engine Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 2015.5 1.G User Guide
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Warning / indicator lampStatecau seAction / 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.
de
activation 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. 
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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
cau
 se
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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Warning / indicator lampStatecau seAction / Observations
AdBlue
® additive  
(BlueH
d i  d iesel) 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  
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Warning / indicator lampStatecau seAction / Observations
+
+ S
cR e
missions 
control system  
(BlueH
d i  d iesel)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 lampStatecau seAction / 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.
di
rectional 
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  
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coolant  
temperature gauge
With the engine running:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-
 
i
 n 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:
F
 
w
 ait for the engine to cool,
F  
u
 nscrew the cap by two turns to allow the 
pressure to drop,
F  
w
 hen the pressure has dropped, remove 
the cap,
F  
t
 op 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). 
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Service indicator
More than 1 700 miles (3 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
information appears in the instrument panel 
screen.
System which informs the driver when the 
next service is due, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's service schedule.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and 1 800 miles   
(3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the spanner symbolising the service 
operations comes on and a message is 
displayed in the instrument panel indicating 
the distance or time remaining before the next 
service is due.
Example:  1 900 miles (2 800 km) remain 
before the next service is due.
When the ignition is switched on, the 
instrument panel screen temporarily indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the spanner goes off .
The point at which the service is due is 
calculated from the last service indicator reset 
to zero, according to the mileage covered and 
the time elapsed since the last service.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, depending 
on the country of sale, the degree of 
deterioration of the engine oil may also 
be taken into account. 
Monitoring  
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Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the spanner flashes to indicate that 
the service must be carried out as soon as 
possible.
Example:  the service is overdue by 300 miles.
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument 
panel screen indicates: For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the 
spanner may also come on early, 
according to the level of deterioration 
of the engine oil, which depends on the 
driving conditions in which the vehicle 
is used.
The spanner remains on  alongside the 
mileage recorder to indicate that a service is 
overdue.
With BlueHDi Diesel versions, the 
Service  warning lamp also comes on 
when the ignition is switched on.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
Example:  500 miles (900 km) remain before 
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the instrument panel screen indicates:
After the message disappears, the spanner 
remains on  alongside the mileage recorder as 
a reminder that a service must be carried out 
soon.
The spanner may come on if you have 
exceeded the period since the last service, 
as indicated in the manufacturer's service 
schedule. 
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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 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.
For more information on checking the levels, 
refer to the corresponding 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.
For more information on checking the levels, 
refer to the corresponding 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 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
 m
inutes.
Oil level correct
* Depending on version. 
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Locking the vehicle
F With the electronic key on your person in the recognition zone A , press with a finger 
or thumb on one of the door handles (at the 
markings) to lock the vehicle.
F
 
M
 aintain pressure with your finger or thumb 
until the windows close completely.
Locking is confirmed by fixed 
lighting of the direction indicators for 
approximately two seconds.
The door mirrors fold at the same time. If one of the doors or the boot is still 
open or if the key for Keyless Entry and 
Starting system has been left inside 
the vehicle or if the ignition is on, the 
central locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is 
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock itself 
again automatically after about thirty 
seconds unless a door is opened.
If the alarm was previously activated, it 
will not be reactivated automatically.
The folding and unfolding of the door 
mirrors by the remote control can be 
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
As a safety measure (children on 
board), never leave the vehicle without 
taking the key for the Keyless Entry and 
Starting system, even for a short period.
Guard against theft when the key for the 
Keyless Entry and Starting system is 
in the recognition zone with the vehicle 
unlocked.
In order to preserve the charge of the 
cell battery in the remote control, the 
"hands-free" functions go into extended 
stand-by after 21 days of non-use. To 
restore these functions, press one of 
the remote control buttons or start the 
engine with the electronic key in the 
reader.
Ensure that nothing and no person 
prevents the correct operation of the 
windows.
Be particularly aware of children when 
operating the windows.
This function allows you to identify 
your vehicle from a distance, 
particularly in poor light. Your vehicle 
must be locked.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock on the remote 
control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and 
the direction indicators will flash for around 
ten
 se
conds. 
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