2012 Citroen DS5 warning

Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations



Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault.Have it checked b
y a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.

Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has afault. 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 levelfixed with the two last
bars flashing.When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 6 litres offfuelin thetank.You must re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid runningout of fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacit
y: approximately 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.



Anti-lock
Braking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
f
ault. The vehicle retains conventional brakin
g.
Drive carefull
y at reduced speed and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.

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Monitoring
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations



Airbags

on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds 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.

fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.



Directionalheadlamps
flashing. The directional headlamps system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.



Seat belt(s)
not fastened/unfastened
fix
ed

or flashingaccompanied by an
audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened. Pull the strap then inser t the ton
gue in the buckle.

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).

Access
Unlocking the vehicle




















"Keyless Entry and Starting" system


System that allows the opening, closingand star ting of the vehicle while keeping theelectronic key on your person.
It can also be used as a remote control; see the"Remote control" section.
Complete unlocking
)
With the electronic key on your personand in the defined zone A
, pass your hand behind the door handle to unlock thevehicle, then pull on the handle to open the door.
Yo u r p a s s e ngers can also open their doors,
as soon as the electronic key is in the defined zone around the vehicle.



Selective unlocking
This setting is done via the configuration menu.
By default, complete unlocking is activated.
)
To unlock only the drivers door, withthe electronic key on your person, passyour hand behind the driver's door handle
then pull on the door handle to open.
) To unlock the complete vehicle, pass your hand behind one of the passenger door handles on the same side of the vehicle asthe electronic key is located, then pull on
the door handle to open.



Unlocking is confirmed by rapidflashing of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds.
The door mirrors unfold at the sametime.
If the alarm is on, the audible warningwhen opening a door with the key(integral with the remote control), willstop on star ting the engine.

Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the tank isreached, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible warning and a messagein the instrument panel screen.
When it first comes on, around 6 litres of fuelremain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out.
Fuel supply cut-off
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts o
ff the fuel supply in the event of a collision.

It remains possible to use a fuel can tofill the tank.In order to ensure a good flow of fuel, do not place the nozzle of the fuel canin direct contact with the flap of themisfuel prevention device and pour slowly.

















Misfuel prevention (Diesel) *

Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
When a
petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains closed and prevents filling. Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.

Operation



Tr a v e l l i ng abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different
in other countries, the presence of the misfuel
prevention device may make refuellingimpossible.
Before travelling abroad, we recommend that
you check with the CITROËN dealer network,
whether
your vehicle is suitable for the fuelpumps in the country in which you want to
travel.


*
Accordin
g to country of sale.

Massage function
This function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is running or in STOP mode of the Stop & Start
system.
Activation
)
Press this button.
The warnin
g lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
Durin
g this time, massage is per formed in 6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage
followed by 4 minutes break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
warning lamp goes off.

Deactivation

You can deactivate the massage
function at an
y time by pressing this button.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can beheated separately.)Use the adjustment dial to switch on and
select the level of heating required: 0
:
Off.
1:
Low. 2
:
Medium. 3
:
High.

Boot fi ttings
1.Rear shelvesThey can be removed when carrying large
objects.2.Bag hooks3.Stowing rings4.Warning triangle retaining straps

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Warning triangle (stowing)


Before leaving your vehicle to set up and install the triangle, put on your high visibility vest.To use the trian
gle, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
Use the straps on the interior boot trim to stow
the folded triangle or its storage box.

Placing the triangle in the road
)
Place the triangle at a distance behind
the vehicle, as shown in the table below,
accordin
g to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.
These are the internationally recognisedvalues. Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations.


The triangle is available as anaccessory, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
RoadMotorwayDayNight


50 m 80 m 150 m