Get Instruments and controls -> Indicator and warning lamps Guide for Citroen Ds3 SUV First Generation (2009-2019)

Indicator and warning lamps

Visual indicators informing the driver

that a system is in operation (operation

or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the

occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).

Associated warnings

The illumination of certain warning lamps may

be accompanied by an audible signal and a

message in the multifunction screen.

When the ignition is switched on

If they remain on, before moving off,

refer to the information on the warning

lamp concerned.

The passenger's airbag system

operation lamp stays on for about a

minute after switching on the ignition,

even after the engine has started.

The warning lamps may come on

continuously (fixed) or flash.

Certain warning lamps come on for a few

seconds when the vehicle's ignition is

switched on.

When the engine is started, these same

warning lamps should go off.

Certain warning lamps may come

on in two different modes. Only by

relating the type of lighting to the

operating status of the vehicle can it

be ascertained whether the situation is

normal or whether a fault has occurred.

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Monitoring

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

cause

Action / Observations

Left-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

direction indicator

Right-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

direction indicator

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.

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"

position.

dipped beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped

beam headlamps" position.

Main beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk is pulled towards

you.

Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

Front foglamps

The front foglamps are switched on

using the ring on the lighting control

stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearwards

twice to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps are on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearward to turn off the rear

foglamps.

Warning lamp

diesel engine

is on

cause

Action / Observations

fixed.

The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.

pre-heating

the ignition switch.

The period of illumination of the warning lamp is

determined by the climatic conditions (up to about

thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).

If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and

then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,

then start the engine.

Parking brake

Stop & Start

fixed.

The parking brake is applied or not

properly released.

Release the parking brake to switch off the warning

lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.

Observe the safety recommendations.

For more information on the parking brake, refer to the

corresponding section.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,

The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts

traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to

has put the engine into STOP mode.

move off.

flashes for a few

seconds, then goes

off.

STOP mode is temporarily

unavailable.

or

For more information on special cases with STOP

mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"

section.

START mode is invoked

automatically.

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Monitoring

Warning lamp

is on

cause

Action / Observations

Foot on the

brake pedal

fixed.

The brake pedal must be pressed.

With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to

start the engine (lever in position N).

With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,

press the brake pedal before releasing the parking

brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P.

If you wish to release the parking brake without

pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will

remain on.

flashing.

With an electronic gearbox, if you

hold the vehicle on an incline using

the accelerator for too long, the

clutch overheats.

Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.

Automatic front wiping is activated.

Automatic wiping fixed.

The wiper control is pushed

downwards.

deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.

This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

Warning lamp

is on

cause

Action / Observations

Passenger's

airbag system

fixed.

The control, located in the glove box, Set the control to the ON position to activate the

is set to the OFF position.

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

passenger's front airbag.

In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rearward

facing position.

You can install a "rearward facing"

child seat, unless there is a fault with

the operation of the airbags (Airbag

warning lamp on).

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Monitoring

Warning lamps

Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by

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.

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.

Warning lamp

STOP

is on

cause

Action / Observations

fixed, alone or

associated with

Illumination of the warning lamp is

associated with a serious braking

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may

cut out when driving.

another warning lamp,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message on the screen.

system or engine coolant temperature Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer

problem.

or a qualified workshop.

Service

temporarily.

Minor problems have occurred for

which there is no specific warning

lamp.

Identify the problem by reading the message shown in

the screen, such as, for example:

-

the engine oil level,

the screenwash level,

the remote control battery,

saturation of the particle emission filter on Diesel

vehicles (see the "Checks - Particle emissions

filter" section).

For any other faults, contact a CITRoËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

fixed.

Major problems have occurred for

which there is no specific warning

lamp.

Identify the problem by reading the message shown

in the screen and contact a CITRoËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Warning lamp

Braking

is on

cause

Action / Observations

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.

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fixed, associated with

the SToP and abS

warning lamp.

The electronic brake force distribution You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

(EBFD) system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Anti-lock Braking fixed.

System (ABS)

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 flashing.

control (ESP/

ASR)

The ESP/ASR regulation is active.

The ESP/ASR system has a fault.

The system optimises traction and improves the

directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed, associated with

illumination of the lamp

in the "ESP OFF"

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

button, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message in the screen.

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Monitoring

Warning lamp

Engine

is on

cause

Action / Observations

flashing.

The engine management system has Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.

autodiagnosis

a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

system

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.

Low fuel level

When it first comes on there remains You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running

approximately 5 litres of fuel in the out of fuel.

tank.

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),

46 litres (Diesel) or 33 litres (LPG); 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.

Maximum coolant fixed.

temperature

The temperature of the cooling system Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

is too high. 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.

Warning lamp

Engine oil

is on

cause

Action / Observations

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.

pressure

Battery charge

fixed.

The battery charging circuit has a fault The warning lamp should go off when the engine is

(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut

alternator belt, ...).

started.

If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

door(s) open

fixed if the speed is

below 6 mph (10 km/h).

fixed and accompanied

by an audible signal if

the speed is above

6 mph (10 km/h).

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

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Monitoring

Warning lamp

Airbags

is on

cause

Action / Observations

temporarily.

This lamp comes on for a few seconds This lamp should go off when the engine is started.

when you turn on the ignition, then

goes off.

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.

Seat belt not

fastened /

unfastened

fixed then flashing

accompanied by an

increasing audible

signal.

The driver and/or the front passenger Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

has not fastened or has 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.

Warning lamp

Under-inflation

is on

cause

Action / Observations

fixed, accompanied by The pressure in one or more wheels

an audible signal and

a message.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.

This check should preferably be carried out when the

tyres are cold.

is too low.

You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment

of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one

or more wheels.

For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation

detection" section.

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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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