2015.5 Citroen DS5 RHD lock

disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
F
c
lose the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery,
F

s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, ...),
F

s
witch off the ignition and wait for
four
m

inutes.
Having exposed the battery, it is only
necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick release terminal
di

sconnecting the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever A fully to release the clamp B.
Following reconnection of the battery
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F Position the open clamp B of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F

P
ress down on the clamp to position it
correctly on the battery post.
F

L
ock the clamp by lowering the lever A .
Do not force the lever as locking will
not be possible if the clamp is not
positioned correctly; start the procedure
again. The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the ambient
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
allow initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise or reset certain
systems, such as:
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t
he remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
-
t
he electric blind(s),
-
t
he electric windows
-
t
he date and time,
-
t
he radio preset stations.

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general recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the boot floor,
F

t
ake out the towing eye, located in the
storage well.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Practical information

Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top to disengage the
securing lugs.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm. F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
levering at the left with the point of the
towing eye.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive at low speed and
for a short distance only.
F

P
lace the gear lever in neutral
(position
n
with an automatic
gearbox).
F
ailure to follow this advice could
result in damage to certain systems
(braking, transmission...) and the
absence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.
F U nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive at low speed and
for a short distance only.

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coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades.
Specification of the fluid
To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or
replaced by plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended.
Screenwash / headlamp
wash level
To check the level or top up the fluid on
vehicles fitted with headlamp washers,
immobilise the vehicle and switch of the engine.
F

B
efore opening the bonnet, ensure that the
engine has completely stopped. F

O
pen the screenwash reservoir filler cap.
F
T
ake and pinch the level gauge to block its
breather.
F
R
emove the gauge completely from
the reservoir to read the level in the
transparent section.
F
T
op up if necessary.
F
R
efit the filler cap to the reservoir and
close the bonnet.
checks

F Unclip the black plastic blanking plug using a lever. F
I nsert your fingers into the aperture and
turn the blue cap a 6th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

C

arefully lift off the cap, without dropping it. F
O btain a bottle of AdBlue
®. After first
checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.

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F After emptying the bottle, wipe away any spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
F

R
efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6
th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black plastic blanking plug,
clipping it in place.
F

L

ower the boot floor and close the tailgate.
Important: if your vehicle's
AdBlue
® tank is completely empty -
w
hich is confirmed by the alert
messages and the impossibility of
starting the engine - you must add at
least 3.8 litres, so two 1.89 litre bottles. If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe
with a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.Important:
when topping up after
running out of additive , signalled
by the message "Top up emissions
additive: Starting prevented", you must
wait for approximately 5 minutes before
switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, placing the key of the
"Keyless Entr y and Star ting" system
inside the vehicle or inser ting the
electronic key in the reader.
Switch on the ignition, wait for
10
seconds, then start the engine.
Never dispose of AdBlue
® additive
bottles in the household waste. Place
them in a special container provided
this purpose or take them to your
dealer.
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QUESTIOnAnSWERSOLUTIOn
T

he quality of reception of
the radio station listened
to gradually deteriorates
or the stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5

MHz is displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station
listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area
through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more power ful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...)
block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not
indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through an automatic car wash or in an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2

seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for another
frequency giving better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon
is too frequent and always on the same route.
The traffic announcement
(TA) is displayed. I do
not receive any traffic
information. The radio station does not broadcast traffic information.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffic
information.
The stored stations are not
found (no sound, 87.5 MHz
is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND button to return to the waveband
on which the stations are stored.

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Accessories ................................................. 234
Accessory position ....................................... 10
1
Additive, AdBlue
.............................. 2

9, 253 -261
Additive, Diesel
...............................

...... 250, 251
Adjusting headlamps
.................................... 15

0
Adjusting head restraints

.......................... 7
2, 75
Adjusting seats
.......................................... 7

2, 73
Adjusting the date

..................................... 3
9, 42
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel

.................................... 81
A

djusting the seat belt height
.......................18

7
Adjusting the time

............................... 3
8, 39, 42
Advice on care and maintenance
............................................... 23

3
Advice on driving

..............................
........ 98, 99
Airbags
...............

..................................... 31, 189
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 19

1, 192
Airbags, front......................................... 189, 192
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 19

1, 192
Air conditioning, automatic

....................... 9
0, 91
Air vents
..............................

............................89
Alarm
............................................................... 63
A

nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................18

2
Anti-pinch
........................................................ 68
A

nti-theft
..............................
.........................101
Armrest, front

............................................ 8
2, 85
Armrest, rear

............................................. 8
2, 86
Ashtray
...............

............................................. 82
Assistance call
...............................

....... 181, 278
Assistance, emergency braking
..................................... 18

2
Audible warning
............................................ 18

1
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

................. 2
91, 293
Audio system

...............................
............ 39, 281
Automatic headlamps
............................. 2

0, 147Battery ...............................
............. 223 -227, 251
Battery, charging ...............................
............225
Battery, remote control

............................. 5
9, 60
Black panel ...................................................... 38
Blind spot sensors

........................................12

3
BlueHDi
...............................

.......... 246, 253 -261
Bluetooth (hands-free)

..................................2

92
Boot
........

.........................................................62
Boot (opening)

...............................
..................53
Brake discs

....................................................2

52
Brake lamps

...............................
...................216
Brake warning lamp

........................................2

7
Braking assistance system

...........................18

2
Braking, dynamic emergency
............... 10

3, 107
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

.....211-218
Capacity, fuel tank

..............................
..........239
Cap, fuel filler

................................................23

9
CD
..............................

................................... 287
CD, MP3

................................................ 2
88, 289
Central locking

.......................................... 5
3, 55
Changing a bulb
..................................... 21

1-218
Changing a fuse
..................................... 2

19-222
Changing a wheel

...............................
...202-209
Changing a wiper blade

........................ 1
56, 228
Changing the remote control battery

..............59
C

hecking the engine oil level
.................. 3
6, 247
Checking the levels

................................2

47-25 0
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

........2

01
Checks
...............

................... 244, 245, 251, 252Date (setting)

...............................
.............. 39, 42
Daytime running lamps

..................1
45, 211, 212
Deactivating ESC

..........................................18

4
Deactivating the passenger airbag
............... 19

0
Deadlocking
...............................

.....................56
Demisting, defrosting
...................................... 95
D

emisting, defrosting the mirrors
...................80
c
B
d
Checks, routine ..................................... 2 51, 252
Child lock ............................... ................ 169, 176
Children
...............................

...160 -176, 188, 190
Child seats

..............................
..............16 2-18 8
Child seats, conventional

......................16

8, 169
Child seats, ISOFIX

...............................17

0 -173
Cigarette lighter............................................... 83
C
ITROËN
L
ocalised Emergency Call........... 278
Cleaning (advice)
.......................................... 23

3
Clock
...............

................................................ 38
Closing the boot

...............................
...............62
Closing the doors

...............................
....... 53, 55
Configuration, vehicle
............................... 3

9, 45
Control, emergency boot release

...................62
C

ontrol, emergency door
................................ 57
C

ontrol, heated seats
...................................... 76
C

ontrol stalk, lighting
............................14

2, 148
Control stalk, wipers

..............................15

3 -155
Courtesy lamps

............................................. 15

7
Cruise control
........................................ 1

28, 133
Cup holder

...............................
........................82