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Instruments and controls  
INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY  
After switching on the ignition, three  
functions are shown in succession:  
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service indicator,  
engine oil level indicator  
(see corresponding section),  
total distance recorder  
(total and trip distances).  
With monochrome screen  
With colour screen  
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It also displays the automatic gearbox  
positions and programmes selected  
(see opposite).  
In zone A, the temperature is correct.  
In the event of a breakdown and in  
order to avoid any risk of scalding,  
unscrew the cap two turns to allow  
the pressure to drop.  
In zone B, the temperature is too high.  
The central STOP warning light and  
the maximum coolant temperature  
warning light 1 come on, accompanied  
by an audible signal and the message  
"Engine coolant temp. too high" on  
the display.  
When the pressure has dropped,  
remove the cap and top up the level.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer.  
The total and trip distances are  
displayed for thirty seconds, when  
the ignition is switched off, on  
You must stop immediately.  
opening the driver’s door as well as on  
locking and unlocking the vehicle.  
Wait for the engine to cool before  
topping up the level.  
The cooling system is pressurised.  
Instruments and controls  
Example: 4 800 miles/km remain  
before the next service is due. When  
the ignition is switched on and for a  
few seconds, the display shows:  
A few seconds after the ignition is  
switched on, the oil level is displayed,  
then the total distance recorder  
resumes normal operation and the  
spanner remains lit. This indicates that  
a service should be carried out shortly.  
Service indicator  
The display, located in the control  
block, informs you when the next  
service will be due in accordance  
with the "Manufacturer's" servicing  
schedule indicated in the servicing  
booklet. This information is determined  
in relation to the distance travelled  
since the previous service.  
The service is overdue  
Each time the ignition is switched on  
and for a few seconds, the spanner  
ashes and the excess distance is  
displayed.  
A few seconds after the ignition is  
switched on, the oil level is displayed,  
then the total distance recorder  
resumes normal operation showing the  
total and trip distances.  
Refer to the list of checks in the  
servicing booklet which was given  
to you on delivery of the vehicle.  
For further information, consult  
the CITROËN SERVICE site at  
the address:  
The distance remaining before the next  
service is less than 500 miles/1 000 km  
Operation  
Each time the ignition is switched on  
and for a few seconds, the spanner  
ashes and the number of miles/  
kilometres remaining is displayed:  
A few moments after the ignition  
has been switched on, the spanner  
indicating a service operation lights  
up; the display for the total distance  
recorder tells you (in round gures)  
the distance remaining before the next  
service.  
With the engine running the  
spanner remains lit until the  
service has been carried out.  
The points at which a service is due  
are calculated from the last indicator  
zero reset.  
The point at which a service is due is  
determined by the distance travelled.  
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Instruments and controls  
Zero re-set  
Oil level correct  
Lack of oil  
Dipstick  
A = maximum, never exceed  
this level as a surplus of oil  
may damage the engine.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer  
without delay.  
B = minimum, top up the level  
via the oil ller cap, using  
the type of oil suited to your  
engine.  
Your CITROËN dealer carries out this  
operation after each service.  
However, if you carry out the service  
yourself, the re-set procedure is as  
follows:  
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Switch off the ignition,  
Flashing of "OIL",  
linked with the  
service warning light,  
Press and hold the trip recorder  
reset button,  
Switch on the ignition.  
accompanied by an  
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audible signal and a message on the  
display, indicates a lack of oil which  
could damage the engine.  
The display begins a countdown.  
When the display shows "=0", release  
the button; the spanner disappears.  
If the lack of oil is conrmed by a check  
using the dipstick, it is essential that  
the level is topped up.  
Trip recorder zero  
reset button  
With the ignition on, press  
the button until the zeros  
appear.  
After this operation, if you wish  
to disconnect the battery, lock  
the vehicle and wait for at least  
ve minutes, otherwise the zero re-set  
will not be registered.  
Oil level gauge fault  
Flashing of "OIL --"  
indicates a  
malfunction of the  
engine oil level gauge.  
Consult a CITROËN  
dealer.  
Lighting rheostat  
With the lights on, press  
the button to vary the  
intensity of the lighting  
of the instruments and  
The level read will only be correct  
if the vehicle is on level ground  
and the engine has been off for  
more than 15 minutes.  
controls. When the lighting reaches  
the minimum (or maximum) setting,  
release the button then press it again  
to increase (or reduce) the brightness.  
As soon as the lighting is of the  
required brightness, release the button.  
Engine oil level indicator  
When the ignition is switched on, the  
engine oil level is indicated for a few  
seconds, after the service information.  

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