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Monitoring

Warning and indicator lamps

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.

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

information on the warning lamp in question.

The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain

warning lamps may be accompanied by

an audible signal and a message in the

multifunction screen or in the type 2 instrument

panel central screen.

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).

Warning lamps

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 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

or appears in the type 2 instrument panel

central screen.

Warning lamp

STOP

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

fixed, alone or

associated with

Illumination of this warning lamp is

associated with a serious fault with

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

the engine will cut out while driving.

another warning lamp, the braking system, power steering,

Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message in the screen.

engine lubrication system or cooling

system.

Maximum

fixed red.

The temperature of the cooling system Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

coolant

is too high.

Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping

temperature

up the level, if necessary.

If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or

qualified workshop.

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.

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Monitoring

Warning lamp

Battery charge

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

fixed.

The battery charging circuit has a fault The warning lamp should go off when the engine is

(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut

alternator belt, ...).

started.

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

qualified workshop.

Braking

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.

fixed, associated with

the electric parking

brake malfunction

warning lamp, if the

parking brake is

released.

The braking system has a fault.

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.

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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.

Warning lamp

Electric parking

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

flashing.

The application or release of the

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

brake

electric parking brake was interrupted. Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Electric

parking brake

malfunction

fixed.

The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay.

The parking brake can be released manually using the

emergency release procedure.

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For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the "Driving" section.

Door(s) open

fixed if the speed is

below 6 mph (10 km/h).

fixed and accompanied

by an audible signal

if the speed is above

6 mph (10 km/h).

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

Seat belt not

fastened/

unfastened*

The driver or front passenger has not

buckled or has unbuckled their seat

belt.

fixed, then flashing,

accompanied by an

increasing audible

signal.

Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in

the 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.

* According to country.

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Monitoring

Warning lamp

Service

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

temporarily,

A minor malfunction has occurred for Identify the malfunction by reading the message

accompanied by a

message.

which there is no specific warning

lamp.

displayed in the screen, such as, for example:

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the opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,

the engine oil level,

the remote control battery,

the tyre pressures,

saturation of the particle emission filter on

Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § Checks/Particle

emissions filter").

For any other malfunctions, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied

by a message and an

audible signal.

A major malfunction has occurred

for which there is no specific warning displayed in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer

lamp.

Identify the malfunction by reading the message

or a qualified workshop.

Particle

emissions filter

(Diesel)

fixed, accompanied

by an audible signal

message on the risk of saturated.

blockage of the particle

emissions filter.

This indicates that the particle

emissions filter is starting to become

As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the

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

until the warning lamp goes off.

fixed, accompanied by This indicates the low level of the

Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

an audible signal and

and a message that the

particle emissions filter

additive level is too low.

additive reservoir.

Warning lamp

Engine

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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

fuel.

and audible signal and approximately 6 litres of fuel in the

Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will

come on every time the ignition is switched on,

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".

a message.

tank.

At this point, you begin to use the fuel

reserve.

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 fixed.

System (ABS)

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.

Dynamic stability flashing.

control (ESP/

The ESP/ASR regulation is active.

The system optimises traction and improves the

directional stability of the vehicle.

ASR)

fixed, associated with

illumination of the indicator

lamp in the "ESP OFF"

The ESP/ASR or hill start assist

system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

button, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message.

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Monitoring

Warning lamp

Power steering

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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.

Foot on the brake fixed.

pedal

The brake pedal is not pressed.

With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to

start the engine (lever in position N).

If you wish to release the parking brake without

pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will remain

on.

flashing.

With an electronic gearbox, if you hold Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.

the vehicle on a rising incline using

the accelerator for too long, the clutch

overheats.

Airbags

temporarily.

fixed.

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.

One of the airbag or seat belt

pretensioner systems has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Directional

headlamps

flashing.

The directional headlamps system

has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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 lamp

Left-hand

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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.

On vehicle where the daytime running lamps are deactivated,

if the lighting control is in the "AUTO" position, the sidelamps

come on as a luminous signature of the vehicle.

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting control 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.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off

the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps are switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the

rear foglamps.

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Monitoring

Warning 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 parking brake, refer to the

"Parking brake" and "Electric parking brake" sections.

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 "Driving" 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 (according to country) via the

vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Diesel engine

pre-heating

The ignition switch is at the

2nd position (ignition on).

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.

The period of illumination of the warning lamp is

determined by the climatic conditions (up to about

thirty seconds in extreme climatic 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.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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.

The passenger's front airbag is activated.

In this case, do not install a "rear facing"

child seat.

Move the control switch to the "OFF" position

to deactivate the passenger's front airbag.

In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.

and passenger's front

airbag warning lamps

display.

Stop & Start

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,

traffic jams,...) the Stop & Start

The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts

automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to

system has put the engine into STOP move off.

mode.

flashes for a few

seconds, then goes

off.

STOP mode is temporarily

unavailable.

or

For more information on special cases with STOP

mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"

section.

START mode is invoked

automatically.

Parking space

sensors

fixed.

The parking space sensors function

is selected.

To start measurement, operate the direction indicator

on the side of the space to be measured, and do not

exceed 12 mph (20 km/h). A message is displayed

once the measurement has been completed.

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Monitoring

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 on the multifunction screen.

Warning 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 fit a child seat in the rear-facing

position.

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.

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