2014 Citroen DS5 level

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver, when a low level of 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 automatically.












Automatic illumination of headlamps


Activation




Turn the ring to the "AUTO "
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 switched
off:


- selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30
or 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 malfunction
of the sunshine sensor,
the lighting comes on, this
warning lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.

149Visibility






Automatic headlamp dipping


Switching on

System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the lighting
and traffic conditions, using a camera located
in the rear view mirror.


Put the lighting control stalk ring
in the "AUTO" position.

This automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid. The driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting, its correct use for the prevailing
conditions of light, visibility and traffic
and obser vation of driving and vehicle
regulations.

Flash the headlamps (pull
the stalk beyond the point
of resistance) to activate
the function.
This indicator lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
to confirm activation.



Press the button, its indicator
lamp comes on.

Switching off




Press the button, its indicator
lamp goes off, the lighting
system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode.



Pause




Flashing the headlamps
again pauses the
function and the lighting
system changes to
"automatic illumination of
headlamps" mode.


Flash the headlamps
again 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 no longer operates.


Operation

If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
Once activated, the system operates as follows:


- if there is adequate light and/or if the traffic
conditions do not allow the use of main
beam, then dipped beam is maintained,

- if the light level is low and the traffic
conditions allow, main beam comes on
automatically.

151Visibility





Exterior welcome
lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting makes
your approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated according to the level of
light detected by the sunshine sensor.

Switching on

Switching off


The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.



Programming


The lighting duration is selected via
the vehicle configuration menu.
The duration of the welcome lighting is
associated with and identical to that of
the automatic guide-me-home lighting.




Press the open padlock on the
remote control or the door handle
with Keyless Entry and Starting.








Door mirror spotlamps


Switching on

The spotlamps come on:


- when you unlock the vehicle,

- when you switch off the ignition,

- when you open a door,

- when you use the remote control to locate
the vehicle.



Switching off

They are timed to go off automatically.
To make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:


- the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,

- the zones for ward of the door mirrors and
rear ward of the front doors.
The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked.

Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is
poor.
At night, the interior mood lighting comes on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on (for example, a source of light in the roof
console illuminates the middle of the centre
console).
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off. Lamps on: there are 7 levels of brightness.
The level of brightness increases progressively
with each press of the button, returning to zero
after the maximum level is reached.
A long press gives maximum brightness.
This adjustment is used to set the mood
lighting level for the interior lamp, as well as
for the door opening controls and the storage
locations (depending on version).





Foot well lighting


Activation

Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy
lamps. The lamps come on when one of the
doors is opened. The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.

Switching on
Adjusting the brightness
of the courtesy lamp

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:


- a "rear ward facing" child seat,

- the child's feet for a child seat fitted
"forward facing".
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position.





Advice on child seats

For optimum installation of the "for ward-
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat, in contact if
possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with backrest to a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when
the child seat is removed.



Children at the front
Installing a booster seat


The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- a child or children alone and
unsuper vised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,

- the keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

The legislation on carrying children on the front
passenger seat is specific to each country.
Refer to the legislation in force in your country.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when a
"rear ward-facing" child seat is installed on the
front seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag were to inflate.

183Safety






Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on
snow: intelligent traction control.

This system detects situations of difficult
sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control
limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud, ...), when it proves impossible to move off,
it may be useful to temporarily deactivate the
ESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spin
freely and so allow movement of the vehicle.

Operation


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)


In emergency braking, press
ver y firmly without releasing the
pressure.



When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal. When this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS, which
could cause loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.

When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP
warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, it indicates
that there is a fault with the electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD), which could cause
loss of control of the vehicle when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low levels
of adhesion.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)

Activation

These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if
the engine and brakes.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.









Deactivation

Operating fault

Illumination of this warning lamp and
the lamp in the deactivation button,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicate a fault with
the system.

Reactivation




Press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The DSC and ASR systems no longer act
on the operation of the engine and on the
brakes in the event of a involuntary change of
trajectory.


Press this button again.

Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked. In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC and ASR, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip. The systems are reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate
them manually:

203Practical information

List of tools *





Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is supported by a winch
carrier system underneath the vehicle.
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle and
can vary according to the level of equipment. Do
not use them for other purposes.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
Wheel bolt cover tool.
For removing the bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.

4.
Wheel trim remover.
For removing the alloy wheel finishers.

5.
Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.

6.
Wheel chocks for blocking the vehicle's
wheels.

7.
To w i n g e y e .
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.

8.
Extension spanner.
For slackening/tightening the spare wheel
carrier nut.



*
According to country of sale.