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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Service On temporarily, 
accompanied by a 
message. One or more minor faults have been 
detected for which there is no specific 
warning lamp. Identify the cause of fault by means of the message 
displayed in the screen:
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as 
a
  door open or a discharged remote control battery.
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre 
under-inflation detection system, contact the dealer 
network or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, accompanied 
by a message. One or more major faults have been 
detected for which there is no specific 
warning lamp. Identify the cause of the fault using the message 
displayed in the screen; you must then contact the 
dealer network or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, associated with 
the flashing and then 
fixed display of the 
service spanner. The servicing interval has been 
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
Engine 
diagnostic 
system Flashing.
The engine management system has 
a fault. The catalytic converter may be destroyed.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by 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 the dealer network or a 
qualified workshop without delay.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Power steering Fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a qualified 
workshop.
Under-inflation Fixed. The pressure in one or more of the 
tyres 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 in the dealer network or by 
a
 
qualified workshop.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for a 
few seconds when you turn on the 
ignition, then goes off. This warning lamp should go off when the engine is 
started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a 
qualified workshop.
Fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt 
pyrotechnic pretensioner systems has 
a fault. Have them checked in the dealer network or by a 
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause 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 370 miles and 1,500 miles 
(600 km and 2,400 km).
Have the AdBlue
® tank topped up as soon as possible: 
go to a member of the dealer network or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ 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 370 miles (0 and 
6 0 0
 
k m). You must top up the AdBlue
® tank to avoid a 
breakdown : go to a member of the dealer network 
or a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation 
yourself.
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® tank: go to the dealer network or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential  to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue
® to the 
corresponding tank.
For topping-up or for more information on AdBlue
®, refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampState 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 continue driving for up to 
680
  miles (1,100 km) before the 
engine start inhibition system is 
triggered. To avoid a breakdown, contact the dealer 
network 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. You have exceeded the authorised 
driving limit following confirmation 
of a fault with the emissions control 
system: the engine start inhibition 
system prevents starting of the 
engine.
To be able to restart the engine, you must
 call on 
the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause 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.
Follow 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 the 
dealer network 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 
front airbag Fixed, in the seat belt 
and passenger's front 
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 front airbag. In this case, do not install a 
rear ward facing child seat on this seat.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
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 ward to 
switch off the rear foglamps.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
On stopping the vehicle (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 triggered 
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the 
corresponding section.
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.
Left-hand 
direction 
indicator Flashing with audible 
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been 
moved down.
Right-hand 
direction 
indicator Flashing with audible 
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been 
moved up.
Hazard warning 
lamps Flashing with buzzer. The hazard warning lamps switch, 
located on the dashboard, has been 
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and 
their associated warning lamps flash simultaneously.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Sidelamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the 
"Sidelamps" position.
Directional 
headlamps Flashing.
The directional headlamps system 
has a fault. Have it checked in the dealer network or by a qualified 
workshop.
Dipped beam 
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the 
"Dipped beam headlamps" position or 
in the "AUTO" position in conditions 
of low light.
Main beam 
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk has been 
pulled towards you. Pull the lever to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Foot on brake Fixed. With an automatic gearbox, you have 
forgotten to press the brake pedal to 
come out of position P.With the engine running, before releasing the parking 
brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the 
automatic gearbox selector and come out of position
  P.
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Automatic 
wipingFixed.
The wiper control stalk has been 
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control 
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Lighting dimmer Fixed. The lighting dimmer is making an 
adjustment. You can adjust the level of illumination of the 
instruments and controls between 1 and 16.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Diesel engine 
pre-heating Fixed.
The ignition switch is at the 2nd 
position (Ignition on) or the " S TA R T/
STOP " starting button has been 
pressed. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition 
that the brake pedal remains pressed with an 
automatic gearbox, or the clutch pedal remains 
pressed with a manual gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is 
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about 
thirty seconds in severe wintry conditions).
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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For more information on the use of the Electric parking brake, refer to the corresponding section.
Warning/indicator  lamp  StateCause Action/Observations 
+ They light up, 
accompanied by the 
display of the message 
"Parking brake fault". The manual application/release of 
the electric parking brake and the 
emergency braking are not available.
Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and 
automatic release on acceleration functions are available.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
It lights up, 
accompanied by the 
display of the message 
"Faulty battery". A discharged battery no longer allows 
the use of the electric parking brake.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine, then 
immobilise the vehicle:
F
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox, put a chock against one of the wheels.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
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Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your 
vehicle yourself:
F 
s
 witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
 ress and hold the trip distance recorder 
reset button,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a countdown,
F
 
w
 hen the screen indicates " =0" and the 
spanner disappears, release the button.
Following this step, if you wish to 
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the reset 
to be taken into account.
Recalling the servicing information 
(type 2 instrument panel)
You can access the ser vicing information at 
any time.
F
 
B
 riefly press the trip distance recorder reset 
button.
The ser vicing information is displayed for 
a few seconds in the central screen of the 
type 2 instrument panel.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
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 upon setting ignition on, at the same 
time as the servicing information. The level read will only be correct if 
the vehicle is on level ground and the 
engine has been stopped for more than 
30
 
minutes.
Oil level correct
Low oil level
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 levels  
and, in particular, the oil level, refer to the 
corresponding section.
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