2013 Citroen DS5 Owner's Manual

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Changing a fuse
Procedure for replacing a failed fuse with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the corresponding function.
Th
e fuse extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of the dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to it:)remove the cover completely,)remove the tweezer.


Access to tooling
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure must be identified andrectified.)
Identify the failed fuse by checking
the condition of its filament.
Changing a fuse
Good Failed
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housin
g.) Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating. ) Check that the number marked on thefusebox, the rating marked on the fuse and
the following tables all agree.

CITROËN will not accept responsibility for the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and not recommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with itsinstructions, in par ticular when the combined consumption of all of the additional equipment connectedexceeds 10 milliamperes.


Installing electricalaccessories

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
)Remove the cover.

Fuse
N°


Rating (A)

Functions
F6 A or B
15 Audio system.
F8
3 Alarm.
F13
10 Front cigarette lighter, front 12 V socket.
F14
10 Rear 12 V socket.
F1
63 Rear map reading lamps.
F173 Courtesy mirror.
F28 A or B
15 Audio system.
F3
020
Rear wiper.
F32
10 Audio amplifier.

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Engine compartment fuses

The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery.


Access to the fuses
)Unclip the cover. )Change the fuse (see corresponding paragraph).)When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
f
usebox.


Fuse
N°


Rating(A)Functions
F20 15
Front
/ rear screenwash pump.
F2120 Headlamp wash pump.
F2215
Horn.
F2
315 Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F2
415 Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F275
Left hand lamp mask.
F2
85 Right hand lamp mask.

12 V battery
The presence of this label indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification, for which the involvement of a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop is requiredwhen replacing or disconnecting thebattery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of thebattery. The battery is located under the bonnet.
To
gain access to it:)
open the bonnet using the interior releaselever, then the exterior safety catch, )
remove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal,) if necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove
the battery.

Access to the battery



Disconnecting the (+) cable
)Raise the locking tab Dfully to release the cable terminal clamp E
.



Reconnecting the (+) cable
)Position the open clamp Eof the cable on
the positive post
(+) of the battery. )Press ver tically on the clamp E to positionit correctly on the battery. )Lock the clamp by spreading the positioning lug and then lowering the tab D.

Do not apply excessive force on thetab as locking will not be possible if the clamp is not positioned correctly; star tthe procedure again. Procedure
for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.

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After refitting the battery, the Stop &Start system will only be active after several hours depending on the climaticconditions and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).


The Stop & Start battery does not have to be disconnected for charging.
Starting using another
battery


First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to star t the engine byconnecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.)Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B
(or ear th point on the other
vehicle).)Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the ear th point Con the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).)Star t the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for afew minutes.
) Operate the star ter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run
If the engine does not star t straight away, switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.) Wait until the engine returns to idle thendisconnect the jump lead cables in the reverse order.
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger. ) Connect the battery star ting with the negative terminal (-).)
Check that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.

Charging the battery using
a battery charger

When your vehicle's battery is discharged,
the engine can be star ted using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump leadcables.

The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordancewith regulations and must not, in anycircumstances, be discarded with household
waste. Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
It is advisable to disconnect the batteryif the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if you have an electronicgearbox or automatic gearbox.


Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery. All operations on the battery must becarried out in a well ventilated area and away from naked flames and sourcesof sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery; the battery must first be thawed out to avoid the risk of explosion. If the batteryhas been frozen, before charging have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop who will check that the internal components have not beendamaged and the casing is not cracked,which could cause a leak of toxic and corrosive acid. Do not reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries withoutdisconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.








Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.


Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before star ting topermit initialisation of the electronic systems. However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section,you must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):


- the remote control key,

- the electric blind(s),- ...

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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certainfunctions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you canstill use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, cour tes
y lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of about forty minutes.








Energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode

A message then appears in the instrument panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,it will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.) In order to resume the use of thesefunctions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run:
- for less than ten minutes, to use
the equipment for approximatelyfive minutes,
- for more than ten minutes, to use theequipment for up to approximately
thirty minutes.

Let the engine run for the duration specified toensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restar t theengine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from star ting (refer to the "Battery" section).

Changing a wiper blade


Before removing a front
wi
per blade
) Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.



Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.


Fitting
)Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
)Switch on the ignition.)Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.