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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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