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Warning and indicator lamps

Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamp) or of the

operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamp).

If your vehicle has a screen, a warning

lamp coming on is always accompanied

by the display of an additional message,

to assist you in identifying the problem.

If you encounter any problems, do not

hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

When the ignition is switched on

Associated warnings

Certain warning lamps come on for a few

seconds when the ignition is switched on.

When the engine is started, these warning

lamps should go off.

The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain

warning lamps may be accompanied by an

audible signal and the display of a message.

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

information on the warning lamp in question.

Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is

being driven, the illumination of one of the

following warning lamps indicates a malfunction

which requires action on the part of the driver.

The warning comes on in the instrument panel.

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 in the screen.

Illumination of this warning lamp is

associated with a serious fault with

the braking system, power steering,

engine lubrication system or cooling

system.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk

that the engine will cut out while driving.

Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

1

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

Braking

fixed.

The battery charging circuit has a

fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or started.

cut alternator belt, ...).

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is

If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with

the STOP warning

lamp.

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 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 The braking system has a fault.

electric parking brake

malfunction warning

lamp, if the parking brake

is released.

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

Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Electric parking

brake

flashing.

The electric parking brake is not

applied automatically.

The application/release is faulty.

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

Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the

lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch

off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Electric parking

brake fault

fixed.

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

without delay.

For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

Door(s) open

fixed, associated with

a message identifying

the door, if the speed

is below 6 mph

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

(10 km/h).

fixed, associated with

a message identifying

the door, together with

an audible signal if the

speed is above 6 mph

(10 km/h).

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

1

Seat belt not

fastened /

unfastened*

fixed, then flashing,

accompanied by an

increasing audible

signal.

The driver or front passenger has not Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the

buckled or has unbuckled their seat

belt.

buckle.

This warning repeats the seat belt information given

by the roof console warning lamps.

At least one rear passenger has

unbuckled their seat belt.

Service

temporarily,

accompanied by a

message.

One or more minor faults for which

there is no specific warning lamp

have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message

displayed in the screen.

You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a

door open or a discharged remote control battery.

For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre

under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied by One or more major faults for which

Identify the cause of the fault using the message

displayed in the screen; you must then contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

a message.

there is no specific warning lamp

have been detected.

fixed, associated with the The servicing interval has been

Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.

flashing and then fixed

display of the service

indicator spanner.

exceeded.

Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

Foot on the

brake pedal

fixed.

With an automatic gearbox, you have With the engine running, before releasing the parking

forgotten to press the brake pedal to

brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the

the automatic gear selector lever and come out of

the P position.

come out of the P postion.

* Depending on country of sale.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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.

Low fuel level

fixed, accompanied by When it first comes on there remains Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of

and audible signal and approximately 6 litres of fuel in the

a message. tank.

fuel.

Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will

At this point, you begin to use the fuel come on every time the ignition is switched on,

reserve.

accompanied by an audible signal and a message.

This audible signal and message are repeated

with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops

towards "0".

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as

this could damage the emission control and injection

systems.

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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

1

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.

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.

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.

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flashing then fixed,

accompanied by the

Service warning lamp. on one of the wheels.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

has a fault or no sensor is detected

Under-inflation detection is not assured.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Directional

headlamps

flashing.

fixed.

The directional headlamps system

has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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 on the type 1 instrument panel.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

Airbags

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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.

Presence of

water in the

Diesel fuel**

The Diesel fuel filter contains water.

Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel

engines.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay.

Particle filter

(Diesel)

fixed, accompanied

by an audible signal

message on the risk

of blockage of the

particle filter.

This indicates that the particle filter is As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the

starting to become saturated.

filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)

until the warning lamp goes off.

fixed, accompanied by

an audible signal and

and a message that the

particle filter additive

level is too low.

This indicates the low level of the

additive reservoir.

Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

** Only on the type 1 instrument panel.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

1

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.

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).

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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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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

SCR emissions

control system

fixed, on switching on

the ignition, associated

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) with the SERVICE and

engine diagnostic warning

lamps, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message.

flashing, on switching on

the ignition, associated

with the SERVICE and

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

emissions control system, you can

drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)

workshop without delay, to avoid a breakdown.

engine diagnostic warning before the engine starting inhibition

lamps, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message indicating the

remaining driving range.

system is triggered.

flashing, on switching on

the ignition, associated

with the SERVICE and

You have exceeded the authorised

driving limit following confirmation

of a fault with the emissions control

To be able to start the engine, you must call on a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

engine diagnostic warning system: the engine starting inhibition

lamps, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message.

system prevents starting of the

engine.

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Instruments

Operation indicator lamps

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

It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.

1

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Left-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

direction indicator

Right-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

direction indicator

Hazard warning

lamps

flashing with audible

signal.

The hazard warning lamps switch,

located on the dashboard, has been

operated.

The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and

their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the

"Sidelamps" position.

Dipped beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped

beam headlamps" position or in the

"AUTO" position in conditions of low

light.

Main beam

headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is pulled towards

you.

Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam

headlamps.

Front foglamps

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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

Parking brake

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

fixed.

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 manual or electric parking

brake, refer to the corresponding section.

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, pull

the electric brake control.

Observe the safety recommendations.

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.

Activate the function (depending on the country of

sale) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Diesel engine

pre-heating

The ignition switch is at the

2^ndposition (Ignition on) or the

"START/STOP" starting button has

been pressed.

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.

Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition

that the brake pedal remains pressed with an

automatic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is pressed fully

down with a manual gearbox.

The period of illumination of the warning lamp is

determined by the ambient conditions (up to about

thirty seconds in severe winter 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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

1

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.

Lighting dimmer fixed.

The lighting dimmer is making an

adjustment.

You can adjust the level of illumination of the

instruments between 1 and 16.

Passenger's

airbag system

fixed in the seat belt

The control switch, located in the

glove box, has been placed in the

"ON" position.

Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to

deactivate the passenger's front airbag.

In this case, you can install a rearward facing child

and passenger's front

airbag warning lamps

display.

The passenger's front airbag is activated. seat, unless there is a fault with the airbags (airbag

In this case, do not install a rearward

warning lamp on).

facing child seat on this 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 Stop & Start, refer to the

corresponding section.

START mode is invoked

automatically.

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Instruments

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

airbag system

fixed in the instrument The control switch, located in the

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

passenger's front airbag.

In this case, do not install a rearward facing child seat

on this seat.

panel and/or seat belt

and front passenger's

airbag warning lamps

display.

glove box, is set to the OFF position.

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

You can install a rearward facing

child seat, unless there is a fault with

the airbags (airbag warning lamp on).

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