2015 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 MPG

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"Settings" menu
The functions available through this menu are detailed in the table below.Button
co
rresponding function
co
mments
Audio settings Adjustment of volume, balance...
Turn off screen Turns off the display in the the touch screen tablet (black screen).
Pressing the black screen restores the display.
System Settings Choice of units:
-

t
emperature (°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
-

d
istance and fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
Time/
d
a
te Setting the date and time.
Languages Choice of language used: French, English, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese,
Polish, Turkish, Russian, Serb, Croat, Hungarian.
Screen settings Adjustment of the display settings (scrolling of text, animations...)
calc

ulator Display the calculator.
cal

endar Display the calendar.

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If dashes are displayed continuously
while driving in place of the digits,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. This value may vary following a change
in the style of driving or the relief,
resulting in a significant change in the
current fuel consumption.
Trip computer, a few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank
in relation to the average fuel
consumption over the last few
miles (kilometres) travelled.
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km). This function is only displayed from
20
mph (30 km/h).
current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption
during the last few seconds.
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel
consumption since the last trip
computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed calculated
since the last trip computer zero
reset (ignition on).
Stop & Start time
counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time
counter calculates the time spent in STOP
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Monitoring

39Frequently asked questions
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Reducing consumption / Fuel
QuestionAnswer
How can I optimise my fuel consumption? Give preference to AUTO mode as it selects in the best way the "driving energy source" to use in order to reduce fuel consumption. You should also adapt your driving style to the characteristics of hybrid vehicles to get the best out of it, for example by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal rather than braking and by anticipating decelerations which allows the recovery of "free" energy for charging the battery (entering a built-up area, stop at traffic lights, stop at halt signs, ...).
Why do I not manage to reduce my fuel consumption even though I often drive in ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode?
It is not ZEV mode but AUTO mode that is the most appropriate for reducing fuel consumption, as it selects the best "driving energy source". ZEV mode (100% electric running) can reduce fuel consumption in some cases. However, recharging the traction battery has an energy cost. This is why we recommend using AUTO mode more often.
Why does the trip computer sometimes display the bars for 28 mpg (10 litres/100 km) in town? In traffic jams, the fuel consumption graph displayed may temporarily appear high when the distance covered is very low, but this generally has very little impact and the true average fuel consumption will remain low. In urban driving, your Hybrid4 will remain more efficient in terms of fuel consumption (by around 35%) compared to a conventional vehicle.
Why is my battery rarely fully charged? A partly charged battery is normal operation (4 to 5 bars on average in AUTO mode). This allows some capacity to be left free for the recovery for energy when going downhill or taking when your foot off the accelerator.
Why are there so may fuel alert messages when starting to use the reserve? To encourage you to refuel as soon as possible and to avoid loosing the possibility of all electric running.