Citroen DS5 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

Practical information

Reversing lamp (tailgate)
)Open the tailgate.)Unclip the skir t of the lamp.)Remove the access cover and the lampfixing nut.
)
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
Access is by passing a hand under the bumper. ) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn andpull it out.)
Change the bulb.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.
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.
Th
e 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 thecondition of its filament.
Changing a fuse
Good Failed
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housin
g.) Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse
of the same rating. ) Check that the number marked on thefusebox, 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 andnot installed in accordance with itsinstructions, in par ticular when the combined consumption of all of the additional equipment connectedexceeds 10 milliamperes.


Installing electricalaccessories

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified 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.
F1
63 Courtesy mirror.
F173 Rear cour tesy lamp, courtesy mirror.
F28 A or B
15 Audio system.
F3
020
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
f
usebox.


Fuse
N°


Rating (A)

Functions
F20 15
Front
/rear screenwash pump.
F2120 Headlamp wash pump.
F2215
Horn.
F2
315 Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F2
415 Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F275
Left hand lamp mask.
F2
85 Right hand lamp mask.

12 V battery Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
The presence of this label indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification, for which the involvement of a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop is requiredwhen replacing or disconnecting thebattery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of thebattery. The battery is located under the bonnet.
To
gain access to it:)
open the bonnet using the interior releaselever, then the exterior safety catch, )
remove the plastic cover to gain access to
the two terminals,) unclip the fusebox to remove the battery,
if necessary.

Access to the battery
)Raise the locking tab fully.




Disconnecting the cables

Reconnectin
g the cables
)Position the open clip 1of the cable on the
positive terminal (+) of the battery. )Press ver tically on the clip 1
to position it correctly against the battery.)Lock the clip by spreading the positioning lug and then lowering the tab 2.

Do not force the tab as locking will not be possible if the clip is not positionedcorrectly; star t the procedure again.

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After refitting the battery, the Stop &Start system will only be active after several hours depending on the climaticconditions and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.


Starting using another
battery
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger. ) Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-). ) Check that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.


Charging the battery using
a battery charger


The Stop & Start battery does not have
to be disconnected for charging.
)
Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of theslave battery B.)
Connect the other end of the green or blackcable to the ear th point C
on your vehicle (engine mounting).)
Operate the star ter, let the engine run.)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.

The batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste. Take used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.

Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if it is fitted with the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system or an automatic gearbox.


It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.


Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignitionbefore disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.

Following reconnection of thebattery

Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before star ting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise:


- the remote control key,

- the panoramic sunroof blind,

- the GPS satellite navi
gation system.









Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certainfunctions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.

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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, cour tesy lamps, etc. for amaximum combined duration of thirty minutes.








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 resume the use of thesefunctions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run:
- for less than ten minutes, to use
the equipment for approximatelyfive minutes,
- for more than ten minutes, to use theequipment for up to approximately
thirty minutes.

Let the engine run for the duration specified toensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restar t theengine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from star ting (refer to the "Battery" section).

Changing a wiper blade


Before removing a front
wi
per blade
) Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.



Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.


Fitting
)Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
)Switch on the ignition.)Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.