2020-2024 DS 9 4 Door Instruments -> Warning and indicator lamps User Manual
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Instruments  
►ꢀ For each personalised display area (left and  
right), select a type of information using the  
corresponding scroll arrows on the touch screen:  
• "Driving aids".  
Associated warnings  
List of warning and indicator  
lamps  
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied  
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed  
in a screen.  
Red warning/indicator lamps  
• "Default" (empty).  
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.  
STOP  
• "Engine info".  
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 or automatic gearbox or a major  
electrical fault has been detected.  
Carry out (1) and then (2).  
• "G-metres".  
• "Temperatures" (engine oil).  
• "Media".  
• "Navigation".  
When the ignition is switched on  
• "Trip computer".  
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.  
• "Rev counter".  
• "Hybrid flows" (depending on version).  
• "Power indicator" (depending on version).  
• "Accessories consumption" (depending on  
version).  
Maximum coolant temperature  
Fixed, accompanied by the STOP  
For more information on a system or a function,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
warning lamp.  
The temperature of the cooling system is too high.  
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).  
• "Night vision".  
• "Level of vigilance".  
Persistent warning lamp  
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there  
►ꢀ Confirm to save and exit.  
"Personal" mode is displayed immediately.  
may be fault which needs further investigation.  
Engine oil pressure  
Fixed.  
If a lamp remains lit  
Warning and indicator  
lamps  
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.  
There is a fault with the engine lubrication  
system.  
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.  
Carry out (1) and then (2).  
System malfunction (Rechargeable hybrid)  
Fixed.  
The rechargeable hybrid system is faulty.  
Carry out (1) and then (2).  
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.  
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Cable connected (Rechargeable hybrid)  
Fixed when the ignition is switched on.  
The charging cable is connected to the  
vehicle's connector.  
Carry out (1) and then (2).  
Orange warning/indicator lamps  
Electric parking brake  
Service  
Fixed.  
Temporarily on, accompanied by the  
display of a message.  
The electric parking brake is applied.  
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,  
accompanied by a message.  
Flashing.  
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 on the instrument panel.  
You may be able to deal with some faults yourself,  
such as changing the battery in the remote  
control.  
Application/release is faulty.  
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level  
surface).  
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the  
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s  
connector.  
Select mode P on the automatic gearbox.  
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).  
Disconnect the charging cable and close the flap.  
12 V battery charge  
DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION  
Fixed.  
Fixed.  
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-  
inflation detection system, carry out (3).  
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a  
message.  
The battery charging circuit is faulty  
(e.g. dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator  
belt).  
A malfunction of the active suspension  
system is detected.  
Reinitialise the system:  
Carry out (1).  
►ꢀ Switch the ignition off and wait for at least 30  
seconds.  
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 on the instrument panel, then carry out  
(3).  
If the electric parking brake stops working,  
immobilise the vehicle:  
►ꢀ Switch the ignition on again and wait for at  
least 5 seconds before starting the engine.  
If the problem persists, carry out (3).  
►ꢀ Fit the chock against one of the wheels.  
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning  
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,  
carry out (2).  
Fixed, accompanied by the message  
"Parking brake fault".  
Door(s) open  
Fixed, associated with a message  
identifying the access.  
Braking  
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is  
unavailable.  
Fixed.  
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.  
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.  
Carry out (2).  
Braking  
Fixed.  
Seat belts not fastened/unfastened  
Fixed or flashing, accompanied by an  
increasing audible signal.  
A minor fault with the braking system has  
been detected.  
Drive carefully.  
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been  
unfastened.  
The electronic brake force  
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.  
Carry out (3).  
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Malfunction (with electric parking brake)  
Fixed, accompanied by the  
If automatic application/release is no longer  
possible:  
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip  
regulation (ASR)  
message "Parking brake fault".  
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the  
engine running.  
►ꢀ Start the engine.  
►ꢀ Use the control to apply the electric parking  
brake.  
Flashing.  
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated in  
the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.  
Fixed.  
If manual application and release commands are  
not working, the electric parking brake control is  
faulty.  
►ꢀ Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Hold the control pressed in the release  
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.  
►ꢀ Release the control.  
►ꢀ Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Pull the control in the application direction for  
2 seconds.  
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.  
Carry out (3).  
The automatic functions must be used at all times  
and are automatically reactivated in the event of  
a fault with the control.  
Emergency brake malfunction (with electric  
parking brake)  
Fixed, accompanied by the  
Carry out (2).  
message "Parking brake fault".  
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal  
performance.  
Fixed, accompanied by the  
►ꢀ Release the control and the brake pedal.  
message "Parking brake  
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)  
Fixed.  
fault".  
If automatic release is not available, use manual  
release or carry out (3).  
The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and  
automatic functions may not be working.  
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:  
►ꢀ Pull the electric parking brake control and  
hold it for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the  
indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel.  
If this procedure does not work, secure the  
vehicle:  
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.  
The vehicle retains conventional braking.  
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry out  
(3).  
Hill start assist  
Fixed, accompanied by the  
message "Anti roll-back system  
fault".  
Engine self-diagnostic system  
Flashing.  
The system has a fault.  
Carry out (3).  
The engine management system has a  
fault.  
Under-inflation  
►ꢀ Park on a level surface.  
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be  
destroyed.  
Fixed.  
►ꢀ Select P on the automatic gearbox, then place  
the supplied chock against one of the wheels.  
Then carry out (2).  
The pressure in one or more tyres is too  
You must carry out (2).  
Fixed.  
low.  
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as  
possible.  
Automatic functions deactivated (electric  
parking brake)  
The emissions control system has a fault.  
The warning lamp should go off when the engine  
is started.  
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting  
the pressure.  
Fixed.  
The "automatic application" (on switching  
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on  
acceleration) functions are deactivated.  
Carry out (3) without delay.  
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Under-inflation warning lamp  
flashing then fixed and Service  
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,  
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags  
warning lamp on).  
Carry out (3).  
Fixed.  
warning lamp fixed.  
The system has a fault.  
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).  
If these warning lamps come on after the engine  
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).  
Fixed.  
Low fuel level  
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal  
and a message.  
The system is deactivated  
When it first comes on, there is approximately 6  
litres of fuel remaining in the tank (reserve).  
The audible signal and the message are repeated  
with increasing frequency as the level drops  
towards zero.  
temporarily because the driver and/or front  
passenger (depending on version) has been  
detected as present but the corresponding seat  
belt has not been fastened.  
Parking sensors  
Fixed, accompanied by an onscreen  
message and an audible signal.  
The system is deactivated.  
Fixed, associated with the Service  
warning lamp, accompanied by the  
display of a message and an audible signal.  
The system has a fault.  
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.  
Never drive until completely empty, as this could  
damage the emissions control and injection  
systems.  
Active lane departure warning system  
Fixed.  
The system has been automatically  
deactivated or placed on standby.  
Flashing.  
Carry out (3).  
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)  
You are about to cross a broken lane  
marking without operating the direction  
indicators.  
Airbags  
Fixed.  
Fixed.  
Horn fault detected.  
Carry out (3).  
One of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic  
pretensioners is faulty.  
Carry out (3).  
The system is activated, then corrects the  
trajectory on the side of the detected lane  
marking.  
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety Brake  
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a  
message.  
Front passenger airbag (ON)  
Fixed.  
For more information, refer to the Driving section.  
Fixed, accompanied by the display  
of a message and an audible signal.  
The system has a fault.  
The system has been deactivated via the touch  
screen (Driving/Vehicle menu).  
Flashing.  
The front passenger airbag is activated.  
The control is set to the “ON” position.  
In this case, do NOT install a "rearward facing"  
child seat on the front passenger seat - risk of  
serious injury!  
The system activates and brakes the  
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of  
collision with the vehicle in front.  
For more information, refer to the Driving section.  
Fixed, accompanied by a message and an  
audible signal.  
Carry out (3).  
Lane positioning assist  
Fixed, accompanied by the Service  
warning lamp.  
Front passenger airbag (OFF)  
Fixed.  
The system has a fault.  
Carry out (3).  
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.  
The control is set to the “OFF” position.  
The system has a fault.  
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Stop & Start  
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a  
temperature conditions are outside the operating  
range.  
DS PARK PILOT  
Fixed.  
message.  
The display is available with "Night vision" mode  
but the system does not emit an alert.  
For more information, refer to the Lighting and  
visibility section.  
The function is active.  
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated  
manually.  
For more information, refer to the Driving section.  
Lane positioning assist  
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic  
stop.  
Fixed.  
Green warning/indicator lamps  
The function has been activated.  
All conditions have been met: the system is  
operating.  
Fixed.  
Stop & Start  
The Stop & Start system has been  
deactivated automatically.  
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic  
stop, if the exterior temperature is:  
– below 0°C.  
Fixed.  
For more information, refer to the Driving section.  
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start  
puts the engine into STOP mode.  
Flashing temporarily.  
Automatic wiping  
Fixed.  
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.  
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or  
START mode is automatically triggered.  
For more information, refer to the Driving section.  
– above +35°C.  
Direction indicators  
For more information, refer to the Driving section.  
Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a  
message.  
Flashing with audible signal.  
The direction indicators are on.  
Vehicle ready to drive (Rechargeable hybrid)  
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal  
when it comes on.  
The system has a fault.  
Sidelamps  
Fixed.  
Carry out (3).  
The lamps are on.  
The vehicle is ready to drive.  
Rear foglamps  
Fixed.  
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.  
Dipped beam headlamps  
Fixed.  
The lamps are on.  
The lamps are on.  
Automatic headlamp dipping  
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal  
and a message.  
DS NIGHT VISION  
Fixed.  
Eco mode  
A function or camera malfunction is detected.  
Carry out (2).  
The function is active.  
All of the conditions are met: the system is  
operating.  
Fixed.  
ECO mode is active.  
DS NIGHT VISION  
Certain parameters are adjusted with a view to  
reducing fuel consumption.  
For more information, refer to the Lighting and  
visibility section.  
Fixed.  
The function has been activated, but  
the vehicle is travelling too fast or the exterior  

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