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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

STOP

fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message on the screen.

The illumination of this warning lamp
is related to a serious fault with the
braking system, the power steering,
the engine oil pressure or the engine
coolant temperature.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, as the engine may
cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Service

temporarily,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a message in the
multifunction screen.

A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
-

engine oil level,

- screenwash level,
-

remote control battery,

state of the bulbs,

saturation of the particle filter on Diesel vehicles
(refer to the corresponding section).

For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
multifunction screen.

A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the
associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

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
delay.

Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

Regulation by the system is active.

The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed, associated with
illumination of the indicator
lamp in the deactivation
button, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.

The DSC/ASR or hill start assist
system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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.

Braking

fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp.

The braking system fluid level is too
low.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps.

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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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 will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or
48 litres (Diesel); depending on version: approximately
30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

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.

Engine oil
pressure

fixed.

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.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Airbags

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.

Front seat belt
not fastened /
unfastened

fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal.

The driver and/or the front passenger
has not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

Rear seat belt
not fastened /
unfastened

fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal.

One or more rear passengers have
unfastened their seat belt.

Power steering

fixed.

The power steering has a fault.

Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Door(s) open

fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Under-inflation

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message.

The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.

Check the tyre pressures 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 on under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding 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.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

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 AdBlue

additive tank topped up as soon

as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer 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 350 miles (600 km).

You must top-up the AdBlue

additive tank to avoid

a breakdown: go to a CITROËN dealer 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

additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue

the additive tank.

For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue

additive, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is 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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Service indicator

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off

; the distance recorder

resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total distance.

Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the service operations comes
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 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 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.

More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.

The point at which the next service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
depending on the distance travelled and the
time elapsed since the last service.

System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
is also taken into account (depending
on the country of sale).

Indicators

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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
manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi 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.

Service overdue

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert
may also be accompanied by the fixed
illumination of the service warning lamp
when the ignition is on.

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 180 miles
(300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

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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 service on your
vehicle yourself:
F

switch off the ignition,

F press and hold the trip distance recorder

zero reset button,

switch on the ignition; the distance recorder

display begins a countdown,

when the display indicates "=0", release

the button; the spanner disappears.

Retrieving the service
information

You can access the service information at any
time.
F Press the trip distance recorder zero reset

button.

The service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.

If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
reset to be registered.

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Engine oil level indicator*

Oil level correct

Oil level low

Oil level indicator fault

In the event of a fault with the electric oil
gauge, the engine oil level is no longer
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should
check the engine oil level using the
dipstick located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL", linked
with the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.

This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL--".
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

The level shown will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.

On versions fitted with an electric oil level
gauge, information on the engine oil level is
displayed for a few seconds in the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched on, after the
service information.

* Depending on version.

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Distance recorders

Lighting dimmer

The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.

It measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.

Activation

When the lighting is on:
F press the button to change the brightness

of the instruments and controls,

when the level of brightness required is

reached, release the button.

Deactivation

When the lighting is off, or in day mode on
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps,
pressing the button does not have any effect.

Total distance recorder

When travelling abroad, you may
have to change the units of distance:
the display of road speed must be in
the official units (miles or km) for the
country. The change of units is done via
the screen configuration menu, with the
vehicle stationary.

System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and controls to
suit the ambient light level.

Trip distance recorder

It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset to zero by the driver.
F With the ignition on, press the button until

zeros appear.

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This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
-

ambient temperature (this flashes if there is
a risk of ice),

state of the openings (doors, boot, etc.),

trip computer (refer to the end of the
section).

Warning messages or information messages
may appear temporarily. These can be cleared
by pressing the "Back" button.

Monochrome screen A (without audio equipment)

Controls

Main menu

There are three display control buttons:
-

"Back" to abandon the operation in
progress,

"MENU" to scroll through the menus or
sub-menus,

"OK" to select the menu or sub-menu
required.

F Press the "MENU" button to scroll through

the various menus of the main menu:
- vehicle configuration,
- options,
- display adjust,
- language,
- units.

F Press the "OK" button to select the menu

required.

Displays in the screen

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Vehicle configuration

Options

Once the "Options" menu has been selected,
you can start diagnostics of the status of the
equipment (active, not active, faulty).

Language

Once the "Language" menu has been
selected, you can change the language used
by the display by selecting a language from the
list offered.

Display adjust

Once the "Display adj" menu has been selected,
you can gain access to the following settings:
- year,
- month,
- day,
- hour,
- minutes,
-

12 or 24 hour mode.

Units

Once the "Units" menu has been selected,
you can change the units of the following
parameters:
-

temperature (°C or °F),

fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).

F Once you have selected a setting, press

the "OK" button to change its value.

Wait for approximately ten seconds without

any action to allow the changed data to be
recorded or press the "Back" button to
cancel.

The screen then returns to the normal display.

Once the "Vehicle config" menu has been
selected, you can activate or deactivate the
following equipment:
- wiper linked with reverse gear (see the

"Visibility" section),

guide-me-home lighting (see the "Visibility"
section).

Using this menu, you can also reinitialise the
tyre under-inflation detection system (see the
"Safety" section).

As a safety measure, configuration of
the multifunction screen by the driver
must only be done when stationary.

Once the fuel consumption unit has
been changed to mpg, the information
relating to speed and distance also
changes to miles.

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Monochrome screen A

Controls

This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
-

ambient temperature (this flashes if there is
a risk of ice),

state of the openings (doors, boot...),

audio sources (radio, CD...),

trip computer (refer to the end of the
section).

Warning messages or information messages
may appear temporarily. These can be cleared
by pressing the "Back" button.

Main menu

F Press the "MENU" button for access to the

main menu, then press the "5"
or "6" buttons to scroll through the various
menus:
- radio-CD,
- vehicle configuration,
- options,
- display settings,
- language,
- units.

F Press the "OK" button to select the menu

required.

From the audio equipment control panel, you
can:
F press the "MENU" button for access to the

main menu,

F press the "5" or "6" buttons to scroll

through the items on the screen,

F press the "MODE" button to change the

permanent application (trip computer,
audio source...),

F press the "7" or "8" buttons to change a

setting value,

F press the "OK" button to confirm,
or
F press the "Back" button to abandon the

operation in progress.

Radio-CD

With the audio equipment switched on, once
the "Radio-CD" menu has been selected you
can activate or deactivate the functions linked
with use of the radio (RDS, REG) or the CD
(introscan, shuffle, CD repeat).
For more information on the "Radio-CD"
application, refer to the "Audio system" section.

Displays in the screen

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Display adjust

Setting the date and time
F Press the MENU button
F Select "Display adjust" using the "5"

or "6" button.

F Press

OK to confirm the selection.

F Select the "Year" function using the "5"

or "6" button.

F Press

OK to confirm the selection.

F Choose the desired value, using the "7"

or "8" button.

F Press

OK to confirm the selection.

F Repeat the procedure for the "Month",

"Day", "Hour", and "Minutes" settings.

F Once you have selected a setting, press

the "7" or "8" buttons to change its value.

F Press the "5" or "6

" buttons to switch

respectively to the previous or next setting.

F Press the "OK" button to record the

change and return to the normal display or
press the "Back" button to cancel.

Options

Once the "Options" menu has been selected,
you can start diagnostics of the status of the
equipment (active, not active, faulty).

Vehicle configuration

Once the "Vehicle Config" menu has been
selected, you can activate or deactivate the
following equipment:
- wiper linked with reverse gear (see the

"Visibility" section),

guide-me-home lighting (see the "Visibility"
section).

Using this menu, you can also reinitialise the
tyre under-inflation detection system (see the
"Safety" section).

Once the "Display adjust" menu has been selected,
you can gain access to the following settings:
- year,
- month,
- day,
- hour,
- minutes,
-

12 or 24 hour mode.

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