge, coolant temperature indicator

and rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).

► Select "OPTIONS".

► Select "Instrument panel

personalisation".

► Select "Personal 1" or "Personal 2".

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Associated warnings

(3): Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

Engine oil pressure

workshop.

Fixed.

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.

There is a fault with the engine lubrication

List of warning and

indicator lamps

system.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Braking

Red warning/indicator lamps

Fixed.

The brake ﬂuid level in the braking circuit

System malfunction (Electric)

Fixed.

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).

A fault involving the electric motor or

traction battery has been detected.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

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.

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.

Parking brake

Fixed.

Persistent warning lamp

If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there

may be fault which needs further investigation.

The parking brake is applied or not

properly released.

Maximum coolant temperature (Petrol or

Diesel)

If a lamp remains lit

Disconnect the charging cable and close the

ﬂap.

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.

°C

Fixed (warning lamp or LED), with

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the needle in the red zone

(depending on version).

STOP

Fixed, 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).

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).

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Malfunction (electric parking brake)

12 V battery charge

Flashing.

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Fixed.

Application/release is faulty.

Carry out (1): park on ﬂat ground (on a level

surface).

With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.

With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,

select mode P.

Fixed, accompanied

by the message

The battery charging circuit is faulty

(e.g. dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator

belt).

Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning

lamp does not go oﬀ when the engine is started,

carry out (2).

"Parking brake fault".

The parking brake no longer delivers optimum

performance for parking the vehicle safely in all

circumstances.

Switch oﬀ the ignition and carry out (2).

Make the vehicle safe:

► Park on a level surface.

Power steering

Orange warning/indicator lamps

► With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.

► With an automatic gearbox, with P selected,

place the supplied chocks against one of the

wheels.

Fixed.

Automatic functions deactivated (electric

parking brake)

The power steering has a fault.

Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry

out (3).

Fixed.

The "automatic application" (on switching

oﬀ the engine) and "automatic release" (on

acceleration) functions are deactivated.

If automatic application/release is no longer

possible:

► Start the engine.

► Use the control to apply the electric parking

brake.

► Take your foot fully oﬀ the brake pedal.

► Hold the control pressed in the release

direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.

► Release the control.

► Depress and hold the brake pedal.

► Pull the control in the application direction for

2 seconds.

Then carry out (2).

Seat belts not fastened/unfastened

Fixed or ﬂashing, accompanied by

an increasing audible signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or has been

unfastened (depending on version).

Flashing, when the vehicle

is started.

The parking brake has not been properly

released.

Carry out (1) and try to fully release the parking

brake using the control lever, with your foot on

the brake pedal.

Door open

Fixed, associated with a message

indicating which access is open.

If the problem persists, carry out (2).

Fixed, accompanied by the

An audible signal supplements the alert if the

speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).

A door, the boot, the tailgate or the opening rear

screen is still open (depending on version).

Close whichever access is open.

If your vehicle is equipped with a right-hand side-

hinged door, this warning lamp will not indicate

that it is open.

message "Parking brake

fault".

The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and

automatic functions may not be working.

When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:

► Pull the electric parking brake control and

hold it for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until

the indicator lamp lights up on the instrument

panel.

► Release the control and the brake pedal.

Electric parking brake

Fixed.

The electric parking brake is applied.

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If this procedure does not work, secure the

vehicle:

► Park on a level surface.

Never drive until completely empty, as

this could damage the emissions control and

injection systems.

There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be

destroyed.

You must carry out (2).

► With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.

► With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,

select P, then place the supplied chock against

one of the wheels.

Fixed.

Low traction battery level (Electric)

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The emissions control system has a fault.

The warning lamp should go oﬀ when the engine

is started.

Carry out (3) without delay.

Fixed.

Fixed LED and needle in the red zone,

accompanied by an audible signal and a

0

%

message.

Then carry out (2).

The state of charge of the traction battery is low.

View the remaining range.

Fixed, accompanied by the

message "Parking brake fault".

The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the

engine running.

If manual application and release commands are

not working, the electric parking brake control is

faulty.

The automatic functions must be used at all

times and are automatically reactivated in the

event of a fault with the control.

Carry out (2).

A minor engine fault has been

detected.

Carry out (3).

Put the vehicle on charge as soon as possible.

Tortoise mode with limited driving range

(Electric)

Fixed.

A major engine fault has been

detected.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

The state of charge of the traction battery

is critical.

The engine power gradually decreases.

You must put the vehicle on charge.

If the warning lamp remains lit, carry out (2).

Engine preheating (Diesel)

Temporarily on

(up to approximately 30 seconds in

severe weather conditions).

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.

Pedestrian horn (Electric)

Fixed.

Horn fault detected.

Carry out (3).

Low fuel level

Fixed (warning lamp or LED) and

needle in the red zone (depending

on version), accompanied by an audible signal

and a message.

When it ﬁrst comes on, there remains less than

6 litres of fuel in the tank.

Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will

be repeated every time the ignition is switched

on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level

decreases and approaches zero.

Water in Diesel fuel ﬁlter (Diesel)

Fixed (with LCD symbols instrument

panel).

The Diesel fuel ﬁlter contains water.

Carry out (2) without delay. Risk of damaging the

fuel injection system!

If the engine does not start, make the engine

starting request again, while keeping your foot

on the pedal.

Under-inﬂation

Engine self-diagnostic system

Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal

and a message.

Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.

Flashing.

The engine management system has a

fault.

The pressure in one or more tyres is too low.

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Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as

possible.

Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting

the pressure.

Under-inﬂation warning lamp

ﬂashing then ﬁxed and Service

warning lamp ﬁxed.

The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.

Under-inﬂation detection is no longer monitored.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible

and carry out (3).

Fixed.

The system has a fault.

If these warning lamps come on after the engine

is switched oﬀ and then restarted, carry out (3).

Front passenger airbag (OFF)

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Fixed.

The front passenger airbag is deactivated.

The control is set to the “OFF” position.

A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,

unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags

warning lamp on).

Particle ﬁlter (Diesel)

Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal

and a message about the risk of particle

ﬁlter blockage.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip

regulation (ASR)

The particle ﬁlter is nearing saturation.

As soon as traﬃc conditions allow, regenerate

the ﬁlter by driving at a speed of at least 37 mph

(60 km/h), with an engine speed of above 2,500

rpm, until the warning lamp goes oﬀ.

Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal

and a message indicating that the

additive level in the particle ﬁlter is too low.

The low level in the additive tank has been

reached.

Fixed.

The system is deactivated.

The DSC/ASR system is reactivated

automatically when the vehicle is restarted,

and at speeds above approximately 31 mph

(50 km/h).

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Fixed.

The anti-lock braking system has a fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry

out (3).

At speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h), it can be

reactivated manually.

Flashing.

Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety Brake

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a

message.

The system has been deactivated via the vehicle

conﬁguration menu.

Top up without delay: carry out (3).

DSC/ASR system regulation is activated

in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.

Fixed.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Airbags

Fixed.

One of the airbags or seat belt

pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty.

Carry out (3).

Flashing.

The system activates and brakes the

vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of

collision with the vehicle in front.

For more information, refer to the Driving

section.

Fixed, accompanied by a message and

an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

Hill start assist

Fixed, accompanied by the

message "Anti roll-back system

fault".

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Front passenger airbag (ON)

Fixed.

The front passenger airbag is activated.

The control is set to the "ON" position.

In this case, do not install a "rearward facing"

child seat on the front passenger seat - risk

of serious injury!

Carry out (3).

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Emergency brake malfunction (with

electric parking brake)

Fixed, accompanied by the display

of a message.

The overload indicator system has a fault.

Carry out (2).

AdBlue^®(with 1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)

Fixed, on switching on the ignition,

accompanied by an audible signal and a

message indicating the driving range.

The driving range is between 1,500 and 370

miles (2,400 and 600 km).

AdBlue^®(with 1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2/6.3)

On for around 30 seconds when starting

the vehicle, accompanied by a message

indicating the driving range.

The driving range is between 1,500 and 500

miles (2,400 and 800 km).

Top up the AdBlue^®.

Fixed, accompanied by the

message "Parking brake fault".

Emergency braking does not deliver optimal

performance.

If automatic release is not available, use manual

release or carry out (3).

Fixed, on switching on the ignition,

accompanied by an audible signal and a

message indicating the driving range.

The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles

(800 and 100 km).

Promptly top up the AdBlue^®, or carry out (3).

Flashing, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message indicating the

driving range.

The driving range is less than 62 miles (100 km).

You must top up the AdBlue^®to avoid engine

starting being prevented, or carry out (3).

Flashing, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message indicating that

starting is prevented.

The AdBlue^®tank is empty: the legally required

engine immobiliser system prevents the engine

from starting.

Active lane departure 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 if it detects a risk of unintentionally

crossing a line or hard shoulder (depending on

version).

You must quickly top up the AdBlue^®, or carry

out (3).

AdBlue^®warning lamp ﬂashing and

Service warning lamp ﬁxed,

accompanied by an audible signal and a

message indicating the driving range.

The driving range is less than 375 miles

(600 km).

You must top up the AdBlue^®to avoid a

breakdown, or carry out (3).

For more information, refer to the Driving

section.

AdBlue^®warning lamp ﬂashing and

Service warning lamp ﬁxed,

accompanied by an audible signal and a

message indicating that starting is prevented.

The AdBlue^®tank is empty: the legally required

engine immobiliser system prevents the engine

from starting.

To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue^®, or

carry out (2).

You must add at least 5 litres of AdBlue^®to its

tank.

Fixed.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue^®or carry

out (2).

It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue^®

to the tank.

Overload indicator (Citroën Berlingo Van)

Fixed.

The load on board the vehicle exceeds

the maximum authorised load.

The load on board the vehicle must be

decreased.

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SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)

Fixed when the ignition is

Service

Temporarily on, accompanied by the

Rear foglamp

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Fixed.

The lamp is on.

switched on, accompanied

display of a message.

by an audible signal and a message.

A malfunction of the SCR emissions control

system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust

emissions return to normal levels.

Flashing AdBlue^®warning

One or more minor faults, for which there is/are

no speciﬁc warning lamp(s), have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message

displayed on the instrument panel.

You may be able to deal with some faults

yourself, such as changing the battery in the

remote control.

Green warning/indicator lamps

Stop & Start

Fixed.

When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start

puts the engine into STOP mode.

Flashing temporarily.

lamp on switching on the

STOP mode is momentarily unavailable

or START mode is automatically triggered.

For more information, refer to the Driving

section.

ignition, with the Service and Engine self-

diagnostics warning lamps on ﬁxed,

accompanied by an audible signal and a

message indicating the driving range.

Depending on the message displayed, it is

possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100 km)

before the engine immobiliser is triggered.

Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting

being prevented.

For other faults, such as with the tyre under-

inﬂation detection system, carry out (3).

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a

message.

One or more major faults, for which there is/are

no speciﬁc warning lamp(s), have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message

displayed on the instrument panel, then carry

out (3).

Fixed, accompanied by the message

"Parking brake fault".

Automatic release of the electric parking brake is

unavailable.

Vehicle ready to drive (Electric)

Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal

when it comes on.

The vehicle is ready to drive and the thermal

comfort systems are available.

The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a

speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and

lights up again when the vehicle stops moving.

The lamp will go out when you turn oﬀ the

engine and exit the vehicle.

Flashing AdBlue^®warning

lamp on switching on the

ignition, with the Service and Engine self-

diagnostics warning lamps on ﬁxed,

accompanied by an audible signal and a

message indicating that starting is prevented.

The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from

restarting (the permitted driving limit has been

exceeded after conﬁrmation of a malfunction of

the emissions control system).

Carry out (2).

Service warning lamp ﬁxed and

service spanner ﬂashing then

Hill Assist Descent Control

Fixed.

The system has been activated, but the

conditions for regulation are not met (gradient,

speed too high, gear engaged).

Flashing.

ﬁxed.

The servicing interval has been exceeded.

The vehicle must be serviced as soon as

possible.

To start the engine, carry out (2).

Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.

The function is regulating the speed of

the vehicle.

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The vehicle is being braked; the brake lamps

come on during the descent.

Blue warning/indicator lamps

Indicators

Main beam headlamps

Fixed.

Eco mode (Petrol or Diesel)

Fixed.

ECO mode is active.

Some parameters are adjusted to reduce the fuel

consumption.

Service indicator

The servicing information is expressed in terms

of distance (miles or kilometres) and time

(months or days).

The alert is given at whichever of these two

terms is reached ﬁrst.

The servicing information is displayed in the

instrument panel. Depending on the version of

the vehicle:

– The distance recorder display line indicates

the distance remaining before the next service

is due, or the distance travelled since it was due

preceded by the "-" sign.

– An alert message indicates the distance

remaining, as well as the period before the next

service is due or how long it is overdue.

The lamps are on.

Black/white warning lamps

Foot on the brake

Fixed.

Automatic wiping

Insuﬃcient or no pressure on the brake

pedal.

With the automatic gearbox or the drive selector,

it may be necessary to depress the brake pedal

to unlock the gearbox from mode N.

Fixed.

Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.

Front foglamps

Fixed.

The front foglamps are on.

Foot on the clutch

Sidelamps

Fixed.

Stop & Start: the change to START mode

is rejected because the clutch pedal is not fully

depressed.

The lamps are on.

Direction indicators

Flashing with audible signal.

The direction indicators are on.

Fully depress the clutch pedal.

The value indicated is calculated

according to the distance covered and

the time elapsed since the last service.

The alert may also be triggered close to a

due date.

Automatic wiping

Fixed.

Dipped beam headlamps

Fixed.

Automatic front wiping is activated.

The lamps are on.

Hill Assist Descent Control

Fixed.

Automatic headlamp dipping

Fixed.

The function has been activated

via the touch screen (Driving/Vehicle menu).

The lighting control stalk is in the "AUTO"

position.

(grey)

Service spanner

The function has been activated, but is currently

paused because the speed is too high.

Reduce the vehicle speed to below 19 mph

(30 km/h).

On temporarily when the ignition is

switched on.

Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000

km) remain before the next service is due.

Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.

The next service is due in less than 620

miles (1,000 km).

For more information, refer to the Lighting and

visibility section.

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