Get Monitoring -> Indicator and warning lamps Guide for Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

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Indicator and warning lamps

Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault (warning

lamp).

When the ignition is switched on

Associated warnings

Certain warning lamps may come on

in one of two different modes. Only by

relating the type of illumination to the

operating status of the vehicle can it

be ascertained whether the situation is

normal or whether a fault has occurred.

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 moving off, refer to the

information on the warning lamp concerned.

The illumination of certain warning lamps may

be accompanied by an audible signal and a

message in the multifunction screen.

The warning lamps may come on continuously

(fixed) or flash.

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Left-hand direction

indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

Right-hand

direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

fixed.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

Sidelamps

The lighting stalk is in the

"Sidelamps" position.

Dipped beam

headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped

beam headlamps" position.

Main beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk is pulled towards

you.

Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

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Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Front foglamps

fixed.

The front foglamps are switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off

the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

The rear foglamps are switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the

rear foglamps.

Diesel engine

pre-heating

The ignition switch is at the

2nd position (ignition on).

Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.

The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined

by the climatic conditions.

Parking brake

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 further information on the parking brake, refer to

the "Parking brake" section.

Engine coolant

temperature

fixed blue

fixed.

On starting the engine, it indicates

that the engine is cold.

After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate

that the engine temperature is normal.

In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard

until the warning lamp has switched off.

Stop & Start

When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts

jams, ...) the Stop & Start system has put automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to

the engine into STOP mode.

move off.

flashes for a few

seconds, then goes

off.

STOP mode is temporarily

unavailable.

or

For more information on special cases with STOP

mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"

section.

START mode is invoked

automatically.

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Warning lamp

airbag system

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

fixed.

The control switch, located at the driver's Turn the control switch to the

"OFF"

position to

end of the dashboard, is in the

"ON"

position.

deactivate the front passenger's airbag.

In this case you can install a rear-facing child seat.

The passenger's front airbag is activated.

In this case, do not install a rear-facing

child seat.

Electric child

lock

temporarily.

The electric child lock is activated.

Displayed for a few seconds after activating the

function and every time the ignition is switched on.

For more information, refer to the "Child safety"

section.

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Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.

This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Passenger's

airbag system

fixed.

The control switch, located at the

driver's end of the dashboard, is set

to the

"OFF"

position.

Set the control switch to the "ON" position to activate

the passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not fit a

child seat in the rear-facing position.

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

In this case you can install a "rear

facing" child seat.

ESP/ASR

fixed.

The button, located in the middle

of the dashboard, is pressed. Its

indicator lamp is on.

The ESP/ASR is deactivated.

ESP: electronic stability programme.

ASR: anti-skid regulation.

Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator

lamp switches off.

The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when

the vehicle is started.

If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically

from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Warning lamps

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When the engine is running or the vehicle is

being driven, the 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 by reading the

associated message in the multifunction screen.

If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning lamp

STOP

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

fixed, alone or

associated with

another warning lamp,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message on the screen.

The illumination of this warning lamp

is related to a serious fault with the

braking system, the power steering,

the engine oil pressure or the engine

coolant temperature.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, as the engine may

cut out while driving.

Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Service

temporarily,

A minor fault has occurred for which

there is no specific warning lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message shown on

the screen, such as, for example:

accompanied by an

audible signal and

a message on the

multifunction screen.

-

engine oil level,

screenwash level,

remote control battery,

state of the bulbs,

saturation of the particle emission filter on Diesel

vehicles (see "Checks - Particle Emissions

Filter").

For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied by an

A major fault has occurred for which

Identify the fault by reading the message shown

on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

audible signal and a message there is no specific warning lamp.

on the multifunction screen.

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Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Braking

fixed, associated with

the STOP warning

lamp.

The braking system fluid level is too

low.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.

If the problem persists, have the system checked by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated with

the STOP and ABS

warning lamp.

The electronic brake force distribution You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

(EBFD) system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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

delay.

Dynamic

stability control

(ESP/ASR)

flashing.

fixed.

The ESP/ASR regulation is active.

Unless it has been deactivated

The system optimises traction and improves the

directional stability of the vehicle.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

(button pressed and its indicator lamp workshop.

on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault.

Engine

autodiagnosis

system

flashing.

fixed.

The engine management system has Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.

a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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.

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Warning lamp

Low fuel level

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running

fixed.

When it first comes on there remains

approximately 5 litres of fuel in the out of fuel.

tank.

This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition

is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is

made.

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or

48 litres (Diesel); depending on version: approximately

30 litres (petrol or Diesel).

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as

this could damage the emission control and injection

systems.

Maximum

coolant

temperature

fixed red.

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.

Engine oil

pressure

fixed.

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

The battery charging circuit has a

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is

fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or started.

cut alternator belt, ...). If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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Warning lamp

Door(s) open

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Close the door or boot.

fixed if the speed is

A door or the boot is still open.

below 6 mph (10 km/h).

fixed and accompanied

by an audible signal

if the speed is above

6 mph (10 km/h).

Airbags

temporarily.

This lamp comes on for a few

seconds when you turn on the

ignition, then goes off.

This 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 it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Front seat belt

not fastened /

unfastened

fixed then flashing

accompanied by an

increasing audible

signal.

The driver and/or the front passenger Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

has not fastened or has unfastened

their seat belt.

Rear seat belt

not fastened /

unfastened

fixed then flashing

accompanied by an

audible signal.

One or more rear passengers have

unfastened their seat belt.

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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