indicator Citroen DS5 2016 1.G User Guide
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Rear foglampsfixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the 
rear foglamps.
Warning / indicator lamp
State
cause A
 ction / Observations
die
sel 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 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.
Observe the safety recommendations.
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. 
Monitoring  
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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. 
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deactivation indicator lamps
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 instrument panel screen.Warning / indicator lamp State
cause A
ction / Observations
Passenger's 
airbag system fixed in the instrument 
panel and/or seat belt 
and front passenger's 
airbag warning lamps 
display. The control switch, 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 airbags (airbag warning lamp on). Set the control to the "ON"
 position to activate the 
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not install a rear ward facing child seat 
on this seat. 
Monitoring  
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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 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. 
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Servicetemporarily, 
accompanied by 
a
 m
essage.One or more minor faults for which 
there is no specific warning lamp 
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message 
displayed in the screen.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a 
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter 
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate 
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph 
(60
 k
m/h), until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre 
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied by 
a message. One or more major faults for which 
there is no specific warning lamp 
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message 
displayed in the screen; you must then contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with the 
flashing and then fixed 
display of the service 
indicator spanner.The servicing interval has been 
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
Warning / indicator lamp
State
cause A
 ction / Observations 
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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. 
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Brakingfixed. The brake fluid level has dropped 
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated 
with the 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 lamp
State
cause A
 ction / Observations
dyn
amic 
stability control  
(
dSc/A
SR) 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.
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. 
Monitoring  
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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
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  
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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.