2016 Citroen DS5 HYBRID engine

Warning / indicator lampStatecause A ction / 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 ward
facing child seat on this seat.Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a rear ward facing child
seat, unless there is a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning lamp on).
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
.

..) the Stop & Start
system has put the engine into
STOP
m

ode. 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 Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.

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 A

ction / 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.

Warning / indicator lampStatecause A ction / 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.
dea

ctivation 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 (depending on the country of
sale) 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.

Under-inflationfixed. 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.
Warning / indicator lamp
State
cause A
ction / 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
l

ast
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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Warning / indicator lampStatecause A ction / Observations
AdBlue
® additive
(BlueHdi di esel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® additive tank topped up as soon
as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ flashing associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid
a breakdown : go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the additive tank.
For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section.
Monitoring

Warning / indicator lampStatecause A ction / Observations
+
+ S
cR em

issions
control system
(BlueH
di


di
esel)fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range. After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay
, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning / indicator lampStatecause A ction / 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.
dire

ctional
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.
Monitoring

coolant
t emperature gauge
With the engine running:
- in z
one A, the temperature is correct,
-
in z

one 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:
F
wa

it for the engine to cool,
F
un
screw the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
wh
en the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
to
p 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 reservoir).