2016 Citroen DS5 HYBRID gearbox
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7Hybrid4 system
Compared to a manual gearbox, the ETG6
electronic gearbox (6)
provides, in automatic
mode, significant savings in fuel consumption,
through the electronic management of gear
changes.
The mode selector (8)
allows selection of the
four operating modes offered by the Hybrid4
system:
- AUTO
mode, which optimises fuel
consumption by automatically managing
the alternate or simultaneous use of the
two motors,
- ZEV
(Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode, which
provides 100% electric drive, when the
driving conditions and the state of charge
of the battery permit,
- SPORT
mode, which provides more
dynamic driving with additional
performance,
- 4WD
(4 Wheel Drive) mode, which
improves traction at low speed when grip is
poor (snow, mud, sand...).
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Instrument panel
*
By successive presses on the end of the
wiper control stalk.
1.
Power indicator (%).
Display of the percentage of the total power
available supplied by the Hybrid4 system,
or the energy recovered.
2.
Selector position and gear engaged for the
electronic gearbox or gear shift indicator.
3.
Speed limiter or cruise control settings.
4.
READY lamp: indicates that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
Control buttons
Dials and screens
A.
Main lighting and controls dimmer.
B.
- Successive short presses: under-inflation
detection, recall ser vicing information,
alert log.
- Long press: reset the function selected to
zero (ser vice indicator or trip recorder).
5.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
(°Celsius).
6.
Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
7.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
8.
Fuel gauge.
9.
Instrument panel screen:
- permanent display of distance recorders,
and, as desired * : trip computer, energy
flows, current media playing or navigation
instructions,
- temporary display: ser vice indicator,
engine oil level indicator, alert messages.
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Moving off
For more information on the
electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section in the handbook
for the vehicle.
You can change the operating mode of the
Hybrid4 system at any time using its mode
selector.
Driving in ZEV
mode requires that particular
conditions be met.
When your vehicle vehicle moves off
in electric mode, it makes no noise. Be
very careful of pedestrians, cyclists...
as, because of this, they will not hear
you coming.
Head-up display
The colour of the speedometer varies
according to the drive train used:
- white display: Diesel engine
running,
- blue display: Diesel engine
stopped.
Using automatic mode with the
electronic gearbox optimises gear
changes and so gives more economical
driving.
)
If automatic operation of the electric
parking brake has been deactivated, pull
then release the control lever to release the
parking brake manually.
)
Progressively release the brake pedal.
)
With the parking brake released, the
vehicle then moves off.
If the parking brake is still applied and is in
automatic mode, accelerate progressively.
)
Move the gear selector to
position A
(automatic mode) or M
(manual
mode) or R
(reverse).
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21Hybrid4 system
This mode will be even more effective if
the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres,
such as winter tyres.
SPORT mode
(Diesel and
electric)
4WD mode
(4 - wheel drive)
This mode allows more dynamic driving by
providing additional performance
.
By using the capacity of the electric motor
to supplement the power of the HDi Diesel
engine, the vehicle's full power is used for
acceleration and pick-up.
This mode manages the response of the
accelerator, the electronic gearbox and the use
of the electric motor.
In SPORT
mode:
- the electric motor as an addition is
available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
This "4-wheel drive" mode provides additional
traction
at low speed by driving all four wheels
of the vehicle simultaneously: the HDi Diesel
engine (front wheel drive) and the electric
motor (rear wheel drive) operate simultaneously
and permanently.
Their coupling is managed electronically to
optimise traction when grip is poor.
In 4WD
mode:
- the HDi Diesel engine operates
continuously; if necessary, it supplies
energy for the electric motor,
- the additional traction from the electric
motor is available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
This mode should be used on snow
covered roads or difficult ground (mud,
sand, ...), as well as for crossing a ford,
at moderate speed.
In this mode, in severe conditions
and if the circumstances allow, it is
recommended that you accelerate
strongly to facilitate moving off and
making progress and so reduce the risk
of getting stuck.
This mode is available whatever:
- the state of charge of the high
voltage battery,
- the altitude.
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23Hybrid4 system
Driving recommendations
Obser ve the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the internal combustion engine or electric
motor, the electronic gearbox, or the electrical
systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through water:
- check that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
- place the mode selector in the 4WD
position,
- drive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),
- do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into
contact with the hot exhaust system
or certain components of the Hybrid4
system which can reach very high
temperatures - Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the electronic gearbox into
position N
.
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Special conditions for the operation of ZEV mode
ZEV
mode can be selected when all of
the conditions for its operation are met, in
particular an adequate state of charge of the
battery (50% at least).
In the situations described below, the HDi
Diesel must be running; accordingly, ZEV
mode cannot be selected or is deactivated
automatically. The mode selector remains at or
returns to the AUTO
position to allow starting of
the HDi Diesel engine.
- Manual gear change when in automatic
mode using the steering mounted controls
for the electronic gearbox.
Cases of non availability of ZEV mode or automatic return
to AUTO mode
- Selection of manual mode by moving the
gear selector for the electronic gearbox to
position M
.
- Sustained and sharp acceleration.
- Use of demisting / defrosting.
- Intensive use of air conditioning.
Action by the driver:
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When immobilising the vehicle, with the
Hybrid4 system active, you must place
the gear selector in neutral N
.
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, check that the
gear selector is in position N
, that the
parking brake is applied and that the
READY
lamp is off before switching off
the Hybrid4 system.
Six-speed electronic gearbox which offers a
choice between two operating modes:
- automated
mode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,
- manual
mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver.
In automated mode, it is possible to change
gear manually by using the steering mounted
control paddles as desired, when overtaking,
for example.
Electronic gearbox (ETG6)
R.
Reverse
)
With your foot on the brake, lift the selector
and move it for wards.
N.
Neutral.
)
With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.
Automated mode.
)
Move the selector backwards to select
this mode.
M.
Manual mode with sequential gear changing.
)
Lift the selector, then move it backwards
to select this mode, then use the steering
mounted control paddles to change gear.
Gear selector
+.
Change up paddle to the right of the
steering wheel.
)
Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted
paddle to change up a gear.
-.
Change down paddle to the left of the
steering wheel.
)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted
paddle to change down a gear.
Steering mounted control paddles
Engagement of reverse gear is
accompanied by an audible signal.
The steering mounted paddles cannot
be used to select neutral or to engage
or disengage reverse gear.
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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.