2013 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 wheel

129Driving

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
)
Take the vehicle blocks and the release
device, located under the boot carpet.
) On sloping ground, secure the vehicle byplacing 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 selector inposition M
or R.)
Switch off the engine then switch the
ignition back on (press the STA R T/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.
If 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.

SituationsConsequences

To apply 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 durin
g 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.

an
d possibly

flashing



Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the followingwarning 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.
and possibly
flashin
g



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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6-speed electronic gearbox

Six-speed electronic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfor t of fully automatic
operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
R. Reverse. )
With your foot on the brake, lift the selector
and push forwards. N.Neutral.)
With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.
Automated mode.)
Move the selector backwards to select this
mode. M.Manual mode with sequential gear changing. )
Lift the selector then move it backwards
to select this mode, then use the steering
mounted control paddles to change gear.

Gear selector
+.Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel.)
Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -.
Change down paddle to the left of the
steering wheel.)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannotbe used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear. This
gearbox provides additional functions:


- hill star t assist,

- creep
function (the vehicle moves on
its own on releasing the brake pedal) in automated mode or in reverse. There are two drivin
g modes: -automatedmode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,-manualmode for sequential gear changing by the driver.
In automated mode, it remains possible to change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles as desired, when
over taking, for example.

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The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
6. Speed limiter on / off indication. 7.Speed limiter mode selection indication. 8.
Programmed speed value.9.Selection of a memorised speed.
(see "Memorising speeds")


Displays in the instrument panel





Speed limiter System which prevents the vehicle fromexceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal no longer has
any effect.
The speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibilityon the par t of the driver.The functions of this s
ystem are grouped
together on the steering mounted controls. 1.Speed limiter mode selection wheel. 2. Programmed value decrease button. 3.
Programmed value increase button.
4. Speed limiter on / off button.
5. List of memorised speeds display button. (see "Memorising speeds")
Steering mounted controls

O
peration

The speed limiter is switched onmanually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched offby manual foperation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporaril
y by pressing the accelerator firmlybeyond the point of resistance.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
The pro
grammed speed remains in the memory
when the i
gnition is switched off.
This information also appears in thehead-up display.
For more information, refer to the "Head-up display" section.

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 manouevres...).w
ith cornering lighting
without cornering lighting

Switching on

This function starts:


- when the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,

or

-
from a cer tain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.


Switching off
The system does not operate:


- below a cer tain angle of rotation of thesteering wheel,

- above 25 mph (40 km/h),

- when reverse gear is engaged.

Programming
The system is activated or deactivated in the vehicleconfiguration menu.
The system is activated by default.

Safety





Horn








Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITROËN ser vice.
Audible warning system to alert other roadusers to an imminent danger.
) Press the central part of the multifunction steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only in the following circumstances:- immediate danger,- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian, - approaching a location lacking visibility.


For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio andtelematics" section.

Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection System which automatically checks the pressure of the tyres while driving.
Sensors fitted in each valve trigger a warning in
the event of malfunction (speed above 12 mph(20 km/h)).
The spare wheel is not fitted with a sensor.

All repairs and changing of tyres on a wheel fitted with this system must becarried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If, when changing a tyre, you install a wheel which is not detected by your vehicle (example: fitting of snow tyres),you must have the system reinitialised by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
This message is also displayed whenone of the wheels is away from thevehicle (being repaired) or when one or more wheels without a sensor are fitted.


The tyre under-inflation detectionsystem is an aid to driving which doesnot replace the need for the driver to bevigilant or to drive responsibly.

This system does not avoid the needto have the tyre pressures checkedregularly (refer to "Identification markings") to ensure that the optimumdynamic per formance of the vehicle is maintained and prevent premature wear of the tyres, particularly in arduousdriving conditions (heavy load, highspeed). The tyre pressures must be checked cold, at least once a month. Remember to check the pressure of the spare wheel.

The tyre under-inflation detectionsystem may experience temporary inter ference due to electromagnetic signals on a frequency close to thatused by the system.
A message appears in the instrument panel screen, accompanied by an audible signal, to
identify the wheel concerned.
Under-infl ated tyre
This warning lamp andthe STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
instrument panel screen identifying the wheelconcerned. )Stop immediately, avoiding any suddenmovement of the steering wheel and the brakes. ) Change the damaged wheel (puncturedor very deflated tyre), and have the tyre
pressure checked as soon as possible.


Puncture

A message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal,
to identi
fy the wheel or wheels which are not
detected or to indicate a fault in the system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to replace the faulty sensor(s).


Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
)Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible. This check must be carried out when the tyres are cold.

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Safety
Electronic Stability Programme incorporating
the following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or tractioncontrol,

- the dynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking and provides improved control in corners, in par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more quickly and therefore reduce the stopping distance. It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip b
y acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws of physics.