2013 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 traction control

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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Safety
Electronic Stability Programme incorporating
the following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or tractioncontrol,

- the dynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking and provides improved control in corners, in par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more quickly and therefore reduce the stopping distance. It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip b
y acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

Intelligent traction control
s
ystem ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving onsnow: intelligent traction control.This system detects situations of difficult surface adhesion that could make it difficult to move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.In these situations, the intelligent traction control
limits the amount of wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,mud, ...), when it proves impossible to move off,
it may be useful to temporarily deactivate theESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spinfreely and so allow movement of the vehicle.

Operation


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD)
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),make sure that these are approved for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal. When this warnin
g lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS, which
could cause loss of control of the vehicle whenbraking.
When this warnin
g lamp comes on, coupled with the STOPwarning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
th
ere is a fault with the electronic brake forcedistribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.

Jack...............................................................206JACK socket..........................112, 301, 302, 327
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Mat..................................................................111Menu, main....................................................318Mirror, rear view.............................................109Mirrors, door..................................................r108Misfuel prevention...........................................96Motorway function(direction indicators)....................................184Mountings for ISOFIX seats ..........................178MP3 CD.........................................296,323, 324Music media players......................................297
Navigation......................................................267Number plate lamps......................................221
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Labels, identifi cation......................................254
Lamps, warning and indicator.....................59-67Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ....139LED daytime running lamps..........................155Level, brake fl uid...........................................243Level, headlamp wash...................................244Level, power steering fl uid.............................243Levels and checks ..................................240-246Lighting..........................................................168Lighting, guide-me home.......................156,158Lighting, interior.....................................r167,168Lighting bulbs (replacement).................. 214-221Lighting control stalk..............................152,158Lighting dimmer...............................................r72Lighting on reminder......................................r155Loading....................................................47,233Load reduction mode .....................................228Localised assistance call ...............................259Localised emergency call ..............................259Locating your vehicle .......................................87Locking from the inside....................................87Locking the doors............................................87Long objects, transporting.............................113Low fuel level...................................................96Lumbar..................................................r100, 101
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Identifi cation plates........................................254Ignition.......................................................33,83Ignition on ..................................................33,83Indicator lamps, status................................59-67Indicators, direction.......................184, 217, 219Infl ating accessories (using the kit) ...............205Infl ating tyres ........................................... 47, 254Inputs for audio system.........112, 301, 302, 327Instrument panel lighting.................................72Instrument panels............................................58Instruments and controls.................................16Intelligent Traction Control.............................188Interior fi ttings ................................................110Interior mood lighting.....................................168ISOFIX child seats ..................................178-180ISOFIX mountings ......................................... 178
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Keeping children safe.............172-181, 192, 194Key.............................................................80-86Key, electronic ......................................34, 80-84Keyless Entry and Starting........................81,86Key not recognised..........................................34Key with remote control...................................33
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Main beam........................60,152, 214-216,218Maintenance....................................................47Markings, identifi cation..................................254Massage function .........................................104
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Oil fi lter..........................................................r246Oil level....................................................71, 242Opening the boot.................................80,81,88Opening the doors.....................................80,81Operation indicator lamps...........................59-67
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Paint colour code ...........................................254
Parking brake,electric..............................61, 65, 126-133, 247
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Vehicle identifi cation......................................254
Ventilation ...............................................116,117Visibility ..........................................................122
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Temperature control
for heated seats...........................................104Temporary tyre repair kit................................200Third brake lamp............................................221Time........................................................... 74,75TMC (Traffi c info) ...........................................281Tools .............................................................. 206Total distance recorder....................................r72Towbar...........................................................r231Towed loads...................................................252Towing another vehicle.....................55, 229-231Traction control (ASR).......................63, 66, 187Traffi c information (TA) ..........................282, 320Traffi c information (TMC) .......................281, 282Trailer............................................................r231Trip computer............................................r76,77Trip distance recorder......................................r72Tyre pressures.......................................201, 254Tyres........................................................47, 254Tyre under-infl ationdetection ......................................................186
Warning lamps............................................59-67Warning triangle............................................115Wash-wipe, rear............................................r164Washing (advice) .............................................54
Weights..........................................................252Welcome lighting...........................................159Window controls..............................................91Wiper, rear.....................................................r164Wiper control stalk..................................163-165Wipers.............................................62, 163,165
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Under-infl ation (detection) ............................. 186Unlocking ...................................................80,81Unlocking from the inside................................87Unlocking the boot...........................................80Unlocking the doors.........................................87Update risk areas..........................................273Updating the date ......................................74,75Updating the time ......................................74,75USB player....................................r112, 298, 324
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Xenon headlamps..........................................214
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