2014 Citroen DS5 RHD Owner's Manual

215Practical information







Front foglamps




Remove the deflector under the body.


Disconnect the bulb connector.


Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn, withdraw
and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
To replace these bulbs you may also contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

















Integrated direction indicator
side repeaters





Door mirror spotlamps

You should contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.
You should contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of the
light emitting diode - LED.

1. Sidelamps
(light emitting diodes - LEDs).

2. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

3. Reversing lamps (P21W).

4. Brake lamps (P21W).

5. Foglamps (P21W).























Rear lamps























Direction indicators and brake
lamps (on the wings)



Open the boot then remove the access
cover.


Disconnect the lamp connector.


Remove the two lamp fixing nuts.

Carefully remove the lamp unit from
outside. The retaining clips unclip
automatically.


Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
change the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.



Changing the light emitting
diode-LED lamps
For replacement, contact a CITROËN
dealer or qualified workshop.

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Reversing lamp (tailgate)



Carefully remove the lamp from the
outside. The retaining clips unclip
automatically.


Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
replace the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.









Foglamp




Open the tailgate.


Unclip the skirt of the lamp.


Remove the access cover and the lamp
fixing nut. Access is by passing a hand under the bumper.



Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
pull it out.


Change the bulb.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.

Number plate lamps




Insert a thin screwdriver into the slot
in the lens.


Push it outwards to unclip it.


Remove the lens.


Pull the bulb out and change it.
















Third brake lamp
(light emitting diodes - LEDs)
Contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop.

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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.
The 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 and
rectified.



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 housing.


Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating.


Check that the number marked on the
fusebox, 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 and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.



Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed 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.


F16



3

Rear map reading lamps.


F17



3

Courtesy mirror.


F28 A or B



15

Audio system.


F30



20

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
fusebox.


Fuse
N°

Rating
(A)


Functions




F20



15

Front / rear screenwash pump.


F21



20

Headlamp wash pump.


F22



15

Horn.


F23



15

Right-hand main beam headlamp.


F24



15

Left-hand main beam headlamp.


F27



5

Left hand lamp mask.


F28



5

Right hand lamp mask.

12 V battery







The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery. The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:



open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, 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 D
fully to release the
cable terminal clamp E
.



Reconnecting the (+) cable




Position the open clamp E
of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.


Press vertically on the clamp E
to position
it correctly on the battery.


Lock the clamp by spreading the
positioning lug and then lowering the tab D
.
Do not apply excessive force on the
tab as locking will not be possible if the
clamp is not positioned correctly; start
the procedure again.

Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.