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Persistent warning lamp
When the engine is running or the vehicle is 
being driven, the illumination of a red or orange 
warning lamp indicates a fault that needs 
further investigation, using any associated 
message and the description of the warning 
lamp in the documentation.
Where a warning lamp remains lit
The references (1) (2) and (3) in the warning 
and indicator lamp description indicate whether 
you should contact a qualified professional 
in addition to the immediate recommended 
actions. (1 )
: You must stop as soon as it is safe to 
do so and switch off the ignition.
(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
(3) : Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
STOP Fixed, associated with 
another warning lamp, 
accompanied by the 
display of a message 
and an audible signal. Indicates a serious fault with the 
engine, braking system, power 
steering, automatic gearbox or a 
major electrical fault.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine oil 
pressure Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine 
lubrication system. Carry out (1) and then (2).
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped 
significantly. Carry out (1), then top up with brake fluid that complies 
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the 
problem persists, carry out (2).
List of warning and indicator lamps
Warning 
/ indicator lamp State Cause Actions  / Observations
Red warning/indicator lamps
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+Brakes
Fixed, associated with 
the ABS warning lamp. The electronic brake force distribution 
(EBFD) system has a fault. Carry out (1) and then (2).
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not 
properly released.
or Maximum 
engine coolant 
temperature
Fixed (warning 
lamp or LED), and 
needle in the red 
zone (depending on 
ve r s i o n). The temperature of the cooling 
system is too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled 
down before topping up the coolant, if necessary. If 
the problem persists, carry out (2).
Warning
 
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Actions
 
 / Observations
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has a 
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or 
cut alternator belt, etc.). Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning lamp 
does not go off when the engine is started, carry 
out
 
(2).
Seat belts 
not fastened/
unfastened Fixed or flashing, 
accompanied by an 
increasing audible 
signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or 
has been unfastened (depending on 
ve r s i o n).
Door open Fixed, associated with 
a message identifying 
the access.
An audible signal 
supplements the alert 
if the speed is higher 
than 6 mph (10
  km/h).A door, the boot, the tailgate or 
the tailgate screen is still open 
(depending on version).
Close the access.
If your vehicle is equipped with a right-hand hinged 
door, its opening will not
 be indicated by this warning 
lamp. 
Instruments  
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Actions  / Observations
Collision Risk 
Aler t
  / Active 
Safety Brake Flashing.
The system is operating. The vehicle brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed of 
frontal collision with the vehicle ahead.
Fixed, accompanied 
by a message and an 
audible signal. The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Collision Risk 
Aler t
  / Active 
Safety Brake Fixed, accompanied 
by the display of a 
message. The system has been deactivated, 
via the vehicle configuration menu.
Dynamic 
stability control 
(DSC) and anti-
slip regulation 
(ASR) Flashing.
The DSC/ASR adjustment is 
activated if there is a loss of grip or 
trajectory.
Fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Carry out (3).
Dynamic 
stability control 
(DSC)/Anti- slip 
regulation (ASR) Fixed.
The system is deactivated. The DSC/ASR system is reactivated automatically 
when the vehicle is started, and from around 31 mph 
(50
 
km/h).
Below 31 mph (50
  km/h), you can reactivate it 
manually.
(1 ) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to 
do so and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.(3)
: Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
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Emergency braking assistance 
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to 
reach the optimum braking pressure more 
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping 
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which 
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a 
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an 
increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system optimises traction in order to 
avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of 
the driving wheels and on the engine. It also 
improves the directional stability of the vehicle 
on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path 
followed by the vehicle and that required by the 
driver, this system monitors each wheel and 
automatically acts on the brake of one or more 
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle 
to the required path, within the limits of the laws 
of physics.
Intelligent traction control
If you vehicle has this function, it features a 
system to help driving on snow: intelligent 
traction control.
This system detects situations of difficult 
sur face grip that could make it difficult to move 
off or make progress on deep fresh snow or 
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction 
control limits the amount of wheel spin to 
provide the best traction and trajectory control 
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly 
recommended on sur faces offering low 
levels of grip.
Anti-lock braking system 
(ABS) and electronic brake 
force distribution (EBFD) 
The fixed illumination of this warning 
lamp signals that there is a fault with 
the ABS. Illumination of this warning lamp, 
coupled with the STOP
 and ABS 
warning lamps, accompanied by 
the display of a message and an 
audible signal, signals that there is a 
fault with the electronic brake force 
distribution (EBFD).
Normal operation of the ABS may make 
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake 
pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press 
very firmly and maintain this pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims), 
ensure that these are approved for your 
vehicle.
After an impact, have these systems 
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive 
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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Dynamic stability control 
(DSC) and anti-slip 
regulation (ASR)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically 
every time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or 
trajectory, these systems act on the operation 
of the engine and brakes.This is indicated by flashing of this 
warning lamp in the instrument 
panel.
Deactivation/Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (moving a vehicle that 
is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow, on loose 
soil, etc.), it may prove useful to deactivate the 
DSC/ASR systems, so that the wheels can 
move freely and regain grip.
It is however recommended that the systems 
be reactivated as soon as possible. These systems are reactivated automatically 
every time the ignition is switched off, or from 
31 mph (50
  km/h).
However, below 31   mph (50   km/h), the systems 
can be reactivated manually.
Deactivating using button or Grip control
Press this button or turn the dial to 
this position.
The indicator lamp in the button or dial comes 
on: the DSC/ASR systems no longer act on the 
operation of the engine.
Deactivating using touch screen
Reactivating using button or Grip control Press this button.
Or Turn the dial to this position. The indicator lamp in the button or dial goes off.
In the " Driving/Vehicle " menu, 
deactivate the DSC/ASR systems.
This is confirmed by the illumination 
of this indicator lamp in the 
instrument panel and the display of a 
message.
The systems no longer have an effect on 
engine operation. Reactivating using touch screen
Malfunction
Illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by the display of a 
message and an audible signal, 
indicates a fault with the system. In the "
Driving/Vehicle " menu, 
activate the DSC/ASR systems.
This is confirmed by this indicator 
lamp going out in the instrument 
panel and the display of a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the systems checked.
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All-terrain (mud, damp grass, 
etc.)
This mode, when moving off, allows 
considerable spin on the wheel with 
the least grip to optimise clearing of the 
mud and to regain grip. At the same 
time, the wheel with the most grip is 
controlled in such a way as to transmit 
as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin 
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully 
as possible.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50
  km/h))
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two 
driving wheels at the same time to allow 
the vehicle to move for ward and limit 
the risks of getting stuck in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120   km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as 
the vehicle may become stuck. The ASR and DSC systems can be 
deactivated by turning the knob to 
the "
OFF" position.
Recommendations
Your vehicle is designed principally to 
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to 
occasionally drive on other less passable 
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road 
driving such as:
-  
c
 rossing and driving on terrain which 
could damage the underbody or strip 
away components (fuel pipe, fuel 
cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or stones 
in particular,
-
 
d
 riving on terrain with steep gradients 
and poor grip,
-
 
c
 rossing a stream.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer 
have an effect on engine operation or 
the brakes in the event of an involuntary 
change of trajectory.
These systems are reactivated 
automatically from 31 mph (50
  km/h) or 
every time the ignition is switched on.
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic 
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front seats 
in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the 
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly 
tightens the seat belts against the body of the 
occupants.
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If this warning lamp and the STOP 
warning lamp come on, stop the 
vehicle and switch off the engine as 
soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a 
trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the 
use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased sensitivity to wind 
that your vehicle will have.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control 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.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition, 
this system locks the engine control system, 
therefore preventing the engine from being 
started in the event of a break-in.
In the event of a fault, you are 
informed by illumination of this 
warning lamp, an audible signal and 
a message on the screen. The vehicle will not start
  ; contact a CITROËN 
dealer as soon as possible.
Starting/switching off the 
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
F
 
W
ith a manual gearbox , place the gear 
lever in the neutral position, fully depress 
the clutch pedal and keep the pedal down 
until the engine starts.
F
 
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the 
selector in position P then fully depress the 
brake pedal.
F
 
W
ith an electronic gearbox , place the 
selector in position N then fully depress the 
brake pedal.
With the conventional key/With 
the remote control key
1. Stop  position.
2. Ignition on  position.
3. Starting  position.
F
 
I
 nsert the key into the ignition switch. The 
system recognises the starting code.
F
 
U
 nlock the steering column by 
simultaneously turning the steering wheel 
and the key.
In certain circumstances, a significant 
effort may be required to turn the steering 
wheel (if the wheels are against a kerb, for 
example).
F
 
T
 urn the key to position   2, ignition on, to 
operate the engine preheating system.
F
 
W
 ait until this warning lamp 
goes off in the instrument panel, 
then operate the starter motor 
by turning the key to position
  3 
without pressing the accelerator 
pedal, until the engine starts. 
Once the engine starts, release 
t h e key. 
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If P is displayed on the instrument panel 
but the selector is in another position, 
place the selector in position P to allow 
the engine to be started.
If position N is selected inadvertently while 
driving, allow the engine to return to idle, 
then select position D to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle with the 
brakes released, if position R, D or M is 
selected, the vehicle moves even without 
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children unsuper vised inside 
the vehicle.
As a safety measure, never leave the 
vehicle without taking your key or remote 
control with you, even for a short time.
When carrying out maintenance with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake 
and select position P .
With an automatic gearbox, never try to 
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic  
changing of the gears. Never select position N while the vehicle 
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the 
vehicle is completely stationary.
Temporary manual control 
of gear changes
It is possible to temporarily take control of gear 
changes using the "
+" and " -" steering mounted 
controls. The gear change instruction is acted 
on if the engine speed permits.
This function allows certain situations to be 
anticipated, such as overtaking a vehicle or 
approaching a bend.
After a few moments with no action on the 
controls, the gearbox returns to automatic 
operation.
Self-sufficient traction 
(moving without using the 
accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the 
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic 
jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released 
and position D , M or R selected, the vehicle 
moves
 
as soon as you take your foot off 
the brake pedal (even without pressing the 
accelerator).
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive 
mode, without any inter vention on the part 
of the driver. It continuously selects the most 
suitable gear according to the driving style, the 
road profile and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without 
touching the selector, press the 
accelerator fully down (kick-down). 
The gearbox changes down 
automatically or holds the gear 
selected until the maximum engine 
speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down 
automatically to provide effective engine 
braking.
If the accelerator pedal is sharply released, the 
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety 
reasons. 
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As a safety measure (children on board), 
never leave the vehicle with the engine 
running and the doors closed.
Manual operation
F With the selector in position D, 
press button M for sequential  
changing of the 6
  or 8   gears.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off. In manual mode, it is not necessary 
to release the accelerator pedal when 
changing gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear 
to another if the vehicle speed and engine 
speed conditions permit. If the engine speed is too low or too 
high, the selected gear flashes for a few 
seconds, then the gear actually activated 
is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving 
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
 
automatically.
To save the brakes when descending 
a steep incline, use engine braking to 
reduce your speed (change down to a 
lower gear).
Keeping the brake pedal pressed 
continuously for long periods can overheat 
the brakes, with the risk of damaging the 
braking system or making it inoperative.
Only use the brakes when necessary, to 
slow or stop the vehicle.
Depending on the road configuration (e.g. 
mountainous road), manual operation is 
preferable.
This is because automatic operation may 
not be best suited, not allowing the use of 
engine braking.
Invalid value during manual 
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is 
not engaged correctly (gear selector 
between two positions). F
 
P
 lace the selector "correctly" at a position.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, select 
position 
P then apply the parking brake to 
immobilise the vehicle.
The indicator lamp for the button comes on.
F
 
O
perate the " +" or " -" steering mounted 
controls.
M appears and the gears engaged 
appear in succession in the 
instrument panel.
F
 
I
t is possible to return to automatic 
operation at any time by pressing button M 
again. A point of resistance may be noticed when 
moving to position P
.
If the selector is not in position P when the 
driver's door is opened or approximately 
45
  seconds after the ignition is switched 
off, an audible signal sounds and a 
message appears.
F
 
R
 eturn the gear selector to position   P   ; 
the audible signal stops and the 
message disappears.
On a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, 
press the brake pedal , select position P, 
apply the parking brake then release the 
brake pedal.
In all circumstances, ensure that the 
selector is in position P before leaving 
your vehicle.
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Level 2 (red colour): v isual and 
audible alert, signalling that a 
collision is imminent.
The message " Brake!" is displayed.
Where the speed of your vehicle is too 
high approaching another vehicle, the first 
level of alert may not be displayed: the 
level 2 alert may be displayed directly.
Important:  the level
  1 alert is never 
displayed for a stationary obstacle or 
when the " Close" trigger threshold has 
been selected.
Modifying the alert trigger 
threshold
This threshold determines how you wish 
to be warned of the presence of a moving 
or stationary vehicle in front of you, or a 
pedestrian present in your traffic lane.
The current threshold can be 
modified in the vehicle configuration 
menu using the audio system or the 
touch screen.
You can select one of three pre-defined 
thresholds:
-
  "Distant ",
-
  "Normal ", -
  "
Close ".
The last threshold selected is memorised when 
the ignition is switched off.
Intelligent emergency 
braking assistance
If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid 
a collision, this system will supplement the 
braking, within the limits of the laws of physics.
This assistance will only be provided if you 
press the brake pedal.
Active Safety Brake
Operation
The system operates under the following 
conditions:
-
 
T
 he vehicle's speed does not exceed 
37 mph (60
  km/h) when a pedestrian is 
detected.
-
 
T
 he vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 
mph (80
  km/h) when a stationary vehicle is 
detected.
-
 
T
 he vehicle's speed is between 3   mph 
and 53
  mph (5   km/h and 85   km/h) when a 
moving vehicle is detected.
This warning lamp flashes (for about 
10
  seconds) once the function is 
acting on the vehicle's brakes.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of 
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle 
comes to a complete stop, keep the brake 
pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle from 
starting off again.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of 
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle 
comes to a complete stop, the engine may stall. This function, also called automatic emergency 
braking, inter venes following the alerts if the 
driver does not react quickly enough and does 
not operate the vehicle's brakes.
It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid a 
frontal collision by your vehicle where the driver 
fails to react.
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