2015.5 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 wipers

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AFETY
VISIBILITY
142 Lighting controls
14 5
D

aytime running lamps /
Sidelamps (LEDs)
14 6
A

utomatic illumination of
headlamps
147
A

utomatic headlamp dipping
14 9
S

ide spotlamps
15 0
H

eadlamp beam height
adjustment
151
D

irectional lighting
153
W

iper controls
155
A

utomatic rain sensitive
wipers
157
C

ourtesy lamps
15 8
I

nterior mood lighting 162 C
hild seats
164
D

eactivating the passenger's
front airbag
170
I

SOFIX mountings
176
C

hild lock180 D
irection indicators
181
E

mergency or assistance
call
181
H

orn
182
ES

C system
186
Se

at belts
189
A

irbags196 T
emporary puncture repair
kit
202
C

hanging a wheel
2 11
C

hanging a bulb
219
C

hanging a fuse
223
1

2 V battery
227
E

nergy economy mode
228
C

hanging a wiper blade
229
T

owing the vehicle
231
T

owing a trailer
232
F

itting roof bars
233
A

dvice on care and
maintenance
234


Accessories

ExteriorElectronic key / Keyless Entry and Starting 5 2- 60, 100 -102
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pening / closing
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a
nti-theft protection
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b

attery
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s

tarting
Welcome lighting

1

49
Directional lighting
1

51
Cornering lighting

1

52
Headlamp beam height adjustment

1

50
Changing bulbs
2

11-215
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f

ront lamps
-
fo

glamps
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d

irection indicator repeaters Wipers
15

3 -15 6
Changing a wiper blade

1
56, 228
Doors
5

2- 61
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K

eyless Entry and Starting
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o

pening / closing
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c

entral locking
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em

ergency control
Alarm
6

3-65 Cockpit glass roof

6

8 - 69
Roof bars

2

32
Accessories
23

4-235
ESC (ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC)
18

2-185
Tyre under-inflation d e t e c t i o n
11

6 -117
Tyre pressures

1

16, 201, 274
Snow chains

2

10
Changing a wheel

2

02-209
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t

ools
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r

emoving / refitting
Temporary puncture repair kit

1

96 -201 Boot

5
3, 62
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o
pening / closing
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em

ergency release
AdBlue additive, topping-up

2
53 -257, 258 -261
Changing bulbs
2

16-218
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ear lamps
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3
rd brake lamp
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n
umber plate lamps
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fo

glamps
Door mirrors

8

0
Door mirror spotlamps

1

49
Fuel tank

2

39 -241
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)

2

42 Parking sensors

1
36 -137
Reversing camera

1
38
To w i n g
2

2 9 - 2 3 0
Towbar

9
9, 231

When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
s
idelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the ambient light returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.
deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message
in the screen. When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk in the
"AUTO"
position), under low ambient light the
dipped beam headlamps remain on when the
ignition is switched off.
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.
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.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Programming
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Automatic illumination of headlamps

153
Wiper controls
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
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a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed:
fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),
park,
automatic (press down and
release),
single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Visibility

Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow
or ice is present, or when using a
bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper via the
configuration menu.park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
The function is activated or
deactivated via the configuration
menu.
This function is activated by default.
Programming
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped or main beam headlamps are on,
with the vehicle moving .
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Rear wiper selection ring:
To reduce the consumption of the fluid by the
headlamp washers, they operate only with
every seventh use of the screenwash or every
25 miles (40 km) during a given journey.

155
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the
control stalk in another position
(Int, 1 or 2).
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
This warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
Visibility

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F

A
ny action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
F

T
o park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

Starting using another
battery
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
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.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, ...).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.F

S
tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a
few
m
inutes.
F O perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster.
F
W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F

A
llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
F

R
aise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.
F

C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal
(+) of the
slave battery B or the booster.
F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle). Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point c on the broken
down vehicle.