2013 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 warning

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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.
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 parking brake control lever.

Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding 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 parking brake can be released manually using the emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations



Automatic wipingfixed.The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the controlstalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.



Passenger's airbag systemfixed in the seat beltand passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"
position.
The passen
ger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear facing"child seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF"
position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case,
you can install a "rear facing" child seat.
Foot on the
brake pedalfix
ed. The brake pedal is not pressed. Press the brake pedal to star t the hybrid system (gear
selector in position N).
If you wish to release the parking brake withoutpressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
flashing.If you hold the vehicle on a rising
incline using the accelerator for toolong, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and
/or the electric parking brake.

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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
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Itsindicator lamp is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. 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 deactivated, the system is reactivated automaticallyfrom around 30 mph (50 km/h).

With the hybrid system active or when 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 an audible signal and a message in the screen.It is associated with a punctured wheel,
the brakin
g system, the power steering,
the engine oil pressure, the enginecoolant temperature, the hybrid system
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 yyg g
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 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. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually using the emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding 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 parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding 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.
fix
ed. 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 converter.
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.



Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.



Brakingfixed. 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.

+ 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.

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Low fuel level
fixed with the two last
bars flashing.When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 6 litres offfuel
in the
tank. Yo u m u s t r e
fuel as soon as possible to avoid running out 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 capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection systems.
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
fixed
or flashingaccompanied by an
audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened. Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.

Coolant temperature
gauge
With the hybrid system active:
- 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).