2012.5 Citroen DS5 RHD battery capacity

211Practical information

After refitting the battery, the Stop &Start system will only be active after several hours depending on the climaticconditions and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).


The Stop & Start battery does not have to be disconnected for charging.
Starting using another
battery


First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to star t the engine byconnecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.)Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B
(or ear th point on the other
vehicle).)Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the ear th point Con the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).)Star t the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for a
few minutes.
) Operate the star ter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run
If the engine does not star t straight away, switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.) Wait until the engine returns to idle thendisconnect the jump lead cables in the reverse order.
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger. ) Connect the battery star ting with the negative terminal (-).)
Check that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.

Charging the battery using
a battery charger

When your vehicle's battery is discharged,
the engine can be star ted using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump leadcables.

A
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
B
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
C
Date (setting)...........................46, 47, 298, 329
Daytime running lamps...............199,202, 203Deactivating DSC ........................................175Deactivating the passenger airbag.............179Deadlocking ............................................55,56Defrosting ................................................82, 96Demisting ......................................................96
D