headlamp Citroen DS5 2013.5 1.G User Guide
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Selection ring for main lighting 
mode 
  Turn the ring to position the symbol required 
facing the mark.  
   
Lighting off.  
 
   
 
 
 
 
Automatic illumination of headlamps. 
   
 
Sidelamps only.  
   
Dipped or main beam headlamps.  
 
 
Dipping the headlamps 
 
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between 
dipped / main beam headlamps.  
   
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the 
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps 
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a 
pull on the stalk.  
 
 
Displays 
 
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp 
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting 
switched on.  
  
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Foglamps selection ring 
 
The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Front and rear foglamps 
 
Rotate and release the ring: 
   
 
 
  for wards a first time to switch on the front 
foglamps, 
   
 
  for wards a second time to switch on the 
rear foglamps, 
   
 
  rear wards a first time to switch off the rear 
foglamps, 
   
 
  rear wards a second time to switch of the 
front fog lamps.    When the headlamps switch off with automatic 
illumination of headlamps (AUTO model) 
or when the dipped beam headlamps are 
switched off manually, the foglamps and 
sidelamps remain on. 
   
 
 
  Turn the ring rear wards to switch off 
the foglamps, the sidelamps will then 
switch off.  
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
In good or rainy weather, both day 
and night, the front foglamps and the 
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these 
situations, the power of their beams 
may dazzle other drivers. They should 
only be used in fog or snow. 
  In these weather conditions, it is your 
responsibility to switch on the foglamps 
and dipped headlamps manually as the 
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient 
light. 
  Do not forget to switch off the front 
foglamps and the rear foglamps when 
they are no longer needed.   
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Lighting left on audible 
signal 
  An audible signal when a front door 
is opened warns the driver that the 
vehicle's exterior lighting is on, with the 
ignition off and in manual lighting mode. 
  In this case, switching off the lighting 
stops the audible signal. 
  With the ignition off, if the dipped 
headlamps remain on, the vehicle goes 
into "ECO" mode to avoid discharging 
the battery.  
  In some weather conditions (e.g. low 
temperature or humidity), the presence 
of misting on the internal sur face of the 
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps 
is normal; it disappears after the lamps 
have been on for a few minutes.  
    
The daytime running 
lamps can be activated 
and deactivated via the 
configuration menu.  
     
The lighting goes off when you switch 
off the ignition, but you can always 
switch it on again using the lighting 
control stalk.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daytime running lamps 
(LEDs) 
  They come on when the engine is started. 
  Depending on the country of sale or where 
required by regulations, they are used for: 
   
 
-   daytime running lamps in day mode and 
sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter 
when daytime running lamps),  
  or 
   
 
-   sidelamps in day and night mode.   
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  The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are 
switched on automatically, without any action on 
the part of the driver, when a low level of external 
light is detected or in certain cases of activation 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 
 
 
 
 
  Turn the ring to the  "AUTO " 
 position, 
automatic illumination of headlamps is 
activated and a message is displayed in 
the screen.  
 
 
 
Deactivation 
 
 
 
 
  Turn the ring to another position. 
Deactivation is accompanied by a message 
in the screen.  
 
 
 
Association with the automatic 
"Guide-me-home" lighting 
  Association with the automatic lighting provides 
the "guide-me-home" lighting with the following 
additional options after the ignition is switched 
off: 
   
 
-   selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 
or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters in 
the vehicle configuration menu, 
   
-   automatic activation of "guide-me-home" 
lighting when automatic illumination of 
headlamps is in operation.  
 
 
 
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. 
  Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
  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.  
  
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Automatic headlamp dipping 
 
 
Switching on 
 
System which automatically changes between 
dipped and main beam according to the lighting 
and traffic conditions, using a camera located 
in the rear view mirror.    
 
 
  Put the lighting control stalk ring 
in the "AUTO" position.  
   
This automatic headlamp dipping 
system is a driving aid. The driver 
remains responsible for the vehicle's 
lighting, its correct use for the prevailing 
conditions of light, visibility and traffic 
and obser vation of driving and vehicle 
regulations.     
 
  Flash the headlamps (pull 
the stalk beyond the point 
of resistance) to activate 
the function.  
  This indicator lamp comes 
on in the instrument panel 
to confirm activation.  
     
 
 
  Press the button, its indicator 
lamp comes on. 
   
Switching off 
 
 
 
 
  Press the button, its indicator 
lamp goes off, the lighting 
system changes to "automatic 
illumination of headlamps" mode.  
 
 
 
Pause 
 
 
 
 
  Flashing the headlamps 
again pauses the 
function and the lighting 
system changes to 
"automatic illumination of 
headlamps" mode. 
   
 
  Flash the headlamps 
again to reactivate the 
system.  
 
   
The system will be operational as soon as 
you have exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h). 
  If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h), 
the system no longer operates.  
 
 
Operation 
 
If the situation requires a change of headlamp 
beam, the driver can take over at any time. 
  Once activated, the system operates as follows: 
   
 
-   if there is adequate light and/or if the traffic 
conditions do not allow the use of main 
beam, then dipped beam is maintained, 
   
-   if the light level is low and the traffic 
conditions allow, main beam comes on 
automatically.  
  
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Parking lamps 
 
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of 
the sidelamps on the traffic side only. 
   
 
 
  Within one minute of switching off the 
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk 
up or down depending on the traffic side 
(for example: when parking on the left; 
lighting control stalk upwards; the right 
hand sidelamps are on).  
  This is confirmed by an audible signal and 
illumination of the corresponding direction 
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel. 
  To switch off the parking lamps, return the 
lighting control stalk to the middle position or 
switch on the ignition.     Temporarily keeping the dipped beam 
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has 
been switched off makes the exit of the vehicle's 
occupants easier when the light is poor. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Manual guide-me-home 
lighting 
   
Switching on 
 
 
 
 
  Within one minute after switching of the 
ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the 
lighting stalk. 
   
 
  A further "headlamp flash" switches the 
function off.  
 
 
 
Switching off 
 
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches 
off automatically after a set time (this time is 
programmable in the configuration menu).  
     
The system may suffer inter ference or 
not work correctly: 
   
 
-   under conditions of poor visibility 
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain 
or thick fog, ...), 
   
-   if the windscreen is dirty, misted or 
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of 
the camera, 
   
-   if the vehicle is facing highly 
reflective signs.  
 
   
The system is not able to detect: 
   
 
-   road users that do not have their 
own lighting, such as pedestrians, 
   
-   road users whose lighting is 
obscured, such as vehicles running 
behind a safety barrier (on a 
motor way, for example), 
   
-   road users at the top or bottom of 
a steep slope, on twisty roads, on 
crossroads.  
 
  
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Exterior welcome 
lighting 
  The remote switching on of the lighting makes 
your approach to the vehicle easier in poor 
light. It is activated according to the level of 
light detected by the sunshine sensor. 
   
Switching on 
   
Switching off 
 
 
The exterior welcome lighting switches off 
automatically after a set time, when the ignition 
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.  
 
 
 
Programming 
 
 
The lighting duration is selected via 
the vehicle configuration menu. 
  The duration of the welcome lighting is 
associated with and identical to that of 
the automatic guide-me-home lighting.  
     
 
 
 
  Press the open padlock on the 
remote control or the door handle 
with Keyless Entry and Starting.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Door mirror spotlamps 
 
 
Switching on 
 
The spotlamps come on: 
   
 
-   when you unlock the vehicle, 
   
-   when you switch off the ignition, 
   
-   when you open a door, 
   
-   when you use the remote control to locate 
the vehicle.  
 
 
 
Switching off 
 
They are timed to go off automatically.      
To make your approach to the vehicle easier, 
these illuminate: 
   
 
-   the zones facing the driver’s and 
passenger’s doors, 
   
-   the zones for ward of the door mirrors and 
rear ward of the front doors.  
  The dipped beam headlamps and the 
sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also 
unlocked.  
 
  
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Manual adjustment 
of halogen 
headlamps    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps 
 
 
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road 
users, the height of the halogen headlamps 
should be adjusted according to the load in the 
vehicle. 
   
0. 
  1 or 2 people in the front seats. 
   
-. 
 Intermediate setting. 
   
1. 
  5 people + maximum authorised load. 
   
-. 
 Intermediate setting. 
   
2. 
  Driver + maximum authorised load. 
   
-. 
 Intermediate setting. 
   
3. 
  5 people + maximum load in the boot. 
   
The initial setting is position  "0" 
.  
    
If a fault occurs, this 
warning lamp is displayed 
in the instrument panel, 
accompanied by an audible signal and a 
message in the instrument panel screen. 
  The system then places your headlamps in the 
lowest position.     In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other 
road users, this system corrects the height of the 
xenon headlamps beam automatically and when 
stationary, in relation to the load in the vehicle.     
If a fault occurs, do not touch the xenon 
bulbs. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.  
  
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When the dipped or main beam headlamps 
are on, this function, allows the light beams to 
better follow the road. 
  The use of this function, coupled with the 
xenon headlamps and the cornering lighting, 
considerably improves the quality of your 
lighting round bends. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directional lighting 
 
 
with directional lighting 
 
   
without directional lighting 
 
 
 
Programming 
   
Operating fault 
 
The system is activated or 
deactivated in the vehicle 
configuration menu. 
  The system is activated by default. 
  The state of the system stays in 
memory on switching off the ignition.  
   
This function is inactive: 
   
 
-   when stationary or at low speeds, 
   
-   when reverse is engaged.  
   If a fault occurs, this warning lamp 
flashes in the instrument panel, 
accompanied by a message in the 
screen. 
  Contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.  
  
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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 
 
 
 
 
  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.