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Instruments and controls

Warning lamp and controls in

the overhead storage unit

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Passenger's airbag deactivated warning

lamp.

1. Distance recorder in miles / kilometres.

2. Screen.

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Driver / passenger heated seat controls

(version with 2 front seats).

3. Fuel level, coolant temperature.

4. Rev counter.

5. Instrument panel lighting dimmer.

Instrument panel screen

6. Trip distance recorder / service indicator

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Speed limiter / cruise control.

Miles / kilometres travelled.

zero reset.

Service indicator, engine oil level

indicator, total miles / kilometres.

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Presence of water in the Diesel filter.

Diesel pre-heating.

Gear efficiency indicator.

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Instruments and controls

Instrument panel without screen

ADJUSTING THE TIME

Centre console without screen

Centre console with screen

To adjust the time of the clock

on the instrument panel, use

the left-hand button on the

-

turn to the left: 24H or 12H is displayed,

turn to the right to select 24H or 12H,

The display - time sequence

is linked according to model

(version). The access to the Date

is only active when the model

version offers a date in words.

turn to the left to complete the time

adjustment.

instrument panel then carry out

the operations in the following order:

After approximately 30 seconds without

any action, the screen returns to the normal

display.

-

turn to the left: the minutes flash,

turn to the right to increase the minutes

(hold the button to the right for rapid

scrolling),

To adjust the time indicated in the

screen, refer to the "Adjusting the date

and time" section of chapter 9.

-

turn to the left: the hours flash,

turn to the right to increase the hours

(hold the button to the right for rapid

scrolling),

Instruments and controls

WARNING LAMPS

Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps comes on applying a check auto-test. They go off again almost immediately.

When the engine is running: the warning lamp becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or flashes. This initial warning may be

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

Do not ignore these warnings

Warning lamp

is

indicates

Solution - action

on, associated

with another

warning

major faults linked with the

"Brake fluid level", "Engine oil

pressure and temperature",

"Coolant temperature",

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

switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

STOP

lamp and

accompanied by "Electronic brake force

a message in

the screen.

distribution" or "Power steering"

warning lamps.

on.

parking brake applied or not released correctly. Releasing the parking brake switches off the warning lamp.

low brake fluid level.

Top up using a fluid recommended by CITROËN.

Parking brake /

remains on, even

though the level

is correct and

associated with the

ABS warning lamp.

Brake fluid

level / EBFD

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

switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

failure of the electronic brake

force distribution.

insufficient pressure or

temperature too high.

Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool. Visually

check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section.

on while driving.

remains on,

Engine oil

pressure and

temperature

even though the major fault.

level is correct.

Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

is

indicates

Solution-action

on with needle

in the red zone.

abnormal increase in

temperature.

Park, switch off the ignition then allow to cool. Visually

check the level.

Coolant

temperature

and level

Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

flashing.

drop in coolant level.

Consult the warnings log in the display or on the screen.

on temporarily.

minor faults or warnings.

See chapter 9, "Trip computer" section then "Warnings

log".

Service

Depending on the seriousness of the fault, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

remains on.

major faults.

the driver or a front passenger

has not fastened his seat belt.

lit then flashing.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

Row 1 seat belt

not fastened

Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the strap.

Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section.

accompanied

by an audible

signal then

the vehicle is moving with the

driver or front passenger seat

belt not fastened.

The driver must ensure that all passengers have

fastened their seat belt and use it correctly.

remains on.

Park and switch off the ignition. Change or repair

the wheel.

on.

a deflated or punctured tyre.

a faulty sensor.

Under-inflation

detection

on,

accompanied

by the service

warning lamp.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

Front / lateral /

is

indicates

Solution-action

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop without delay. Chapter 4, "Airbags"

section.

flashing or

remains on.

failure of an airbag.

curtain airbag

Front

passenger

airbag

intentional deactivation of this

airbag in the presence of a

rearwards facing child seat.

on.

Chapter 4, "Airbags-children on board" section.

deactivated

on with gauge

needle in the red approximately 8 litres of fuel

zone.

that when it first comes on

It is essential to fill the tank to avoid running out of fuel.

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

could damage the emissions control and injection

systems.

remain.

remains on each

time the ignition not enough fuel added.

is switched on.

Low fuel level

Tank capacity: approximately 80 litres.

fuel supply cut off following a

serious impact.

flashing.

Restore the supply. Chapter 6, "Fuel" section.

EOBD emission flashing or

control system remains on.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop as soon as possible.

malfunction of the system.

fault in the charging circuit.

Check the battery terminals, … Chapter 7,

"Battery" section.

on.

placing of the active functions

on standby (economy mode).

flashing.

Chapter 7, "Battery" section.

Battery charge

remaining on,

in spite of the

checks.

faulty circuit, injection or

ignition malfunction.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

is

indicates

Solution-action

The vehicle retains conventional steering without

assistance. Have the system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Power steering on.

on and

system malfunction.

Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors and

the bonnet are closed (if your vehicle is fitted with an

alarm).

Opening

accompanied by

a message in

the screen.

door not closed correctly.

detection

In automatic correction mode: drive slowly (approximately

6 mph (10 km/h)) until the warning lamp goes off.

abnormal difference between

the detected sill height and the

optimum sill height.

Rear

flashing.

In manual correction mode: return the sill which is still at

the upper or lower limit to an optimum height. Chapter 3,

"Rear suspension" section.

suspension

with pneumatic

height

correction

on when starting malfunction of the pneumatic

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

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

or while driving.

height correction.

The vehicle retains conventional braking without

assistance but you are advised to stop. Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

malfunction of the anti-lock

braking system.

ABS

DSC

remains on.

The system optimises drive and permits improvement

of the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapter 4,

"Driving safety" section.

flashing.

DSC regulation triggered.

remains on with

the LED in the

button (in the

ESP OFF

system malfunction. E.g.:

under-inflation of the tyres.

E.g.: Check the pressure of the tyres. Have them

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

dashboard) on.

Instruments and controls

Warning lamp

is

indicates

Solution-action

Have the pads replaced by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Brake pads

on.

brake pad wear.

manual selection or automatic

lighting.

Turn the lighting stalk to the second position.

Dipped beam

headlamps /

Daytime

lighting of the dipped beam headlamps

from the time the ignition is switched

on - daytime running lamps.

Depending on the country in which the vehicle is sold.

Chapter 3, "Steering mounted controls" section.

on.

running lamps

Main beam

headlamps

pulling the stalk towards you.

Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

change of direction via the

lighting stalk, to the left of the

steering wheel.

To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.

To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.

Direction

indicators

flashing with

audible signal.

The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped

beam headlamps are on.

Front foglamps on.

manual selection.

The lamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped beam

headlamps are on. In conditions of normal visibility, take

care to switch them off to avoid any penalty. "This light

is a dazzling red."

Rear foglamps

on.

a malfunction of the particle

emissions filter (Diesel additive

level, risk of clogging, ...).

Particle

Have the filter checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop. Chapter 6, "Checks" section.

emission filter

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Instruments and controls

Screen

is

indicates

Solution-action

Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering mounted

controls" section.

Cruise control

Speed limiter

on.

cruise control selected.

Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering mounted

controls" section.

on.

speed limiter selected.

To reduce fuel consumption, engage the gear

recommended with a manual gearbox.

a recommendation that is

independent of the traffic

configuration and density.

Gear efficiency

indicator

The driver retains responsibility for following this

indication or not.

Diesel

pre-heating

climatic conditions requiring

pre-heating.

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before operating

the starter.

on.

Have the filter checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

a malfunction of the particle

emissions filter (Diesel additive

level, risk of clogging, ...).

Particle

emissions filter

Chapter 6, "Checks" section.

on and

Have the filter bled by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop without delay.

Presence of

water in the

Diesel filter

accompanied by

a message in

the screen.

water in the Diesel filter.

Chapter 6, "Checks" section.

Refer to the list of checks in maintenance and warranty

guide. Have the service carried out by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Service

spanner

on.

service due shortly.

Use the left-hand button on the instrument panel. Chapter 2,

at the beginning of the "Instruments and controls" section.

Time

adjustment of the time.

Instruments and controls

What you should do if the warning lamp

comes on:

-

stop immediately, switch off the ignition.

The fan may continue to operate for

a certain time, up to approximately

10 minutes,

-

wait for the engine to cool down in order

to check the coolant level and top it up if

necessary.

As the cooling system is pressurised, follow

this advice in order to avoid any risk of

scalding:

-

wait at least one hour after switching off

the engine before carrying out any work,

unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to allow the

pressure to drop,

FUEL GAUGE

COOLANT TEMPERATURE

when the pressure has dropped, check

the level on the expansion bottle,

The fuel level is tested each time the key is

turned to the "running" position.

The needle is positioned before the red

zone: normal operation.

if necessary, remove the cap to top up.

The gauge is positioned on:

In arduous conditions of use or hot climatic

conditions, the needle may move close to

the red graduations.

If the needle remains in the red zone, have

the system checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

-

1: the fuel tank is full, approximately

80 litres.

-

0: the reserve is now being used, the

warning lamp comes on continuously.

The reserve when the warning first comes

on is approximately 8 litres.

What you should do if the needle enters

the red zone:

Refer to the "Levels" section of

chapter 6.

Reduce your speed or let the engine run at

idle.

Refer to the "Fuel" section of chapter 6.

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Instruments and controls

The tyre under-inflation detection

system is an aid to driving which does

not replace the need for the driver to be

vigilant or to drive responsibly.

EMISSIONS CONTROLS

EOBD (European On Board

Diagnosis) is a diagnostics

system which complies with,

among others, the standards

This system does not avoid the need

to check the tyre pressures regularly

(including the spare wheel) and before a

long journey.

concerning authorised emissions of:

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CO (carbon monoxide),

HC (unburnt hydrocarbons),

Driving with under-inflated tyres adversely

affects road holding, extends braking

distances and causes premature tyre

wear, particularly under arduous conditions

(vehicle loaded, high speed, long journey).

NOx (nitrous oxides) or particles,

detected by oxygen sensors placed

upstream and downstream of the

catalytic converters.

The driver is warned of any malfunction

of this emission control system by the

illumination of this specific warning lamp in

the instrument panel.

Driving with under-inflated tyres

increases fuel consumption.

There is a risk of damage to the catalytic

converter. Have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

DETECTION

System which automatically checks the

pressures of the tyres while driving.

The tyre pressures for your vehicle can

be found on the tyre pressure label

(see the "Identification markings" section).

The system continuously monitors the

pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the

vehicle is moving.

The tyre pressures must be checked when

the tyres cold (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or

after driving for less then 6 miles (10 km) at

moderate speed). Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to

the values indicated on the label.

A pressure sensor is located in the valve of

each tyre (except the spare wheel).

The system triggers an alert if a drop in

pressure is detected in one or more tyres.

Instruments and controls

The loss of pressure detected does

not always lead to visible deformation

of the tyre. Do not rely on just a visual

check.

Under-inflation alert

Operating fault

The alert is given by the ﬁxed

The ﬂashing and then ﬁxed

illumination of the under-inﬂation

warning lamp accompanied by the

illumination of this warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible signal,

and depending on equipment, the

display of a message.

illumination of the "service" warning

lamp, and depending on equipment, the display

of a message indicates a fault with the system.

In the event of a problem on one of the

tyres, the symbol or the message appears,

according to equipment, to identify it.

The alert is maintained until the tyre or

tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired

or replaced.

In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is

not assured.

-

Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering

movements or harsh brake applications.

The spare wheel (space-saver type or a

steel rim) does not have a sensor.

This alert is also displayed when one or

more wheels is not fitted with a sensor

(for example, a space-saver or steel spare

wheel).

-

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the

spare wheel (according to equipment),

or

-

if you have a compressor, the one in

the temporary puncture repair kit for

example, check the four tyre pressures

when cold,

Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked or,

following the repair of a puncture, to have

the original wheel, equipped with a sensor,

refitted.

or

if it is not possible to check the tyre

pressures at the time, drive carefully at

reduced speed.

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Instruments and controls

More than 1 000 miles/km before the next

service is due

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 on. This indicates

that a service should be carried out shortly.

SERVICE INDICATOR

This programmes service intervals according

to the use of the vehicle.

Example: 4 800 miles/km remain before

the next service is due. When the ignition

is switched on and for a few seconds, the

screen shows:

Operation

A few moments after the ignition has been

switched on, the spanner indicating a

service operation comes on; the display for

the total distance recorder gives (in round

figures) the distance remaining before the

next service.

Service overdue

Each time the ignition is switched

on and for a few seconds, the

spanner ﬂashes 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.

The points at which a service is due are

calculated from the last indicator zero reset.

With the engine running the spanner

remains on until the service has been

carried out.

The point at which a service is due is

determined by two parameters:

-

the distance travelled,

the time which has elapsed since the

last service.

Less than 1 000 miles/km before the next

service is due

Each time the ignition is switched on and for a few

seconds, the spanner ﬂashes and the number of

miles/kilometres remaining is displayed:

The distance remaining before the

next service may be weighted by

the time factor, depending on the type of

driving.

Instruments and controls

Dipstick

Zero re-set

Engine oil level indicator

A = maximum, never exceed

this level as a surplus of oil may

damage the engine.

Your CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop carries out this operation after

each service.

Depending on your vehicle's engine, when

the ignition is switched on, the engine oil

level is indicated for a few seconds, after the

service information.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop without delay.

However, if you carry out the service

yourself, the re-set procedure is as follows:

Oil level correct

B = minimum, top up the level via

the oil filler cap, using the grade

of oil suited to your engine.

-

switch off the ignition,

press and hold the trip recorder reset

button,

Low oil level

-

switch on the ignition.

Flashing of "OIL", linked

with the service warning

lamp, accompanied by

The display begins a countdown.

Trip recorder zero reset

button

an audible signal and a message in the

screen, indicates a low oil level which could

damage the engine.

With the ignition on, press the

button until the zeros appear.

If the low oil level is confirmed by a check

using the dipstick, it is essential that the

level is topped up.

When the display shows "=0", release

the button; the spanner disappears.

After this operation, if you wish to disconnect

the battery, lock the vehicle and wait for at

least five minutes, otherwise the zero re-set

will not be registered.

Lighting dimmer

Oil level gauge fault

With the lighting on, press the

button to vary the brightness

of the instruments and

Flashing of "OIL--"

indicates a malfunction

of the engine oil level

controls. When the lighting

indicator. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

reaches the minimum (or maximum) setting,

release the button then press it again to

increase (or reduce) the brightness.

The level read will only be correct if

the vehicle is on level ground and the

engine has been off for more than

30 minutes.

As soon as the lighting is of the required

brightness, release the button.

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