2015.5 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 Owner's Manual

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Very cold conditions or
when towing
In these circumstances, it is
recommended that you do not apply the
parking brake.
For this, with the ignition on, deactivate
the automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually:
F
M
anual gearbox: engage first gear
or reverse.
F

A
utomatic gearbox: select
position P .
The electric parking brake combines
2

operating modes:
-

A

utomatic Application/Release
A

pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default).
-

M

anual Application/Release
M

anual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A .
M

anual release is by pulling then
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.
Programming the automatic
mode
For some countries of sale, it is possible to
deactivate automatic operation.
In this case, deactivation is done via
the vehicle configuration menu.
Electric parking brake
If automatic mode is deactivated, the
parking brake must be applied and
released manually.
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.
Never leave the vehicle without
checking that the parking brake is on. This warning lamp comes on
fixed.
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In this case, the electric parking brake
no longer functions.
As a safety measure, immobilise the
vehicle following the recommendations
above or by placing a chock against one
of the wheels.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When the driver's door is opened, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the parking brake is not
applied.
driving

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,
-

d
isplay 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.
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".
With the engine running, when the driver's
door is opened 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. Maximum application is essential:
-
i n 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,
-

w
hen the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
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.
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.
Maximum application

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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:
F

M
anual 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.
F

A

utomatic gearbox : select position
d
,
M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
-

t

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

d

isplay 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.
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".
With the engine running, when the driver's
door is opened 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.
Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
driving

Emergency braking
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.
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 DSC system provides stability when
braking during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.
Special situations
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 ".

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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, immobilise the
vehicle on flat and level ground, engage a gear, place chock against one of the wheels if necessary and switch off the ignition.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.Alert
co

nsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and illumination of these
warning lamps: -

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
-

T
he electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and illumination of these
warning lamps: -

M
anual release of the electric parking brake is only possible by
pressing the accelerator pedal and pulling the control lever.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
-

T
he automatic functions and the manual application are still
available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and illumination of these
warning lamps: -

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
driving

Alertconsequences
To apply the electric parking brake:
F

i
mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
F

p
ull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
F

s
witch 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:
F

s
witch on the ignition.
F

p
ull 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 illumination of these
warning lamps: -

O
nly the automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration functions are available.
-

T
he 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". -

Y
ou 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).
-

A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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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 system only operates when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

c
ertain gradient conditions are met,
-

w
ith 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 with a manual gearbox,
-

p
rovided you are in position d or M with an
automatic gearbox.
Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave 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 control 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.
driving

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 and depress the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
Engaging 5th or
6th gear
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the trigger under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards. Failure to follow this advice could cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or
4th gear).