maintenance Citroen DS5 RHD 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

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14 4 Lighting controls
147
D

aytime running lamps /
Sidelamps (LEDs)
14 8
A

utomatic illumination of
headlamps
14 9
A

utomatic headlamp dipping
152
H

eadlamp adjustment
153
D

irectional lighting
155
W

iper controls
157
A

utomatic rain sensitive
wipers
15 9
C

ourtesy lamps
160
I

nterior mood lighting 164 C
hild seats
166
D

eactivating the passenger's
front airbag
172
I

SOFIX mountings
178
C

hild lock182 D
irection indicators
183
E

mergency or assistance
call
183
H

orn
184
ES

C system
188
Se

at belts
191
A

irbags198 T
emporary puncture repair
kit
204
C

hanging a wheel
212
S

now chains
213
C

hanging a bulb
221
C

hanging a fuse
224
1

2 V battery
227
E

nergy economy mode
228
C

hanging a wiper blade
229
T

owing the vehicle
231
T

owing a trailer
233
F

itting roof bars
234
A

dvice on care and
maintenance
235
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ccessories

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Maintenance - Technical data
Checking levels 248 -251
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b
rake fluid
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p
ower steering fluid
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c

oolant
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s
creenwash/headlamp wash fluid
Checking components

2
52-254
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a
ir filter
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p

assenger compartment filter
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o
il filter
-

e
lectric parking brake
-

b
rake pads / discs
Changing bulbs
2

13-220
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f
ront
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r
ear Opening the bonnet

2
44
Under the bonnet, petrol

2
45
Under the bonnet, Diesel

2
46Dimensions
2

77
Identification markings
2

78
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

2
47 12V battery
2 24-226
Load reduction, economy mode 2 27
Engine compartment
fuses

2
21, 223
Petrol engines
2 66
Diesel engines 2 69 -271
Petrol weights

2
67-268
Diesel weights

2
72-276
Over view

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance
(roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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a
t each change of season,
-

a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
Eco-driving

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
You can switch off the air conditioning (AC button) and stay in Automatic mode in order
to limit fuel consumption. If misting appears while in this mode, you can switch the air
conditioning back on temporarily to improve the situation.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
If you want to prioritise heating, start
and leave the engine running by
pressing ECO OFF.

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F With your foot on the brake, select position P or n.
F

S
tart the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
F

W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

Sel
ect position R ,
d or M,
Moving off
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R ,
d or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P .
If the parking brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors
are fully closed.
Never select position n while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic
operation
F Select position d for automatic changing
of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
If position
n
is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position
d

to

accelerate.
If you do not press the brake pedal
when trying to move the gear selector
out of position P
, this warning lamp or
this symbol appears in the instrument
panel accompanied by a message,
flashing of the P symbol, the display
of a message and an audible signal.
F

C

heck that the display in the instrument
panel agrees with the position engaged.
F

G

radually release the brake pedal.
The parking brake is released manually, the
vehicle moves off.
If the parking brake is on and automatic mode
is activated, accelerate progressively.
driving

Operating fault
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps
come on.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition
and start the engine again using the "START/
STOP" button.Before doing any work under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.
This system requires the use of a 12 V battery
of specific technology and characteristics
(reference numbers available from a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN would
introduces the risk of faults with the system.
Maintenance
The Stop & Start system makes use of
an advanced technology. All work on
this type of battery must only be carried
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.With the touch screen tablet system
A fault with the system is signalled in the
"dr iving" menu page.
With the control switch on
the
dashboard
In the event of a fault with the system, the
indicator lamp in the "EcO O
FF" control switch
flashes, then comes on continuously.
The symbol in the "E
cO

OFF!"
button changes to alert mode and
the indicator lamp flashes for a few
moments then remains on fixed. If you press this button to reactivate
the system, the indicator lamp flashes
again for a few moments then returns to
fixed illumination.

Advice on care and maintenance
customising stickers
These customising parts are self-adhesive
stickers, treated to give good resistance to
ageing and tearing.
They are intended for customising the body.
Available also as accessories, we recommend
that you have them fitted by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
When washing your vehicle, keep the end of
a high-pressure lance at least 30 centimetres
from the stickers.We strongly advise against cleaning
your vehicle in a high pressure car
wash.
Headlamps and lamps
The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses,
finished with a protective lacquer.
Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive cloth,
nor with detergent or solvent products.
Use a sponge and soapy water.
The use of a high pressure jet wash for
cleaning the headlamps, lamps and their
surrounds may damage the lacquer and seals.
Observe the recommendations on pressure
and distance for jet washing.
First clean persistent stains with a sponge and
warm soapy water.
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the maintenance and
warranty guide.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate
regular care and cleaning is essential for its
durability.
Refer to your vehicle's maintenance and
warranty guide for information on the special
precautions to observe.

The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication 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 (2004/104/EC). Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
By 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 cartridge
for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
"Multimedia":
Bluetooth hands-free system, portable satellite
navigation system, mapping update CD, driving
assistance systems, portable video screen,
portable video support bracket, multimedia
system support, 230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/12 V
adaptor, mobile phone charger compatible with
iPhone
®, Wi-Fi on board, ...

Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 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.
Unless other wise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12
V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.

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Particle filter (diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the
multifunction screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the checking
interval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
checks