Dashboard warnings on your Citroen Xsara series depend on the Citroen Problem. It could be an indicator light for ABS, airbag, engine light or something else. There are many reasons why the dashboard shows warning lights and below is a list of the lights on the dashboard. You might need to buy a scanner online which will show Citroen trouble codes & reset the warning light for good!
The following symbols have been taken from a Citroen Xsara . The best Citroen diagnostic kit on the market right now is the iCarsoft i970 Citroen OBD Code Reader . It will do so much more that standard code readers, yet costs roughly the same. It will read codes, clear codes, switch off airbag lights etc & much much more.
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Citroen Xsara Direction indicator, left
Citroen Xsara Direction indicator, right
Citroen Xsara Dipped beam
Citroen Xsara Main beam
Citroen Xsara Rear foglamp
Citroen Xsara Front foglamps
Citroen Xsara Electric demisting
Citroen Xsara Coolant level warning lamp, if it lights up you need to check the level and possibly fill up if neccesary
Citroen Xsara Engine oil pressure, if it lights up while driving - stop the engine and check the oil level - you will probably need to fill up. If the levels are correct the chances are the sensor has failed and you will need to replace. Check with a garage. You can buy replacement sensors from www.bavariandominator.co.uk
Citroen Xsara Engine oil level. This light should go out shortly after engine start up if the engine oil levels are within the limits.
Citroen Xsara Front airbag warning light. This light will only illuminate if there is a problem with the airbag system. You find the airbag fault codes & reset the codes by using the iCarsoft i970 Citroen OBD Code Reader kit, which plugs into your diagnostic port & hooks upto your laptop.
Citroen Xsara Engine auto diagnostics. If it flashes while driving it indicates a fault within the fuel injection or ignition system. You need to use a diagnostic code reader/fault scanner such as the iCarsoft i970 Citroen OBD Code Reader.
Citroen Xsara Battery charge - if the light stays on suring driving it means it is not getting the correct charge and could be a an alternator problem. We advise to get checked at the garage.
Citroen Xsara Hydraulic level warning light, this light will appear on the dashboard when the brake fluid level is low, you are advised to top up straight away.
Citroen Xsara Stop driving immediately and seek urgent assistance, any further driving could seriously damage your engine.
Citroen Xsara Preheating will light up with the ignition in position (diesel engines only)
Citroen XsaraHandbrake warning light - indicates that th handbrake has not been fully released.
Citroen XsaraDrivers seatbelt not buckled - fasten your seatbelt.
Citroen XsaraDoor open warning light, one of the doors in not correctly closed, please check the doors.
Citroen Xsara Front brake pads wear, if this lamp comes on when the brake pedal is pressed then the brakepads should be checked and probably be changed.
Citroen Xsara ABS warning light - indicates a problem with the ABS (anti lock braking system) Use the iCarsoft i970 Citroen OBD Code Reader kit or get it checked at your local garage
Citroen XsaraElectronic ignition key.
Citroen Xsara Engine coolant temperature warning - if this lamp comes on check the coolant levels and top up if needed.
Citroen Xsara Side airbag operation warning light.
Citroen Xsara Low fuel level. fill up.
Click to view a video of the Citroen Dash Symbols from the handbook
If you need to change any sensors in your Citroen, visit www.bavariandominator.co.uk
Citroen Xsara Direction indicator, left Citroen Xsara Direction indicator, right Citroen Xsara Dipped beam Citroen Xsara Main beam Citroen Xsara Rear foglamp Citroen Xsara Front foglamps Citroen Xsara Electric demisting Citroen Xsara Coolant level warning lamp, if it lights up you need to check the level and possibly fill up if neccesary Citroen Xsara Engine oil pressure, if it lights up while driving - stop the engine and check the oil level - you will probably need to fill up. If the levels are correct the chances are the sensor has failed and you will need to replace. Check with a garage. You can buy replacement sensors from www.bavariandominator.co.uk Citroen Xsara Engine oil level. This light should go out shortly after engine start up if the engine oil levels are within the limits. Citroen Xsara Front airbag warning light. This light will only illuminate if there is a problem with the airbag system. You find the airbag fault codes & reset the codes by using the iCarsoft i970 Citroen OBD Code Reader kit, which plugs into your diagnostic port & hooks upto your laptop. Citroen Xsara Engine auto diagnostics. If it flashes while driving it indicates a fault within the fuel injection or ignition system. You need to use a diagnostic code reader/fault scanner such as the iCarsoft i970 Citroen OBD Code Reader. Citroen Xsara Battery charge - if the light stays on suring driving it means it is not getting the correct charge and could be a an alternator problem. We advise to get checked at the garage. Citroen Xsara Hydraulic level warning light, this light will appear on the dashboard when the brake fluid level is low, you are advised to top up straight away. Citroen Xsara Stop driving immediately and seek urgent assistance, any further driving could seriously damage your engine. Citroen Xsara Preheating will light up with the ignition in position (diesel engines only) Citroen XsaraHandbrake warning light - indicates that th handbrake has not been fully released. Citroen XsaraDrivers seatbelt not buckled - fasten your seatbelt. Citroen XsaraDoor open warning light, one of the doors in not correctly closed, please check the doors. Citroen Xsara Front brake pads wear, if this lamp comes on when the brake pedal is pressed then the brakepads should be checked and probably be changed. Citroen Xsara ABS warning light - indicates a problem with the ABS (anti lock braking system) Use the iCarsoft i970 Citroen OBD Code Reader kit or get it checked at your local garage Citroen XsaraElectronic ignition key. Citroen Xsara Engine coolant temperature warning - if this lamp comes on check the coolant levels and top up if needed. Citroen Xsara Side airbag operation warning light. Citroen Xsara Low fuel level. fill up.Click to view a video of the Citroen Dash Symbols from the handbook
