2015 Citroen C5 fault

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance
(roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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t each change of season,
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fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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Engine oil level indicator*
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 servicing 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
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the service 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
* Depending on version.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.
Oil level incorrect
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.
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Warning and indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp. It is associated with a punctured tyre
or the engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service 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:
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t
he closing of the doors, boot, rear screen or
bonnet,
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t
he remote control battery,
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he tyre pressures,
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aturation of the particle 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 in the
screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction or fault (warning lamp)
or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
or fault which requires action on the part of the
driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is always
accompanied by the display of an additional
message, to assist you in identifying the fault.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamp.The 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.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Anti-lock
Braking 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
d e l ay.
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.
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Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system 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.
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.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Brake pad wear fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
multifunction screen. The brake pads are at an advanced
state of wear.
Have the brake pads replaced by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Low fuel
level fixed.
When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5
litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp wil come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this
could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed red.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
+ Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened
fixed.
The driver and/or the front / rear
passenger has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Seat belts
not fastened /
unfastened fixed, associated
with the seat belt not
fastened
/ unfastened
warning lampl. The illuminated dots represent the not fastened /
unfastened passengers.
They come on:
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ixed for 30 about seconds on starting the vehicle,
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f
ixed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when
driving,
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f
lashing above 12 mph (20 km/h), accompanied by
an audible signal for about 120 seconds.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
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
Service 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.
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Warning/indicator lampis onCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the
2nd
position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brakefixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
flashing.
The parking brake is not fully applied
or is released.
Passenger's
front airbag fixed.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is in the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is an airbag fault.
Stop & Star t 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
of f. 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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