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For more information on the use of the Electric parking brake, refer to the corresponding section.
Warning/indicator  lamp  StateCause Action/Observations 
+ They light up, 
accompanied by the 
display of the message 
"Parking brake fault". The manual application/release of 
the electric parking brake and the 
emergency braking are not available.
Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and 
automatic release on acceleration functions are available.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
It lights up, 
accompanied by the 
display of the message 
"Faulty battery". A discharged battery no longer allows 
the use of the electric parking brake.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine, then 
immobilise the vehicle:
F
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox, put a chock against one of the wheels.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
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Indicators
Service indicator
Warning/indicator lamp StateCause Action/Observations  
Service spanner Fixed, temporary when 
the ignition is switched 
on. When between 620 miles (1,000 km) 
and 1,860 miles (3,000 km) remain 
before the next ser vice is due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds in 
the instrument panel. Depending on the version:
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t
 he distance recorder displays a line showing the 
distance remaining (in kilometres or miles) before 
the next ser vice is due.
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a
 n alert indicates the distance remaining 
(in
  kilometres or miles) as well as the period before 
the next ser vice is due.
The service spanner disappears after a few seconds.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
Fixed, when the 
ignition is switched on. Less than 620 miles (1,000 km) 
remain before the next ser vice is due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds in 
the instrument panel. Depending on the version:
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t
 he distance recorder display line indicates the 
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
-
 
a
 n alert message indicates the distance remaining 
as well as the period before the next ser vice is due.
The ser vice spanner remains on to show that a ser vice 
is required very soon.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
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Warning/indicator lamp StateCause Action/Observations  
Service spanner Flashing then fixed, 
when the ignition is 
switched on. Service is overdue.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds in 
the instrument panel. Depending on the version:
-
 
t
 he total distance recorder displays a line showing 
the distance travelled since ser vice was due. 
The
  value is preceded by the "-" sign.
-
 
a
 n alert message indicates that ser vice is overdue.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has 
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
+ Flashing then fixed, 
when the ignition 
is switched on, 
associated with the 
Service warning lamp.Ser vice is overdue for Diesel BlueHDi 
versions.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds in 
the instrument panel. Depending on the version:
-
 
t
 he total distance recorder displays a line showing 
the distance travelled since ser vice was due. 
The
  value is preceded by the "-" sign.
-
 
a
 n alert message indicates that ser vice is overdue.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has 
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
The distance indicated (in kilometres or miles) is calculated according to the mileage covered and the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
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Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your 
vehicle yourself:
F 
s
 witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
 ress and hold the trip distance recorder 
reset button,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a countdown,
F
 
w
 hen the screen indicates " =0" and the 
spanner disappears, release the button.
Following this step, if you wish to 
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the reset 
to be taken into account.
Recalling the servicing information 
(type 2 instrument panel)
You can access the ser vicing information at 
any time.
F
 
B
 riefly press the trip distance recorder reset 
button.
The ser vicing information is displayed for 
a few seconds in the central screen of the 
type 2 instrument panel.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric oil level 
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is 
displayed in the instrument panel for a few 
seconds upon setting ignition on, at the same 
time as the servicing information. The level read will only be correct if 
the vehicle is on level ground and the 
engine has been stopped for more than 
30
 
minutes.
Oil level correct
Low oil level
This is indicated by the flashing of "
OIL" or the 
display of a message, accompanied by the 
Service warning lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using 
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to 
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels  
and, in particular, the oil level, refer to the 
corresponding section.
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Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by "OIL- -" flashing or the display 
of a message.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator, 
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the 
engine oil level using the manual dipstick 
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels  
and, in particular, the oil level, refer to the 
corresponding section.
AdBlue® fluid range indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reser ve or after 
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions 
control system, when the ignition is switched 
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the 
distance that can be covered, the range, before 
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and 
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is 
the one displayed.
In the event of the risk of non-
starting related to a lack of AdBlue®
The engine start prevention system 
required by regulations is activated 
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is 
e m pt y.
Range greater than 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
When switching on the ignition, there is no 
automatic display of range in the instrument 
panel.
Above around 3,000 miles (5,000 km), the 
value is not defined. With the type 2 instrument panel, pressing this 
button temporarily shows the driving range.
Range between 1,500 miles and 370 miles (2,400 and 600 km)
When driving, the message is displayed every 
190 miles (300 km) until the level is topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is 
recommended that you top up as soon as 
possible.
Go to a member of the dealer network or a 
qualified workshop to have the AdBlue
® topped 
up.
You can also top up the tank yourself.
For more information on AdBlue
® and the 
SCR system , and in particular on topping 
up the AdBlue
®, refer to the corresponding 
section.
When switching on the ignition, this warning 
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible 
signal and a message indicating the remaining 
range expressed in miles or kilometres before 
engine starting is prevented.
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Range below 370 miles (600 km)
When driving, this message is displayed every 
30 seconds until the AdBlue level has been 
topped up.
Go to a member of the dealer network or a 
qualified workshop to have the AdBlue
® topped 
up.
You can also top up the tank yourself.
Other wise you will not be able to restart the 
vehicle.
For more information on the AdBlue
® 
(BlueHDi engines) , and in particular on 
topping up, refer to the corresponding 
section. Breakdown due to a lack of AdBlue
®
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting 
inhibition system required by legislation 
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to start the engine, we 
recommend that you call on a dealer or a 
qualified workshop for the top-up required.
If you carry out the top-up yourself, it is 
essential to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue
® 
to the tank.
For more information on the AdBlue
® (BlueHDi 
engines) , and in particular on topping up, refer 
to the corresponding section.
When switching on the ignition, this warning 
lamp flashes and the Service warning lamp 
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal 
and the temporary display of a message in the 
instrument panel indicating the remaining range 
expressed in miles or kilometres before engine 
starting is prevented.
When switching on the ignition, this warning 
lamp flashes and the Service warning lamp 
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal 
and the temporary display of a message in the 
instrument panel indicating that starting the 
vehicle has been prevented.
In the event of a fault with the SCR 
emissions control system
A system that prevents engine starting is 
activated automatically from 680 miles 
(1,100 km) after confirmation of a fault with 
the SCR emissions control system.
Have the system checked by the dealer 
network or a qualified workshop as soon 
as possible.
In the event of the detection of a fault
If it is a temporary fault, the alert 
disappears during the next journey, 
after self-diagnostic checks of the SCR 
emissions control system.
These warning lamps come on, accompanied 
by an audible signal and the display of the 
message "Emissions control fault".
The alert is triggered while driving as soon 
as the fault is detected for the first time, then 
when switching on the ignition for subsequent 
journeys, while the fault persists.
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During the permitted driving phase (between 
680 and 0 miles (1,100 km and 0 km))
While driving, the message is displayed every 
30  seconds while the fault with the SCR emission 
control system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the ignition.
You should go to the dealer network or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise you will not be able to restart the vehicle.
Starting prevented You have exceeded the authorised driving 
limit: the starting prevention system does 
not allow the engine to be started.
To be able to restart the engine, you must call 
a member of the dealer network or a qualified 
workshop.
When switching on the ignition, these warning 
lamps flash and the UREA warning lamp 
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal 
and the temporary display of a message in the 
instrument panel indicating that starting the 
vehicle has been prevented. If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed 
(after around 30 miles (50 km) covered with the 
permanent display of the message signalling 
a fault), these warning lamps come on and the 
UREA warning lamp flashes, associated with 
an audible signal and the display of a message 
indicating the remaining range expressed in 
miles or kilometres.
Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are displayed for 
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off, 
when the driver's door is opened and when the 
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Total distance recorder
It measures the total distance travelled by the 
vehicle since its first registration.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was 
last reset to zero by the driver. F
 
W
 ith the ignition on, press and hold this 
button until zeros appear.
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Manual test in the type 2 
instrument panel central screen
This function allows you to check the status of 
the vehicle systems (reminder of the "activated"/ 
"deactivated" status of the configurable 
functions) and to display the alerts log.
F With the engine running, briefly press this button to start a manual test.
The following information appears successively 
in the instrument panel central screen:
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e
 ngine oil level indicator,
-
 ser
vice indicator,
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c
 urrent warnings and alert messages, if any,
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t
 he range for the AdBlue
® and the SCR 
system for BlueHDi Diesel versions,
-
 
s
tatus of configurable functions. This information also appears every time 
the ignition is switched on (automatic test).
Lighting dimmer
Permits manual adjustment of the brightness of 
the instruments and controls to suit the ambient 
light level. Only operates when the vehicle 
lighting is on in night mode.
Activation
F Release the button once the desired level of 
brightness is reached.
This indicator lamp and the lighting 
value appear in the middle of the 
instrument panel during adjustment 
to show the setting from the 
16
 
levels available.
F
 
P
ress this button to change the brightness 
of the instruments and controls.
F
 
W
hen the lighting reaches the minimum 
setting, release this button, then press 
again to increase it.
or
F
 
W
hen the lighting reaches the maximum 
setting, release this button, then press 
again to reduce it.
Deactivation
When the vehicle lighting is off, or in day mode 
(daytime running lamps on), pressing the button 
does not have any effect.
Black panel (comfortable 
night driving display)
When driving at night, it allows certain 
instrument panel displays to be switched off so 
as to reduce visual fatigue for the driver.
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Monochrome screen C
Displays in the screen 
This displays the following information:
- t he time,
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t
 he date,
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t
 he outside temperature (this flashes if there 
is a risk of ice),
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 par
king sensor information,
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t
 he audio source being listened to,
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t
 elephone or hands-free kit information,
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t
 he trip computer,
-
 a
lert messages,
-
 
s
 ettings menus for the screen and the 
vehicle equipment.
Controls
From the control panel of your audio system, 
you can press:
F
  button  A to chooses between the display 
of audio information in full screen or the 
shared display of audio and trip computer 
information,
F
 
t
 he "MENU " button to access the main 
menu ,
F
 
t
 he "5" or " 6" buttons to scroll through the 
items in the screen,
F
 
t
 he "7" or " 8" buttons to change a setting 
value,
F
 
t
 he "OK" button to confirm,
or
F
 
t
 he "Back " button to abandon the operation 
in progress.
F
 
W
ith the exterior lighting on, 
press this button to activate the 
function.
F
 
P
ress this button again to 
deactivate the function.
The essential driving information, such as 
the vehicle speed, warning lamps, automatic 
gearbox gear selected, cruise control or speed 
limiter information, remains on in the instrument 
panel.
Touch screen
You can return to the current display at 
any time by pressing the blacked out 
screen or one of the menu buttons.
In automatic headlamp illumination mode, 
the "Black panel" function is automatically 
deactivated once the ambient light 
reaches an adequate level.
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Main menu
F Press the "MENU" button for access to the 
main menu :
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  "Multimedia",
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"Telephone",
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"
 Trip computer",
-
 "
Bluetooth connection",
-
 
"Personalisation-configuration".
F
 
P
 ress the " 7" or " 8" button to select the 
menu required, then confirm by pressing the 
" OK " button.
"Multimedia" menu
With the audio system switched on, this 
menu allows you to activate or deactivate the 
functions associated with use of the radio 
(RDS, DAB
  /   FM auto tracking, RadioText 
(TXT) display) or to choose the media play 
mode (Normal, Random, Random all, Repeat).
For more information on the "Multimedia" 
menu, refer to the Audio and telematics  
section.
"Telephone" menu
With the audio system switched on, this menu 
allows you to make a call or view the various 
telephone directories.
For more information on the "Telephone" menu, 
refer to the Audio and telematics  section.
"Trip computer" menu
This menu allows you to consult information 
concerning the status of the vehicle.
Alert log
This summarises the status and warning 
messages for systems (active, not active or 
faulty), displaying them in succession in the 
multifunction screen.
F
 
P
 ress the MENU button for access to the 
main menu.
F
 
P
 ress the arrows, then the OK button to 
select the " Trip computer " menu.
F
 
I
 n the " Trip computer " menu, select the 
"Warning log" line and confirm.
"Bluetooth connection" menu
With the audio system switched on, this menu 
allows a Bluetooth device (telephone, media 
player) to be connected or disconnected and 
the connection mode to be defined (hands-free, 
playing audio files).
For more information on the "Bluetooth 
connection" menu, refer to the Audio and 
telematics  section.
"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
This menu gives access to the following 
functions:
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"
 Define the vehicle parameters",
-
 "
Choice of language",
-
 "
Display configuration".
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