2012 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 warning light

Direction
indicators
)Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.)Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash 3 times.


If you forget to cancel the directionindicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).





Hazard warning lamps


Press the button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warnin
g lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of animpact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.)You can also switch them off by pressingthe button.

Intelligent traction control
s
ystem ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving onsnow: intelligent traction control.This system detects situations of difficult surface adhesion that could make it difficult to move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.In these situations, the intelligent traction control
limits the amount of wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.

Operation


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD)
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),make sure that these are approved for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal. When this warnin
g lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS, which
could cause loss of control of the vehicle whenbraking.
When this warnin
g lamp comes on, coupled with the STOPwarning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that
th
ere is a fault with the electronic brake forcedistribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


The use of snow tyres is stronglyrecommended on sur faces offering low
levels of adhesion.

The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off. Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release the device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shor ter than one and a half metres.Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoidaffecting its per formance.
In accordance with current safetyregulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage. Clean the seat belt straps with soapywater or a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear benchseat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic car tridge incorporated in the system. In all cases, the airbag warning lampcomes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Daytime running lamps / sidelamps
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp and lighting guides, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

A replacement kit for the LEDs is available fromCITROËN dealers.
Direction indicators
Faster flashing of a direction indicator warning lamp (left or right) indicates a failed bulb on that side.

The direction indicator bulb is located below the front lamp.) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn and pull
it out.) Remove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of thesebulbs.

227Practical information

We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle,and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it isfitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
t
he axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the
fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
)If the warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.



The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.



Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient
tem
perature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply toyour vehicle.

Diesel engineHDi160 PEF
Gearbox
Electronic gearbox system(6-speed)
Model code

RHC



- Unladen weight-


- Kerb weight
*



1 735


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 265


- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient
2 765



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 500



- Braked trailer
**
(with load transfer with the GTW limit)
800



- Unbraked trailer
500



- Recommended nose wei
ght 75

















Weights and towed loads (in kg)
*
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
**
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
To make use of the 300 kg load transfer, the driver must be alone in the vehicle with no luggage in the vehicle.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced b
y 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

A
ABS...............................................................183Accessories .......................................33, 79, 229Accessory position.....................................33,79Accessory socket, 12V ..........................106, 107Adjusting headlamps.....................................156Adjusting head restraints...........................96,99Adjusting seat belt height.............................. 187Adjusting the steering wheel..........................105Airbags ....................................................63, 191Airbags, curtain......................................191, 192Airbags, front.........................................189, 192Airbags, lateral.......................................191, 192Air conditioning........................................44, 116Air conditioning, digital............................113, 114Air fi lter..........................................................r242Air fl ow............................................................. 44Air vents.........................................................112Alarm ...............................................................85Anti-lock braking system (ABS).....................183Anti-pinch.........................................................89Anti-theft..........................................................33Armrest..........................................................106Armrest, front.................................................108Armrest, rear..................................................r109Ashtray, portable............................................ 106ASR...............................................................183Assistance, emergency braking.....................183Assistance call.......................................181, 255Audible warning.............................................181Audio streaming (Bluetooth)..........297,324, 326Audio system.................................................311Automatic headlamps..............................56, 153Automatic illumination of headlamps ........................................... 149, 152
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps.............................180Automatic rain sensitivewindscreen wipers ...............................159,161Auxiliary socket......................108, 297, 298,323
Backup starting ........................................34,221Backup switching off........................................f34
Battery ...............8,28,47-49,103, 220-222,241Battery, charging ............................................221Battery, remote control..............................81, 82Black panel......................................................69Bluetooth (hands-free)...........................280,325Bluetooth (telephone)............................280, 325
Boot.................................................................84Boot (opening) .................................................76Boot fl oor, adjustable.....................................110Brake discs ....................................................243Brake lamps...................................................214
Brake pads ....................................................243Brakes...........................................................243
Central locking...........................................76,78Changing a bulb.....................................209-216Changing a fuse .....................................217-219Changing a wheel...................................202-208Changing a wiper blade .........................162, 224Changing the date .....................................70,71Changing the remote control battery...............81Changing the time.............................70, 71, 301Checking levels......................................238-241Checking the engine oil level...........................67Checking tyre pressures (using the kit).........201Checks....................................................236-243Children ..................................168-177, 188, 190Child lock .......................................................177Child seats .............................................168-176Child seats, conventional....................... 171, 172Cigar lighter...................................................r107Clock................................................................70Closing the boot...............................................84Closing the doors.......................................76,78Connectors, audio .................108, 297, 298, 323Coolant level............................................64, 238Coolant temperature indicator.........................r64Courtesy lamps..............................................163Cruise control........................................ 138, 141Cup holder.....................................................r106
B
Capacity, fuel tank ...........................................91Cables, high voltage........................................49CD .........................................................294,318CD MP3.........................................294, 319,320
C
Date (setting) .............................................70,71Daytime running lamps...........................................209,212, 213
D

343Alphabetical index
Deactivating ESP...........................................185Deactivating the passenger airbag................190Deadlocking ...............................................79,80Defrosting ..............................................104, 118Demisting.......................................................118Diesel...................................................42,43,57Diesel additive level....................................... 240Dimensions....................................................249Dipped beam...........................56, 148,209, 210Dipstick....................................................67, 238Directional lighting.................................157, 158Direction indicators ........154, 180, 209,212, 214
Driving positions (memorising)........................98Dynamic emergency braking..................122-127Dynamic stability control(DSC).......................................59,62,183, 185
EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ...........183EBFD............................................................. 183Eco-driving......................................................44Economical driving .........................................44Economy mode..............................................223Eco off.............................................................f43Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)....183Electronic engine immobiliser....................r33,82Electronic gearbox.........................131,222, 243Emergency boot release..................................84Emergency call...................................... 181, 255Emergency warning lamps.....................111, 180eMyWay ...................................................69, 257
Filling with fuel............................................91-93Fitting a wheel...............................................207Fitting roof bars..............................................228Fittings, boot ..................................................110Flashing indicators.................................154,180Flat bed lorry or trailer.............................r51,226Foglamps, front..............................150, 209,213Foglamps, rear..............................................r150Folding/unfolding the door mirrors .................................................104Front seats..................................................96-98Fuel............................................................44, 93Fuel consumption ......................................44, 46Fuel consumption fi gures ................................ 46Fuel fi ller cap ...................................................91Fuel fi ller fl ap .............................................91, 92Fuel gauge...........................................21, 54, 91Fuel tank ....................................................91, 92Fusebox, dashboard ......................................218Fuses.............................................................217
EFG
G.P.S. ............................................................263Gearbox, electronic............................... 131, 243Gear lever, electronic gearbox system ..........131Guidance.......................................................263Guide-me-home.....................................152, 154
Energy economy mode..................................223Engine, Diesel.........................93, 236, 237,247Engine compartment...............................50,236Engine compartment fusebox ........................219Engine oil level indicator..........................r67,238Engines..................................................246,247Environment...................9,44,81, 113, 118, 241
H
Halogen headlamps.......................................209Hands-free kit ........................................280, 325Hazard warning lamps ............................111, 180Head-up display.............................136, 139, 141Headlamp adjustment....................................156Headlamps, directional..........................157, 209Headlamp wash.....................................160, 240Head restraints, front.................................96,99Head restraints, rear......................................r103Heated seats.................................................100Heating ....................................................44, 11 2Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel.............................................105High voltage...............................47, 49, 222, 235Hill start assist...............................................130History.............................................................46Hybrid.....................................................8, 26-51Hybrid fl ow.......................................................40Hybrid selector.................................................35Hybrid system.........................................8, 26-51