CITROËN DS5 DSign User guide

OWNER'S HANDBOOK

On-line owner's handbook
Referring to the owner's handbook on-line also gives you
access to the latest information available, easily identified by
the bookmark, associated with this symbol:
If the "MyCitroën" function is not available on the CITROËN public
website for your country, you can find your handbook at the following
address:
http://service.citroen.com
Select:
You can find your handbook on the CITROËN website, under
"MyCitroën".
This personal and customisable space allows you to establish direct
and special contact with CITROËN.
The Vehicle documentation link in the home page
(no registration is needed),
the language,
the vehicle, its body style,
the print edition of your handbook appropriate for the date of registration
of your vehicle.
You have access to your handbook on line, together with the latest
information, identified by the symbol:

CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
The "Familiarisation" section at the start of this
document is intended as a quick way of getting
to know your vehicle. Reading the detailed
sections is essential to make the most of your
vehicle, in complete safety.
Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the
equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifications for the country in which it is sold.
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this
specific warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
Happy motoring!
We draw your attention to the following...

Familiarisation
Familiarisation

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Electronic key: Keyless Entry
and Starting
This system allows you to unlock, lock and
start your vehicle while keeping the key on your
person and in the recognition zone around the
vehicle.
Exterior Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops
in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restarts
automatically as soon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, and offers
the comfort of complete silence when stationary.
Directional lighting
This lighting automatically provides additional
forward visibility when cornering.
Daytime running lamps
This lighting, switched on automatically when
starting the engine, makes your vehicle more
visible to other road users.

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Automatic headlamp dipping
This system automatically changes between
dipped and main beam, depending on the
lighting and traffic conditions, using a camera
located in the interior rear view mirror.
Front and rear parking sensors
This systems warns you of the presence of
obstacles located in front of or behind the
vehicle during parking manoeuvres.
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge, to allow
the temporary repair of a tyre.
Exterior Reversing camera
This system, available only with satellite
navigation, is activated automatically on
engaging reverse gear and provides an image
in the colour screen.
Exterior expressive stickers
A high pressure jet wash must not be
used to clean the vehicle.

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Access
1. Opening the fuel filler flap.
Tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Fuel tank
Unlocking
With the electronic key on your person and
in the recognition zone Aaround the vehicle,
pass your hand behind the door handle to
unlock the vehicle, then pull on the handle to
open the door.
Locking
With the electronic key in the recognition
zone Aaround the vehicle, press with a finger
on the door handle (at the markings) to lock the
vehicle.
Electronic key
A. Unlocking the vehicle.
B. Locking the vehicle.
C. Unlocking the boot and complete unlocking
of the vehicle.
Keyless Entry and Starting
Boot
1. Unlocking the boot (maintain pressure until
the boot is heard to unlock).

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Interior
Head-up display
This system projects speed and cruise control/
speed limiter information onto a smoked strip
in the driver's field of vision, so that they do not
need to take their eyes off the road.
Central storage containing
various systems
It is illuminated, cooled and provides storage
and locations for systems and loose items
(USB Player, location for 0.5 litre bottle, ...).
Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible audio systems,
USB player, Bluetooth hands-free system,
satellite navigation system with colour screen,
auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system, ...
eMyWay
Audio -Bluetooth
®system
Massage function
This system provides a lumbar massage for a
period of about 60 minutes. The massage is
done in 6 cycles of 10 minutes.
Electric parking brake
It combines the functions of automatic
application on switching off the engine and
automatic release when moving off. Manual
application and release remains possible.
You can adjust the settings for some
vehicle systems in the configuration
menu.
With eMyWay
With the Audio - Bluetooth
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Illumination of the warning lamp indicates the state of the corresponding function.
Switch panels
Opening the fuel filler flap.
Opening the boot.
Deactivation of the alarm.
Electric parking brake activated.
Push button starting/stopping.
Deactivation of Stop & Start.
Deactivation of parking sensors.
Electric child lock.
Deactivation of the DSC/ASR
systems.
Activation of Automatic headlamp
dipping.
Activation of lane departure warning.
Locking/unlocking the passenger
compartment.

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Sitting comfortably
Front seats
Manual
1. Head restraint height and angle
adjustment.
2. Backrest angle adjustment.
3. Seat cushion height adjustment.
4. Seat forwards-backwards adjustment.
5. Driver's lumbar support adjustment.
Electrical
1. Angle, seat height and seat forwards-
backwards adjustment.
2. Backrest angle adjustment.
3. Driver's lumbar support adjustment.
4. Manual cushion adjustment.

14. Controls for electric windows / electric child
lock / central locking.
15. eMyWay controls.
16. Gear lever.
17. Heating / air conditioning controls.
18. Audio system.
19. Hazard warning lamps.
20. Multifunction screen.
21. Central adjustable air vents.
22. Clock.
23. Starting with the START/STOP button.
24. Electronic key reader.
25. Wiper / screenwash / trip computer stalk.
26. Audio equipment steering wheel controls.
Instruments and controls
1. Bonnet release lever.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3. Side adjustable air vents.
4. Front door window demisting/defrosting
vents.
5. Quarter light demisting windows.
6. Head-up display.
7. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
8. Passenger's airbag.
9. Glove box / Passenger's airbag
deactivation inside.
10. 12 V accessory socket.
11. Rear electric window controls.
12. Central armrest with storage.
USB port / auxiliary socket.
13. Electric parking brake.
27. Driver's airbag.
Horn.
28. Cruise control / speed limiter controls.
29. Switch panel (see previous page).
30. Door mirror adjustment.
31. Lighting and direction indicator stalk.
32. Instrument panel.
33. Seat belt and airbag warning lamps.
34. Courtesy lamp.
35. Head-up display controls.
36. Controls for glass roof panel blind.
37. CITROËN Localised Emergency Call -
CITROËN Localised Assistance Call
(depending on country of sale).

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Head restraint adjustment
1. Release the adjustment mechanism.
2. Adjust for height and reach.
3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
Steering wheel adjustment
For reasons of safety, these operations
must only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.
Heated seats control
0: off.
1: low.
2: medium.
3: high.
To lower it, simultaneously press button Aand
push down on the head restraint.
To raise it, guide the head restraint upwards to
the desired position.
To incline it, swivel the lower part backwards or
forwards.

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Sitting comfortably
Door mirrors
Adjustment
1. Selection of the left or right mirror.
2. Adjusting the position of the mirror glass.
3. De-selection of the mirror.
4. Folding the mirror.
Rear view mirror
1. Automatic detection of day/night mode.
2. Rear view mirror adjustment.
Front seat belts
1. Fastening.
2. Adjusting for height.

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Seeing clearly
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
Wipers
Control stalk A: windscreen wipers
2. Fast wipe.
1. Normal wipe.
Int. Intermittent wipe.
0. Park.
AUTO Automatic wiping.
Single wipe: Brief pull on the stalk
towards.
Screenwash: Long pull on stalk towards you.
Switching on "AUTO" mode
Briefly push the stalk downwards.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
Briefly push the stalk downwards or place
the stalk in another position: Int, 1 or 2.
Ring B: rear wiper
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped / main beam headlamps.
Front and rear foglamps. Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Screenwash.

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1. With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
2. With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page
concerned.
Warning lamps
On switching on, the dial needles go to the
extent of their travel then return to 0.
A. With the ignition on, the bars indicate the
fuel remaining.
B. With the engine running, the associated
low level warning lamp should go off.
Instrument panel
C. With the ignition on, the instrument panel
screen should indicate the oil level*.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
which is low.
Monitoring
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A. Left hand front seat belt not fastened or
unfastened warning lamp.
B. Right hand front seat belt not fastened or
unfastened warning lamp.
C. Right hand rear seat belt not fastened or
unfastened warning lamp.
D. Centre rear seat belt not fastened or
unfastened warning lamp.
Front seat belts and
passenger's front airbag
E. Left hand rear seat belt not fastened or
unfastened warning lamp.
F. Front passenger's airbag deactivated
warning lamp.
G. Front passenger's airbag activated warning
lamp.
1. Open the glove box.
2. Insert the key (integral with the electronic key).
3. Select position:
"ON" (activation), with front passenger or
"forwards facing" child seat,
"OFF" (deactivation), with "rear facing" child
seat.
4. Remove the key keeping the switch in the new
position.
Front passenger's airbag
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If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, automatic
application / release is
deactivated. The parking brake must
be applied and released manually.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the the brake warning lamp and the P
warning lamp in the control lever A
are on fixed (not flashing).
If towing a trailer or caravan or if the
slope might vary (transport by boat or
lorry, recovery of the vehicle...) make
a maximum application of the parking
brake - by making a long pull on the
control lever A- to immobilise the
vehicle.
*Depending on country of sale.
Automatic Application / Release*
Press the accelerator and release the clutch
(manual gearbox), the parking brake is
released automatically and progressively as
you move off.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is applied automatically on switching off the
engine.
On opening the driver's door with the
engine running, if an audible signal
is heard, apply the parking brake
manually.
Do not leave a child alone in the vehicle
with the ignition on; they might release
the parking brake.
Manual Application/Release
Manual application of the parking brake is
possible by pulling the control lever A.
With the ignition on, manual release of the
parking brake is possible by pressing the
brake pedal and pulling then releasing the
control lever A.
Electric parking brake
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Starting at temperatures
above zero
- Press the brake pedal.
- Make one short press (about one second)
on the START/STOP button.
Starting at temperatures
below zero
You must initiate preheating of the Diesel
engine:
- Without placing your foot on the brake
pedal, make a first short press on the
START/STOP button.
- Wait until the preheater warning lamp
goes off.
- With your foot on the brake pedal, make
a second short press on the START/
STOP button.
Driving safely
Starting - stopping the engine
Before starting
- Place the gear lever in neutral or in
position Nfor an electronic or automatic
gearbox.
- Insert the electronic key in the reader or
keep the Keyless Entry and Starting key in
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Driving safely
Speed limiter "LIMIT"
1. Selecting speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Pause/resume speed limiter.
5. Display of the memorised speeds (by the
audio system memory).
These values must be set with the engine running.
Cruise control "CRUISE"
1. Selecting cruise control mode.
2. Programming a speed / Decrease the
programmed value.
3. Programming a speed / Increase the
programmed value.
4. Pause/resume cruise control.
5. Display of the memorised speeds (by the
audio system memory).
In order to be programmed or activated, the
vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph
(40 km/h), with at least 4th gear engaged on a
manual gearbox (2nd gear on an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Display in the instrument panel
The cruise control or speed limiter mode
appears in the instrument panel when it is
selected.
Gear shift indicator
The system may suggest the most suitable
gear to select.