ignition Citroen DS5 RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Manual
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19Familiarisation
1.
With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
2.
With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page
concerned.
Warning lamps
On switching on, the dial needles go to the
extent of their travel then return to 0.
A.
With the ignition on, the bars indicate the
fuel remaining.
B.
With the engine running, the associated
low level warning lamp should go off.
Instrument panel
C.
With the ignition on, the instrument panel
screen should indicate the oil level * .
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
which is low.
Monitoring
* Depending on version.
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21Familiarisation
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, automatic
application / release
is
deactivated
. The parking brake must
be applied and released manually
.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the the brake warning lamp and the P
warning lamp in the control lever A
are on fixed (not flashing)
.
If towing a trailer or caravan or if the
slope might vary (transport by boat or
lorry, recovery of the vehicle...) make
a maximum application of the parking
brake - by making a long pull on the
control lever A
- to immobilise the
vehicle.
*
Depending on country of sale.
Automatic Application / Release *
Press the accelerator and release the clutch
(manual gearbox), the parking brake is
released automatically and progressively as
you move off.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is applied automatically on switching off the
engine.
On opening the driver's door with the
engine running, if an audible signal
is heard, apply the parking brake
manually.
Do not leave a child alone in the vehicle
with the ignition on; they might release
the parking brake.
Manual Application/Release
Manual application
of the parking brake is
possible by pulling
the control lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of the
parking brake is possible by pressing the
brake pedal
and pulling
then releasing
the
control lever A
.
Electric parking brake
Driving safely
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Driving safely
Stop & Start
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
Going into engine START mode
Deactivation / Reactivation
The system is automatically reactivated
every time the engine is started with
the START/STOP button.
Before refuelling or doing anything
under the bonnet, you must switch
off the ignition with the START/STOP
button.
The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:
- with a manual gearbox
, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,
- with an electronic gearbox
:
●
gear lever in position A
or M
, when you
release the brake pedal,
●
or gear lever in position N
and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
lever in position A
or M
,
●
or when you engage reverse.
- with
an
automatic gearbox
:
●
gear lever in position D
or M
, when you
release the brake pedal,
●
or gear lever in position N
and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
lever in position D
or M
,
●
or when you engage reverse.
You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.
- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) or vehicle stationary with
the Blue HDi 120 version, when you put the
gear lever into neutral, and you release the
clutch pedal,
- with an electronic gearbox,
at speeds
below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press
the brake pedal or place the gear lever in
position N
,
-
with an automatic gearbox
, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or place the gear lever in position N
.
In certain circumstances, the STOP mode
may not be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
In certain circumstances, START mode may be
invoked automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
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31Monitoring
Indicator and warning lamps
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred.
Refer to the tables on the following
pages for more information.
Visual indicators informing the driver that a
system is in operation, switched off or has a
fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel and/or
instrument panel screen when the vehicle's
ignition is switched on.
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33Monitoring
Rear foglamps
fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / Observations
Diesel 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 or electronic 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.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
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 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
Action / 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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Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / 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.
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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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
Ser vice 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
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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41Monitoring
Warning / indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action / 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.
Directional
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.
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43Monitoring
Service indicator
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice
information appears in the screen. System which informs the driver when the
next ser vice is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's ser vicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the ser vice operations comes
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain
before the next ser vice is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off
; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example:
560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next ser vice is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on
to
indicate that a ser vice must be carried out
soon.
Illumination of the key is accompanied
by a message in the instrument panel
screen.