2012.5 Citroen DS5 RHD instrument panel

Monitoring
Indicator and warning lamps
When the engine is star ted, these same warning lamps should go 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
messa
ge in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.

Certain warning lamps may come on inone of two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination to the operation of the vehicle can itbe determined whether the situation is normal or a fault has occurred.
Refer to the tables on the following pages for more information. Visual indicators in
forming the driver that asystem is in operation, switched off or has a fault.

When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for afew seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.

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 lampStateCauseAction / Observations




Left-handdirection indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.





Right-hand direction indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.





Sidelampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.



Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dippedbeam headlamps" position.



Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.



Front foglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.

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




Automatic headlamp dipping
fixed.The lighting stalk has been pulledtowards you and the button (to the right of the steering wheel) has beenpressed.
Its warning lamp is on.
The camera, located in the interior rear view mirror,
authorises or not switching between main and dipped
beam, depending on the exterior lighting and the
drivin
g conditions.
Pull the lighting stalk to return to dipped beam.

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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 lampStateCauseAction / Observations




Passenger's airbag system fixed in the instrumentpanel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
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 rear-facing position.



Dynamic stability control(
DSC/ASR )

fixed. The button, located at the bottom
right of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The D
SC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation, or traction control. Press the button to activate the D
SC/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If it has been deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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 par t 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 lampStateCauseAction / Observations



STOPfixed, associated withanother warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the screen. It is associated with a punctured
wheel, the brakin
g system, the power steering, the engine oil pressure, the engine coolant temperature or a major electrical fault.Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the en
gine may cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.



Serviceon temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen, such as, for example:
- the closing of the doors, boot or bonnet,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter (Diesel).- ...For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or yyg g
a qualified workshop.
PEF: particle emissions filter,Diesel
fixed, associated
temporarily with a message on the risk of
blockage of the PEF.Thi
s indicates the start of saturation
of the par ticle emissions filter. As soon as traffic conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the ser vice warning lamp goes off.
fixed.This indicates the low level in theDiesel additive reservoir. Have the level topped up b
y a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

Coolant
temperature
gauge
With the engine running:
- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,
- in zone B, the temperature is too high; the central STOP
warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the instrument panel screen.You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
A
fter 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, )
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 "MAX" mark.

Be aware of the risk of burns whentopping up the cooling system. Do not fill above the maximum level (indicated on the reservoir).

Monitoring
Service indicator
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice information appears in the screen. S
ystem which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the ser vice operations comes
on. The distance recorder displa
y line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
Example:1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds a
fter the ignition is switched on,the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen thenindicates the total and trip distances.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)remain before the next service is due
Example:
560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the i
gnition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains onto indicate
that a service must be carried out soon.


Illumination of the key is accompaniedby a message in the instrument panel screen.

Monitoring
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
System which informs the driver whether theengine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.

The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than30 minutes.
There are
2 marks on the dipstick:


- A= max; never exceed this
level,

-
B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel screen.

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Monitoring
System allowing cer tain screens to be switched
off for night driving (available only with eMyWay).
The instrument panel remains on with the
vehicle speed, electronic gearbox gear
selected, cruise control or speed limiter
information, if in use, and the low fuel alerts if necessary.
If there is an aler t or a change in a function
or to a setting, the black panel mode isinterrupted.
Black panel (black screen)
w
ith eMyWay

For more information, refer to the eMyWay par t of the "Audio andtelematics" section.