CITROEN DS5 2016 Owners Manual
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Reversing lamp (tailgate)
F Carefully remove the lamp from the outside. The retaining clips unclip 
automatically.
F
 
T
 urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and 
replace the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in 
reverse order.
Foglamp
F Open the tailgate.
F  U nclip the skirt of the lamp.
F
 
R
 emove the access cover and the lamp 
fixing nut. Access is by passing a hand under the bumper.
F
 T urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and 
pull it out.
F
 
C
 hange the bulb.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse 
o r d e r.
You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop for the replacement of these 
bulbs. 
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Number plate lamps
F Insert a thin screwdriver into the slot  in the lens.
F
 
P
 ush it outwards to unclip it.
F
 
R
 emove the lens.
F
 
P
 ull 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 fuseProcedure for replacing a failed fuse with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the corresponding function.
The fuse extraction tweezer is fitted to the back 
of the dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to it:
F 
r
 emove the cover completely,
F
 
r
 emove the tweezer.
Access to tooling
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure 
must be identified and rectified.
F 
I
 dentify the failed fuse by checking the 
condition of its filament.
changing a fuse
Good Failed
F
 
U
se the special tweezer to extract the fuse 
from its housing.
F
 
A
lways replace the failed fuse with a fuse 
of the same rating.
F
 
C
heck that the number marked on the 
fusebox, 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 and 
not installed in accordance with its 
instructions, in particular when the 
combined consumption of all of the 
additional equipment connected 
exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Installing electrical 
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is 
designed to operate with standard or 
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical 
equipment or accessories on your 
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
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dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard 
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Remove the cover.Fuse 
N° Rating 
(A) Functions
F6 A or B 15Audio system.
F8 3Alarm.
F13 10Front cigarette lighter, front 12 V socket.
F14 10Rear 12 V socket.
F16 3Rear map reading lamps.
F17 3Courtesy mirror.
F28 A or B 15Audio system.
F30 20Rear wiper.
F32 10Audio amplifier. 
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Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine 
compartment near the battery.
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F C hange the fuse (see corresponding 
paragraph).
F
 
W
 hen you have finished, close the cover 
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the 
fusebox. Fuse 
N° Rating 
 (A) Functions
F20 15Front / rear screenwash pump.
F21 20Headlamp wash pump.
F22 15Horn.
F23 15Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F24 15Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F27 5Left hand lamp mask.
F28 5Right hand lamp mask. 
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12 V battery
The presence of this label, in particular 
with the Stop & Start system, indicates 
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with 
special technology and specification; 
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop is essential 
when replacing or disconnecting the 
battery.The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
 
o
 pen the bonnet using the interior release 
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
 
r
 emove the plastic cover on 
the
  (+)   terminal,
F
 
i
 f necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove 
the battery.
Access to the battery
disconnecting the (+) cable
F Raise the locking tab  d  fully to release the 
cable terminal clamp  E.
Reconnecting the (+) cable
F Position the open clamp E of the cable on 
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F
 
P
 ress vertically on the clamp E to position 
it correctly on the battery.
F
 
L
 ock the clamp by spreading the 
positioning lug and then lowering the tab
 d
.
D
o not apply excessive force on the 
tab as locking will not be possible if the 
clamp is not positioned correctly; start 
the procedure again.
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery. 
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After refitting the battery, the Stop & 
Start system will only be active after a 
continuous period of immobilisation of the 
vehicle, a period which depends on the 
climatic conditions and the state of charge 
of the battery (up to about 8 hours). With Stop & Start, the battery does not 
have to be disconnected for charging.
Starting using another 
battery
First check that the slave battery has a 
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity 
at least equal to that of the discharged 
battery.
Do not try to start the engine by 
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when 
the engine is running.
F
 
R
 emove the plastic cover from the (+) 
terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F
 
C
 onnect the red cable to the positive 
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the 
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F
 
C
onnect one end of the green or black cable to 
the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B 
(or earth point on the other vehicle).
F
 
C
 onnect the other end of the green or black 
cable to the earth point 
c  on the broken 
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
F
 
S
tart the engine of the vehicle with the 
good battery and leave it running for a 
few
 m
inutes. F
 
O
 perate the starter on the broken down 
vehicle and let the engine run.
 I
f the engine does not start straight away, 
switch off the ignition and wait a few 
moments before trying again. F
 D isconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F  F ollow the instructions for use provided by 
the manufacturer of the charger.
F
 
C
 onnect the battery starting with the 
negative terminal (-).
F
 
C
 heck that the terminals and connectors 
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate 
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them 
and clean them.
charging the battery using 
a battery charger
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the 
engine can be started using a slave battery 
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead 
cables.
F
 
W
 ait until the engine returns to idle then 
disconnect the jump lead cables in the 
reverse order.
F
 
R
 efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal,  
if your vehicle has one. 
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The batteries contain harmful substances 
such 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 and 
vehicle batteries to a special collection 
point.
It is advisable to disconnect the 
battery if the vehicle is to be left 
unused for more than one month.
Do not push the vehicle to start the 
engine if you have an electronic or 
automatic gearbox.Protect your eyes and face before 
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be 
carried out in a well ventilated area 
and away from naked flames and 
sources of sparks, so as to avoid the 
risk of explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery; 
the battery must first be thawed 
out to avoid the risk of explosion. 
If the battery has been frozen, 
before charging have it checked by 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop who will check that the 
internal components have not been 
damaged and the casing is not 
cracked, which could cause a leak of 
toxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use 
only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while 
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without 
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition 
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before 
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the 
battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on 
the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to 
permit initialisation of the electronic systems. 
However, if problems remain following this 
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section,  
you must yourself reinitialise (depending on 
version):
-
 
t
 he remote control key,
-
 
t
 he electric blind(s),
-
 ...
S
ome functions are not available if the 
battery is not sufficiently charged. 
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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:
- 
f
 or less than ten minutes, to use the 
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-
 
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). 
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front 
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to 
position the wiper blades vertically on the 
windscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F
 
F
 old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper 
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the 
wiper blades.