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Activation/Deactivation

detergent or solvent products, due to the risk

of scratching the projection blade or damaging

the non-reflective coating.

C. If the vehicle is so equipped, inter-vehicle

distance information, lane departure warning

system information, lane positioning assist

information, and automatic emergency

braking alerts.

►ꢀ With the engine running, press button 1 to

activate the system and deploy the projection

blade.

►ꢀ Press and hold button 2 to deactivate the

system and retract the projection blade.

The state of the system is saved when the engine

is switched off and restored on restarting.

Warning and indicator

lamps

D. If the vehicle is so equipped, navigation

information.

Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator

lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a

malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating

status of a system (operation or deactivation

indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two

ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.

For more information on Navigation, refer

to the Audio and telematics section.

Height adjustment

►ꢀ With the engine running, adjust the display to

the desired height using the buttons 4:

• up to move the display up,

Selector

• down to move the display down.

Associated warnings

Brightness adjustment

The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied

by an audible signal and/or a message displayed

in a screen.

Relating the type of alert to the operating status

of the vehicle allows you to determine whether

the situation is normal or whether a fault has

occurred: refer to the description of each lamp for

further information.

►ꢀ With the engine running, adjust the brightness

of the information display using the buttons 3:

• on the "sun" to increase the brightness,

• on the "moon" to decrease the brightness.

When stationary or while driving, no

objects should be placed around the

projection blade (or in its recess) so as not to

impede its movement and correct operation.

When the ignition is switched on

Certain red or orange warning lamps come on for

a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.

These warning lamps should go off as soon as the

engine is started.

For more information on a system or a function,

refer to the corresponding section.

1. On.

In certain extreme weather conditions

(rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, etc.),

the head-up display may not be legible or may

suffer temporary interference.

To clean the projection blade, use a clean, soft

cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or microfibre

cloth). Do not use a dry or abrasive cloth, or

2. Off (long press).

3. Brightness adjustment.

4. Display height adjustment.

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Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled

down before topping up the level, if necessary. If

the problem persists, carry out (2).

Braking

Fixed.

The brake fluid level in the braking circuit

has dropped significantly.

Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies

with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the

problem persists, carry out (2).

Fixed.

Warning lamp continuously lit

The illumination of a red or orange warning lamp

indicates the occurrence of a fault that needs

further investigation.

Engine oil pressure (Petrol or Diesel)

Fixed.

There is a fault with the engine lubrication

system.

If a warning lamp remains lit

The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning and

indicator lamp description indicate whether you

should contact a qualified professional in addition

to the immediate recommended actions.

(1): You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

(2): Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

(3): Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

The electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

System malfunction (Electric)

Fixed.

An anomaly involving the electric motor or

traction battery has been detected.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Electric parking brake

Fixed.

The electric parking brake is applied.

Flashing.

Cable connected (Electric)

Fixed.

It is not possible to start the vehicle while

the charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s

connector.

Application/release is faulty.

Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level

surface).

With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.

With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,

select mode P.

List of warning and indicator

lamps

Red warning/indicator lamps

Disconnect the charging cable and close the flap.

12 V battery charge

STOP

Fixed.

Fixed, associated with another warning

lamp, accompanied by the display of a

message and an audible signal.

A serious fault with the engine, braking system,

power steering, automatic gearbox or a major

electrical fault has been detected.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).

The battery charging circuit has a fault

(dirty terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, etc.).

Carry out (1).

If the electric parking brake is no longer working,

immobilise the vehicle:

►ꢀ With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.

►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, put the chocks

against one of the wheels.

Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning

lamp does not go off when the engine is started,

carry out (2).

Door(s) open

Fixed, associated with a message

identifying the access.

An audible signal supplements the alert if the

speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).

A door or the boot is not properly closed.

Maximum engine coolant temperature

Fixed.

The temperature of the cooling system is

too high.

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Seat belts not fastened/unfastened

Fixed or flashing, accompanied by an

increasing audible signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or has been

unfastened.

service spanner flashing then fixed.

If this procedure does not work, secure the

vehicle:

►ꢀ Park on a level surface.

►ꢀ With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.

►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,

select P, then place the supplied chock against

one of the wheels.

The servicing interval has been exceeded.

The vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.

Braking

Orange warning/indicator lamps

Fixed.

A minor fault with the braking system has

been detected.

Drive carefully.

Service

Then carry out (2).

Temporarily on, accompanied by the

display of a message.

Deactivation of the automatic functions (with

electric parking brake)

Carry out (3).

One or more minor faults, for which there is/are

no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message

displayed in the instrument panel.

It is possible to deal with some faults yourself,

such as changing the battery of the remote

control.

For other faults, such as with the tyre under-

inflation detection system, carry out (3).

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a

message.

One or more major faults, for which there is/are

no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message

displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out

(3).

Fixed.

Malfunction (with electric parking brake)

Fixed, accompanied by the message

"Parking brake fault".

The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the

engine running.

If manual application and release commands are

not working, the electric parking brake control

lever is faulty.

The automatic functions must be used at all times

and are automatically re-enabled in the event of a

control lever fault.

The "automatic application" (on switching

off the engine) and "automatic release" (on

acceleration) functions are deactivated.

If automatic application/release is no longer

possible:

►ꢀ Start the engine.

►ꢀ Use the control lever to apply the parking

brake.

►ꢀ Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.

►ꢀ Hold the control lever pressed in the release

direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.

►ꢀ Release the control lever.

►ꢀ Depress and hold the brake pedal.

►ꢀ Hold the control lever in the “Application”

direction for 2 seconds.

Carry out (2).

Fixed, accompanied by the

message "Parking brake

fault".

The parking brake is faulty: manual and

automatic functions may not be working.

When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:

►ꢀ Pull and hold the control lever for

approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the indicator

lamp comes on on the instrument panel.

Fixed, accompanied by the message

"Parking brake fault".

Automatic release of the electric parking brake is

unavailable.

►ꢀ Release the control lever and the brake pedal.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Fixed.

The anti-lock braking system has a fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Carry out (2).

Service warning lamp fixed and

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Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry out

(3).

Hill start assist

Fixed, accompanied by the message

"Anti roll-back system fault".

The system has a fault.

Parking sensors

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a

message and an audible signal.

The system has a fault.

Engine self-diagnostic system(Petrol or Diesel)

Flashing.

Carry out (3).

The engine management system has a

fault.

Dynamic stability control (DSC) / Anti-slip

regulation (ASR)

Engine pre-heating (Diesel)

There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be

destroyed.

You must carry out (2).

Temporarily on

(up to approximately 30 seconds in severe

weather conditions).

Fixed.

The system is deactivated.

Fixed.

The DSC / ASR system is automatically

reactivated when the vehicle is restarted, and

from around 31 mph (50 km/h).

Below 31 mph (50 km/h), it can be reactivated

manually.

When switching on the ignition, if the weather

conditions and the engine temperature make it

necessary.

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before

starting.

The emissions control system has a fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine

is started.

Carry out (3) quickly.

When the warning lamp goes off, starting will

occur immediately if you press and hold:

– the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.

– the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.

If the engine does not start, make the engine

starting request again, while keeping your foot on

the pedal.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip

regulation (ASR)

Under-inflation

Fixed.

Flashing.

The pressure in one or more tyres is too

low.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as

possible.

Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting

the pressure.

DSC/ASR regulation is activated in the

event of a loss of grip or trajectory.

Fixed.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Airbags

Under-inflation warning lamp

flashing then fixed and Service

warning lamp fixed.

The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.

Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible and

carry out (3).

Fixed.

Emergency brake malfunction (with electric

parking brake)

One of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic

pretensioners is faulty.

Carry out (3).

Fixed, accompanied by the message

"Parking brake fault".

Emergency braking does not deliver optimal

performance.

If automatic release is not available, use manual

release or carry out (3).

Front passenger airbag (ON)

Fixed.

The front passenger airbag is activated.

The control is in the "ON" position.

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In this case, do NOT install a "rearward facing"

child seat on the front passenger seat - risk of

serious injury!

Limited power (Electric)

Active Lane Departure Warning System

Fixed.

The state of charge of the traction battery

The system has been automatically

deactivated or placed on standby.

Flashing.

You are about to cross a broken lane

marking without operating the direction

indicators.

The system is activated, then corrects the

trajectory on the side of the lane marking

detected.

is critical.

Front passenger airbag (OFF)

Fixed.

The engine power gradually decreases.

You must put the vehicle on charge.

If the warning lamp remains lit, carry out (2).

The front passenger airbag is deactivated.

The control is in the "OFF" position.

A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,

unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags

warning lamp on).

Pedestrian horn (Electric)

Fixed.

Horn fault detected.

Carry out (3).

Low fuel level

Fixed.

Fixed, with the reserve level shown in red,

accompanied by an audible signal and the

display of a message.

Collision Risk Alert / Active Safety Brake

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a

message.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Lane positioning assist

Fixed, accompanied by the Service

warning lamp.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

When it first comes on, there are approximately 6

litres of fuel remaining in the tank (reserve).

Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will

be repeated every time the ignition is switched

on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level

decreases and approaches zero.

Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.

Never drive until completely empty, as this could

damage the emissions control and injection

systems.

The system has been deactivated via the touch

screen ( Driving/ Vehiclemenu).

Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety Brake

Flashing.

The system activates and brakes the

vehicle momentarily so as to reduce the speed of

collision with the vehicle ahead.

Fixed, accompanied by a message and an

audible signal.

Stop & Start (Petrol or Diesel)

Fixed, accompanied by the display of a

message.

The Stop & Start system has been deactivated

manually.

The engine will not switch off at the next traffic

stop.

Reactivate the function via the touch screen

configuration menu.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

Low traction battery level (Electric)

Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal.

The state of charge of the traction battery

is low.

View the remaining range.

Put the vehicle on charge as soon as possible.

Collision Risk Alert / Active Safety Brake

Fixed.

The system has a fault.

If these warning lamps come on after the engine

is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).

Fixed.

The Stop & Start system has been

deactivated automatically.

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The engine will not switch off at the next traffic

stop, if the exterior temperature is:

– below 0°C.

To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue^®, or carry

To start the engine, carry out (2).

out (2).

Rear foglamp

Fixed.

You must add at least 5 litres of AdBlue^®to its

– above +35°C.

tank.

The lamp is on.

Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a

message.

The system has a fault.

Carry out (3).

AdBlue^®(BlueHDi)

On for around 30 seconds when starting

the vehicle, accompanied by a message

indicating the driving range.

SCR emissions control system(BlueHDi)

Fixed when the ignition is

DS MATRIX LED VISION

Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal

and a message.

A DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamps or camera

malfunction has been detected.

Carry out (2).

switched on, 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.

Green warning/indicator lamps

The driving range is between 1,500 and 500 miles

(2,400 and 800 km).

Top up the AdBlue^®.

AdBlue^®warning lamp

flashing upon switching on

Stop & Start(Petrol or Diesel)

Fixed.

When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start

puts the engine into STOP mode.

Flashing temporarily.

the ignition, with the Service and Engine

self-diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,

accompanied by an audible signal and a message

indicating the driving range.

Fixed, on switching on the ignition,

accompanied by an audible signal and a

message indicating the driving range.

The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles

(800 and 100 km).

Promptly top up the AdBlue^®, or carry out (3).

Flashing, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message indicating the

driving range.

The driving range is less than 62 miles (100 km).

You must top up the AdBlue^®to avoid engine

starting being prevented, or carry out (3).

Flashing, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message indicating that

starting is prevented.

The AdBlue^®tank is empty: the regulatory engine

immobiliser prevents the engine from being

restarted.

STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or

START mode is automatically triggered.

Depending on the message displayed, it may be

possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100 km)

before the engine immobiliser is triggered.

Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting

being prevented.

Vehicle ready to drive (Electric)

Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal

when it comes on.

The vehicle is ready to drive and the thermal

comfort systems are available.

The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a

speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and lights

up again when the vehicle stops moving.

The lamp will go out when you turn off the engine

and exit the vehicle.

AdBlue^®warning lamp

flashing upon switching on

the ignition, with the Service and Engine

self-diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,

accompanied by an audible signal and a message

indicating that starting is prevented.

The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from

restarting (over the authorised driving limit after

confirmation of a fault with the emissions control

system).

Park Assist or DS PARK PILOT

Fixed.

The function is active.

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