engine Citroen DS5 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

Monitoring
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
System which informs the driver whether theengine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.

The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than30 minutes.
There are
2 marks on the dipstick:


- A= max; never exceed this
level,

-
B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel screen.

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Unlocking the vehicle



















"Keyless Entry and Starting" system


System that allows the opening, closingand star ting of the vehicle while keeping theelectronic key on your person.
Complete unlocking
)
With the electronic key on your personand in the defined zone A
, pass your hand behind the door handle to unlock thevehicle, then pull on the handle to open the door.
Yo u r p a s s e ngers can also open their doors,
as soon as the electronic key is in the defined zone around the vehicle.



Selective unlocking
This setting is done via the configuration menu.
By default, complete unlocking is activated.
)
To unlock only the drivers door, with the electronic key on your person, pass your hand behind the driver's door handle thenpull on the door handle to open.)
To unlock the complete vehicle, pass your hand behind one of the passenger door handles on the same side of the vehicle asthe electronic key is located, then pull on
the door handle to open.



Unlocking is confirmed by rapidflashing of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds.
The door mirrors unfold at the sametime.
If the alarm is on, the audible warningwhen opening a door with the key(integral with the remote control), willstop on star ting the engine.


It can also be used as a remote control;see the "Key/remote control" section.

For reasons of safety and theft protection, do not leave your electronic
key in the vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on your person: in a pocket, bag, ...

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Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative. It also deactivates the manual centralcontrol button. Therefore, never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Using the remote control
) Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle completely.
Maintain pressure with
your
finger for more than two seconds
to close the windows.
With the electronic ke
y in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressin
g the "STA R T/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals, allows the ignition
to be switched on and so activate the ancillary
equipment.
Ignition on without starting
the engine
(accessory position)
)
Press the "STA R T/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not star t.) Press the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.

If you use the accessory position for too long, the system automatically goes intoeconomy mode to avoid the risk of a flat
battery.


With the Keyless Entry and
startin
g system
By the doors: )
With the electronic key in the defined
zone A , press a finger on the door handle (at the markings) to lock the vehicle.
)
Within five seconds, press the door handle
again to deadlock the vehicle.
Ensure that no one is preventing the correct closing of the windows. Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
)
Press the closed padlock again within fiveseconds to deadlock the vehicle.

Lost electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document and your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Electronic key
The electronic key is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your electronic key out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.The electronic key cannot operate as a remote control when it is in the reader or even when the ignition is switched on.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), take the Keyless Entry and Star ting electronic key when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor ttime.
Electrical interference
The Keyless Entry and Star ting electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strongmagnetic fields, ...
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions. Don't forget to turn the steering to engage the steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have all of the keys in your possession paired by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys allow your vehicle to be unlocked and star ted.

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Boot
)After unlocking the boot or the vehicle
using the electronic key - remote control,press the opening control then raise the
tailgate.

Opening from outside
)
Press this button until the boot is heard to unlock.

Tailgate release


Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot. ) Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate. )
Move the latch to the left.
System allowing the mechanical unlocking of
the boot in the event of a battery or central
locking system malfunction.

Locking after closing

If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
Closing
) Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.

I
f the tailgate is not closed correctly, engine runningor vehicle moving(speed above6 mph (10 km/h)), a message appears in the instrument panel screen for a few seconds.
Opening from inside

Fuel tank Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.

Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. This vacuum is entirely normal and results from the sealing of the fuel system.) Take care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle'sengine (reminder on a label on the inside of
the filler flap).) Open the filler cap by turning it a 1/4 turn to
the left. ) Remove the filler cap and hang it on itscarrier (on the filler flap).
Opening
If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have have the tank drained and refilled with the correct fuel before you star t theengine.
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the START/STOP button.


Refuelling
)Introduce the nozzle and push it in fully(pushing open the non-return valve A
onpetrol vehicles). )Fill the tank (don't continue past the thirdcut-off of the nozzle, as this may causemalfunctions).)Refit the filler cap turning it a 1/4 turn to the right. )Push the filler flap to close it.

Your vehicle is
fitted with a catalytic converter
which reduces harmful emissions in theexhaust gas.
The filler neck is narrower and allows onlypetrol nozzles to be used.
For a petrol engine, the use of unleaded fueliscompulsory.
)Press the switch
This switch remains active for a few minutesafter switching off the ignition. If necessary,switch the ignition on again to reactivate it.

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Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the tank is reached, this warning lamp comes onin the instrument panel, accompanied
b
y an audible warning and a message in the instrument panel screen.
When it first comes on, around 6 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out.


Fuel supply cut-off

Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts o
ff the fuel supply in the event of a collision.

It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill the tank.In order to ensure a good flow of fuel, do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in direct contact with the flap of themisfuel prevention device and pour slowly.

















Misfuel prevention (Diesel) *
Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
When a
petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comesinto contact with the flap. The system remains closed and prevents filling. Do not persist but introduce a Diesel typefiller nozzle.
Operation


Tr a v e l l i ng abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different
in other countries, the presence of the misfuel
prevention device ma
y make refuellingimpossible.
Before travelling abroad, we recommend that
you check with the CITROËN dealer network,
whether
your vehicle is suitable for the fuel
pumps in the country in which you want to
travel.


*
Accordin
g to country of sale.

DIESEL
Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are per fectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels (containing10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol (E10 0 type).
For Russia only, the use of RON 92 unleaded petrol is possible.

Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines


The Diesel engines are per fectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current andfuture European standards (Diesel fuel whichcomplies with standard EN 590 mixed with abiofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)available at the pumps (containing up to 7 %Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).

Comfort
Switch on the ignition or star t the engine if the vehicle has gone into economy mode.
The electric functions of the driver's seat are active for about 45 secondsafter opening the front door. They are deactivated about 45 seconds after switching off the ignition and in economy mode.

To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.

Electric
1.Adjustment of the seat cushion angleand height, and for wards-backwards adjustment)Raise or lower the front of the control
to adjust the seat cushion angle. )Raise or lower the rear of the control
to raise or lower the seat.)Simultaneously raise or lower the
front and rear of the control in order
to raise or lower the entire seat. 2.Adjustment of the backrest angle Move the control forwards or backwards
to adjust the backrest angle.
3.Adjustment of driver's lumbar
support Press the control switches to obtain
the desired level of lumbar suppor t.
4. Manual adjustment of the cushion
Pull on the grip to adjust the length of
the cushion.

Massage function
This function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is running or in STOP mode of the Stop & Start
system.


Activation
)
Press this switch.

The warning lamp comes on and the massage function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is performed in6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massagefollowed by 4 minutes break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
warning lamp goes off.

Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at any time by pressing this switch.
Heated seats control
)Use the adjustment wheel to switch on and
select the level of heating required:

0:
Off. 1:Low.2:Medium.3:
High.

With the en
gine running, the front seats can beheated separately.