Warning lights

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Warning lights

Instrument panel A or B

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.
It lights up when the ignition is switched on.
Press or raise the switch 1 as many times as required to adjust the intensity.
In some cases, the appearance of a warning light is accompanied by a message on the instrument panel.
Tip
Warning light means you should drive very carefully to an authorised dealer as soon as possible.
If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.
WARNING
For your own safety, the warning light requires you to stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not restart it.
Call an approved dealer.
WARNING
If no lights or sounds are apparent, this indicates a fault in the instrument panel.
This indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as traffic conditions allow).
Ensure that the vehicle is correctly immobilised and contact an approved Dealer.
Side light tell-tale light
Main beam headlight tell-tale light
Dipped beam headlight tell-tale light
Front fog light tell-tale
Rear fog lights tell-tale
Automatic main beam headlight warning light EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Left-hand direction indicator tell-tale light
Right-hand direction indicator tell-tale light
Warning light for the airbag
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or if it lights up when the engine is running, this indicates a fault in the system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;
Urgent stop warning light
This lights up when the ignition or engine is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is running.
It comes on with other warning lights and/or messages, and is accompanied by a beep.
For your own safety, it requires you to stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not restart it.
Call an approved dealer.
Brake circuit fault warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it comes on during braking and is accompanied by the warning light and a beep, it indicates that the fluid level in the circuit is low or that there is a braking system fault.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and consult an approved Dealer.
Battery charge warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it comes on on the road, accompanied by the warning light and a beep, this indicates an overload or discharge in the electrical circuit.
Stop as soon as traffic conditions allow and consult an approved Dealer.
Oil pressure warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it comes on on the road, accompanied by the warning light and a beep, stop immediately and cut the ignition.
Check the oil level.
If the level is normal, the warning light is related to something else.
Call an approved dealer.
Variable power assisted steering warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it comes on while driving, alongside the warning light , this means there is a system fault.
Call an approved dealer.
Door status warning light
Warning light
If it appears in red during driving and is accompanied by the indicator light, you must, for your safety, stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not restart it.
Call an approved dealer.
If it appears in yellow during driving and is accompanied by the warning light, visit an approved dealer as soon as possible. Meanwhile, drive with care.
If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.
Parking brake applied and electronic parking brake applied warning light
"AUTOHOLD" system warning light "AUTOHOLD" FUNCTION
Warning light
This lights up when the ignition or engine is switched on and goes out as soon as the engine is running.
It can light up in conjunction with other warning lights and/or messages on the instrument panel.
It means you should drive very care- fully to an approved Dealer as soon as possible.
If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.
Warning light for the electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control system
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
The DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS warning light may appear for several reasons.
Warning light to signal unavailability of the electronic stability control (ESC) and the traction control system
Anti-lock braking warning light
It lights up when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If it comes on when you are driving, it indicates a fault on the antilock braking system.
Braking will then be as normal, without the ABS.
Contact your approved Dealer straight away.
Particle filter system warning light SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONSSPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Warning light for reagent level and faults in the exhaust gas reduction system FUEL TANK
Tyre under-inflation warning light
This lights up when the ignition is switched on or when the engine starts, then disappears after a few seconds TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING.
Preheating warning light (Diesel version)
This should come on when the ignition is switched on.
It indicates that the heater plugs are in operation.
It goes out when preheating is complete.
The engine can be started.
Toxic fume filter system warning light
On vehicles that are equipped, this light comes on when the engine is started and, depending on the vehicle, when the ignition is switched off while the engine is in the standby phase STOP AND START FUNCTION, before going out.
  • If it lights up continuously, contact an approved Dealer as soon as possible;
  • If it flashes, reduce the engine speed until the light stops flashing. Contact an approved dealer as soon as possible MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE.
Low fuel level warning light
It lights up orange when the ignition or the engine is switched on and goes off after a few seconds.
If the light becomes orange while driving and a beep sounds, fill up with fuel as soon as possible.
There is only approximately 31 miles (50 km) worth of fuel left.
Mode warning lightECO
This lights up when ECO mode is activated DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.
Freewheel indicator lightDRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING
Gear change indicators
This lights up to advise you to change to a higher gear (arrow pointing upwards) or lower gear (arrow pointing downwards) DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.
Coolant temperature warning light
This lights up blue when you switch on the ignition or start the engine.
If it turns red, stop and let the engine idle for a minute or two.
The temperature should lower and the warning light should return to a blue colour.
Otherwise, stop the engine.
Let the engine cool down before checking the coolant.
Call an approved dealer.
Engine standby warning lightSTOP AND START FUNCTION
Engine standby unavailable warning lightSTOP AND START FUNCTION
Brake pedal warning light
This lights up when the brake pedal should be pressed GEAR CONTROL.
Speed limiter warning light SPEED LIMITER
Cruise control warning lightCRUISE CONTROL
Adaptive cruise control warning light Stop and GoADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Electronic parking brake fault light ASSISTED PARKING
Overspeed warning lightDISPLAYS AND INDICATORS
Warning light for the lane departure prevention system LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION
Lane Centring system warning light
Active emergency braking failure or unavailability warning light (depending on the vehicle) ACTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING
Hands-off steering wheel detection warning light LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION

On display C

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.
Airbag passenger ONCHILD SAFETY: DEACTIVATING, ACTIVATING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG
Airbag passenger OFFCHILD SAFETY: DEACTIVATING, ACTIVATING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG
Front and rear seat belt reminder warning light (depending on the vehicle)

Warning lights specific to the version E-tech full hybrid

Electrotechnical system warning light
It appears when the temperature of the electrical assembly is too high.
Stop the vehicle without switching off the ignition.
The temperature should lower and the warning light should disappear.
If this is not the case, please consult an Authorised Dealer.
The warning light can be accompanied by a drop in vehicle performance.
Secondary 12 V battery charge warning light
If it comes on, accompanied by the warning light and a beep, this means that the electrical circuit is overcharged or discharged BATTERY: BREAKDOWN RECOVERY.
Traction battery fault warning light
If it appears, accompanied by the warning light, this indicates a fault related to the operation of the traction battery.
Contact your approved Dealer straight away.
Traction battery gauge warning light
This appears in yellow when the traction battery charge level has reached the reserve level DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS.
WARNING
If no lights or sounds are apparent, this indicates a fault in the instrument panel.
This indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as traffic conditions allow).
Ensure that the vehicle is correctly immobilised and contact an approved Dealer.
Electric operating mode warning light
It is displayed when only the electric motor and traction battery are powering the movement of the vehicle OPERATION.
Electrotechnical system fault warning light
When it comes on, this indicates an electrotechnical fault related to the electrical assembly (traction battery and electric motor).
Contact your approved Dealer straight away.
It lights up along with the warning light and a beep when the electrical assembly temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle and switch off the ignition. Consult an approved dealer.
If it lights up accompanied by the warning light , a beep and the "EVACUATE IN SAFETY" message, switch off the ignition and do not restart the engine. Leave the vehicle and consult an approved dealer.
WARNING
The "EVACUATE IN SAFETY" message accompanied by the warning light and a beep requires that you stop the vehicle immediately, depending on the traffic conditions. Switch off the ignition. Leave it switched off. Exit the vehicle, get all passengers out of the vehicle and keep them away from the vehicle and traffic.
Fire hazards
WARNING
If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder, you must warn other road users of your vehicle's presence with a warning triangle or with other devices as per the legislation applying to the country you are in.
Electric motor fault warning light
When it comes on, this indicates a fault with the electrotechnical system linked to the electric motor.
Contact your approved Dealer straight away.
Pedestrian horn fault warning light

e-tech hybrid operation