2014 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 RHD Owner's Manual

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Ski fl ap
Facility for storing and transporting long objects.  Lower the rear armrest for a more comfortable position. It may be fitted with cup holders and also gives access to the ski flap.

Rear armrest
Opening
 Lower the armrest.  Press the flap opening control.  Lower the flap.  Load the objects from inside the boot.
Do not leave the flap open when not transporting long objects.

Boot fi ttings
1. Rear parcel shelf Rear parcel shelf Rear parcel shelf It can be removed for carrying large objects. 2. Bag hooks
3. Warning triangle retaining straps4. Removable boot floor Removable boot floor Removable boot floor Lift the floor using the grip and follow the guides.

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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 to assemble 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. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use of 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 of ambient light.
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
RoadMotor wayDayNight
50 m 80 m 150 m
These are the internationally recognised values. Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations.
Placing the triangle on the road
Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as required by the legislation in force in your c o unt r y.

Heating and Ventilation
Controls
The incoming air follows various routes depending on the controls selected by the driver, the front passenger and rear passengers. The temperature control enables you to obtain the level of comfort required by mixing the air of the various circuits. The air distribution control enables you to select the air vents used in the passenger compartment by the combined use of the associated buttons. The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation fan. These controls are grouped together on control panel A on the centre console.
1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents. 2. Front side quarter light window demisting/defrosting vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents. 4. Central adjustable air vents.
System which creates and maintains good conditions of comfort and visibility in the vehicle's passenger compartment.
5. Air outlets to the driver and front passenger footwells. 6. Adjustable air vents for the rear passengers. 7. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
Air distribution

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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 well as 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 month to keep it in per fect working order.  Ensure that the passenger compartment 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 the occupants 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 have it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.  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 the air 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, first ventilate the passenger compartment 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 not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.

Dual-zone digital air conditioning
1. Automatic comfort programme
We recommend the use of one of the three AUTO modes available: they provide optimised regulation of the temperature in the passenger compartment according to the comfort value that you have chosen. These three modes automatically control the system, according to the desired setting, while also maintaining the desired comfort value.
 Press the "AUTO" button repeatedly: - a first indicator lamp comes on; the "low" setting mode is selected, - a second indicator lamp comes on; the "medium" setting mode is selected, - a third indicator lamp comes on; the "high" mode setting is selected. Use the "medium" and "high" settings in preference to maintain the comfort level at the r e a r.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will reach its optimum level progressively, taking account of the weather and the desired comfort level so as to avoid too great a distribution of cold air. On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to change the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required. In all seasons, with the windows closed the system corrects the difference in temperature automatically and as quickly as possible.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Automatic operation
The air conditioning can only operate when the hybrid system is active (Ready lamp on). Its effectiveness will be reduced when in electric mode (see the ECO OFF section).

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4. Automatic visibility programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment, it is possible to exceed the minimum value 14 or the maximum value 28.  Turn control 2 or 3 to the left until "LO" is displayed or to the right until "HI" is displayed.
See "Front demisting - defrosting".
2-3. Driver's-passenger's side settings
The driver and front passenger can each adjust the temperature to their requirements. The value indicated on the display corresponds to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
 Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right respectively to decrease or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However, depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is normal. You are advised to avoid a left / right setting difference of more than 3.
Manual operation
If you wish, you can make a different choice from that offered by the system by changing a setting. The "AUTO" indicator lamps go off; the other functions, except the air conditioning, will still be controlled automatically.  Pressing the "AUTO" button returns the system to completely automatic operation.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been switched on, the Diesel engine does not stop.

5. Air conditioning On / Off
 Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in discomfort (humidity, condensation).  Press this button again to return to automatic operation of the air conditioning. The indicator lamp in the "A /C " button comes on. To obtain cool air more quickly, you can use recirculation of the interior air for a few moments. Then revert to the intake of exterior air.
6. Air distribution adjustment
 Press one or more buttons to direct the air flow towards:
- the windscreen and side windows, - the outer and centre air vents, - the footwells. You can combine the three orientations to obtain the desired air distribution.
7. Air fl ow adjustment
 Turn this control to the left to decrease the air flow or to the right to increase the air flow.
The air flow indicator lamps, between the two fans, come on progressively in relation to the value requested.
8. Air intake / Air recirculation
Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke when external pollution is detected (if your vehicle is fitted with a pollution sensor).
It is activated automatically on operation of the screenwash. It is inactive when the ambient temperature is below 5 °C to avoid the risk of misting in the vehicle.
- The indicator lamp with "A" on indicates that recirculation is controlled automatically. - The indicator lamp without "A" on indicates that recirculation is forced manually. - Both indicator lamps off indicates that recirculation is controlled automatically without taking account of the detection of pollution.
Without pollution sensor
If your vehicle is not fitted with a pollution sensor, press this button to force recirculation manually.
In ZEV mode, the hybrid system may temporarily inhibit operation of the air conditioning.
The ZEV mode gives preference to electric driving rather than maintaining a comfortable temperature.