2012 Citroen DS5 ESP

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for a modern and creative approach to mobility.

We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.

Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and thespecifications for the country in which it is sold.
The
fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note thisspecific warning and contact aCITROËNdealer to be shown the recommended equipment and accessories.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.


Happy motoring!

We draw your attention to the following...

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PR ACTICAL
INFORMATION CHILD SAFETY VISIBILITY
132 Lighting controls
135Daytime running lamps
136Automatic illumination of headlamps
137Automatic headlamp dipping
140Headlamp adjustment
141Directional lighting
143 Wiper controls
145Automatic rain sensitive
wipers
147 Courtesy lamps
148Interior mood lighting
152 Child seats
158 ISOFIX child seats
161Child lock
164 Direction indicators
165Emergency or assistance call
165
Horn
166Tyre under-infl ation detection
167 ESP system
170 Seat belts
173 Airbags
180 Te m p o r a ry puncture repair
kit
186Changing a wheel
193Changing a bulb
201 Changing a fuse
20412 V battery
207 Energy economy mode
208Changing a wiper blade
209Towing the vehicle
210 Towing a trailer
212Fitting roof bars
213 Accessories

Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the state of the corresponding function.
Switch panels
Opening the fuel filler flap.

Opening the boot. 63 57 D
eactivation of the alarm.
48, 56
Electric parking brake activated.
9
7

Push button star ting/stopping.
94

Deactivation o
f Stop & Start.
117


Deactivation of parking sensors.
128

El
ectric child lock.
161


Deactivation of the DSC system.
169

Activation of Automatic headlamp
dippin
g.
137
119
Activation of lane depar ture warning.
5
5

Locking/unlocking the passenger compartment.

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-handdirection 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 "Dippedbeam headlamps" position.



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



Front foglampsfixed.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 is in the "Dippedbeam headlamps" position.
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
drivin
g conditions.
Pulling the lighting stalk to return to dipped beam.

33Monitoring
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.

Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations




Passenger's airbag system fixed in the instrumentpanel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
Set the control to the "ON"position to activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.



DSC/ASR

fixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Itsindicator lamp is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the D
SC/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automaticallyfrom around 30 mph (50 km/h).

Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event o
f unwanted opening of the
window on closing, press the switch until the
window opens completely, then pull the switch
immediatel
y until the window closes. Continue
to hold the switch for approximately one second after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.
Deactivating the rear window controls


Reinitialisation of
the electric windows

In the event of contact during operationof the windows, you must reverse the movement of the window. To do this,press the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electricwindow switches, the driver mustensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows. The driver must ensure that the passengers use the electric windowscorrectly.
Be aware of children when operating the windows.
Be aware of passengers or other persons present when closing the
windows using the the electronic key or the "Access and Starting Hands Free"system. Followin
g reconnection of the battery, the
safety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised.The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations:


- lower the window completely, then raise
it, it will rise in ste
ps of a few centimetreseach time the switch is pressed. Repeat
the operation until the window closes
completely,

- continue to press the switch for at least
one second after reaching this position,
window closed.
For the safety of your children, press switch 5to prevent operation of therear windows irrespective of their position.
The warnin
g lamp in the button comes on,accompanied by a message confirmingactivation. It remains on, as long as the child
lock is activated.
The interior controls for the rear doors are also deactivated. Opening the doors from the outside and
operation of the rear electric windows from the
driver's controls remain possible.

Storing driving positions
System which stores the electrical settings
of the driver's seat and the head-up display settings. It enables you to store up to
two positions using the buttons on the side of
the driver's seat.

Storing a position using buttons
M/1/2
) Switch on the ignition. )
Adjust your seat and the head-up display.)
Press button M
, then press button 1or 2within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the positionhas been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.

Recalling a stored position
)Briefly press button 1
or 2to recall the corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
You can interrupt the current movementby pressing button M, 1
or 2
or by using one of the seat controls. A stored position cannot be recalled while driving. Recalling stored positions is deactivated 45 seconds after switching off the ignition.

73Comfort








Rear seats
Bench seat with split cushion and backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
)Move the corresponding front seat forward
if necessary. )Place the head restraints in the low position or remove them. )Remove the seat belt from its guide.
Folding the cushion
and backrest
)
Lift the cushion 1by hand, lifting from
the rear.
) Tip the seat cushion 1
fully against the
front seat.
) Keep the seat belt guide 2
held against the
vehicle.

)
Pull control 3forwards to release the seatback 4.)
Fold the seat backrest 4.