light Citroen DS5 RHD 2015 1.G Owner's Guide

When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver. They can also come on
if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic
operation 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
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.
deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen. When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk
in the "
AUTO" position), under low ambient
light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
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.
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.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Programming
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the vehicle
configuration menu.

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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.F

P
ut 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 observation of driving and vehicle
regulations. F

F
lash the headlamps (pull
the stalk beyond the point
of resistance) to activate
the function.
T

his indicator lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
to confirm activation.
F

P
ress the button, its indicator
lamp comes on.
Switching off
F Press the button, its indicator lamp goes off, the lighting
system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode.
Pause
F Flashing the headlamps again pauses the
function and the lighting
system changes to
"automatic illumination of
headlamps" mode.
F

F
lash 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:
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i

f there is adequate light and/or if the traffic
conditions do not allow the use of main
beam, then dipped beam is maintained,
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i

f the light level is low and the traffic
conditions allow, main beam comes on
automatically.
Visibility

Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F
W
ithin 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
F Within one minute after switching of the
ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the
lighting stalk.
F

A f
urther "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:
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u

nder conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),
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i

f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the camera,
-

i

f the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.
The system is not able to detect:
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r

oad users that do not have their
own lighting, such as pedestrians,
-

r

oad users whose lighting is
obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motor way, for example),
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r

oad 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.
F

P

ress the open padlock on the
remote control or the door handle
with Keyless Entry and Starting.
Mirror spotlamps
Switching on
The spotlamps come on:
- w hen you unlock the vehicle,
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w
hen you switch off the ignition,
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w
hen you open a door,
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w
hen 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:
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t
he zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
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t
he 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.
Visibility

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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:
-

w

hen stationary or at low speeds,
-
w

hen 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.
Visibility

Cornering lighting
With dipped or main beams, this function
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manoeuvres...).with cornering lighting
without cornering lighting
Switching on
The system operates:
-
w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,


or
-

f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-

a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-

w
hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu.
The system is activated by default.

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1. Front - rear cour tesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamp s
3.
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ear map reading lamps
4.
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nterior mood LE
ds
Courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Front - rear courtesy lamps
Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately
ten m inutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- w hen the electronic key is removed from
the reader,
-

w
hen opening a door,
-

w
hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-

w
hen the ignition is switched on,
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3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Front - rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Visibility

Interior mood lightingThe dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is
p o o r.
At night, the interior mood lighting comes on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on (for example, a source of light in the roof
console illuminates the middle of the centre
console).
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off. Lamps on: there are 7 levels of brightness.
The level of brightness increases progressively
with each press of the button, returning to zero
after the maximum level is reached.
A long press gives maximum brightness.
This adjustment is used to set the mood
lighting level for the interior lamp, as well as
for the door opening controls and the storage
locations (depending on version).Footwell lighting
Activation
Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy
lamps. The lamps come on when one of the
doors is opened. The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
Switching on
Adjusting the brightness
of the courtesy lamp

Direction indicators
F Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.
F

R
aise the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the right.Three flashes
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash
3 times.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is above
40 mph (60 km/h).
Hazard warning lamps
Press the button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful for changing
lane on fast roads.

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Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")Operation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBF
d)
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure. When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
When this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the ABS, which could
cause loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP
warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message, it indicates that there is a fault
with the electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD), which could cause loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low levels
of adhesion. Depending on version, your vehicle has a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control .
This system detects situations of difficult
sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Safety