2015.5 Citroen DS5 RHD start stop button

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.
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urn control 2 or 3 to the left until
"LO" is displayed or to the right
until "HI" is displayed.
For more information on the
automatic visibility programme,
refer to the corresponding section
in "Front demisting - defrosting".
2-3. driver's-passenger's side
settings
The driver and front passenger can
each adjust the temperature to their
requirements.
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urn 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.
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ressing the "AUTO" button returns the
system to completely automatic operation.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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F Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
Front demist -
defrost Rear screen and door mirrors demist
-
defrost
F It is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the
button goes off.
Automatic visibility programmeSwitching on
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
F Select this programme to demist or defrost the
windscreen and side windows
as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
F To stop the programme, press either
the " visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
indicator lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on.
The system starts again with the values in use
before it was overridden by the visibility programme.
F Press this button (located on the air conditioning system
control panel) to demist /defrost
the rear screen and the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button
comes on.
The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
comfort

Starting / Switching off the engine
F Insert the electronic key in the reader.
F P ress the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting using
the electronic key Starting with Keyless Entry
and Starting
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
reminder message appears in the instrument
panel screen. In some circumstances, it is
necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the "
START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering; a message
warns you when this is needed.
With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever into neutral.
With an automatic gearbox , place the gear selector at position P or
n.
diesel vehicles
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the reader.
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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the
clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
F

P

ress the " START/STOP " button
while maintaining pressure on
the pedal until the engine starts. F

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ress the "START/STOP " button
while maintaining pressure on
the pedal until the engine starts. The "Keyless Entry and Starting"
electronic key must be in the
recognition zone.
For safety reasons, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
If the electronic key is not detected
in the recognition zone, a message
is displayed. Move the electronic key
into the zone so that the engine can be
started.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel vehicles. The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the warning below for Diesel vehicles. In temperatures below zero the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "
START/STOP ", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and
do not press the START/STOP button
again.

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Switching off using the
electronic key
F Immobilise the vehicle.
Electronic key left in the
reader
If the electronic key is left in the reader,
on opening the driver's door a message
appears to warn you.
Switching off with Keyless
Entry and Starting
F Immobilise the vehicle.If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
F With the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks. F
P
ress the "
START/STOP "
button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
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emove the electronic key from the reader. F

P

ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F

P

ress the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system goes
into energy economy mode when
necessary to maintain the state of
charge of the battery.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
driving

Emergency starting with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and your vehicle does not start after
pressing the "START/STOP " button:
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nsert the electronic key in the reader.
F

P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a
manual gearbox.
F

P
ress the " START/STOP " button.
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he engine starts. In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched of without conditions.
To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP"

button for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off the engine,
a message appears in the instrument panel.
Emergency switch-off
Electronic key not recognised by
the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system
F Press and hold the "START/STOP" button
for about 3 seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine.
Note that restarting will not be possible
without the key.

Stop & Start
Operation
going into engine STOP mode
The "E cO" warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
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ith a manual gearbox , at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) or vehicle stationary with
the THP 210 petrol and BlueHDi 115 and
120 Diesel versions, when you place the
gear lever in neutral and you release the
clutch pedal,
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ith an automatic gearbox , vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or put the gear selector in position
n
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f 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
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the
operation of vehicle systems such as
braking, power steering...
The Stop & Start
system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, ...). 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.

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Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slop (rising or
falling),
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t
he driver's door is open,
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t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
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t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the START/STOP button,
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t
he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
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t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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emisting is active,
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s
ome 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 "E
c
O
" warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
going into engine START mode
The "EcO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:
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ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,
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ith an automatic gearbox:
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ear selector in position d or M, when
you release the brake pedal,
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r gear selector in position n and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position
d or M,
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r when you engage reverse. As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
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y
ou open the driver's door,
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y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2
mph
(3
km/h) with THP 210 petrol and
BlueHDi
115 and 120 Diesel versions), or
2
mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,
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t
he electric parking brake is being applied,
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ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "EcO " warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
driving

deactivation / Reactivation
With the touch screen button
With the switch on the dashboard
F Select the "dr iving" menu.
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n the page, press this button.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp for the button and the display
of a message.
Pressing the switch again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message. F
P
ress this switch.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp in the control switch and the
display of a message.
Pressing the button again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Opening the bonnet
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iving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more advice on driving, particularly
on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is
switched

on.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury
related to an automatic change to
START

mode.