2012 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 revers

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Wiper controls


Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:


- automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

- rear w
iping on engaging reverse gear.

Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver. The vehicle's
front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climaticconditions.

Windscreen wipers

Wiping speed:
fast
(heavy rain),
normal
(moderate rain),
intermittent
(proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),
park,
automatic
(press down and
release),
single wipe
(pull the stalk briefly towards you).

Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snowor ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivatethe automatic rear wiper via theconfiguration menu. park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe
(set duration).


Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operatin
g.
Th
e function is activated or
deactivated via the configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.

Programming
)Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.

The headlamp washers only operate when
the dipped beam headlamps are on.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Rear wiper selection ring:

(xenon model)
) Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.) Remove the connector with the bulb bypressing on the lug at the bottom. )
Remove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
The headlamps are fitted withpolycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,
)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.


Changing a bulb should only be done after the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.
Dipped beam headlamps(xenon model)

D1S xenon bulbs must be changedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop, as there is a risk of electrocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbsare changed at the same time when one of them fails.

Practical information
Dipped beam headlamps
(halogen model)
)
Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.






Main beam headlamps
(halogen model)
)Remove the protective plastic cover bypulling on the tab.)Remove the connector with the bulb by pressing on the lug at the bottom. )Remove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

)
Press on the top of the connector thenpivot the assembly downwards. )
Remove the connector with the bulb.)
Remove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order, but engaging the bottom of thebulb first.

Daytime running lamps / sidelamps
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp and lighting guides, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

A replacement kit for the LEDs is available fromCITROËN dealers.
Direction indicators
Faster flashing of a direction indicator warning lamp (left or right) indicates a failed bulb on that side.

The direction indicator bulb is located below the front lamp.) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn and pull
it out.) Remove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of thesebulbs.

Practical information
Front foglamps
) Remove the deflector under the body.)
Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn, withdraw
and change it.
To r e
fit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.
To replace these bulbs you may also contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Integrated direction indicator
side repeaters
You should contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.

Door mirror spotlamps

You should contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of the light emitting diode - LED.

1.Sidelamps(light emitting diodes - LEDs).2.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).3.Reversing lamps (P21W).4. Brake lamps (P21W).5.Foglamps (P21W).
Rear lamps
Direction indicators and brake
lamps (on the wings)
) Open the boot then remove the access cover.)
Disconnect the lamp connector. )
Remove the two lamp fixing nuts.
)Carefully remove the lamp unit from
outside. The retaining clips unclipautomatically. )Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turnand change the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.


Changing the light emittingdiode-LED lamps

For replacement, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.

Practical information

Reversing lamp (tailgate)
)Open the tailgate.)Unclip the skir t of the lamp.)Remove the access cover and the lampfixing nut.
)
Carefully remove the lamp from the
outside. The retaining clips unclip
automatically.) Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and replace the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Foglamp
Access is by passing a hand under the bumper. ) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn andpull it out.)
Change the bulb.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.
You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of these bulbs.