Get Monitoring -> Indicator and warning lamps Guide for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso SUV Second Generation (2013-2022)

Monitoring

Indicator and warning lamps

Visual indicators informing the driver that a

system is in operation, switched off or has a

fault.

Associated warnings

Certain warning lamps may come on in

one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or

flashing.

Only by relating the type of illumination

to the operation of the vehicle can it

be determined whether the situation is

normal or a fault has occurred. In the

event of a fault, the illumination of the

warning lamp may be accompanied by

a message.

The switching on of certain warning lamps may

be accompanied by an audible signal and a

message.

The warning lamps may come on continuously

(fixed) or flash.

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few

seconds in the instrument panel when the

vehicle's ignition is switched on.

When the engine is started, these same

warning lamps should go off.

Refer to the tables on the following

pages for more information.

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

information on the warning lamp concerned.

The position of the warning lamps in the

type 2 instrument panel depends on the

colour scheme selected.

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Monitoring

Operation indicator lamps

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

1

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

Left-hand direction flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

indicator

Right-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

direction indicator

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the

"Sidelamps" position.

Dipped beam

headlamps

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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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

Automatic

headlamp

dipping

fixed.

The lighting control stalk is in the

"AUTO" position, pulled towards

you, and the function is activated

("Driving assistance" menu).

The system is in dipped beam mode

as there is sufficient ambient light

and/or the traffic conditions do not

allow illumination of main beam.

The camera, located in the door mirror, manages the

operation of main beam, depending on the ambient

lighting and driving conditions.

Pulling the lighting stalk again to deactivate.

For more information on this function, refer to the

Visibility section.

fixed.

The lighting control stalk is in the

"AUTO" position, pulled towards

you, and the function is activated

("Driving assistance" menu).

The system is in main beam mode

as the ambient lighting and traffic

conditions allow it.

Front foglamps

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The front foglamps are switched on.

The rear foglamps are switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off

the front foglamps.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the

rear foglamps.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

1

Diesel engine

pre-heating

fixed.

The "START/STOP" switch has been Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.

pressed (ignition on).

Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition

that you maintain pressure on the brake pedal for an

electronic or automatic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is

pressed fully down for a manual gearbox.

The period of illumination of the warning lamp is

determined by the ambient conditions (up to about

thirty seconds in extreme conditions).

If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and

then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,

then start the engine.

Electric parking

brake

fixed.

The electric parking brake is applied.

Release the electric parking brake to switch off the

warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, briefly

push the electric parking brake control lever.

Observe the safety recommendations.

For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

Blind spot

sensors

fixed.

The blind spot monitoring function

has been activated.

For more information, refer to the corresponding

section.

Park Assist

The Park Assist function has been

activated.

For more information, refer to the corresponding

section.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

Automatic

wiping

fixed.

The wiper control is pushed

downwards.

Automatic front wiping is activated.

To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control

stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.

Passenger

airbag system

fixed.

The control switch, located at the

passenger's end of the dashboard, is

in the

"ON"

position.

The passenger's front airbag is

activated.

Turn the control switch to the

"OFF"

position to

deactivate the front passenger's airbag.

In this case you can install a rearwards-facing child

seat.

In this case, do not install a

rearwards-facing child seat on the

front passenger seat.

Stop & Start

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,

The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts

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

has put 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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Monitoring

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 the display of a message.

1

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

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

Passenger's

fixed.

The control switch, located at the

right hand end of the dashboard is set passenger's front airbag.

to the OFF position.

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

airbag system

In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rearward-

facing position.

Dynamic

The button, located on the centre

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

stability control

(DSC/ASR)

console, is pressed. Its indicator lamp lamp goes off.

is on.

The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when

The DSC/ASR is deactivated.

DSC: dynamic stability control.

ASR: anti-slip regulation.

the vehicle is started.

If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically

from around 30 mph (50 km/h).

Stop & Start

fixed.

The Stop & Start has been

deactivated.

Reactivate the function via the "Driving assistance"

menu.

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Monitoring

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.

Warning / indicator lamp State

STOP fixed, associated with

Cause

Action / Observations

Illumination of this warning lamp is

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

cut out.

another warning lamp, related to a serious fault detected

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message.

with the braking or power steering

systems, the electrical system, or

with engine lubrication or cooling or

a puncture.

Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Monitoring

State

Cause

Action / Observations

1

Service

on temporarily.

A minor fault has occurred for which

there is no specific warning lamp.

Identify the fault by means of the associated message,

such as:

-

opening of a door, the boot or bonnet,

low engine oil level,

low screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level,

discharged remote control battery,

low tyre pressures,

saturation of the particle emission filter (PEF) on

Diesel vehicles.

For more information on the PEF, refer to the

"Checks - particle emissions filter" section.

For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

fixed.

A major fault has occurred for which

there is no specific warning lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message and contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

Electric parking

brake

flashing.

When driving: the electric parking

brake is not fully released.

Fully release the parking brake by a quick press on the

control lever. If the warning persist, stop as soon as it

is safe to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

When stationary: parking brake

applied, the system does guarantee

immobilisation of the vehicle (when

parking on a very steep slope, for

example).

Secure the immobilisation of the vehicle by engaging

a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, by placing

the gear selector in position P with an automatic

gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels.

Electric parking

brake fault

fixed.

The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay.

The parking brake can be released manually.

For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

Deactivation of

the automatic

functions of the

electric parking

brake

The "automatic application" (on

switching off the engine) and

"automatic release" functions are

deactivated or faulty.

In the event of a fault, illumination of

this warning lamp is accompanied by

a message.

To reactivate the automatic functions, refer to the

"Electric parking brake" section.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop if

automatic application / release is not possible.

The parking brake can be released manually.

For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

1

Braking

fixed.

The braking system fluid level has

dropped significantly.

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

Top up with brake fluid listed 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 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

(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

fixed.

The DSC/ASR regulation is

operating.

The system optimises traction and improves the

directional stability of the vehicle.

Unless it has been deactivated

Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualified

(button pressed and its indicator lamp workshop.

on) the DSC/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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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

Low fuel level

fixed, accompanied by When it first comes on there remains

You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running

an audible signal and

a message.

approximately 6 litres of fuel in the out of fuel.

tank.

Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will

come on every time the ignition is switched on,

accompanied by an audible signal and a message.

This audible signal and message are repeated with

increasing frequency as the drops towards "0".

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 57 litres (petrol) or

55 litres (Diesel).

You are then using the fuel reserve.

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as

this could damage the emission control and injection

systems.

Seat belt(s)

not fastened /

unfastened

fixed

or flashing

accompanied by an

audible signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or

has been unfastened.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

Airbags

on 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.

Passenger

airbag system

flashing.

The passenger airbag system has a

fault.

Do not have a passenger seated in the front

passenger seat

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

1

Directional

headlamps

flashing.

The directional headlamps system

has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Door(s) open*

fixed, associated with

a message identifying

the door, if the speed is

below 6 mph (10 km/h).

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

fixed, associated with a

message identifying the

door, and accompanied

by an audible signal

if the speed is above

6 mph (10 km/h).

Battery charge

fixed.

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.

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.

* Only with the type 1 instrument panel.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Cause

Action / Observations

Under-inflation

fixed.

The pressure in one or more wheels

is too low.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.

This check should preferably be carried out when the

tyres are cold.

You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment

of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one

or more wheels.

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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.

Foot on the

brake pedal*

fixed.

The brake pedal is not pressed.

With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to

start the engine (lever in position N).

If you wish to release the parking brake without

pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will

remain on.

With an automatic gearbox, press the brake pedal to

move the gear selector out of position P

flashing.

fixed.

With an electronic gearbox, if you

hold the vehicle on an incline using

the accelerator for too long, the clutch

overheats.

Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.

Foot on the

clutch*

In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,

changing to START mode is refused

because the clutch pedal is not fully

down.

You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine

START mode.

* Only with the type 1 instrument panel

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