2009.5 Citroen DS3 DAG warning light

Exterior features
Personalisation kits
These self-adhesive decals form par t of a range of kits, very different one from another, which allow you to create a unique and attractive exterior for your vehicle.
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under low lighting conditions the headlamps remain on for a few seconds to help you leave the vehicle.
Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when reversing by detecting obstacles located behind the vehicle.
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ary puncture repair kit
omplete system consisting of a compressor and integral sealant product, to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.
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Monitoring
On switching on, the dial needles go to the extent of their travel then return to 0. A. With the ignition on, the fuel gauge bars for the fuel remaining should light up. B. With the engine running, the associated low level warning lamp should switch off. C. With the ignition on, the oil level indicator should display "OIL OK" for a few seconds. If the levels are not correct, top up the level
which is low.
Instrument panel
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1. With the ignition on, the orange and red warning lamps come on. 2. With the engine running, these warning lamps should switch off. If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page concerned.
Warning lamps
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Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
Switch panel
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Petrol - Diesel instrument panels, manual or automatic gearbox Provided with permanent back-lighting, the instrument panel groups together the vehicle's dials and indic ator and warning lamps.
1. Rev counter. Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2. Vehicle speed. Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph). 3. Engine coolant temperature. Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant liquid (° Celsius).
Dials
7. Lighting rheostat button. Adjusts the level of the instrument and controls illumination and the interior mood lighting.
4. Display screen.5. Fuel level. Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in
the tank. 6. Display management button Alternates display between range and trip mileage recorder. Ser vicing information. Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or ser vice indicator).
For more information, refer to the paragraph relating to the button or function and its associated display.

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).
Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
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 switch off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash. Cer tain 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 ascer tained whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
The passenger airbag system operation lamp stays on for about a minute after switching on the ignition, even after the engine has star ted.

27Instruments and controls
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into o peration.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Left-hand direction indicator flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand direction indicator flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps" position. Turn the control to the desired position.
Dipped beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam headlamps" position. Turn the control to the desired position.
Main beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.

35Instruments and controls
With the engine running, when the needle is: - in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too high; the central STOP warning lamp and the maximum temperature warning lamp 1light up in red, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
indicator
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:  wait for the engine to cool down,  unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,  when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,  top up the level to the "MA X" mark.

lamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
 Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
- Position 1: Stop - Position 2: Ignition - Position 3: Star ting
Ignition switch

lamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
 Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
- Position 1: Stop - Position 2: Ignition - Position 3: Star ting
Ignition switch