2012 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 Owner's Manual

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These have one position for use (up) and a stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint: ) release the backrest using control 1,)
tilt the backrest 2
slightly forwards, )
pull the head restraint upwards to the stop, )
then, press the lug A.
Rear head restraints

Never drive with the head restraintsremoved; they must be in place and correctly adjusted.









Fan cooling of the high voltage battery


This system does not work continuously,
but adapts the force of the fan cooling to the
requirements of the battery.
Its operation can be heard at the rear, even if
the vehicle is stopped after a run.
If the air intake is blocked, the batter
y mayoverheat, damaging the battery and causing a
loss of performance of the hybrid system.
For the best use of the high voltage battery, please follow these recommendations: - do not obstruct the air intake with loose ar ticles, other wise, the battery may overheat, causing a loss of performance of the hybrid system- do not spill fluids, as this may cause damage to the battery.
The high voltage battery has an air cooling system, comprising an air intake
(located on the side of the left hand rear seat) and a fan (located behind the lefthand boot trim panel).

Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glassproviding the lateral rearward vision necessaryfor overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors
If the mirrors are folded using control A ,they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked.


The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the electronic key can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle through an automatic car wash.
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than they appear.Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.

Demisting - Defrosting
Ad
justment
)
Turn control A
to the right or to the left toselect the corresponding mirror. )
Move control Ain all four directions toadjust. )
Return control Ato the central position.
Folding



- Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic key.


Unfolding



- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the electronic key.
-
Manual: with the ignition on, turn control Adownwards.

- Manual: with the i
gnition on, turn control Aupwards.
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates by switching on
the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost" page).
The rear screen demisting - defrostingcan only operate when the hybridsystem is active.

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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 rating toavoid damaging your accessory9.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 fl ap
Facility for storing and transporting long
objects.)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
Opening
)
Lower the armrest.)
Press the flap opening control. )
Lower the flap.)
Load the objects from inside the boot.

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.