2011.5 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 RHD Owner's Manual

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Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Adjustable mirror providing a central rearwardview.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, whichdarkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by the headlamps from following vehicles, low sun...





Rear view mirror
In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.










Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, pull the control lever to yrelease the adjustment mechanism.)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position.)
Push the control lever to lock theadjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.

As a safety measure, the mirrors shouldbe adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
Seeing clearly
For better rear vision, align the bottom of the rear view mirror with the bottom of the rear screen.

Interior fi ttings
1.Glove box2.Storage3.Storage (according to version)4.Ticket holder (according to version)5.Removable ashtray/12 V accessory
socket (120 W)Press the lid to open the ashtray.
To e m p ty the ashtray, remove it by pulling it upwards.
6.Front armrestand storageIt is illuminated, cooled and contains
storage space (1.5 litre bottle, ...).
7.USB Player8.12 V accessory socket(120 W) Observe the maximum power ratingto avoid damaging your accessory.9.Cup holderrin the door panel.

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Mats Removable carpet protection.
)
move the seat fully back, )
fit the mat in place, )
engage the fixings by pressing down on
them.
Fitting
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side: )
move the seat fully back,
)
disengage the fixings, leaving the fixingpins in the floor carpet, )
remove the mat.



Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:)
position the mat correctly, )
refit the fixings by pressing, )
check that the mat is secured correctly.


To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:


- only use mats which are suited tothe fixings already present in thevehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved byCITROËN may inter fere with access tothe pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise control/speed limiter.
)To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and wait a few seconds until it pops outautomatically. )To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), remove the cigarette lighter andconnect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephonecharger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter back intoplace straight away.








Cigarette lighter/
12 V accessory
socket

USB Player


This connection box, consisting of a JACK
auxiliary socket and a USB por t, is located in
the front armrest (under the cover).
It permits the connection of por table device,
such as a di
gital audio player of the iPod® type®
or a USB memory stick.
It reads the audio file formats (MP3, OGG,
WMA , WAV, ...) which are transmitted to your
audio equipment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system control
panel and display them in the instrument panel screen.
When the U
SB por t is used, the por table devicecharges automatically.


For more information on the use of this system, refer to the "Audio andTelematics" section.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver andfront passenger.














Centre armrest
Storage
)For access to the large storage box, press button 1then lift the cover.)For access to the small storage box (below
the armrest cover
) press button 2then lift
the cover.
These can be used for por table devices (mobilephone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB por t/auxiliary socket.
An air vent (with adjustable opening) delivers cooled air into the large storage box.

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Ski flap
Device for storing and transporting longobjects.
Opening
) Lower the armrest.)
Press the flap opening control. )
Lower the flap.)
Load the objects from inside the boot.


)Lower the rear armrest for a more comfor table position.
It may be fitted with cup holders and also gives
access to the ski flap.







Rear armrest

Boot fi ttings
1.Rear parcel shelffIt can be removed for carrying large
objects.2.Bag hooks3.Warning triangle retaining straps4.Removable boot floorLift the floor using the grip and follow
the guides.

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Warning triangle (stowing)


Before leaving your vehicle to set up and install the triangle, put on your high visibility vest.To use the trian
gle, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
Use the straps on the interior boot trim to stow
the folded triangle or its storage box.

Placing the triangle in the road
)
Place the triangle at a distance behind
the vehicle, as shown in the table below,
accordin
g to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.
These are the internationally recognisedvalues. Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations.


The triangle is available as anaccessory, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
RoadMotorwayDayNight


50 m 80 m 150 m

Heating and Ventilation
Controls
The incoming air follows various routesdepending on the controls selected by
the driver, the front passenger and rear passengers.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you toselect the air vents used in the passenger compartment by the combined use of theassociated buttons.
The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
These controls are
grouped together on controlpanel Aon the centre console.
1.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. Front side quar ter light window demisting/defrosting vents.3.
Side adjustable air vents. 4.Central adjustable air vents. S
ystem which creates and maintains goodconditions of comfor t and visibility in the
ve
hicle's passenger compartment.
5
. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6.Adjustable air vents for the rear passengers.
7. Air outlets to the rear footwells.



Air distribution