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Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by
reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.STOP fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. Illumination of the warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system or engine coolant temperature
problem.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service temporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
-

t
he engine oil level,
-

t
he screenwash level,
-

t
he remote control battery,
-

s
aturation of the particle filter on d
i
esel vehicles
(refer to the "Particle filter (
di

esel)" section).
For any other faults, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator
lampis on Cause Action / Observations
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Maximum coolant
temperaturefixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn

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.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),
46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
ne
ver continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Warning/indicator
lampis on Cause Action / Observations
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Service indicator zero reset
after each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
F
s
witch off the ignition,
F

p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
F

s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F

w
hen the display indicates "=0" , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time.
F

P
ress the trip distance recorder zero reset
button.
T

he service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears. Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
zero reset to be taken into account.
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Connector lines
a1(+) Right hand rear speaker
a2(

+) Right hand front speaker and tweeter
A3 (+) Left hand front speaker and tweeter
A4 (+) Left hand rear speaker
a

5 (-) Right hand rear speaker
a

6 (-) Right hand front speaker and tweeter
A7 (-) Left hand front speaker and tweeter
a

8 (-) Left hand rear speaker
a

9
no
t used
a

10
no
t used
a11no

t used
a

12 (+) Permanent
A13
no

t used
A14
no

t used
a

15 (+) Ignition switched (operation of the audio system only with the ignition on)
a

16 Earth Never use a separate wire to connect
the (+) of your audio equipment (risk of
discharging of the battery).
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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F

P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
F

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message.
F

U
nclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
F

S
lide the flat battery out of its location.
F

S
lide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
F

C
lip the casing.
F

R
einitialise the remote control.
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in
the event of a remote control fault you can no
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
F

F

irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F

T

hen, reinitialise the remote control.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a
car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn


dealer as soon as possible.
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alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent against the theft of your vehicle. It provides two types of protection, exterior and interior, as well as a
self-protection function.
do n
ot make any modifications to
the alarm system, this could cause
malfunctions. If an opening - door or boot - is not
closed fully, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter protection
will be activated after 45 seconds at
the same time as the interior volumetric
protection.
Exterior perimeter protection
The system detects opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to enter
the vehicle by forcing a door, the boot or the
bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the volume
in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window or moves inside the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle or a
window partially open, deactivate the interior
volumetric protection.
Self-protection function
The system detects the putting out of service of
its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to put
the wires of the siren, the central control or the
battery out of service.
Locking the vehicle with

full alarm
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
locking button on the remote control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator lamp in
button A flashes once per second.
The exterior perimeter protection is activated,
5
seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
The interior volumetric protection is activated,
45 seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
Deactivation
F Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator lamp in
button A goes off.
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Emergency control
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the left.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the right.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Remove the black cap, located on the edge of the door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key in the recess, then turn it as
far as it will go.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and so
secure the vehicle completely.
Check that the rear doors child lock is
not on.
To lock or unlock the doors manually in the
event of a malfunction of the central locking
system or failure of the battery.
Activation
F Press button A for more than two seconds.a
confirmation message appears in the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Deactivation
F Press button A again for more than two seconds.
a

confirmation message appears in the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
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boot
F after unlocking the vehicle, pull on the grip and raise the tailgate. F

L
ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
-
w
hen the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear benchseat to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening
Closing
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds. System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.
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avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- P osition 1: Stop
-

P
osition 2: Ignition on
-

P
osition 3: Starting
Ignition on
In this position the vehicle's electrical
equipment can be used or accessories
charged.
When the state of charge of the battery
drops to a reserve level, the system goes into
energy economy mode: the power supply is
automatically cut off to preserve the state of
charge of the battery.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITR
oËn

dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the label
attached to the keys given to you on acquisition
of the vehicle.
Starting-switching off the engine
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In exceptional circumstances, the
gearbox may need an automatic
reinitialisation: starting and gear
changing are no longer possible.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a gearbox
fault.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop.
Reinitialisation
(5-speed electronic
gearbox)
AUTO and - - appear in the
instrument panel.
F

Sel

ect position N .
F

P

ress the brake pedal.
F

W

ait for around 30 seconds until N or a
gear appears in the instrument panel.
F

M

ove the gear selector to position A , then
to position N .
F

W

ith your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again. AUTO
and - - appear in the
instrument panel.
Follow the procedure described above.
Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.
F

S

witch on the ignition.
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