2015 Citroen DS5 RHD gearbox

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Starting-switching off the engine
F Insert the electronic key in the reader.
F P ress the brake pedal for vehicles with
an automatic or electronic gearbox, or
fully declutch for vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
Starting using
the electronic key Starting with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting"
system
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 in neutral.
With an electronic gearbox , put the gear lever in
n.
W
ith an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever in P or
n.
F
or d iesel vehicles, in
temperatures below zero the
engine will not start until the
preheater 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.
F

W

ith the electronic key inside the vehicle
(it is not necessary to put it in the reader),
press the brake pedal for vehicles with
an automatic or electronic gearbox, or
fully declutch for vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
F

P

ress the " START/STOP "
button.
T

he engine starts (see the
warning below for Diesel
vehicles). F

P

ress the " START/STOP "
button.
T

he engine starts (see the
warning below for Diesel
vehicles). The "Keyless Entry and Starting" device
must be in the recognition zone.
For safety reasons, do not leave
this
zone with the vehicle running.
driving

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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:
F
I
nsert the electronic key in the reader.
F

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

P
ress the "START/STOP" button.
T

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-offElectronic 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).
driving

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

E
lectronic gearbox : select
position A or R .
F

A
utomatic gearbox: select
position P . or R
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 done by pulling then
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if
the parking brake is not applied.
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.
Label on door panel
di

scharged battery
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.

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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:
-
i

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

isplay 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. 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,
-

d
isplay 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

E

lectronic gearbox : select position A, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
F

A

utomatic gearbox : select position
d
,
M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
-

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:
-
i
llumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-
d
isplay 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.
Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running

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,
-

i
n particular conditions on a slope,
-

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:
-

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

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

p
rovided you are in position d or M on 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 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 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).
driving

displays in the instrument panel
When you move the selector in the gate to
select a position, the corresponding indicator
comes on in the instrument panel.
P
Pa
rk
R
Reverse
n

Neutral
d


D
rive (automatic driving)
S

Sp
ort programme
T

S
now programme
1 to 6

G
ear engaged during manual operation
-

I
nvalid value during manual operation
Six speed automatic gearbox which of fers a choice
between the comfort of fully automatic operation,
enhanced by sport and snow programmes, and
the pleasure of manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-

a

utomatic
operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with a sport programme for a more
dynamic style of driving and a snow
programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,
-

m

anual
operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Automatic gearbox
1. Gear selector.
2. B utton " T" (snow) .
3.
B

utton " S" (spor t) .
4.
P

osition markings for the gear selector.
gear selection
gate
gea
r selector positions
P. Park.
-
I mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.
-

S
tarting the engine.
R.
R

everse.
-

R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.
n. N

eutral.
-

I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.
-

S
tarting the engine.
d

.
A
utomatic operation.
M.+ / -

M
anual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
F

P
ush for wards to change up through the
gears.
or
F

P
ull backwards to change down through
the gears.