2015 Citroen DS5 RHD wheel

Front seats
Manual
1. Adjustments to the height and angle of
the head restraint
T

o raise it, pull upwards.
T

o lower it, press on the lug and the head
restraint at the same time.
2.
A

djustment of the backrest angle
T

urn the wheel to adjust the angle of the
backrest.
3.
A

djustment of the seat height
R

aise or lower the control lever the number
of times required to obtain the desired
position.
4.
F

orwards-backwards adjustment of
the seat position
L

ift the control bar and slide the seat
for wards or backwards.
5.
A

djustment of the driver's lumbar
support
T

urn the wheel to obtain the desired level
of lumbar support.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full
travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk of of jamming the seat caused by the presence of
objects on the floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If the seat jams, stop the movement
immediately.

Massage function
This system provides a back massage. It only
operates when the engine is running or in
STOP mode of the Stop & Start system.
Activation
F Press this switch.
Its indicator lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is per formed in
6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage
followed by 4 minutes break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
indicator lamp goes off.
deactivation
You can deactivate the massage
function at any time by pressing this
switch, its indicator lamp goes off.
Heated seats control
F Use the adjustment wheel to switch on and select the level of heating required:
0: Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.

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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
F When stationary, pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
with the vehicle stationary.
Seeing clearly
For better rear vision, align the bottom of the
rear view mirror with the bottom of the rear
screen.
comfort

A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your hands on the wheel so that you are ready to react at
any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.
driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.-
c heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-

d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),
-

d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position


n or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
If you are obliged to drive through
water:
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Starting-switching off the engine
F Insert the electronic key in the reader.
F P ress the brake pedal for vehicles with
an automatic or electronic gearbox, or
fully declutch for vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
Starting using
the electronic key Starting with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting"
system
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel slightly while pressing
the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering; a message
warns you when this is needed.
With a manual gearbox
, put the gear lever in neutral.
With an electronic gearbox , put the gear lever in
n.
W
ith an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever in P or
n.
F
or d iesel vehicles, in
temperatures below zero the
engine will not start until the
preheater warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and
do not press the START/STOP button
again.
F

W

ith the electronic key inside the vehicle
(it is not necessary to put it in the reader),
press the brake pedal for vehicles with
an automatic or electronic gearbox, or
fully declutch for vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
F

P

ress the " START/STOP "
button.
T

he engine starts (see the
warning below for Diesel
vehicles). F

P

ress the " START/STOP "
button.
T

he engine starts (see the
warning below for Diesel
vehicles). The "Keyless Entry and Starting" device
must be in the recognition zone.
For safety reasons, do not leave
this
zone with the vehicle running.
driving

Very cold conditions or
when towing
In these circumstances, it is
recommended that you do not apply the
parking brake.
For this, with the ignition on, deactivate
the automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually:
F
M
anual gearbox: engage first gear
or reverse.
F

E
lectronic gearbox : select
position A or R .
F

A
utomatic gearbox: select
position P . or R
The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
-

A

utomatic Application/Release
A

pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),
-

M

anual Application/Release
M

anual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A .
M

anual release is done by pulling then
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if
the parking brake is not applied.
Programming the automatic
mode
For some countries of sale, it is possible to
deactivate automatic operation.
In this case, deactivation is done via
the vehicle configuration menu.
Electric parking brake
If automatic mode is deactivated, the
parking brake must be applied and
released manually.
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.
Never leave the vehicle without
checking that the parking brake is on. This warning lamp comes on
fixed.
Label on door panel
di

scharged battery
In this case, the electric parking brake
no longer functions.
As a safety measure, immobilise the
vehicle following the recommendations
above or by placing a chock against one
of the wheels.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal , pull then release control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going off,
-

d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake off ".
If you pull the control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on fixed, not flashing.
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A .
Manual application
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
i

llumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-
d

isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, there is an audible signal and a
message is displayed if the parking brake has
not been applied, unless the selector lever is
in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic
gearbox. Maximum application is essential:
-

i
n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
-

w
hen the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
Maximum application
driving

Operating faults
If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, immobilise the
vehicle on flat and level ground, engage a gear, place chock against one of the wheels if necessary and switch off the ignition. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.Situations
co

nsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
-

T
he electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -

M
anual release of the electric parking brake is only possible by
pressing the accelerator pedal and pulling the control lever.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
-

T
he automatic functions and the manual application are still
available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.