2011.5 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 RHD display

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With the ignition on or the hybrid system active,
to release the parking brake, press the brakepedal, pullthen release control lever A.The full release of the parking brake isconfirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and
the Pwarning lamp in the control lever A
going off,
- the display of a message.
I
f you pull the control lever A
without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel.
If necessar
y, you can make a maximum application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A ,
until you see a message and an audible signalis heard.
Maximum application is essential:

- in the case of a vehicle towing a trailer,
if the automatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking brakemanually,

- when the slope you are parked on mayvary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, duringtowing).


Maximum application


In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, make amaximum application of the parkingbrake then turn the front wheels towardsthe pavement and engage a gear whenyou park.
After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.



Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on fixed, not flashing. With the vehicle stationar
y, to apply the parkingbrake whether the hybrid system is active or not, pull
control lever A .


Manual application

The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- illumination of the brakin
g warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
- the display of a message.
When the driver
’s door is opened with the hybrid system active, there is an audible signal
and a message is displayed if the parking brakehas not been applied.

Before leaving the vehicle, check thatparking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and in the control lever Aare on fixed (not flashing). Never leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on, as theycould release the parking brake.

Automatic application,
engine off
- illumination of the braking warninglamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
- the display of a message. With the vehicle stationar
y, the parking brake is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively as thevehicle moves off, select position fA
, M
or Rand then press the accelerator.
Full release of the parking brake isconfirmed by:
- t
he braking warning lamp andthe P
warning lamp in the controllever A
going off,
- the display of a message.
When stationary, with the hybrid system activated, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.




Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on fixed, not flashing.


Immobilising the vehicle,
h
ybrid system active
With the hybrid system active and the vehiclestationary, in order to immobilise the vehicleit is essential to manuallyapply the parking brake by pulling
control lever A.
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- illumination of the brakin
g warning lamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A,

- the display of a message.
When the driver
’s door is opened, a loud beep
is heard and a message is displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.

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Emergency braking


In the event of a failure of the main servicebrake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuouspull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle.
The Dynamic Stability Control system provides stability during emergency braking.
If the emer
gency braking malfunctions, amessage is displayed.
Emergency release
)
Ta k e the vehicle blocks and the release device, located under the boot carpet. )
On sloping ground, secure the vehicle by
placing chocks in front or behind the front
wheels, on the falling side of the slope. In the event of the electric parkin
g brake
malfunctioning or the battery running flat, an
emergency manual device can release theparking brake. ) Immobilise the vehicle and with the hybridsystem active, place the gear lever in
position M or R
. )
Switch off the engine then switch the
ignition back on (press the START/STOP switch twice). If it is impossible to immobilise the vehicle, do not operate the control and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop urgently.
The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances. I
f a failure of the DSC system is
signalled by the illumination of this warning lamp, then braking stability isnot guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A.

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Driving
Operating faults
If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the vehicle in
a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
SituationsConsequences
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- Hill start assist is not available.

- The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:

- Manual release of the electric parking brake is only possible bypressing the accelerator pedal and pulling the control lever.

- Hill start assist is not available.

- The automatic functions and the manual application are still
available.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- Hill start assist is not available.

SituationsConsequences
To a p p l
y the electric parking brake:
)
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition. )
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.)
switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps come on.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
)
switch on the ignition.)pull the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the
vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

and possibl
y
flashing



Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps:


- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release on acceleration functions are available.

- The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and theemergency braking are not available.
an
d possibly



flashing
Display of the message "Battery charge fault".


- You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and
immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a
wheel).

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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Special situations

In the event of a malfunction of the parkingbrake in the on position
or a battery failure,manual release remains possible possible. To ensure correct operation, and soyour safety, the number of successive applications and releases of the parking brake is limited to eight cycles.
If used excessively, you are aler ted by the message "parking brake faulty" and aflashing warning lamp.


In some circumstances (engine start...),the parking brake may adjust the level of application itself. This is normal operation.
To m o v e your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, with the ignitionon, press the brake pedal and release the parking brake by pullingthen releasingthe control lever A
. Complete release of theparking brake is indicated by the warninglamps in the control lever Aand in theinstrument panel going off and by the display of the message "Parking brake off".

Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
If you leave the vehicle, place the gear lever in position Nand then you muststop the hybrid system by switching off the ignition (Ready
lamp off).
If the gear lever is not in position Nonstarting, N
flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.Foot on brake
flashes on theinstrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in theinstrument panel screen, if the brakepedal is not pressed on star ting.

When the engine is idling with the
brakes off, if position R
, A
or M
is selected, the vehicle will move off on its own without any action on theaccelerator.
Displays in the instrument
panel
N Neutral R Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Gears in manual modeA This comes on when automated mode is
selected. It goes off on changing to manual mode.
)Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.



Moving off
)
Select position N
. )
Press the brake pedal down fully.)
Star t the hybrid system.
N
appears in the instrument panel
screen.
)
Select a gear (position M
or A) or reverse A(position R
).R)
Release the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode. ) Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, thenaccelerate.
Aand 1
or Rappear in the instrument panel screen.


Automatic mode
)After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
A
appears in the instrument panel screen.A

The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the par t of thedriver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the:


- style of driving,

- profile of the road.


For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.

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Manual gear changing
)
When the vehicle has moved off, selectposition M
to change to manual mode. )
Operate the +or -steering mounted control
paddles.
Adisappears and the gears engaged
appear successively in the instrument
panel screen.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear.
This selective
gear change mode enables you
to over take, for example, while still remaining in automatic mode.)Operate the + or -
steering mounted controlpaddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. A
is still displayed in theinstrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automaticcontrol of the gears.

Manual mode


At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be taken intoaccount when the vehicle is immobilised(foot on the brake). A warning lamp appears in the instrument panel screen.

On sharp acceleration in manual mode,
the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or thesteering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the vehicleis moving. Only engage reverse gear Rwhen thevehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed.
The gear change commands are only carriedout if the engine speed permits. The internal combustion engine is still running.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.