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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
AdBlue
®
(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).
Top-up the AdBlue® as soon as possible or go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ 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 AdBlue
® to avoid a breakdown

or go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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® or call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the fluid tank
For topping-up or for more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR system , refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
+
+ 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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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake fixed.
The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Electric parking brake ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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 configuration menu or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, has been placed in the
"ON"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated. In this case, do not install a rear ward facing child seat
on this seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF"
position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag. In this case,
you can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp
on).
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated. You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp
on).
Set the control to the "ON" position to activate the
passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not install a
rear ward facing child seat on this seat.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction indicato rflashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk has been
pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction indicator flashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk has been pushed
u

p.
Front foglamps
fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps
fixed. The rear foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
Hazard warning
lamps flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
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 Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position or in the
"AUTO" position in conditions of low
light.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
Sidelamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"
position.
Directional
headlamps flashing.
The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Foot on the brake
pedal fixed.
With an automatic gearbox, you have
forgotten to press the brake pedal to
come out of the P postion. With the engine running, before releasing the parking
brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the
the automatic gear selector lever and come out of
the
P
p
osition.
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Lighting dimmerfixed. The lighting dimmer is making an
adjustment. You can adjust the level of illumination of the
instruments between 1 and 16.
Automatic wiping
fixed. The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper control
stalk down again or put the wiper control stalk in
another position.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch or a
starting instruction made using the
"START/STOP " button, the engine
temperature makes engine pre-
heating necessary. The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
With an ignition switch and key, wait until the indicator
lamp goes off before starting.
With Keyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox, or
the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual
gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
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Warning lampsStatusCauses Actions / Observations
They are on and
accompanied by
the displaying of the
message "Parking
brake fault" .Only the automatic application
when the engine is switched off and
automatic release on acceleration
functions are available.
Manual application / release of
the electric parking brake and the
emergency braking are not available. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
It is on. A discharged battery no longer
permits use of the electric parking
brake. Stop as soon as the traffic conditions permit.
Place the vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged,
chocks under the wheels).
Apply the electric parking brake before switching off your engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, at the same time as the servicing
information.
Engine oil level indicator*
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or the
display of a message, accompanied by the
service warning lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking the levels
and in particular the oil level, refer to the
corresponding section. This is signalled by the flashing of "
OIL- -" or
the display of a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking the levels
and in particular the oil level, refer to the
corresponding section.
* Depending on version.
Oil level incorrect Oil level indicator fault
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System that informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last service indicator zero
reset, according to the distance covered and
the time elapsed since the last service.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the level of
deterioration of the engine oil may also be
taken into account, depending on the country
of sale.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the service
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line or a specific message in the
instrument panel central screen indicates the
distance remaining before the next service is due.
For example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.
More than 1800 miles (3000 km) remain
before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the instrument panel
central screen.
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A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on .The spanner comes on if you have
exceeded the specified time interval
since the last service, as indicated in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions,
the
spanner may also come on before
the normal service point, according to
the level of deterioration of the engine
oil, which depends on the driving
conditions in which the vehicle is used.
Service overdue
For a few 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 180 miles
(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
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 a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
A few 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 BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert is also
accompanied by the fixed illumination of the
Service warning lamp when the ignition is
switched on.
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