Get Monitoring -> Indicator and warning lamps Guide for Citroen C3 Picasso SUV Second Generation (2013-2017)

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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.

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.

If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the

information on the warning lamp concerned.

Operation indicator lamps

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

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Left-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

direction indicator

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/indicator lamp

Front foglamps

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

fixed.

The front foglamps are switched on

using the ring on the lighting control

stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearward

twice to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps are on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearward 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 more information on the parking brake, refer to the

corresponding section.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Passenger

airbag system

fixed.

The control switch, located at the

passenger's end of the dashboard, is in

the "ON" position.

Turn the control switch to the "OFF" position to

deactivate the front passenger's airbag.

You can install a rearward facing child seat on the

The passenger's front airbag is activated. front passenger seat, except if there is a fault with the

In this case, do not install a rearward

facing child seat on the front passenger

seat.

airbags (airbag warning lamp on).

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 in the multifunction screen.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Passenger's

fixed.

The control switch, located at the

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

airbag system

passenger's end of the dashboard, is the passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not

set to the "OFF" position.

install a child seat in the rearward facing position.

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

You can install a rearward facing

child seat on the front passenger

seat, except if there is a fault with the

airbags (airbag warning lamp on).

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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/indicator 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 in the

screen, such as, for example:

accompanied by an

audible signal and

a message in the

multifunction screen.

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engine oil level,

screenwash level,

remote control battery,

state of the bulbs,

saturation of the particle filter on Diesel vehicles

(refer to the corresponding section).

For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message in the

multifunction screen.

A major fault has occurred for which

there is no specific warning lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the

screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp

Braking

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

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 lamps.

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

(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

Regulation by the system is active.

The system optimises traction and improves the

directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed, associated with

illumination of the indicator

lamp in the deactivation

button, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message.

The DSC/ASR or hill start assist

system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Engine

flashing.

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

autodiagnosis

system

a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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.

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Warning/indicator lamp

Low fuel level

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

fixed.

When it first comes on there remains You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running

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.

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/indicator lamp

Door(s) open

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

fixed if the speed is

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

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

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

pretensioner systems has a fault.

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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Warning/indicator lamp

Under-inflation

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

fixed, accompanied by The pressure in one or more tyres is

an audible signal and

a message.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.

This check should preferably be carried out when the

tyres are cold.

too low.

You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment

of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one

or more wheels.

For more information on under-inflation detection,

refer to the corresponding section.

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flashing then fixed,

accompanied by the

Service warning lamp.

The system has fault: the 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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Monitoring

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

AdBlue^®additive fixed, on switching

(BlueHDi Diesel) on the ignition,

accompanied by an

The remaining driving range is

between 350 miles (600 km) and

1500 miles (2400 km).

Have the AdBlue^®additive tank topped up as soon

as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

audible signal and a

message indicating the

remaining driving range.

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flashing associated with The remaining driving range is

You must top-up the AdBlue^®additive tank to avoid

a breakdown: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

the SERVICE warning

lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message indicating the

remaining driving range.

between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

flashing, associated

with the SERVICE

warning lamp,

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^®additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation

yourself.

It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue^®to

the additive tank.

For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue^®additive, refer to the corresponding section.

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Monitoring

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

SCR emissions

control system

fixed, on switching

on the ignition,

A fault with the SCR emissions

control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions

return to normal levels.

(BlueHDi Diesel) associated with the

SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning

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lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message.

flashing, on switching

on the ignition,

associated with

the SERVICE and

engine diagnostic

warning lamps,

After confirmation of the fault with the Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

emissions control system, you can

drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)

before the engine starting inhibition

system is triggered.

without delay, to avoid a breakdown.

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message indicating

the remaining driving

range.

flashing, on switching

on the ignition,

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.

associated with the

SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning

lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message.

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