Citroen DS5 (2016 year). Instruction — part 10

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Selection ring for main lighting
mode

Lighting off (ignition off) / Daytime
running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps only.

Dipped or main beam headlamps.

dipping the headlamps

In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.

displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.

Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.

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Foglamp selection ring

The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.

Rotate and release the ring:
F

forwards a first time to switch on the front

foglamps,

F

forwards a second time to switch on the

rear foglamps,

F

rearwards a first time to switch off the rear

foglamps,

F

rearwards a second time to switch of the

front fog lamps.

When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F

Turn the ring rearwards to switch off

the foglamps, the sidelamps will then
switch off.

In good or rainy weather, by both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, you should
switch on the foglamps and dipped
beam headlamps manually, as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front and
rear foglamps when they are no longer
necessary.

Front and rear
foglamps

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Switching off the lighting
when switching off the ignition

When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps switch off immediately, except for
the dipped beam headlamps if automatic
guide-me-home lighting is activated.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

Switching on the lighting when
switching on the ignition

To reactivate the lighting control stalk,
turn the ring A to position "0" - lighting
off, then to the position of your choice.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lighting is on.
They switch off automatically after a
period which depends on the state of
charge of the battery (entry to energy
economy mode).

daytime running lamps /
Sidelamps
(LEds)

The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) come on
automatically when the engine is started.
They provide the following functions:
- Daytime running lamps (lighting control

stalk in position "0" or "AUTO" with
adequate light level).

- Sidelamps (lighting control stalk in

position "AUTO

" with low light level or

"Sidelamps only" or "Main or dipped beam
headlamps").

The LEDs are brighter when operating as
daytime running lamps.

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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 ambient light returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.

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 beam headlamps remain on 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.

Automatic illumination of headlamps

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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

Put 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

Flash the headlamps (pull

the stalk beyond the point
of resistance) to activate
the function.

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

F

Press 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

Flash 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:
- if there is adequate light and/or if the traffic

conditions do not allow the use of main
beam, then dipped beam is maintained,

- if the light level is low and the traffic

conditions allow, main beam comes on
automatically.

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Parking lamps

Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F

Within 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 further "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 interference or
not work correctly:
- under conditions of poor visibility

(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),

- if the windscreen is dirty, misted or

obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the camera,

- if the vehicle is facing highly

reflective signs.

The system is not able to detect:
- road users that do not have their

own lighting, such as pedestrians,

- road users whose lighting is

obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motorway, for example),

- road users at the top or bottom of

a steep slope, on twisty roads, on
crossroads.

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Exterior welcome lighting

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.

F

Press the open padlock on the

remote control or the door handle
with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.

Door mirror

spotlamps

Switching on

The spotlamps come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle,
- when you switch off the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when 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:
- the zones facing the driver’s and

passenger’s doors,

- the zones forward of the door mirrors and

rearward of the front doors.

The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked.

The remote control operation 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.

The duration of the welcome lighting is
associated with and identical to that of
the automatic guide-me-home lighting.

Programming

The lighting duration is selected via
the vehicle configuration menu.

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Manual adjustment of
halogen headlamps

Automatic adjustment of
xenon headlamps

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0.

1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-.

Intermediate setting.

1.

5 people + maximum authorised load.

-.

Intermediate setting.

2.

Driver + maximum authorised load.

-.

Intermediate setting.

3.

5 people + maximum load in the boot.

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the instrument
panel screen.

In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, this system corrects the height of the
xenon headlamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in the vehicle.

If a fault occurs, do not touch the xenon
bulbs.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

The system then places your headlamps in the
lowest position.

Headlamp beam height adjustment

The initial setting is position "0".

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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:
- when stationary or at low speeds,
- when 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.

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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:
- when the corresponding direction indicator

is switched on,

or
- from a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel.

Switching off

The system does not operate:
- below a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel,

- above 25 mph (40 km/h),
- when 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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Wiper controls

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
- automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Manual controls

The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.

The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.

Windscreen wipers

Wiping speed:

fast (heavy rain),

normal (moderate rain),

intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),
park,

automatic (press down and
release),
single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).

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Rear wiper

If a significant accumulation of snow
or ice is present, or when using a
bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper via the
configuration menu.

park,

intermittent wipe,

wash-wipe (set duration).

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.

The function is activated or
deactivated via the configuration
menu.
This function is activated by default.

Programming

F

Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards

you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.

The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped or main beam headlamps are on,
with the vehicle moving

.

Windscreen and headlamp
wash

Rear wiper selection ring:

To reduce the consumption of the fluid by the
headlamp washers, they operate only with
every seventh use of the screenwash or every
25 miles (40 km) during a given journey.

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Switching on

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the
control stalk in another position
(Int, 1 or 2).

Switching off

The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.

This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.

This warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Special position of the
windscreen wipers

This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy

water,

- avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of

wear.

F

Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute

after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.

F

To park the blades again, switch on the

ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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1. Front - rear courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear map reading lamps
4. Interior mood LEds

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 minutes,

- in energy economy mode, approximately

thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.

- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the electronic key is removed from

the reader,

- when opening a door,
- when the remote control locking button is

activated, in order to locate your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 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.

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Interior mood lighting

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is
poor.

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

Switching on

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

Programming

The system is activated and
deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu.