2014 Citroen DS5 coolant temperature

Petrol-Diesel instrument panel



1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min),
graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).

2.
Fuel gauge.

3.
Engine coolant temperature gauge.

4.
Speedometer (mph or km/h).

5.
Cruise control or speed limiter settings.

A.
Main lighting and controls dimmer.

B.
- Successive short presses: under-inflation
detection, recall ser vicing information,
alert log.
- Long press: set the function selected to
zero (ser vice indicator or trip recorder).

6.
Gear shift indicator or gear lever position
and gear for an electronic or automatic
gearbox.

7.
Instrument panel screen: trip recorder, alert
messages or state of functions
(e.g.: oil pressure, battery, door open, ...),
trip computer, media, satellite navigation.

8.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).



Dials and screens
Control buttons

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.

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 a
message 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.
After 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 "MA X" mark.


Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the reser voir).

229Practical information

Driving advice


Distribution of loads




Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.


Side wind




Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.



Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.



To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.



If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.


Ty r e s




Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting




Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.

243Checks










Coolant level


The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.

Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level. When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.







The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might become caught by the
fan blades.




Specifi cation of the fl uid

To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or
replaced by plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended.

















Screenwash / headlamp
wash level
To check the level or top up the fluid on vehicle
fitted with headlamp washers, immobilise the
vehicle and switch of the engine.



Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the
engine has completely stopped.


Open the screenwash reser voir filler cap.


Take and pinch the level gauge to block its
breather.

 Remove the gauge completely from the reservoir
to read the level in the transparent section.


Top up if necessary.

Refit the filler cap to the reser voir and close the
bonnet.

A
ABS ............................................................. 182
Accessories ........................................ 105, 231
Accessory position ..................................... 105
Accessory socket, 12V ...........................88, 89
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 152
Adjusting head restraints ........................ 78, 81
Adjusting seat belt height ........................... 187
Adjusting the steering wheel ........................ 87
Airbags .................................................. 41, 189
Airbags, curtain ................................... 191, 192
Airbags, front....................................... 189, 192
Airbags, lateral .................................... 191, 192
Air conditioning ............................................. 25
Air conditioning, automatic .....................95, 96
Air filter ........................................................ 246
Air flow .......................................................... 94
Air vents ........................................................ 94
Alarm ............................................................. 65
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................................ 182
Anti-pinch ................................................ 69, 71
Anti-theft ..................................................... 105
Armrest .......................................................... 88
Armrest, front ................................................ 90
Armrest, rear ................................................. 91
Ashtray, removable ....................................... 88
ASR ............................................................. 182
Assistance call ............................ 181, 264, 265
Assistance, emergency braking ................. 182
Audible warning .......................................... 181
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ............................... 308, 336, 338
Audio system ............................................... 323
Automatic headlamp dipping ................ 32, 149Automatic illumination of headlamps ... 145, 148
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .......................... 180
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ............................................... 155, 157
Auxiliary socket ............................ 90, 305, 335
Battery ......................................... 222-224, 245
Battery, charging .................................223, 224
Battery, remote control ........................... 60, 61
Black panel.................................................... 47
Bluetooth (hands-free) ........................290, 337
Bluetooth (telephone) ..........................290, 337
Boot ............................................................... 64
Boot (opening) ............................................... 55
Brake discs .................................................. 247
Brake lamps ................................................ 216
Brake pads .................................................. 247
Brakes ......................................................... 247
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................ 72
CD ...................................................... 305, 330
CD MP3 .......................................305, 331, 332
B
C
Central locking .............................................. 55
Changing a bulb ................................... 211-218
Changing a fuse ...................................219 -221
Changing a wheel ............................... 202-209
Changing a wiper blade ......................158, 226
Changing the date ................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Changing the remote
control battery............................................. 60
Changing the time ................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Checking levels .................................... 241-244
Checking the engine
oil level ................................................ 45, 241
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................................ 201
Checks ................................................ 238 -247
Children ................................ 162-177, 188, 190
Child lock ..................................................... 177
Child seats .......................................... 164-176
Child seats, conventional .................... 170, 171
Cigarette lighter............................................. 89
CITROËN Localised Assistance
Call ............................................................ 265
CITROËN Localised Emergency
Call ............................................................ 265
Clock ....................................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Closing the boot ............................................ 64
Closing the doors ....................................55, 57
Connectors, audio ................ 90, 305, 333, 335
Coolant level ......................................... 42, 243
Coolant temperature
indicator ...................................................... 42
Courtesy lamps ........................................... 159
Cruise control ...................................... 133, 136
Cup holder ..................................................... 88

Under-inflation (detection) .......................... 125
Unlocking ................................................54, 56
Unlocking from the inside ............................. 62
Unlocking the boot ........................................ 55
Unlocking the doors ...................................... 62
Update risk areas ........................................ 278
Updating the date ....................................48, 49
Updating the time ....................................48, 49
USB player .................................................... 90
Vehicle identification ...................................260
Ventilation ...............................................94, 95
Visibility ....................................................... 100
U
V T
Table of weights .................................. 251, 255
Tables of engines ................................250, 253
Tables of fuses ............................................ 219
Tank, fuel ....................................................... 73
Technical data ..................................... 248 -260
Telephone ...........................................290, 337
Temperature control for heated seats .......... 82
Temperature, coolant .................................... 42
Temporary puncture repair kit .................... 196
Third brake lamp ......................................... 218
Time ........................................................48, 49
TMC (Traffic info) ........................................ 287
Tools ............................................................ 202
Total distance recorder ................................. 46
To w b a r ......................................................... 228
Towed loads ........................................ 251, 255
Towing another vehicle ............................... 227
Traction control (ASR) .......................... 39, 182
Traffic information (TA) .............. 288, 302, 328
Traffic information (TMC) .................... 287, 288Warning lamps ......................................... 31- 41
Warning triangle ............................................ 93
Washing (advice)......................................... 140
Wash-wipe, rear .......................................... 156
Weights ............................................... 251, 255
Welcome lighting......................................... 151
Window controls ........................................... 68
Wiper control stalk ...............................155 -157
Wiper, rear................................................... 156
Wipers ........................................... 34, 155, 157
Xenon headlamps ....................................... 211
W
X
Storage .............................................. 88, 90 -92
Storing driving positions ............................... 80
Stowing rings ................................................ 92
Synchronising the remote control ................. 60
Synthesiser, voice .......................................284
System, navigation...................................... 273Trailer .......................................................... 228
Trip computer .......................................... 50, 51
Trip distance recorder ................................... 46
Tyre pressures .................................... 197, 260
Ty r e s .............................................................. 25
Tyre under-inflation detection ..................... 125