2012 Citroen DS5 ignition

19Familiarisation
Monitoring
On switching on, the dial needles go to the extent of their travel then return to 0.
A.With the ignition on, the bars indicate the
fuel remaining.
B.With the engine running, the associated
low level warning lamp should go off.

Instrument panel
1.
With the ignition on, the orange and redwarning lamps come on. 2.With the engine running, these warninglamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page concerned.


Warning lamps
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C.
With the ignition on, the instrument panelscreen should indicate the oil level.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level which is low.
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21Familiarisation

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, automatic application/release is deactivated
.
The parking brake must be appliedand released manually.

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Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the the brake warning lamp and theP warning lamp in the control lever Aare on fixed (not flashing).
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If towing a trailer or caravan or if theslope might vary (transpor t by boat or lorry, recovery of the vehicle...) make a maximum application of the parking brake - by making a long pull on thecontrol lever A
- to immobilise thevehicle.
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Accordin
g to country of sale.

Driving safely


Electric parking brake


Manual Application/Release
Manual application
of the parking brake is possible by pulling
the control lever A. With the ignition on, manual releaseof theparking brake is possible by pressing the brake pedal
and pulling
then releasing
the control lever A
.

On opening the driver's door with theengine running, if an audible signalis heard, apply the parking brake
manually. Do not leave a child alone in the vehicle with the ignition on; they might release the parking brake.
Automatic Application/Release *
Press the accelerator and release the clutch (manual gearbox), the parking brake is releasedautomatically and progressively as you move off.With the vehicle stationary, the parking brakeis applied automatically on switching off the
engine.


Starting




- Inser t the electronic key in the reader or
with Keyless Entry and Starting, keep the electronic key in the vehicle.

- Press the brake pedal firmly on vehicles
with automatic or electronic gearboxes
or
fully declutch on vehicles with manual
gearbox.

- Press the START/STOPbutton.

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23Familiarisation
Driving safely


Stop & Start


Going into engine STOP mode
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The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
en
gine goes into standby; with theelectronic gearbox system andspeeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), press the brakepedal or put the gear lever in position N.
In certain circumstances, the STOP modemay not be available; the "ECO"warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
Going into engine START mode
Deactivation/Reactivation
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The system is automatically reactivated every time the engine is star ted withthe STA R T/STOP button.

Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switchoff the ignition with the START/STOP button. Th
e "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restar ts with theelectronic gearbox system:
- with the
gear lever in position A
or Mrelease the brake pedal,
- or with the gear lever in position N
andbrake pedal released, move the gear lever
to position A or M ,
- or engage reverse.
In certain circumstances, STA R T m o d e m ay beinvoked automatically; the "ECO"
warning lampflashes for a few seconds, then goes off. You can deactivate the s
ystem at any time bypressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.

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 a few seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.

31Monitoring



Rear foglamps

fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations



Diesel engine pre-heating fixed. The STA R T/STOP
switch has been pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
Once it goes off, star ting is immediate, on condition
that the brake pedal remains pressed for automatic or electronic gearboxes, or the clutch pedal is pressed fully down for manual gearboxes.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not star t, 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 brake control lever.

Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.

Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parkingbrake


fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions aredeactivated 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.
The parkin
g brake can be released manually usingthe emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.

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 with another warning lamp,accompanied by anaudible 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 a
qualified workshop.
(PEF: par ticle 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 by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.

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Monitoring
Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations



Electric parking
brake

flashing.The electric parking brake is not
app
lied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is sa
fe to do so.
Park on
flat level ground, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.




Electric parking brake fault
fixed. Alone, the electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.



Braking
fixed. The braking system 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 aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warnin
glamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parkingbrake


fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions aredeactivated 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.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.

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.