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Passenger's
front airbag fixed.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install the child seat
"rear ward facing", unless there is an
airbag fault (Airbag warning lamp on). 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 ward
facing" position.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) fixed.
The button is pressed and the
indicator lamp comes on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information on DSC/ASR, refer to the
corresponding section.
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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 the display of a message.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault detected
with the braking or power steering
systems, the electrical system, or
with engine lubrication or cooling or
a puncture. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Service on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated message,
such as:
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pening of a door, the boot or bonnet,
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ow engine oil level,
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ow screenwash fluid level,
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ischarged remote control battery,
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ow tyre pressures,
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aturation of the particle emission filter (PEF) on
Diesel vehicles.
For more information on the PEF, refer to the
"Checks
- particle emissions filter" section.
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
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.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)fixed.
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
d e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Braking
fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
AdBlue
® additive
(Blue HDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® additive topped up as soon as
possible: go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by
referring to the corresponding section.
+ flashing associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 375 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid
a breakdown : go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by
referring to the corresponding section.
flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a dealer CITROËN or a
qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself
by referring to the corresponding section.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the tank.
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+ SCR emissions
control system

(Blue HDi Diesel) fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SERVICE
and engine diagnostic
warning lamps,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating an
emissions control fault. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 650 miles (1 100 km).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
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 drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity:
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trol: approximately 50 litres.
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iesel: approximately 45 or 50 litres (depending
on version).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Airbags on temporarily. 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.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
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 CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
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 CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
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Under-inflationfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. 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.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
detection" section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Foot on the
brake pedal flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message, and
associated with the
"Foot on the brake"
warning flashing in the
control panel for the
electronic gearbox. The brake pedal is not pressed when
starting the engine, with an electronic
gearbox.
With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
start the engine.
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 the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
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Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner flashes to indicate that the service must
be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 186 miles
(3 0 0 k m).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
screen indicates:
For Blue HDi Diesel versions, this alert
may also be accompanied by the fixed
illumination of the "SERVICE" warning
lamp when the ignition is on.
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on
.The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
maintenance and warranty guide.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example:
560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon. For Blue HDi Diesel versions, the
spanner may also be brought on earlier
than expected, depending on the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
(depending on the country of sale).
The rate of deterioration of the engine
oil depends on the driving conditions in
which the vehicle is used.
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* Depending on equipment.
"
Air conditioning "
allows control of the settings for
temperature and air flow.
" Driving assistance "
allows access to the trip computer
and certain vehicle functions to be
activated, deactivated and adjusted.
" Media "
allows selection of a radio station,
the various music sources and the
display of photographs.
" Navigation "*
allows settings for navigation and the
choice of a destination. "
Configuration "
allows sound settings and the
brightness of instruments and
controls to be adjusted and gives
access to the interactive help for the
main vehicle systems and warning
lamps.
" Connected services "*
allows connection to an applications
portal to facilitate, make safe and
personalise journeys by means
of a connection key available on
subscription from a CITROËN dealer.
" Telephone "
allows the connection of a mobile
telephone via Bluetooth.
Touch screen tablet menus
For the Air conditioning menu, refer to
the "Comfort" section. For the Media
, Navigation, Connected
Services and Telephone menus, refer
to the "Audio and telematics" section.
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