2015 Citroen DS5 RHD wipers

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14 4 Lighting controls
147
D

aytime running lamps /
Sidelamps (LEDs)
14 8
A

utomatic illumination of
headlamps
14 9
A

utomatic headlamp dipping
152
H

eadlamp adjustment
153
D

irectional lighting
155
W

iper controls
157
A

utomatic rain sensitive
wipers
15 9
C

ourtesy lamps
160
I

nterior mood lighting 164 C
hild seats
166
D

eactivating the passenger's
front airbag
172
I

SOFIX mountings
178
C

hild lock182 D
irection indicators
183
E

mergency or assistance
call
183
H

orn
184
ES

C system
188
Se

at belts
191
A

irbags198 T
emporary puncture repair
kit
204
C

hanging a wheel
212
S

now chains
213
C

hanging a bulb
221
C

hanging a fuse
224
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
233
F

itting roof bars
234
A

dvice on care and
maintenance
235
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ccessories

ExteriorElectronic key / Keyless Entry and Starting 5 2- 60, 99 -101
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pening / closing
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nti-theft protection
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attery
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tarting
Welcome lighting

1

51
Directional lighting
1

53
Cornering lighting

1

54
Headlamp height adjustment

1

52
Changing bulbs
2

13-217
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ront lamps
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glamps
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d

irection indicator repeaters Wipers
15

5 -15 8
Changing a wiper blade

1
58, 228
Doors
5

2- 61
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eyless Entry and Starting
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pening / closing
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entral locking
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ergency control
Alarm
6

3-65 Cockpit glass roof

6

8 - 69
Roof bars

2

33
Accessories
23

5-236
ESC (ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC)

1

84-187
Tyre under-inflation detection

1

19 -120
Tyre pressures

1

19, 203, 278
Snow chains

2

12
Changing a wheel

2

04-211
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t

ools
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emoving / refitting
Temporary puncture repair kit

1

98 -203 Boot

5
3, 62
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pening / closing
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ergency release
Changing bulbs
2

18-220
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ear lamps
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3
rd brake lamp
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umber plate lamps
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glamps
Door mirrors

8

0
Door mirror spotlamps

1

51
Fuel tank

2

41-242
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)

2

43 Parking sensors

1
39 -140
Reversing camera

1
41
To w i n g
2

2 9 - 2 3 0
Towbar
23

1-232

When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps, sidelamps 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 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
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 beams headlamps come on
automatically 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.

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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.

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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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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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eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F

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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.

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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system,
windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for
a maximum combined duration of about
forty
m

inutes.
Energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,
it will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
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f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
m

inutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the "Battery" section).
Practical information