2014 Citroen DS5 Owner's Manual

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Indicator and warning lamps

When the engine is started, 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 certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred.
Refer to the tables on the following
pages for more information.
Visual indicators informing the driver that a
system 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.

Warning / indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action / Observations









Left-hand
direction indicato

r


flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.








Right-hand
direction indicator


flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.








Sidelamps


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







Dipped beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.







Main beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.







Front foglamps


fixed. 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 pulled
towards you and the button (located
to the left of the steering wheel) has
been pressed.
Its indicator lamp is on. The camera, located in the interior rear view mirror,
authorises or not switching between main and dipped
beam, depending on the ambient light level and the
driving conditions.
Pulling the lighting stalk to return to dipped beam.








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.

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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 lamp



State



Cause



Action / Observations






Diesel engine
pre-heating


fixed. The START/STOP
switch has been
pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition
that the brake pedal remains pressed with an
automatic or electronic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is
pressed fully down with a manual gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
If the engine does not start, 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 parking
brake


fixed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated 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.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

Warning / indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action / Observations









Automatic
wiping


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





Passenger's
airbag system
fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"
position.
The passenger'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.




Stop & Start


fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start
system has put the engine into STOP
mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.

flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.

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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 lamp



State



Cause



Action / Observations









Passenger's
airbag system


fixed in the instrument
panel 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.

Warning lamps

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 part 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 lamp



State



Cause



Action / Observations






STOP


fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault with the
braking system, power steering, the
engine oil pressure or engine coolant
temperature or a major electrical
fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Service


on 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:


- opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,

- engine oil low level,

- screenwash low level,

- flat remote control battery,

- saturation of the particle emission filter (Diesel)
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the ser vice warning
lamp goes off.

- a fault with the tyre under-inflation detection
system,

- ...
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.

fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the ser vice
indicator spanner.
The ser vicing inter val has been
exceeded. Only on Blue HDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.

Warning / indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action / Observations

Warning / indicator lamp



State



Cause



Action / Observations





Electric parking
brake
flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P
for an automatic gearbox), 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.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.




Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake


fixed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated 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.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.