2012 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 rear view mirror

Familiarisation

Automatic headlamp dipping

This system automatically changes between
dipped and main beam, depending on the
driving conditions, using a camera located in
the interior rear view mirror.
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Front and rear parking sensors
This systems warns you of the presence of obstacles located in front of or behind thevehicle during parking manoeuvres.
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Temporary puncture repair kit

This kit is a complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant car tridge, to allow
the temporary repair of a tyre.
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Exterior
Reversing camera

This system, available only with satellite
navigation, is activated automatically onengaging reverse gear and provides an imagein the colour screen.
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19Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably


Door mirrors

Adjustment
1.
Selection of the left or right mirror.2.Adjusting the position of the mirror glass. 3.Deselection of the mirror.
4.
Folding the mirror.
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Rear view mirror
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.Automatic detection of day/night mode.
2. Rear view mirror adjustment.


Front seat belts
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1.
Fastening.2.Adjusting for height.

Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations




Left-hand direction indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.





Right-handdirection indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.





Sidelampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.



Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.




Main beam headlampsfixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.



Frontfoglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.




Automatic headlamp dipping
fixed.The lighting stalk has been pulledtowards you and the button (to the right of the steering wheel) has beenpressed.
Its warning lamp is on.
The camera, located in the interior rear view mirror,
authorises or not switching between main and dipped beam, depending on the exterior lighting and the
driving conditions.
Pull the li
ghting stalk to return to dipped beam.
Readyfixed. The vehicle is ready to move off; you can press the accelerator. It comes on once high voltage is established in the
vehicle.

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Comfort
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.

are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
o
f external light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automaticall
y.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)Turn the ring to the "AU TO "position,automatic illumination of headlamps is activated and a message is displayed in
the screen.

Deactivation
)Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the screen.


Association with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting

Association with the automatic lighting provides
the "guide-me-home" lighting with the following
additional options after the ignition is switchedoff:


- selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters in
the vehicle configuration menu,

- automatic activation of "guide-me-home"lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.



Operating fault

In the event of a malfunctionof the sunshine sensor,
the lighting comes on, this
warning lamp is displayed in the instrumentpanel and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, thelighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor,coupled with the rain sensor andlocated in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror;the associated functions would nolonger be controlled.

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Automatic headlamp dipping
Switching on
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the driving conditions, using a camera in the rear viewmirror.
) put the lighting control stalk ring
in the "AUTO" position,
Activation
This automatic headlamp dippingsystem is a driving aid. The driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the prevailingconditions of light, visibility and trafficand obser vation of driving and vehicle regulations.
)Flash the headlamps(pull the stalk beyond thestiff point), which causes a change betweendipped and main beam,
the warning lamp in the
instrument panel comes on to confirm activation.

)
press the button, its warninglamp comes on.


Switching off
)
press the button, the warninglamp goes off, the headlamps
remain in their current position


Pause

If the situation requires a change of headlamp beam, driver can take over at any time:
)Flash the headlamps
(pull the stalk beyond thestiff point) to temporarilydeactivate the system(pause), this changes theheadlamps to dipped beam.
)Flash the headlamps
to reactivate the system.

The system will be operational as soon as you have exceeded 15 mph(25 km/h).If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h),the system changes to dipped beam.

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Switching on

Briefly push the control stalkdownwards.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a messa
ge is
displayed. Brie
fly push the control stalkdownwards again, or place the control stalk in another position
(Int, 1 or 2).
This warning lamp goes off in the instrumentpanel and a message is displayed.
Switching off


The automatic rain sensitive windscreenwipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if theignition has been off for more than one minute.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Special position of
the windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of
the blades. It can also be useful, in winter,
to detach the blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it isadvisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.


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Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.) To park the blades again, switch on theignition and operate the wiper stalk.