warning Citroen C5 2014.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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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:
-
t
he closing of the doors, boot, rear screen or
bonnet,
-
t
he remote control battery,
-
t
he tyre pressures,
-
s
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:
-
f
ixed for 30 about seconds on starting the vehicle,
-
f
ixed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when
driving,
-
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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Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Operation indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Hazard warning
lamps
flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause 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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Deactivation indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed.
The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the operation of the airbags. Set the control to the ON
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward
facing position.
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen.
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Operating problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in
the event of a remote control fault, you can no
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Igntion on) .
(
Refer to the "Starting-switching off the
engine" section).
F
P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds, until the operation requested
is triggered.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
F
U
nclip the casing using a small screwdriver
at the notch.
F
R
emove the cover.
F
R
emove flat battery from its housing.
F
P
lace the new battery into its housing
observing the original direction of fitment.
F
C
lip the cover into place.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on of the interior
lighting and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
The vehicle remains locked.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
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Head restraint height and
angle adjustments on
electric seats
F To adjust the angle of the head restraint, push back or pull for ward section C of the
head restraint until you reach the desired
position.
F
T
o raise it, pull upwards.
F
T
o lower it, press on the control D to unlock
it, and simultaneously on the head restraint
itself.
F
T
o remove it, press on the control D
to
unlock it, then pull it upwards.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can
operate separately.
F
U
se the corresponding adjustment dial,
placed on the outer side of each front seat,
to switch on and select the level of heating
required:
0: Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High. This function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is
running.
F
P
ress on button A.
The warning lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is per formed in
cycles of 6
minutes (4 minutes of massage
followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the
system will per form 10 cycles.
After 1 hour, the function is deactivated.
The
warning lamp goes out.
Massage function
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at
any time by pressing on button A.
Ease of use and comfort