2012.5 Citroen DS5 RHD boot

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Practical information




Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable
tow
ing eye.
To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )remove the towing eye, located in the tool box.

)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom to disengage thesecuring lugs.) Screw the towing eye in fully.)
Install the towing bar.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
t
owed vehicle.
) On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bylevering at the left with the point of the
towing eye. ) Screw the towing eye in fully. )
Install the towing bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
t
owed vehicle.

When towing with all four wheels on theground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on the ground, always use professionallifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, thereis no longer any braking or steeringassistance.

)Place the gear lever in neutral(position N
on the electronic gearbox system or automaticgearbox).Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damageto certain braking components and the absence of braking assistancethe next time the engine is started.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.



"Comfort":

door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp, mirror for caravan, parking sensors...


"Transport systems":

child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roof bars, bic
ycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, theinstallation must be done using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and fitted following the manufacturer's recommendations.
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door aperture finishers...

*
To avoid an
y risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positionedand secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen
vehicle tracking system, child seats and
booster cushions, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire
extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, wheel security bolts, snow chains, non-
slip covers...

"Protection":

mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,bumper protection strips, vehicle cover...
The rear bodywork has been designedto avoid spray.

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Personalisation-configuration
Defi ne the vehicle parameters
Access to the vehicle

Plip action
Drivin
g position setting

Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Parkin
g brake automatic

Speeds memorised
Vehicle lighting
Daytime lights
Directional headlampsInterior li
ghting
Welcome lighting
Follow-me-home headlamps

Choice of language
Displa
y confi guration
Choice of unit
s
Date and time adjustment
Display parameters
Brightness

Choice of sounds
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2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
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2
3
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2
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ABS.............................................................173Accessories..................................55,101,219Accessory position................................55, 101Accessory socket, 12V ...........................84, 85Adjusting headlamps..................................146Adjusting head restraints ........................74, 77Adjusting seat belt height ............................177Adjusting the steering wheel.........................83Airbags ..................................................39, 179Airbags, cur tain ................................... 181,182Airbags, front.......................................179,182Airbags, lateral....................................181,182Air conditioning.............................................25Air conditioning, digital............................91, 92Air filter........................................................r233Air flow..........................................................90Air vents ........................................................90Alarm .............................................................62Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................173Anti-pinch ................................................65, 67Anti-theft......................................................101Armrest ..........................................................84Armrest, front................................................86Armrest, rear.................................................r87Ashtray, removable.......................................84ASR.............................................................173Assistance, emergency braking.................173Assistance call....................................171, 249Audible warning..........................................171Audio streaming (Bluetooth).......291,318,320Audio system...............................................305Automatic headlamp dipping ................32,143Automatic illumination of headlamps ......139,142
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................170Automatic rain sensitivewindscreen wipers............................149,151Auxiliary socket.............................84, 292,317
Battery..........................................210-212, 232Battery, charging.................................211, 212Battery, remote control...........................57, 58Black panel....................................................45Bluetooth (hands-free)........................274,319Bluetooth (telephone)..........................274, 319Boot...............................................................61Boot (opening)...............................................52Brake discs..................................................234Brake lamps................................................204Brake pads..................................................234Brakes.........................................................234
Changing the date...................46, 47, 298, 329Changing the remote control battery............57Changing the time...................46, 47, 298, 329Checking levels ...................................229-231Checking the engine oil level................43, 229Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)............................................ 191Checks................................................226,234Children................................158 -167, 178, 180Child lock....................................................167Child seats ..........................................158-166Child seats, conventional ....................161, 162Cigarette lighter.............................................r85Clock .......................................46, 47, 298, 329Closing the boot ............................................61Closing the doors ....................................52, 54Connectors, audio.................86, 292, 315, 317Coolant level.........................................40, 230Coolant temperature indicator......................r40Courtesy lamps...........................................153Cruise control......................................128,131Cup holder.....................................................r84
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Capacity, fuel tank ........................................68CD .......................................................288,312CD MP3.......................................288, 313, 314Central locking ..............................................52Changing a bulb ..................................199-206Changing a fuse...................................207-209Changing a wheel................................192-198Changing a wiper blade......................152,214
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Date (setting)...........................46, 47, 298, 329
Daytime running lamps...............199,202, 203Deactivating DSC ........................................175Deactivating the passenger airbag.............179Deadlocking ............................................55,56Defrosting ................................................82, 96Demisting ......................................................96
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Alphabetical index
Diesel............................................................33Diesel additive level....................................231Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp ...........33Dimensions.................................................244Dipped beam .........................32,138, 199, 200Dipstick..................................................43, 229Directional lighting.............................. 147, 148Direction indicators.............170, 199,202,204Doors emergency control.............................59Driving economically ....................................25Driving positions (memorising).....................76Dynamic emergency braking......................106Dynamic stability control(DSC)....................................35,38, 173, 175
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)........173EBFD...........................................................173Eco-driving...................................................25Economy mode...........................................213Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ....173Electronic engine immobiliser...............r58, 101Emergency boot release ...............................61Emergency call...................................171, 249Emergency starting..................................... 211Emergency warning lamps.........................170eMyWay................................................45,251Energy economy mode...............................213Engine, Diesel.......................70,227,228,241Engine, petrol ................................70,226, 238Engine compartment ...........................226,227Engine compar tment fusebox.....................207
Engine oil level indicator.......................r43,229Engines...............................................238, 241Environment.........25,57, 91, 96, 117, 212, 231
Filling with fuel........................................68-70Fitting a wheel.............................................197Fitting roof bars...........................................218Fittings, boot.................................................88Flashing indicators ..............................144, 170Foglamps, front ..........140, 148,199, 204, 205Foglamps, rear............................................r140Folding/unfolding the door mirrors................82Front seats...............................................74-76Fuel..........................................................25, 70Fuel consumption..........................................25Fuel filler cap.................................................68Fuel filler flap.................................................68Fuel gauge ....................................................19Fuel tank..................................................68,69Fusebox, dashboard ...................................208Fuses ...........................................................207
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Gearbox, electronic.............118,122,212,234Gearbox, manual ................112,113,122,234Gear efficiency indicator.............................r113Gear lever......................................................25Gear lever, automatic gearbox...................114Gear lever, electronic gearbox system.......118Gear lever, manual gearbox.......................112Guidance .....................................................257Guide-me-home..................................142, 144
G.P.S. ..........................................................257Gearbox, automatic ....................114, 212, 234
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Halogen headlamps............................199, 201Hands-free kit......................................274, 319Hazard warning lamps..........................89,170Head-up display..........................126,129, 131Headlamp adjustment .................................146Headlamps, directional.......................147, 199Headlamp wash..................................150, 231Head restraints, front ..............................74, 77Head restraints, rear.....................................r81Heated seats.................................................78Heating..........................................................90Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel............................................83Hill start assist.............................................111
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Identification plates .....................................245Ignition ...................................................55, 101
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Jack............................................................. 192JACK socket..................................86, 292, 317
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Massage function.........................................78Mat................................................................85Menu, main.................................................308Mirror, rear view............................................83Mirrors, door..................................................r82Misfuel prevention.........................................69Motorway function(direction indicators).................................170Mountings
for ISOFIX seats .......................................164MP3 CD .......................................288,313,314Music media players ...........................287, 313
Navigation...................................................257Number plate lamps....................................206
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Labels, identification...................................245Lamps, warning and indicator...........r31, 35,36Lane Depar ture Warning System(LDWS).....................................................125LED daytime running lamps........................141Level, brake fluid.........................................230Level, headlamp wash................................231Level, power steering fluid ..........................230Levels and checks...............................225-234
Lighting........................................................154
Lighting, guide-me home ....................142,144Lighting, interior..................................r153, 15 4
Lighting bulbs (replacement)..............199-206Lighting control stalk...........................138,144Lighting dimmer............................................r44Lighting on reminder...................................r141Loading..................................................25,218Load reduction mode ..................................213Localised assistance call............................249Localised emergency call...........................249Locating your vehicle....................................54
Locking from the inside.................................59Locking the doors.........................................59Long objects, transpor ting............................87Low fuel level....................................19, 38,68
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Ignition on..............................................55, 101Indicator lamps, status.............................31-39Indicators, direction....................................170Inflating accessories (using the kit)............................................191Inflating tyres ........................................25, 245
Inputs for audio system .................84, 292, 317Instrument panel lighting..............................44Instrument panels.........................................30Instrument panel screen...............................30Intelligent Traction Control..........................174Interior fittings...............................................84
Interior mood lighting..................................154
ISOFIX.........................................................165ISOFIX child seats ...............................164-166ISOFIX mountings....................................... 164
Keeping children safe...................... 158 -167, 178, 180Key..........................................................52-58Key, electronic...................................52-54,56Keyless Entry and Starting.....................53,58
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Main beam............................32,138, 199-201Maintenance..................................................25Map reading lamps.....................................153Markings, identification...............................245
MOil filter........................................................r233Oil level..................................................43, 229Opening the boot..............................52,53,61Opening the doors..................................52,53Operation indicator lamps ........................31-39
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Under-inflation (detection)..........................172Unlocking................................................52,53Unlocking from the inside .............................59Unlocking the boot........................................52Unlocking the doors ......................................59Update risk areas ........................................262Updating the date.................................... 46, 47Updating the time....................................46, 47USB playe.....................................................86
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Third brake lamp .........................................206Time........................................................46, 47TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o)........................................271Tools ............................................................192Total distance recorder.................................r44To w b a r.........................................................r216Towed loads........................................239, 242Towing another vehicle...............................215Traction control (ASR)....................35, 38,173Traffic information (TA).......................272,310Traffic information (TMC)....................271,272Tr a i l e r..........................................................r216Tr i p c o m p u t e r..........................................r48,49Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r...................................r44Tyre pressures....................................187,245Tyres..............................................................25Tyre under-inflation detection.....................172
Vehicle identification...................................245Ventilation...............................................90,91Visibility.........................................................96
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Warning lamps .........................................31-39Warning triangle............................................89Wash-wipe, rear..........................................r150Weights...............................................239,242Welcome lighting.........................................145Window controls............................................64Wiper, rear...................................................r150Wiper control stalk...............................149-151Wipers ...........................................34, 149,151
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Xenon headlamps .......................................199
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341Visual search
Exterior

Electronic key / Keyless Entryand Star ting 52- 58, 10 0 -101


- opening / closing

- anti-theft protection

- battery

- startingWelcome lighting 145 Directional lighting 147Cornering lighting 148Headlamp height adjustment 146 Changing bulbs 199 -203- front lamps - foglamps- direction indicator repeaters
Wipers 149-152 Changing a wiper blade 152, 214
Doors 52-60 - Keyless Entry and Starting- opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 62-63

Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 68 -70

Cockpit glass roof 66-67
Roof bars 218
Accessories 219-220


ESP: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 173 -175
Tyre under-inflation detection 172
Tyre pressures 245 Changing a wheel 192-198


- tools

- removing / refitting

Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 186 -191


Boot 52, 61


- opening / closing

- emergency release


Changing bulbs 204-206


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps

- foglamps

Parking sensors 133 -134 To w i n g 215 Towbar 216 -217

Door mirrors 82Door mirror spotlamps 145