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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction or fault (warning lamp) 
or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
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 for the warning lamp concerned.Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain 
warning lamps may be accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the screen.Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is 
being driven, the illumination of one of the 
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction 
or fault which requires action on the part of 
the
 driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is always 
accompanied by the display of an additional 
message, to assist you in identifying the fault.
If you encounter any problems, contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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STOP fixed, associated with 
another warning lamp. It is associated with the braking 
system or the engine coolant 
temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service temporarily, 
accompanied by 
a message. One or more minor faults for which 
there is no specific warning lamp 
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message 
displayed in the screen.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a 
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter 
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate 
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph 
(60 km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre 
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied by 
a message. One or more major faults for which 
there is no specific warning lamp 
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message 
displayed in the screen; you must then contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with the 
flashing and then fixed 
display of the service 
indicator spanner.The servicing interval has been 
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
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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.
Warning
/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Brake pad wear fixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message in the 
display screen. The brake pads are at an advanced 
state of wear.
Have the brake pads replaced by a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
Deactivation of 
the automatic 
functions of the 
electric parking 
brake
fixed.
The "automatic application" (on 
switching off the engine) and 
"automatic release" functions are 
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (depending on the country of 
sale) via the vehicle parameters menu or contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic 
application / release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake, 
refer to the corresponding section.
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.
+ flashing then fixed, 
accompanied by the 
Service warning lamp.The tyre pressure monitoring system 
has a fault or no sensor is detected 
on one of the wheels. Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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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.
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.
+ Seat belt not 
fastened / 
unfastened
fixed.
The driver and/or the front / rear 
passenger has not fastened or has 
unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Seat belts 
not fastened / 
unfastened fixed, associated 
with the seat belt not 
fastened / unfastened 
warning lampl. The illuminated dots represent the not fastened / 
unfastened passengers.
They come on:
- 
fixed for 30 about seconds on starting the vehicle,
-  fixed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when 
driving,
-  flashing above 12 mph (20 km/h), accompanied by 
an audible signal for about 120 seconds. 
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Engine 
autodiagnosis 
system 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.
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.
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 wil come on every time the ignition 
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is 
made.
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres.
n
ever continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this 
could damage the emission control and injection 
systems.
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AdBlue
® additive  
(BlueHDi 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 a
db lue® additive tank topped up as soon 
as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer 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 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the ad
blue
® additive tank to avoid 
a breakdown : go to a CITROËN dealer 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 ad
blue
® 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 
ad blue® additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer 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 additive tank. 
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+
+ SCR emissions 
control system
 
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with the 
SERVICE and engine 
diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. 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. After confirmation of the fault with the 
emissions control system, you can 
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km) 
before the engine starting inhibition 
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay
, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with the 
SERVICE and engine 
diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised 
driving limit following confirmation 
of a fault with the emissions control 
system: the engine 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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Diesel engine 
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the 
2nd position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined 
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brakefixed. 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 further information on the parking brake, refer to 
the corresponding section.
flashing.
The parking brake is not fully applied 
or is released.
Passenger's 
front airbag fixed.
The control switch, located in the 
glove box, is in the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is 
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward 
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF" position to 
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless 
there is an airbag fault.
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights, 
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system 
has put the engine into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts 
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to 
move off.
flashes for a few 
seconds, then goes 
of f. STOP mode is temporarily 
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked 
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP 
mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start" 
section.
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Normal locking using the key
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote 
control
F Press the closed padlock to 
lock the vehicle.
F  Press the closed padlock for more than two 
seconds to close the windows and sunroof 
automatically in addition to locking. If one of the doors, the rear screen or 
the boot is still open, the central locking 
does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is 
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock 
again automatically after thirty seconds 
unless a door is opened.
When stationary with the engine off, 
locking is confirmed by flashing of the 
interior locking control indicator lamp.
The folding and unfolding of the door 
mirrors using the remote control can be 
deactivated by a CITR
oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
F  Turn the key in the driver's door lock 
towards the rear to lock the vehicle.
Locking is confirmed by fixed illumination 
of the direction indicators for approximately 
two seconds and by the courtesy lamp 
going off.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at 
the same time.
Boot
F  Press this button for more 
than one second to unlock and 
release the boot.
Manual
 boot
Motorised  boot
F  Press this button for more than 
one second to unlock and and 
trigger the automatic opening 
of the boot. 
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F Turn the key in the driver's door lock 
to the rear of the vehicle to lock it and 
hold it in this position for more than two 
seconds to close the windows and sunroof 
automatically in addition to locking.
F  Turn the key to the rear of the vehicle within 
five seconds to deadlock it.
Using the keyDeadlocking renders the exterior and 
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central 
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside 
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking
F Press the closed padlock 
to lock the vehicle or press 
the closed padlock for more 
than two seconds to close 
the windows and sunroof 
automatically in addition to 
locking.
F  Press the closed padlock again within 
five seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Using the remote control
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting 
of the direction indicators for approximately 
two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mirrors fold at 
the same time. When stationary with the engine off, 
locking is confirmed by flashing of the 
indicator lamp on the interior locking 
control.
If one of the doors or the boot is open 
or has not been closed correctly, the 
central locking will not work.
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