2014 Citroen DS5 fuel consumption

Gear shift indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.


Operation

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

- You are in third gear.
Example:

- You press the accelerator pedal.
- The system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:


- engaging first gear,

- engaging reverse gear,



With an electronic or automatic gearbox, the
system is only active in manual mode.



On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear
recommended.

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Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection


System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the
vehicle is moving.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of a
each tyres (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.
This system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).

Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label (see
the "Identification markings" section).
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after driving for less then
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the values
indicated on the label.


The tyre under-inflation detection system is
an aid to driving which does not replace the
need for the driver to be vigilant or to drive
responsibly.

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Stop & Start


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode

The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:


- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) or vehicle stationary with
the Blue HDi 120 version, when you place
the gear lever in neutral, and you release
the clutch pedal,

- with an electronic gearbox
, at speeds
below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press
the brake pedal or put the gear lever in
position N
,

- with an automatic gearbox
, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or put the gear lever in position N
. If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a journey. It resets itself to
zero every time the ignition is switched on with
the START/STOP button.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the START/STOP button.
For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...


Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the vehicle is on a steep slop (rising or
falling),

- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the START/STOP button,

- the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
In this case, the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
off. The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.

This operation is per fectly normal.

Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.



A.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.

This number is engraved on the bodywork
near the damper support.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.

If the tyre pressures are too low, this
increases fuel consumption.

B.
Vehicle identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower cross member.

This number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.
C.
Manufacturer's label.

The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affixed to the door aperture, on the
passenger's side.

D.
Ty r e / p a i n t l a b e l .

This label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the driver's side. It bears the following information:


- the tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,

- the tyre sizes,

- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.


The rear quarter light cannot be etched
as it is made of polycarbonate material.

357Alphabetical index
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ..............303
Date (setting) .......................... 48, 49 , 315, 347
Daytime running lamps ................211, 214, 215
Deactivating DSC........................................ 184
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............. 190
Deadlocking ............................................58, 59
Defrosting ..............................................86, 100
Demisting ..............................................86, 100
Diesel ............................................................ 33
Diesel additive level .................................... 244
Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp .......... 33
Dimensions ................................................. 259
Dipped beam ......................... 32, 144, 211, 212
Dipstick .................................................. 45, 241
Directional lighting .............................. 153, 154
Direction indicators ............. 180, 211, 214, 216
Doors emergency control ............................. 62
Driving economically..................................... 25
Driving positions (memorising) ..................... 80
Dynamic emergency braking ...................... 110
Dynamic stability control
(DSC) ..........................................39, 182, 184
Filling with fuel ......................................... 72-74
Fitting a wheel ............................................. 208
Fitting roof bars ........................................... 230
Fittings, boot ................................................. 92
Flashing indicators .............................. 150, 180
Foglamps, front ................... 146, 154, 211, 215
Foglamps, rear ............................ 146, 216, 217
Folding/unfolding the door mirrors ............... 86
Front seats .............................................. 78 - 80
Fuel.......................................................... 25, 74
Fuel consumption .......................................... 25 EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ........ 182
EBFD ........................................................... 182
Eco-driving ................................................... 25
Economy mode ........................................... 225
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ...................................................... 182Gearbox, automatic .....114, 116, 127, 224, 246
Gearbox, manual ................. 114, 115, 127, 246
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ................... 116
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....................... 115
Gear shift indicator ..................................... 124
G.P.S. .......................................................... 273
Guide-me-home .................................. 148, 150
Halogen headlamps ............................ 211, 213
Hands-free kit .....................................290, 337
Hazard warning lamps .......................... 93, 180
Headlamp adjustment ................................. 152
Headlamps, directional ....................... 153, 211
Headlamp wash .................................. 156, 243
D
F
EG
H
Electronic engine immobiliser............... 61, 105
Electronic gearbox
system ................. 25, 114, 120, 127, 224, 246
Emergency boot release ............................... 64
Emergency call ........................... 181, 264, 265
Emergency starting ..................................... 223
Emergency warning lamps ......................... 180
eMyWay ................................................ 47, 267
Energy economy mode ............................... 225
Engine compartment ..........................238, 239
Engine compartment fusebox ..................... 219
Engine, Diesel .......................74, 239, 240, 253
Engine oil level indicator ....................... 45, 241
Engine, petrol ................................74, 238, 250
Engines ...............................................250, 253
Environment ..... 25, 60, 95, 100, 125, 224, 244Fuel filler cap ................................................. 72
Fuel filler flap ................................................. 72
Fuel gauge .................................................... 72
Fuel tank.................................................. 72, 73
Fusebox, dashboard ................................... 220
Fuses ........................................................... 219