CITROËN DS5 DSign User guide

OWNER'S HANDBOOK

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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...

Contents
Contents
6FAMILIARISATION
356 ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
361 VISUAL SEARCH
Key
safety warning
additional information
contributes to the protection of the environment
programming a function with the
configuration menu
refer to the page indicated

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004COMFORTACCESSMONITORING DRIVING
30 Instrument panel
31 Indicator and warning lamps
42 Gauges and indicators
46 Adjustment buttons
48 Setting the date and time
48 Clock
50 Trip computer
54 Electronic key - remote
control
56 "Keyless Entry and Starting"
64 Boot
65 Alarm
68 Electric windows
70 Cockpit glass roof
72 Fuel tank
73 Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
78 Front seats
83 Rear seats
86 Mirrors
87 Steering wheel adjustment
88 Interior fittings
92 Boot fittings
93 Triangle (stowing)
94 Heating and Ventilation
96 Dual-zone digital air
conditioning
100 Rear screen demist - defrost
104 Starting-switching off the
engine
107 Electric parking brake
114 Hill start assist
115 Manual gearbox
116 Automatic gearbox
120 Electronic gearbox
124 Gear efficency indicator
125 Tyre under-inflation detection
127 Stop & Start
130
Lane departure warning system
131 Head-up display
134 Speed limiter
136 Cruise control
138 Parking sensors
140 Reversing camera

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SAFETY PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
CHILD SAFETYVISIBILITY
144 Lighting controls
147 Daytime running lamps
148 Automatic illumination of
headlamps
149 Automatic headlamp dipping
152 Headlamp adjustment
153 Directional lighting
155 Wiper controls
157 Automatic rain sensitive
wipers
159 Courtesy lamps
160 Interior mood lighting
164 Child seats
166 Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
172 ISOFIX mountings
177 Child lock
180 Direction indicators
181 Emergency or assistance
call
181 Horn
182 ESC system
186 Seat belts
189 Airbags
196 Temporary puncture repair
kit
202 Changing a wheel
210 Snow chains
211 Changing a bulb
219 Changing a fuse
222 12 V battery
225 Energy economy mode
226 Changing a wiper blade
227 Towing the vehicle
228 Towing a trailer
230 Fitting roof bars
231 Accessories

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CHECKS TECHNICAL DATA AUDIO and
TELEMATICS
237 Opening the bonnet
238 Petrol engines
239 Diesel engines
240 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
241 Checking levels
245 Checks
250 Petrol engines
251 Petrol weights
253 Diesel engines
255 Diesel weights
259 Dimensions
260 Identification markings
264 Emergency or assistance
267 eMyWay
323 Audio system

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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Familiarisation
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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Familiarisation
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
®system

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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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Familiarisation
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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Familiarisation

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Sitting comfortably
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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Familiarisation
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.