Citroen DS5 2013.5 1.G Manual Online

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Switch on the ignition or start the engine if the vehicle has gone into
economy mode.
The electric functions of the driver's seat are active for about 45 seconds
after 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 angle
and 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 for wards 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 support.


4. Manual adjustment of the cushion

Pull on the grip to adjust the length of
the cushion.

Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is
nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat, so as to
avoid the risk of of jamming the seat caused by the presence
of objects on the floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If
the seat jams, stop the movement immediately.

Storing driving positions

System which stores the electrical settings
of the driver's seat and the head-up display
settings. It enables you to store up to
two positions using the buttons on the side
of the driver's seat.

Storing a position using
buttons M / 1 / 2




Switch on the ignition.


Adjust your seat and the head-up display.


Press button M
, then press button 1
or 2

within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position
has been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.


Recalling a stored position




Briefly press button 1
or 2
to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
You can interrupt the current movement
by pressing button M
, 1
or 2
or by using
one of the seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled
while driving.
Recalling stored positions is
deactivated 45 seconds after switching
off the ignition.

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The head restraint is fitted with a frame
with notches which prevents it from
lowering; this is a safety device in case
of impact.

The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.











Head restraint height and
angle adjustment




To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.


To remove the head restraint, press the
lug A
and pull the head restraint upwards.



To put the head restraint back in place, engage
the head restraint stems in the openings
keeping them in line with the seat back.


To lower the head restraint, press the lug A

and push down on the head restraint at the
same time.


To adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt
its lower part for wards or rear wards.

Massage function







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


Activation




Press this switch.


Its indicator lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is per formed in
6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage
followed by 4 minutes break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
indicator lamp goes off.


Deactivation

You can deactivate the massage
function at any time by pressing this
switch, its indicator lamp goes off.









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 engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.

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Rear seats
Bench seat with split cushion and backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.




Move the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.


Place the head restraints in the low
position or remove them.


Remove the seat belt from its guide.



Folding the cushion and
backrest




Lift the cushion 1
by hand, lifting from the
rear.





Tip the seat cushion 1
fully against the
front seat.


Keep the seat belt guide 2
held against the
vehicle.




Pull control 3
for wards to release the seat
back 4.


Fold the seat backrest 4
.

Repositioning the seat
backrest and cushion




Keep the seat belt guide 2
held against the
vehicle to avoid trapping the seat belt when
repositioning the seat.


Straighten the seat back 4
while refitting
the head restraints and secure it.


Check that the red indicator, located next to
the control 3
, is no longer visible.




Reposition the cushion 1
.


Release the seat belt guide 2
.


Put the seat belt back in place in the guide.
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.

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These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:



release the backrest using control 1
,


tilt the backrest 2
slightly forwards,


pull the head restraint upwards to the stop,


then, press the lug A
.













Rear head restraints

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.


Remove the seat cushion 1
from its fixings
by pulling upwards.







Removing the seat cushion

Refitting the seat cushion




Position the seat cushion 1
vertically in its
fixings.

Mirrors


Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.


Door mirrors


If the mirrors are folded using control A
,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.

The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the electronic key can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fold the mirrors when putting your
vehicle through an automatic car wash.
The objects obser ved are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.



Demisting - Defrosting
Adjustment




Turn control A
to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.


Move control A
in all four directions to
adjust.


Return control A
to the central position.








Folding

Automatic: lock the vehicle using the
electronic key.

Unfolding

Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the
electronic key. Manual: with the ignition on, move
control A
downwards.
Manual: with the ignition on, move
control A
upwards.
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates by switching on
the heated rear screen.
For more information, refer to
the "Rear screen demist-defrost" section.









The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
The mirrors can be folded manually if
necessary.

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Automatic day/night model

By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses. Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles...





Rear view mirror


In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.










Steering wheel adjustment





When stationary
, pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.


Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.


Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".







Seeing clearly

For better rear vision, align the bottom of the
rear view mirror with the bottom of the rear
screen.

Interior fi ttings



1.
Glove box


2.
Storage


3.
Storage (according to version)


4.
Ticket holder (according to version)


5.
Removable ashtray / 12 V accessor y
socket (120 W)

Press the lid to open the ashtray.
To empty the ashtray, remove it by pulling it
upwards.

6.
Front armrest
and storage

It is illuminated, cooled and contains
storage space (1.5 litre bottle, ...).

7.
USB Player


8.
1

2 V accessor y socket
(120 W )

Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging your accessory .

9.
Cup holder
in the door panel.