Citroen DS5 RHD 2012.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.



"Comfort":

door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp, mirror for caravan, parking sensors...


"Transport systems":

child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roof bars, bic
ycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, theinstallation must be done using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and fitted following the manufacturer's recommendations.
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door aperture finishers...

*
To avoid an
y risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positionedand secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen
vehicle tracking system, child seats and
booster cushions, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire
extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, wheel security bolts, snow chains, non-
slip covers...

"Protection":

mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,bumper protection strips, vehicle cover...
The rear bodywork has been designedto avoid spray.

The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electricalconsumption.
Please note this precaution. You are advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.


Installation of radio communication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you can contact a CITROËN dealer for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/10 4/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsoryto have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle.
B
y visiting a CITROËN dealer you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecological
products in the "TECHNATURE" range,
products for topping up (screenwash...), paint
touch-up pens and aerosols for the exact colour
of
your vehicle, refills (sealant car tridge for the
temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
"Multimedia":
audio systems, steering mounted audio controls, speakers, Hi-Fi module, Bluetooth hands-free system, por table satellite navigationsystem, semi-integral suppor t bracket for portable navigation system, driving assistancesystems, USB Box, reversing camera, por table
video screen, por table video support bracket,
230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/12 V adaptor, Wi-Fion board...

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Checks

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Checks
Opening the bonnet
Opening
)
From inside: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the Stop & Star t system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to STA R T m o d e .

Closing
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Check that it is latched correctly.


)From the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds itopen.

The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.3.
Coolant reservoir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery / Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick. 9.
Engine oil filler cap.THP 155 6- SPEED AUTOTHP 200 6- SPEED MANUAL

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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.

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According to engine.















Diesel engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery / Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump * . 11.
Bleed screw * .
e- HDi 110 6- SPEED ELECTRONIC
HDi 160 PEF 6- SPEED MANUAL / HDi 160 PEF 6- SPEED AUTO

system must be primed if you run out of fuel; refer to the corresponding engine compar tment
view.











Running out of fuel (Diesel)


If the tank on your vehicle is fitted witha misfuel prevention device, refer to the "Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.
)
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel. )
Open the bonnet.)
If necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
) Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may
be resistance at the first press). ) Operate the star ter until the engine starts(if the engine does not star t at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again). ) If the engine does not star t after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the en
gine. ) Clip the styling cover back in place.
)
Close the bonnet.



1.6 litre HDi engine
)Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.)Open the bonnet. )If necessary, unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump. )Slacken the bleed screw.)Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe.
)Tighten the bleed screw. )Operate the star ter until the engine star ts (if the engine fails to star t at the first attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).)If the engine fails to star t after a fewattempts, operate the priming pump again,
th
en the starter. )Put the style cover back in position andclip it in place, ensuring that it has clippedcorrectly.)Close the bonnet.
2 litre HDi engine

If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.