warning light Citroen NEMO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
MONITOR THOROUGHLY
Instrument panel Controls bar
A. With the ignition on, the needle indicates the level of fuel remaining.
With the engine running, its associated warning light switches off. If it remains on, this indicates that you have reached the minimum level in the tank.
B. With the ignition on, the needle indicates the coolant temperature.
With the engine running, its associated warning light switches off.
C. With the ignition on, the oil level warning light does not remain on.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.
A. Hands-free kit.
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B. Hazard warning lights.
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C. Rear screen and mirrors de-icing.
 76
D. Locking/Unlocking of the load space (Light van).
 34
1. With the ignition on, the orange and red warning lights come on.
2. With the engine running, these warning lights should switch off.
If warning lights remain on, refer to the section
concerned.
Warning lights
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KEEP YOUR PASSENGERS SAFE Passenger’s front air bag
The passenger’s front air bag is disarmed by
means of the MENU button, located to the right
of the steering wheel.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select "Bag" and confi rm by pressing the MENU button.
3. Select "OFF" and confi rm by pressing the MENU button.
4. Select "YES" and confi rm by pressing the MENU button.
Seat belt not fastened
A. Driver’s seat belt not fastened warning light.
 88  92
Ladder type vertical partition
(Light van)
A ladder type vertical partition protects the
driver against the risk of load movement.
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WARNING LIGHTS Each time the engine is started: a series of warni ng lights comes on applying a self-checking test. T hey switch off almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning light becom es a warning sign if it remains on continuously or flashes. This initial warning may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message on t he display. "Do not ignore these warnings."
Warning light lightightis indicates Solution - action

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on temporarily. minor faults. Consult a CITROËN dealer .
continuously on, accompanied by a message on the display.
major faults. Make a note of the warning message and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Parking brake fluid level
on. that the parking brake is applied or has not been released correctly. Releasing the parking brake switches off the warning light.
on. that the fl uid level is too low. Top up with a fl uid recommended by a CITROËN dealer .
continuously on, even though the level is correct. Stop immediately, park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Low engine oil level
on. that the level of oil in the engine is too low. Check the engine oil level and contact a CITROËN dealer .
continuously on, even though the level is correct. Stop immediately, park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Coolant temperature
on with the needle in the red zone. an abnormal increase in the coolant temperature. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the circuit to cool. Visually check the level.
on H in the red zone. an abnormal increase in the coolant temperature. Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 7. Consult a CITROËN dealer .

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Warning light lightightis indicates Solution - action
Engine oil pressure
on while driving. that the pressure is too low.
Park and switch off the ignition, allow the lubrication circuit to cool in order to check its level. Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
continuously on, even though the level is correct. a major fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer .
fl ashing, for a few seconds, with a message on the display.
that a service will soon be due. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing booklet then carry out the CITROËN service.
Battery charge
on. a fault in the charging circuit. Check the battery terminals… Refer to the "Battery" section of chapter 7.
continuously on, in spite of the checks. a circuit fault, an ignition or injection malfunction. Contact a CITROËN dealer .
Door open detection
on. that a door is not closed correctly. Check that the cab doors and the rear and side doors are closed. accompanied by a message on the display.
Seat belt not fastened
on then flashes. that the driver has not fastened his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
accompanied by an audible signal then remains on.
that the vehicle is moving with the driver ’s seat belt unfastened.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap. Refer to the "Seat belts" sectio n of chapter 5.

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Warning lightis indicates Solution - action
Front air bag flashing or continuously on. the failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay. Refer to the "Air bags" section of chapter 5.
Side air bag flashing or continuously on. the failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay. Refer to the "Air bags" section of chapter 5.
Disarming of the passenger ’s front air bag on.
that this air bag has been disarmed intentionally in the presence of a rear facing child seat.
Configure via the trip computer MENU menu. Refer to the "Menu" section of chapter 3.
ABS continuously on. failure of the system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without assistance. However, you are advised to stop and contact a CITROËN dealer .
Emission control system flashing or continuously on. failure of the system. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Electronic immobiliser on.
the ignition key inserted
is not recognised.
The vehicle cannot be
started. Use another key and have the faulty key checked by a CITROËN dealer . Refer to the "Access" section of chapter 1.
Front brake pads on. brake pad wear. Have the pads replaced by a CITROËN dealer .

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Warning light lightightis indicates Solution - action
Water in diesel filter on, accompanied by a message on the display.
that there is water in the diesel fuel filter. Have the filter bled by a CITROËN dealer . Refer to the "Checks" section of chapter 7.
Low fuel level on with the gauge needle in zone E. that the fuel reserve is being used.
Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of the fuel reserve is a parameter which is sensitive to the style of driving, the profile of the road, the time elapsed and the distance travelled since the warning light first came on.
Diesel pre-heating on. that the weather conditions impose pre-heating.
Wait for the warning light to switch off before operating the starter.
Side lights on. manual selection. Turn the ring on the lights stalk to the first position.
Dipped headlamps
on.
manual selection. Turn the ring on the lights stalk to the second position.
Main beam headlamps pulling of the stalk towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.

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Warning lightis indicates Solution - action
Direction indicators flashing with buzzer.
a change of direction using the lights stalk, to the left of the steering wheel.
To the Right: press the stalk upwards. To the Left: press the stalk downwards.
Front fog lamps on. that the button on the fascia panel has been pressed.
Manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or dipped headlamps are on.
Rear foglamps on. that the button on the fascia panel has been pressed.
Manual selection. The lamps only operate if the dipped beams are on. When visibility is normal, please switch the fog lamps off to avoid breaking the law. This light is a dazzling red.
Faulty bulb on, accompanied by a message on the display.
that one or more bulbs have blown.
Have the bulb changed. Refer to the "Changing a bulb" section of chapter 7 or consult a CITROËN dealer .
Cruise control on. cruise control selected.Manual selection. Chapter 1, "Gearbox and
steering wheel" section.
Speed limiter on. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 1, "Gearbox and
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Warning lightis indicates Solution - action
Rear parking assistance on. failure of the system. The audible assistance is no longer active. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Electronic gearbox system on, accompanied by a flashing of "AUTO". a gearbox fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Display displays indicates Solution - action
External temperature
the temperature which flashes accompanied by a message on the display.
weather conditions which could result in the presence of ice on the road.
Be especially vigilant and do not brake sharply. Refer to the "Driving safety" section of chapter 5.
Date 11:00:00
a setting: of the Date. of the Time.
a configuration via the MENU menu. Refer to the "Menu" section of chapter 3.
Headlamp beam height a headlamp height setting.
a position from 0 to 3 depending on the load carried.
Adjust using the control on the fascia panel. Refer to the "Steering wheel controls" section of chapter 1.

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Warning lightis indicates Solution - action
Rear parking assistance on. failure of the system. The audible assistance is no longer active. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Electronic gearbox system on, accompanied by a flashing of "AUTO". a gearbox fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Display displays indicates Solution - action
External temperature
the temperature which flashes accompanied by a message on the display.
weather conditions which could result in the presence of ice on the road.
Be especially vigilant and do not brake sharply. Refer to the "Driving safety" section of chapter 5.
Date 11:00:00
a setting: of the Date. of the Time.
a configuration via the MENU menu. Refer to the "Menu" section of chapter 3.
Headlamp beam height a headlamp height setting.
a position from 0 to 3 depending on the load carried.
Adjust using the control on the fascia panel. Refer to the "Steering wheel controls" section of chapter 1.

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FUEL GAUGE
The fuel level is tested each time the key is
turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
- F (Full): the capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 45 litres .
- E (Empty): the reserve is now being
used, the warning light comes on
continuously.
The reserve when the warning first comes
on is approximately 6 litres.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned between C
(Cold) and H (Hot): normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot climatic
conditions, the needle may move close to
the red graduations.
-wait for approximately 15 minutes to allow the engine to cool down, then check the level and if necessary top up. The cooling circuit is pressurised. In order to avoid any risk of burns, unscrew the cap 2 turns to release the pressure.
When the pressure has dropped, check the level and remove the cap to top up. If the needle remains in the red zone, contact a CITROËN dealer
EMISSION CONTROL
EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) is
a diagnostics system which complies with,
among others, the standards concerning
authorised emissions of:
- CO (carbon monoxide),
- HC (unburnt hydrocarbons),
- NOx (nitrogen oxides) or particles
detected by oxygen sensors placed
upstream and downstream of the catalytic
converters.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 7.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 7.
Therefore, the driver is warned of
any malfunction of this emission
control system by the flashing of
this specific warning light on the
instrument panel.
What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone, or if the warning
light comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the ignition.
The fan may continue to operate for
a certain time up to approximately
10 minutes.