Citroen DS5 RHD 2015 1.G Owner's 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.
Practical information

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.
Practical information

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.
Practical information

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.
Practical information

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).
Practical information

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.