2014 Citroen DS5 engine

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press
the brake

pedal
, pull
then release control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

Manual release



- the braking warning lamp and
the P
warning lamp in the control
lever A
going off,

- display of the message "Parking
brake off ".
If 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 necessary, 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 the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,

- when the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).



Maximum application


In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you 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 A

are on fixed, not flashing.
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A
.


Manual application

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:


- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
,

- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, there is an audible signal and a
message is displayed if the parking brake has
not been applied, unless the selector lever is
in position P
(Park) in the case of an automatic
gearbox.

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Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever A
are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.



Automatic application,
engine off


- illumination of the braking
warning lamp and of
the P
warning lamp in the control
lever A
,

- display of the message "Parking
brake on". With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you
press the accelerator:



Manual gearbox
: fully depress the clutch
pedal, engage 1
st or reverse gear; press
the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch
pedal until the brake releases.


Electronic gearbox
: select position A
, M

or R
then press the accelerator pedal.


Automatic gearbox
: select position D
, M

or R
then press the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:


- the braking warning lamp and
the P
warning lamp in the control
lever A
going off,

- display of the message "Parking
brake off ".


When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.



Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A

are on fixed, not flashing.



Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually
apply the parking
brake by pulling
control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:


- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
,

- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep
is heard and a message is displayed if the
parking brake has not been applied, unless the
gear lever is in position P
(Park) in the case of
an automatic gearbox.

Situations



Consequences


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.

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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 releasing

the 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 ".

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 system only operates 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 system cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a
momentarily when you release the brake
pedal:



- provided you are in first gear or neutral on
a manual gearbox,

- provided you are in position A
or M
on an
electronic gearbox,

- provided you are in position D
or M
on an
automatic gearbox.

Operation


On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily 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 engine running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp (and the
warning lamp P
in the lever of the
electric parking brake) are on fixed (not
flashing).



Operating fault

If a fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.

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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral.









6-speed manual
gearbox



Move the lever fully to the right to engage
5th or 6th gear.



Engaging 5th or 6th gear

Engaging reverse gear




Raise the trigger under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then for wards.

Displays in the instrument panel

When you move the lever in the gate to select a
position, the corresponding indicator comes on
in the instrument panel.

P
Park

R
Reverse

N
Neutral

D
Drive (automatic driving)

S
Sport
programme


Snow
programme

1 to 6
Gear engaged during manual operation

-
Invalid value during manual operation Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:


- automatic
operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,

- sport
programme for a more dynamic style
of driving,

- snow
programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,

- manual
operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.















Automatic gearbox



1.
Gear lever.

2.
Button "S"
(spor t)
.

3.
Button " 
" (snow)
.



Gear lever
Gear selection gate


P.
Park.


- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.

- Starting the engine.

R.
Reverse.


- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.

N.
Neutral.


- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.

- Starting the engine.

D.
Automatic operation.

M.+ / -
Manual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.



Push for wards to change up through the
gears.
or



Pull backwards to change down through
the gears.

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
With your foot on the brake, select
position P
or N
.


Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.



With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.


Release the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.


Select position R
, D
or M
,


Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.


Moving off


When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R
, D
or
M
is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P
.

If position N
is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D
to
accelerate.

Never select position N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P
or R
unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.



Automatic operation




Select position D
for automatic
changing
of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the lever, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
If you do not press the brake pedal
when trying to move the gear lever
out of position P
, this warning
lamp or this symbol appears in the
instrument panel accompanied by a
message, flashing of the P
symbol in
the instrument panel and an audible
signal.