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Warning and indicator lamps

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

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

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

or fault which requires action on the part of

the driver.

The illumination of a warning lamp is always

accompanied by the display of an additional

message, to assist you in identifying the fault.

If you encounter any problems, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

When the ignition is switched on

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.

Associated warnings

The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain

warning lamps may be accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the screen.

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

information for the warning lamp concerned.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

STOP

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

1

fixed, associated with

The illumination of this warning lamp

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

another warning lamp. is associated with a serious fault with Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN

the braking system, power steering,

automatic gearbox, engine oil

pressure, engine coolant temperature

or a major electrical fault.

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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 the start of saturation of the particle filter

(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate

the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph

(60 km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).

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.

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Instruments

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.

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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

1

Deactivation of

the automatic

functions of the

electric parking

brake

fixed.

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 parameters menu or contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic

application / release is no longer possible.

For more information on the Electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

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 in the event of loss of

grip or trajectory.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Brake pad wear

fixed, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message in the

display screen.

The brake pads are at an advanced

state of wear.

Have the brake pads replaced 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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

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.

Battery charge*

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.

Seat belt not

fastened /

unfastened

The driver and/or the front/ rear

passenger has not fastened or has

unfastened their seat belt.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

Seat belts

not fastened /

unfastened

fixed, associated

with the seat belt not

fastened / unfastened

warning lampl.

The illuminated dots represent the not fastened /

unfastened passengers.

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They come on:

-

fixed for 30 about seconds on starting the vehicle,

fixed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when

driving,

-

flashing above 12 mph (20 km/h), accompanied by

an audible signal for about 120 seconds.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

1

Low fuel

level

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 wil come on every time the ignition

is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is

made.

Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres.

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

could damage the emission control and injection

systems.

Engine

autodiagnosis

system

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.

flashing.

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.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

AdBlue^®

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

fixed, on switching

The remaining driving range is

between 350 miles (600 km) and

1500 miles (2400 km).

Have the AdBlue^®tank topped-up as soon as

possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

(BlueHDi Diesel) on the ignition,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message indicating the

remaining driving range.

flashing, accompanied The remaining driving range is

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

breakdown: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

by an audible signal

and a message

indicating the

remaining driving

range.

between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

flashing, accompanied The AdBlue^®tank is empty: the

To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the

AdBlue^®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 fluid tank.

by an audible signal

and a message

starting inhibition system required

by legislation prevents starting of the

indicating that starting engine.

is prevented.

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

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

1

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.

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(BlueHDi Diesel) associated with the

SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning

lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message.

flashing, on switching

on the ignition,

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.

associated with the

SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning

lamps, 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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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.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Left-hand

direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk has been pushed

down.

Right-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk has been 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.

Main beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk has been pulled

towards you.

Pull the stalk 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

once to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps have been

switched on using the ring on the

lighting control stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearwards to

switch off the rear foglamps.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

1

Diesel engine

pre-heating

fixed.

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

fixed.

The parking brake is applied.

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 Manual parking

brake or the Electric parking brake, refer to the

corresponding section.

flashing.

The parking brake is not fully applied

or is released.

Passenger's

front airbag

fixed.

The control switch, located in the

glove box, is in the "ON" position.

The passenger's front airbag is

activated.

In this case, do not install a rearward

facing child seat.

Turn the control switch to the "OFF" position to

deactivate the front passenger's airbag.

You can install a rearward facing child seat, unless

there is an airbag fault.

Stop & Start

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

front airbag

fixed.

The control, located in the glove box, Set the control to the ON position to activate the

is set to the OFF position.

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

passenger's front airbag.

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

facing position.

You can install a rearward facing

child seat, unless there is a fault with

the operation of the airbags.

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