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Instruments

Persistent warning lamp

Instrument panel

Display screens

Warning and indicator

lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is

being driven, the illumination of a red or orange

warning lamp indicates a fault that needs

further investigation, using any associated

message and the description of the warning

lamp in the documentation.

Displayed as symbols, visual indicators

which inform the driver of the occurrence of a

malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operation

of a system (operation or deactivation indicator

lamps). Certain lamps light up in two ways

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

Where a warning lamp remains lit

1. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.

The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning

lamp description indicate whether you should

contact a qualified professional in addition to

the immediate recommended actions.

2. Speed suggested by the speed limit

recognition

Associated warnings

3. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).

The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied

by an audible signal and/or a message

displayed in a screen.

4. Information related to the automatic or

electronic gearbox.

(1 ): You must stop as soon as it is safe to

do so and switch off the ignition.

5. Gear efficiency indicator.

Relating the type of illumination to the

operating status of the vehicle can determine

whether the situation is normal or a fault has

occurred: refer to the description of each lamp

for further information.

6. Service indicator, then total distance

recorder (miles or km).

(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

These functions are displayed

successively on switching on the ignition.

(3): Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

7. Engine oil level indicator.

8. Fuel gauge.

workshop.

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.

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Instruments

List of warning and indicator lamps

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Warning/indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action/Observations

Red warning/indicator lamps

STOP

Fixed, associated with another Indicates a serious fault with the

Carry out (1) and then (2).

warning lamp, accompanied

by the display of a message

and an audible signal.

engine, braking system, power

steering, automatic gearbox or a

major electrical fault.

Engine oil

pressure

Fixed.

There is a fault with the engine oil

lubrication circuit.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Brakes

The brake fluid level has dropped

significantly.

Carry out (1), then top up with brake fluid

that complies with the manufacturer's

recommendations. If the problem persists,

carry out (2).

Brakes

Fixed, associated with the

ABS warning lamp.

The electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD) system has a

fault.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

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Parking brake

Fixed.

The parking brake is applied or not

properly released.

Maximum

coolant

The temperature of the cooling

system is too high.

Carry out (1), then wait until the engine

has cooled down before topping up to the

required level if necessary. If the problem

persists, carry out (2).

temperature

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

Battery charge

State

Cause

Action/Observations

Fixed.

The battery charging circuit has a

fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack

or cut alternator belt, etc.).

Clean and retighten the terminals. If the

warning lamp does not go off when the

engine is started, carry out (2).

Seat belt not

fastened/

unfastened

Fixed or flashing,

accompanied by an audible

signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or

has been unfastened.

Orange warning/indicator lamps

Anti-lock

braking system

(ABS)

Fixed.

The anti-lock braking system has a

fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Drive carefully at reduced speed, then carry

out (3).

(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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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

Service

State

Cause

Action/Observations

1

Temporarily on, accompanied

by the display of a message.

One or more minor faults have

been detected, for which there is no

specific warning lamp.

Identify the cause of the fault using the

message displayed in the instrument panel.

You can deal with certain anomalies yourself,

for example an open door or the start of

saturation of the particle filter.

For any other problems, such as a fault with

the tyre under-inflation detection system,

carry out (3).

Fixed, accompanied by the

display of a message.

One or more major faults have

been detected, for which there is no

specific warning lamp.

Identify the cause of the anomaly using the

message displayed in the instrument panel,

then carry out (3).

Service warning lamp fixed

and service spanner flashing

then fixed.

The service is overdue.

Only with BlueHDi Diesel versions.

Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as

possible.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action/Observations

AdBlue^®

(1.6 BlueHDi

Euro 6.1)

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 1,500 and 375 miles (2,400

and 600 km).

Top up the AdBlue^®as soon as possible,

or carry out (3).

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Flashing, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message

indicating the remaining

driving range.

The remaining driving range is

between 375 and 0 miles (600 and

0 km).

You must top up the AdBlue^®to avoid a

breakdown, or carry out (3).

Flashing, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message

indicating that starting is

prevented.

The AdBlue^®tank is empty: the

starting prevention system required

by legislation prevents starting of the

engine.

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

carry out (2).

It is essential to add at least 5 litres of

AdBlue^®to its tank.

(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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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action/Observations

1

AdBlue^®

(1.5 BlueHDi

Euro 6.2)

Switched on for around thirty

seconds when switching on

the ignition, accompanied

by an audible signal and

a message indicating the

remaining driving range.

The remaining driving range is

between 1,500 and 500 miles (2,400

and 800 km).

Top up the AdBlue^®.

You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue^®to its

tank.

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 500 and 60 miles (800 and

100 km).

Top up the AdBlue^®quickly, or carry out (3).

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 driving range is less than 60

miles (100 km).

You must top up the AdBlue^®to avoid a

breakdown, or carry out (3).

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 prevention system required

by legislation prevents starting of the

engine.

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

carry out (2).

It is essential to add at least 5 litres of

AdBlue^®to its tank.

(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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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action/Observations

SCR emissions

control system

Fixed, on switching on the

ignition, associated with the

A fault with the SCR emissions

control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust

emissions return to normal levels.

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(BlueHDi Diesel) Service and engine diagnostic

warning lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal and a

message.

Flashing, on switching on the

ignition, associated with the

Depending on the message

displayed, you can continue driving

Carry out (3) as soon as possible to avoid a

breakdown.

Service and engine diagnostic for up to 685 miles (1,100 km) before

warning lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal and

a message indicating the

remaining driving range.

the engine starting prevention

system is triggered.

Flashing, on switching on the

ignition, associated with the

An engine immobiliser prevents

the engine from restarting (over

To start the engine, carry out (2).

Service and engine diagnostic the authorised driving limit after

warning lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal and a

message.

confirmation of a fault with the

emissions control system).

Engine

diagnostic

system

Flashing.

The engine management system has There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be

destroyed.

a fault.

Carry 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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action/Observations

1

Collision Risk

Alert/Active

Safety Brake

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).

Collision Risk

Alert/Active

Safety Brake

Fixed, accompanied by a

message.

The system has been deactivated via

the vehicle configuration menu.

Dynamic

stability control

(DSC/ASR)

Flashing.

The DSC/ASR adjustment is

activated if there is a loss of grip or

trajectory.

Fixed.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

The DSC/ASR is deactivated.

Carry out (3).

Dynamic

stability control

(DSC/ASR)

Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR.

The DSC/ASR system is activated

automatically when the vehicle is started.

If the system is deactivated, it is reactivated

automatically once a speed of around 31 mph

(50 km/h) is reached.

(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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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

Under-inflation

State

Cause

Action/Observations

Fixed, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message. too low.

The pressure in one or more tyres is

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as

possible.

Reinitialise the detection system after

adjusting the pressure.

Under-inflation

Flashing then fixed,

accompanied by the Service

warning lamp.

The system is faulty: tyre pressures

are no longer monitored.

As soon as possible, check the pressure of

the tyres and carry out (3).

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Diesel engine

pre-heating

Fixed.

The ignition is on.

Wait until the lamp goes off before starting.

If the engine does not start, switch the

ignition off and then on, wait until the lamp

goes off again, then start the engine.

The period of illumination

depends on the climatic

conditions.

Front passenger Fixed.

airbag (ON)

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!

Front passenger Fixed.

airbag (OFF)

The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.

The control is in the "OFF" position.

You can install a "rearward facing" child

seat, unless there is a fault with the airbags

(Airbags warning lamp on).

Airbags

Fixed.

One of the airbags or seat belt

Carry out (3).

pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

Low fuel level

State

Cause

Action/Observations

1

Fixed, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message. remains approximately 5 litres of

Until sufficient fuel has

When it first comes on, there

Refuel without delay to avoid running out of

fuel.

Never drive until completely empty, this

could damage the emissions and injection

systems.

fuel in the tank (reserve).

been added, this warning

lamp reappears every time

the ignition is switched on,

accompanied by an audible

warning and a message.

The audible warning and the

message are repeated with

increasing frequency as the

fuel level drops towards zero.

Lane departure

warning system

Flashing, accompanied by an

audible signal.

A lane is being crossed, right side (or Turn the steering wheel in the opposite

left side).

direction to return to the correct trajectory.

Lane departure

warning system

Fixed, accompanied by the

Service warning lamp.

The lane departure warning system

is faulty.

Carry out (3).

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Rear foglamp

Fixed.

The rear foglamp is lit.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action/Observations

Green warning/indicator lamps

Stop & Start

Fixed.

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.

Left-hand

direction

indication

Flashing with audible signal.

The lamps are lit

Right-hand

direction

indicator

Flashing with audible signal.

The lamps are lit.

Sidelamps

Fixed.

The lamps are lit.

Dipped beam

headlamps

The lamps are lit.

Front foglamps

The front foglamps are lit.

Blue warning lamps

Main beam

headlamps

Fixed.

The main beams are lit.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action/Observations

1

Black/white warning/indicator lamps

Foot on brake

Fixed.

Omission or insufficient pressure on

the brake pedal.

With an electronic gearbox, selector in

position N, to start the engine.

With an automatic gearbox, engine running

and before releasing the parking brake, to

move out of position P.

Flashing.

Fixed.

With an electronic gearbox, the

clutch will overheat if you hold

the vehicle on a slope using the

accelerator for too long.

Use the brake pedal and/or the parking

brake.

Automatic

wiping

Automatic front wiping is activated.

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