Get MONITORING -> Indicator and warning lamps Guide for DS 5 4 Door First Generation (2011-2018)

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Monitoring

Indicator and warning lamps

Visual indicators informing the driver that a

system is in operation, switched off or has a

fault.

When the engine is started, these same

warning lamps should go off.

If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the

information on the warning lamp concerned.

Certain warning lamps may come on in

one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or

flashing.

Only by relating the type of illumination

to the operation of the vehicle can it

be determined whether the situation is

normal or a fault has occurred.

Refer to the tables on the following

pages for more information.

When the ignition is switched on

Associated warnings

Certain warning lamps come on for a few

seconds in the instrument panel and/or

instrument panel screen when the vehicle's

ignition is switched on.

The switching on of certain warning lamps may

be accompanied by an audible signal and a

message in the instrument panel screen.

The warning lamps may come on continuously

(fixed) or flash.

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

Warning / indicator lamp State

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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

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.

The camera, located in the interior rear view mirror,

Automatic

headlamp

dipping

The lighting stalk has been pulled

towards you and the button has been authorises or not switching between main and dipped

pressed.

Its indicator lamp is on.

beam, depending on the exterior lighting and the

driving conditions.

Pulling the lighting stalk to return to dipped beam.

Front foglamps

fixed.

The front foglamps are switched on

using the ring on the lighting control

stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearward

twice to switch off the front foglamps.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps are on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearward to switch off the

rear foglamps.

diesel engine

pre-heating

fixed.

The START/STOP switch has been

pressed (ignition on).

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.

Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition

that the brake pedal remains pressed with an

automatic or electronic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is

pressed fully down with a manual gearbox.

The period of illumination of the warning lamp is

determined by the ambient conditions (up to about

thirty seconds in severe winter 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.

Electric parking

brake

fixed.

The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the

warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull

the electric parking brake control lever.

Observe the safety recommendations.

For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

deactivation of

the automatic

functions of the

electric parking

brake

The "automatic application"

(on switching off the engine) and

"automatic release" functions are

deactivated or faulty.

Activate the function (according to country) via the

vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic

application / release is not possible.

For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

Automatic

wiping

fixed.

The wiper control is pushed

downwards.

Automatic front wiping is activated.

To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control

stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.

Passenger's

airbag system

fixed in the seat belt

and passenger's front

airbag warning lamps

display.

The control switch, located in the glove

box, has been placed in the "On"

position.

The passenger's front airbag is activated. seat.

In this case, do not install a rearward

facing child seat.

Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to

deactivate the passenger's front airbag.

In this case, you can install a rearward facing child

Stop & Start

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,

traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start

The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts

automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to

system has put the engine into STOP move off.

mode.

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

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 in the instrument panel screen.

Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

Passenger's

airbag system

fixed in the instrument The control switch, located in the

Set the control to the "On" position to activate the

passenger's front airbag.

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

facing position.

panel and/or seat belt

and front passenger's

airbag warning lamps

display.

glove box, is set to the OFF position.

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

Warning lamps

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

the part of the driver.

Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the instrument panel screen.

If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning / indicator lamp State

STOP fixed, associated

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Action / Observations

Illumination of this warning lamp is

related to a serious fault with the

braking system, power steering, the

engine oil pressure or engine coolant dealer or a qualified workshop.

temperature or a major electrical

fault.

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

cut out.

Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN

with another warning

lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message in the

screen.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

Service temporarily,

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Action / Observations

One or more minor faults for which

there is no specific warning lamp

have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message

displayed in the screen.

accompanied by a

message.

You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a

door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter

(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate the

filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph

(60 km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).

For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre

under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied by One or more major faults for which

Identify the cause of the fault using the message

displayed in the screen; you must then contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

a message.

there is no specific warning lamp

have been detected.

fixed, associated with the The servicing interval has been

Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.

flashing and then fixed

display of the service

indicator spanner.

exceeded.

Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

Electric parking

brake

flashing.

The electric parking brake is not

applied automatically.

The application/release is faulty.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the

lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch

off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Electric parking

brake fault

fixed.

The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay.

For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

deactivation of

the automatic

functions of the

electric parking

brake

The "automatic application"

(on switching off the engine) and

"automatic release" functions are

deactivated or faulty.

Activate the function (according to country) via the

vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic

application / release is not possible.

For more information on the electric parking brake,

refer to the corresponding section.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

Braking

fixed.

The brake fluid level has dropped

significantly.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Top up with brake fluid listed 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 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 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.

fixed.

The DSC/ASR regulation is

operating.

The system optimises traction and improves the

directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of

grip or trajectory.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

Engine

flashing.

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

autodiagnosis

system

a fault.

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.

Low fuel level

fixed with the two

last bars flashing,

accompanied by a

message and an

audible signal.

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

approximately 6 litres of fuel in the out of fuel.

tank.

This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition

is switched on, accompanied by a message and an

audible signal, until a sufficient addition of fuel is

made.

This audible signal and message are repeated with

increasing frequency as the fuel level drops and

approaches "0".

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as

this could damage the emission control and injection

systems.

Under-inflation

fixed.

The pressure in one or more wheels

is too low.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.

This check should preferably be carried out when the

tyres are cold.

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flashing then fixed,

accompanied by the

Service warning lamp. on one of the wheels.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

has a fault or no sensor is detected

Under-inflation detection is not assured.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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Monitoring

Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

AdBlue^®additive fixed, on switching

(BlueHdi diesel) on the ignition,

accompanied by an

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 by

referring to the corresponding section.

audible signal and a

message indicating the

remaining driving range.

flashing associated with The remaining driving range is

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 by

referring to the corresponding section.

the SERVICE warning

lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message indicating the

remaining driving range.

between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

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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 by referring to the corresponding section.

It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue^®to

the additive tank.

Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

Sc R emissions

control system

fixed, on switching

on the ignition,

A fault with the SCR emissions

control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions

return to normal levels.

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(BlueHdi diesel) associated with the

SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning

lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message.

flashing, on switching

on the ignition,

After confirmation of the fault with the Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

emissions control system, you can

drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)

before the engine starting inhibition

system is triggered.

without delay, to avoid a breakdown.

associated with the

SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning

lamps, accompanied by

an audible signal and

a message indicating

the remaining driving

range.

flashing, on switching

on the ignition,

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.

associated with the

SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning

lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message.

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Warning / indicator lamp State

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Action / Observations

Seat belt(s)

not fastened /

unfastened

fixed

or flashing

accompanied by an

audible signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or

has been unfastened.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

Airbags

on temporarily.

fixed.

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.

One of the airbag or seat belt

pretensioner systems has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

directional

headlamps

flashing.

The directional headlamps system

has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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