2014 Citroen DS5 RHD Engine fault
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31Monitoring
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.
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33Monitoring
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.
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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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37Monitoring
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
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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.
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Under-inflation
fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
+
flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Ser vice warning lamp. The tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels. Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / Observations
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
flashing. The engine management system has
a 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
a fault.
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 level
fixed with the two
last bars flashing,
accompanied by a
message and an
audible signal. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 litres of
fuel
in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops and
approaches "0".
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.
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41Monitoring
Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / Observations
Airbags
on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds 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.
Directional
headlamps
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 flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
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45Monitoring
Engine oil level indicator *
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the ser vice warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil
level measurement invalid" in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the ser vicing information.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
Oil level correct
*
Depending on version.