2013 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 towing

58 Instrument panel
59 Indicator and warning lamps
68Gauges and indicators
72 Adjustment buttons
74 Setting the date and time
74 Clock
76Tr i p c o m p u ter
80Electronic key - remote control
81 "Keyless Entry and Starting"
88Boot
89 Alarm
91Electric windows
93 Cockpit glass roof
95Fuel tank
96 Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
100 Front seats
105 Rear seats
108Mirrors
109Steering wheel adjustment
110Interior fi ttings
114 Boot fi ttings
115Tr i a ngle (stowing)
116 Heating and Ventilation
118Dual-zone digital air conditioning
122Rear screen demist - defrost
28 Presentation
31 Starting / switching off
35 Ready lamp
35 Hybrid4 mode selector
38 Energy consumption / generation indicator
40Display of hybrid power fl ow
43 Hybrid4 frequently askedquestions
46 Eco off
47Eco-driving
49Consumption
50 High voltage battery
54 Car washing machine or
tunnel
55Vehicle recovery
001001002002003003COMFORT ACCESS MONITORING HYBRID SYSTEM

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, automatic application / release is
deactivated. The parking brake must
be applied and released manually. y


Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the the brake warning lamp and the Pwarning lamp in the control lever Aare on fixed (not flashing).
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If towing a trailer or caravan or if theslope might vary (transpor t by boat or lorry, recovery of the vehicle...) make a maximum application of the parking brake - by making a long pull on the
control lever A
- to immobilise thevehicle.

Driving safely
Electric parking brake
Manual Application/Release
Manual applicationof the parking brake is possible by pulling
the control lever A.With the ignition on, manual release
of the parking brake is possible by pressing the brake pedal
and pulling
then releasing
the control lever A
.


If an audible signal is heard on opening the driver's door with the hybrid system active, apply the parking brake
manually. Do not leave a child alone in the vehiclewith the ignition on; they might releasethe parking brake.


Automatic Application / Release

Press the accelerator pedal, the parking brake
is released automatically and progressively as you move off.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is applied automatically on switching off the
ignition (Readylamp off).

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Hybrid system

Air conditioning
QuestionAnswer

It seems to me that the vehicle runs less on electric when the heating or air conditioning is
operatin
g, is that right?
The demand for heating or air conditioning may require the star ting of the Diesel engine until thedesired level of comfort is attained.
Normal h
ybrid operation is simply put back. The period can be longer under low or very high
ambient temperatures.
It seems to me that when it is ver
y hot and the
air conditioning is working, the vehicle runs on electric for shor ter periods. Is that right? When it is hot, the periods when the Diesel en
gine is put on standby and the vehicle runs onelectric are necessarily restricted in order to limit the difference between the temperature in the
vehicle and the level of comfort selected.
In very hot weather, it is always possible to press the Eco OFF button (which brings the vehicle out of ZEV mode and prevents electric running or the stopping of the engine) to give preference to
temperature control (keeps the air conditioning running).

Special Hybrid4 features
QuestionAnswer
Can I tow with m
y hybrid vehicle and how much? A Hybrid4 vehicle can tow between 500 kg and 800 kg (see the "Towing" section).
This allows a jet ski or two-wheeler on a trailer to be towed, for example.
The "technical" reason for the limit is related to maintaining adequate cooling capacity for the internal combustion engine as well as the hybrid components that are also cooled by the engine's cooling system.
Wh
y does engine braking seem so strong? When you take your foot off the accelerator, the engine braking results mainly from the energyrecovery by the electric motor.
This leads to a higher level of deceleration than a conventional vehicle and so allows the recoveryof free energy.

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Hybrid system








Vehicle recovery


Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and put the gear selector to
position N, then switch off the hybrid system.
If necessary because access to the vehicle is difficult, it can be moved a few dozen metres at a speed not exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h).
Use the towing eyes only to pull a vehicle out or
to pull it onto a flat-bed.

The front or rear wheels must not be on theground, use a flat-bed lorry or trailer to recover
t
he vehicle.

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Comfort








Warning triangle (stowing)

Use the straps on the interior boot trim to stow
the folded triangle or its storage box.
Before getting out of your vehicle toassemble the triangle and place it on the road, put on your high visibility vest. The triangle is available as an accessory, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. R
efer to the manufacturer's instructions for useof the triangle.



Placing the triangle in the
road
) Place the triangle at a distance behind
the vehicle, as shown in the table below,according to the type of road and the level
o
f ambient light.
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
RoadMotorwayDayNight

50 m
80 m
15 0 m
These are the internationally recognised values.
Use the triangle in line with local drivingregulations.

11 7Comfort
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot.
)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in perfect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the ser vicing and warranty booklet. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can switch off the air conditioning (AC button) and stay in Automatic mode in order to limit fuel consumption. If misting appears while in this mode, you can switch the air conditioning back on temporarily to improve the situation.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.












Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, firstventilate the passenger compar tment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment. The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.


The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.

It is recommended that you do notapply the parking brake in very coldconditions (ice) and during towing (recovery...). To do this, release the parking brake manually, select position A
or R
, then press the STA R T/STOP switch to stopthe engine.
The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:- Automatic Application/ReleaseApplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default), -Manual Application/ReleaseManual application of the parking brake is done by pulling control lever A.Manual release is done by pullingthenreleasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if the
brake is not applied.

Programming the automatic
mode

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine isswitched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated.
You can contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have it activated.

In this case, programming is done via
the configuration menu.








Electric parking brake
If deactivated, the parking brake must
be applied and released manually.
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automaticmode is deactivated.

Never leave the vehicle without checking that the parking brake is on.
This warning lamp comes onfixed (not flashing).


Label on door panel

127Driving
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.