2016 Citroen DS5 HYBRID ignition

Safety warnings related to high voltage


The voltage used for the operation of
the electric motor is in the range 150 to
270 Volts.
Do not handle the components of the high
voltage system (identified by the orange
colour): risk of electrocution and burns!
High voltage cables are routed under the
vehicle (sills); take care not to damage them
when the vehicle is used for off-road activity
(such as covering rough ground).

Before doing any
work on the vehicle,
switch off the ignition
( READY
lamp off).


Take care to position lifting equipment
( jack, hoist, ...) at the locations provided to
avoid damaging the cables.

Never touch, dismantle, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, orange
cables or connectors, even in the event of
an accident.

To avoid any risk to the environment,
the high voltage battery must be
recycled in an appropriate manner.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Be sure to take account of the warning
labels present on the vehicle.
Battery electrolyte is very corrosive: risk of
burns.
No sparks or naked flames.
Do not burn or heat.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not spray or pour fluids: risk of damage
to the battery.


Emergency cut-off

In the event of an accident, a safety
system automatically cuts-off the high
voltage system and the fuel supply.
The Hybrid4 system can no longer be
started.
You must then contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.


Operations on the
battery

The high voltage battery must not in
any circumstances be charged from an
external power supply and must only
be handled by a qualified technician
at a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Incorrect handling may lead to serious
burns, as well as electric arcs that could
cause serious injury or even death.

Access to the underbonnet

The alternator-starter motor of your Hybrid4
vehicle is also supplied at high voltage.
If the vehicle ignition has not been switched off,
there is a risk of the engine restarting at any
time.
Always ensure that the
ignition is switched off
( READY
lamp off) before
opening the bonnet.

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, you must switch off the ignition
and verify that the READY
lamp in the
instrument panel is off - risk of serious
injury!



Recommendations

33Driving


N
Neutral

R
Reverse

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Gears in manual mode

A
This comes on when automated mode is
selected. It goes off on changing to manual
mode.


Displays in the instrument panel

Moving off




)
To start the engine, place the
gear selector in position N
.



)
Release the parking brake by pulling the
control lever, if automatic operation has
been deactivated.

)
Progressively release the brake pedal.
Before leaving the vehicle, place the
gear selector in position N
and then
you must stop the Hybrid4 system by
switching off the ignition ( READY
lamp
off).



)
Place your foot on the brake

when a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.

)
Press the brake pedal down fully.

)
Start the Hybrid4 system.


If the Hybrid4 system does not activate:


- If N
is flashing in the instrument
panel, move the gear selector to
position A
then to position N
.

- If the message "Foot on brake" is
displayed, press the brake pedal
firmly.




)
Select a drive mode (position A
or M
) or
reverse (position R
).

For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the
point of resistance.


)
After starting the vehicle, select position A

for enter automated mode.



Automated mode



A
appears in the instrument panel
screen.

The gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear, depending on the:


- style of driving,

- profile of the road.

A
or M1
or R
appears in the
instrument panel screen.
)
If the parking brake is released, the vehicle
moves off.
If the parking brake is applied and
automatic mode is activated, accelerate
progressively.

35Driving

Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault


Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the parking brake lamps are on (not
flashing) in the instrument panel and in
the control lever.

To immobilise the vehicle without
applying the parking brake, before
switching off the ignition, place the gear
selector in position A
or R
.
If the battery is flat, it is essential
to place a chock against one of the
wheels to immobilise the vehicle.

Before switching off the Hybrid4 system, place
the gear selector in position N.
When switching off the Hybrid4 system, the
electric parking brake is applied automatically.
If the automatic function is deactivated, apply
the parking brake manually to immobilise the
vehicle.

Never leave children unsuper vised in
the vehicle with the Hybrid4 system
active.

For your safety, this function will only
be activated if you press the brake
pedal when engaging for ward drive or
reverse.
This function is deactivated if the
driver's door is opened. To reactivate
it, close the door and then press the
brake or accelerator pedal.


Creep function

This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, …).
With the Hybrid4 hybrid system active, the
vehicle stationary and the parking brake
released:


)
press the brake pedal,

)
place the gear selector in position A
, R
or
M
,

)
gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately and
gradually reaches a speed of approximately
6 mph (10 km/h), with pressing the accelerator
pedal.
With the ignition on, the
flashing of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message
in the instrument panel screen, indicates a
malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Car washing machine or tunnel


Some car washing machines or tunnels (where the vehicle is moved for wards on a travelling track) require that the parking brake be "released" during
the wash.
With the Hybrid4 system active, READY
lamp on, parking brake
released:


)
Place the gear selector at position N
.

)
Switch off the Hybrid4 system (press the START/STOP

button). The READY
lamp goes off in the instrument panel
and the parking brake is applied automatically.

)
Switch on the ignition again (press the START/STOP
button)
without your foot on the brake pedal. The READY
lamp
remains off.

)
Release the parking brake using the manual control on the
centre console, while keeping your foot on the brake pedal.

)
Switch off the ignition (press the START/STOP
button without
your foot on the brake pedal) after having checked that the
parking brake remains released.



If the HDi Diesel engine was on standby, it then restarts.
If the HDi Diesel engine is running, its operation is maintained
without time limit.
With the Hybrid4 system active, READY
lamp on, parking brake
released:


)
Place the gear selector at position N
( AUTO
mode).

)
Press the brake pedal then the " ECO OFF
" button.



Car washing machines or tunnels in which the HDi
Diesel engine must be switched off.
Car washing machines or tunnels in which the HDi
Diesel engine must not be switched off.

If possible on your vehicle, deactivate the automatic operation of the electric parking brake in the vehicle systems configuration menu.

Recovery of the vehicle on a fl at-bed


Never recover the vehicle by towing it with two or four wheels on the ground, as there is a risk of
damage to the transmission.
However, if necessary because access to the vehicle is difficult, the vehicle can be moved a few
dozen metres, at a speed of less than 6 mph (10 km/h).

Use the towing eye only
to pull the vehicle out
or to lash it for recovery on a flat-bed lorry or
trailer.

Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and place the gear selector at
position N
, then switch off the Hybrid4 system ( READY
lamp off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of the vehicle on a flat-bed lorry or trailer.









Snow chains


Recommendations


The use of snow chains is only authorised on
the front wheels.
The mode selector must be in the
4WD
position.

For information on the sizes
compatible with the tyres on your
vehicle and advice on use, refer to the
corresponding section in the handbook
for the vehicle.

45Alphabetical index
Advice on driving ............................................ 23
Air conditioning ......................................... 22, 25
Bag hook ......................................................... 31
Back up starting .............................................. 18
Battery, 12 V ...................................................... 5
Battery, high voltage ........................ 5, 27-29, 39
Boot floor, removable ...................................... 31
Cable, high voltage ......................................... 28
Car wash ......................................................... 36
Cooling, high voltage battery .......................... 29
Defrosting ........................................................ 25
Demisting ........................................................ 25
Display screen, instrument panel ......... 8, 10, 13
Driving economically....................................... 24
Eco-driving ..................................................... 24
ECO OFF (switch) ........................................... 22
Electric running (ZEV) ............ 11, 20, 22, 24, 25
Electronic key .......................................15, 17, 18
Emergency switching off ................................. 18
Energy flows ............................................. 10, 11
Energy recovery .................................... 9, 11, 24Keyless Entry and Starting ..................15, 17, 18
Key not recognised ......................................... 18
Kit, temporary puncture repair ........................ 37
Filter, particle ........................................ 5, 26, 42
Fittings, boot ................................................... 31
Flat bed (recovery) .......................................... 38
Four-wheel drive (4WD) ................ 19, 21, 23, 38
Fuel consumption .................................. 9, 12, 24
Gearbox, electronic ...................5, 15, 23 -25, 32
Gear selector, electronic gearbox .................. 32 Engine compartment ...................................... 30
Engine, Diesel .....................5, 19, 22, 25, 36, 40
Environment .................................................... 24
Opening the bonnet ........................................ 30
Ignition on........................................................ 17
Indicator, power................................................. 9
Instrument panel ............................................... 8 Head-up display .............................................. 16
Heating ...................................................... 22, 25
High voltage .............................................. 27, 28
Histogram, fuel consumption .......................... 12Mode selector ......................................... 2, 7, 19
Motor, electric ....................................... 5, 19, 39
Parcel shelf, rear ............................................. 31
Parking brake, electric ........................ 15, 23, 36
Power indicator ............................................. 8, 9
Puncture .......................................................... 37A
B
C
D
EH
IK
F
GM
O
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