2014 Citroen DS5 Owner's Manual

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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 day and night uses. Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles...





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
release the adjustment mechanism.


Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.


Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be 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 box


2.
Storage


3.
Storage (according to version)


4.
Ticket holder (according to version)


5.
Removable ashtray / 12 V accessor y
socket (120 W)

Press the lid to open the ashtray.
To empty the ashtray, remove it by pulling it
upwards.

6.
Front armrest
and storage

It is illuminated, cooled and contains
storage space (1.5 litre bottle, ...).

7.
USB Player


8.
1

2 V accessor y socket
(120 W )

Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging your accessory .

9.
Cup holder
in the door panel.

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Mats
Removable carpet protection.



move the seat fully back,


fit the mat in place,


engage the fixings by pressing down on
them.



Fitting

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:



move the seat fully back,


disengage the fixings, leaving the fixing
pins in the floor carpet,


remove the mat.



Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:



position the mat correctly,


refit the fixings by pressing,


check that the mat is secured correctly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:


- only use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.



To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.


To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away.








Cigarette lighter /
12 V accessory
socket

USB Player


This connection box, consisting of a JACK
auxiliary socket and a USB port, is located in
the front armrest (under the cover).
It permits the connection of portable device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod
® type
or a USB memory stick.
It reads the audio file formats (MP3, OGG,
WMA, WAV, ...) which are transmitted to your
audio equipment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system control
panel and display them in the instrument panel
screen.
When the USB por t is used, the por table device
charges automatically.

For more information on the use of
this system, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section. Comfort and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.













Centre armrest


Storage




For access to the large storage box, press
button 1
then lift the cover.


For access to the small storage box (below
the armrest cover) press button 2
then lift
the cover.
These can be used for portable devices (mobile
phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB port / auxiliary socket.
An air vent (with adjustable opening) delivers
cooled air into the large storage box.

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Ski fl ap


Facility for storing and transporting long
objects.


Lower the rear armrest for a more
comfortable position.
It may be fitted with cup holders and also gives
access to the ski flap.







Rear armrest


Opening




Lower the armrest.


Press the flap opening control.


Lower the flap.


Load the objects from inside the boot.


Do not leave the flap open when not
transporting long objects.

Boot fi ttings




1.
Rear shelf

It can be removed when carrying large
objects.

2.
Bag hooks


3.
Stowing rings


4.
Warning triangle retaining straps

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Warning triangle (stowing)


Use the straps on the interior boot trim to stow
the folded triangle or its storage box.
Placing the triangle on the road

Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
country.

Heating and Ventilation


Controls

The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver, the front passenger and rear
passengers.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
select the air vents used in the passenger
compartment by the combined use of the
associated buttons.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
These controls are grouped together on control
panel A
on the centre console.


1.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.

2.
Front side quarter light window demisting/
defrosting vents.

3.
Side adjustable air vents.

4.
Central adjustable air vents. System which creates and maintains good
conditions of comfort and visibility in the
vehicle's passenger compartment.

5.
Air outlets to the driver and front passenger
footwells.

6.
Adjustable air vents for the rear
passengers.

7.
Air outlets to the rear footwells.



Air distribution