2014 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 RHD Owner's Manual

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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle. The Dynamic Stability Control system provides stability during emergency braking. If the emergency braking malfunctions, a message is displayed.
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 is not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A .

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.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - Manual release of the electric parking brake is only possible by pressing the accelerator pedal and pulling the control lever. - Hill start assist is not available. - The automatic functions and the manual application are still available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated. - Hill start assist is not available.

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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 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 possibly
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 the emergency braking are not available.
and 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.

Special situations
In the event of a malfunction of the parking brake in the on position or a battery failure, manual release remains possible. To ensure correct operation, and so your safety, the number of successive applications and releases of the parking brake is limited to eight cycles. If used excessively, you are alerted by the message "parking brake faulty" and a flashing warning lamp.
In some circumstances (engine start...), the parking brake may adjust the level of application itself. This is normal operation. To move your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and release the parking brake by pulling then releasingthe control lever A . Complete release of the parking brake is indicated by the warning lamps in the control lever A and in the instrument panel going off and by the display of the message "Parking brake off ".

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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a gradient, the time it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. This function is only active when: - the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal, - in particular conditions on a slope, - with the driver’s door closed. The hill start assist function cannot be deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationar y, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal,if the gear selector is in position A or M .
On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is being held in the hill start assist phase. If you need to exit the vehicle with the hybrid system active, apply the parking brake manually then ensure that the parking brake warning lamp and the warning lamp P on the lever (of the electric brake) are permanently on.
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system occurs, these warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked.

Electronic gearbox
Six-speed electronic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of fully automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing. There are two driving modes: - automated mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, - manual mode for sequential gear changing by the driver.
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 cannot be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.
This gearbox provides additional functions: - hill start assist, - creep function (the vehicle moves on its own on releasing the brake pedal) in automated mode or in reverse.
In automated mode, it remains possible to change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles as desired, when overtaking, for example.

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Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal. If you leave the vehicle, place the gear
selector in position N and then you must stop the hybrid system by switching off the ignition ( Ready lamp off).
If the engine does not start:
Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral R Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Gears in manual mode A 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
A and 1 or R appear in the instrument panel screen.
Automatic mode
A appears in the instrument panel screen. A appears in the instrument panel screen. A
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. 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.
 To start the engine, place the gear selector in position N .  Press the brake pedal down fully.  Start the hybrid system.
 After starting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
 Select a drive mode (position M or A ) or A ) or Areverse (position R ). R ). R Release the parking brake by pulling the control lever, if automatic operation has been deactivated.  Progressively release the brake pedal.  If the parking brake is released, the vehicle moves off. If the parking brake is applied and automatic mode is activated, accelerate progressively.
- If N is flashing in the instrument panel, move the gear selector to position A A Athen to position N .
- If the message "Foot on brake" is displayed, press the brake pedal f i r m l y.

Manual gear changing
 When the vehicle has moved off, select position M to change to manual mode.  Operate the + or - steering mounted control paddles.
A disappears 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 overtake, for example, while still remaining in automatic mode.  Operate the + or - steering mounted control paddle. The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. A is still displayed in the instrument panel. After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.
Manual mode
At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be taken into account 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 the steering mounted paddles. Never select neutral N while the vehicle is moving. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed.
The gear change commands are only carried out if the engine speed permits. The internal combustion engine is still running. It is not necessary to release the accelerator during gear changes.