2012 Citroen DS5 Owner's Manual

Comfort
The head restraint is fitted with a framewith notches which prevents it from lowering; this is a safety device in caseof impact.
The adjustment is correct when theupper edge of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.Never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place andadjusted correctly.

Head restraint height and
angle adjustment
)To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards. )To remove the head restraint, press the lug Aand pull the head restraint upwards.)To put the head restraint back in place,
engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat back. )To lower the head restraint, press the lug Aand push down on the head restraint at thesame time. )To a djust the angle of the head restraint, tilt
its lower part forwards or rearwards.

Massage function
This function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is running or in STOP mode of the Stop & Start
system.
Activation
)
Press this button.
The warnin
g lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
Durin
g this time, massage is per formed in 6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage
followed by 4 minutes break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
warning lamp goes off.

Deactivation

You can deactivate the massage
function at an
y time by pressing this button.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can beheated separately.)Use the adjustment dial to switch on and
select the level of heating required: 0
:
Off.
1:
Low. 2
:
Medium. 3
:
High.

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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.

Repositioning the seat
backrest and cushion
)Keep the seat belt guide 2 held against the
vehicle to avoid trapping the seat belt whenrepositioning the seat. )Straighten the seat back 4while refitting
the head restraints and secure it.)Check that the red indicator, located next to
the control 3 , is no longer visible.

)
Reposition the cushion 1.)
Release the seat belt guide 2.)
Put the seat belt back in place in the guide.


When repositioning the seat backrest, take care not to trap the seat belts.

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Comfort
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 2slightly 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.
)Remove the seat cushion 1
from its fixings by pulling upwards.






Removing the seat cushion

Refittin
g the seat cushion
)Position the seat cushion 1
ver tically in itsfixings.

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.Ta k e 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
to select the corresponding mirror. ) Move control Ain all four directionsto adjust. )
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.
Demistin
g-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen
(refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost" page).

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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 da
y 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 accessory.9. Cup holder rin the door panel.