Citroen DS5 (2016 year). Manual — part 8

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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

Park

R Reverse
N Neutral
d

Drive (automatic driving)

S

Sport

programme

T Snow

programme

1 to 6

Gear engaged during manual operation

-

Invalid value during manual operation

Six speed automatic gearbox which offers 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:

- automatic 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,

- manual operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

Automatic gearbox

1.

Gear selector.

2. Button "

T" (snow)

.

3. Button "S" (sport)

.

4.

Position markings for the gear selector.

Gear selection gate

Gear selector positions

P.

Park.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

- Starting the engine.
R.

Reverse.

- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

N.

Neutral.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on.

- Starting the engine.
d.

Automatic operation.

M.+ / - Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

F

Push forwards to change up through the

gears.

or
F

Pull backwards to change down through

the gears.

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F

With your foot on the brake, select

position P or N

.

F

Start the engine.

If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F Select position R, d or M

.

Moving off

When the engine is running at idle,
with the brakes released, if position R,
d or M

is selected, the vehicle moves

even without the accelerator being
pressed.
Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

If the parking brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors
are fully closed.

Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.

Automatic operation

F Select position d for automatic

changing

of the six gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

If position N

is engaged inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position d
to accelerate.

If you do not press the brake pedal
when trying to move the gear selector
out of position P

, this warning lamp or

this symbol appears in the instrument
panel accompanied by a message,
flashing of the P symbol, the display
of a message and an audible signal.

F

Check that the display in the instrument

panel agrees with the position engaged.

F

Gradually release the brake pedal.

The parking brake is released manually, the
vehicle moves off.
If the parking brake is on and automatic mode
is activated, accelerate progressively.

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Manual operation

F Select position M for sequential

changing

of the six gears.

F

Push the selector towards the + sign to

change up a gear.

F

Pull the selector towards the - sign to

change down a gear.

It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

d

disappears and the gears engaged

appear in succession on the
instrument panel.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear 1
automatically.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
when changing gear.
It is possible to change from position d
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

Sport and snow programmes

Sport programme "S"

F Press button "S"

, after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.

S

appears in the instrument panel.

Snow programme "

T"

F Press button "T

", after starting the engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.

T

appears in the instrument panel.

Return to auto-adaptive
mode

F

At any time, press the button selected

again to leave the special programme
engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.

These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.

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Invalid value during manual
operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, put the selector
in position P or N

to place the gearbox in

neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

If the selector is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F Return the selector to position P

;

the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.

Operating fault

When the ignition is on, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen to indicate a
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R

and from N to R. This will not cause any

damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

You risk damaging the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the selector from

position P to another position when
the battery is flat.

To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear selector at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

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Gear efficiency indicator*

On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear.

With an automatic gearbox, the system
is only active in manual mode.

* Depending on engine.

On BlueHDi Diesel 135 and 150 versions with
manual gearbox, in certain driving conditions
the system may suggest changing into neutral
so that the engine can go into standby (STOP
mode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel.

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

Example:
- You are in third gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal.
- The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

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Tyre under-inflation detection

System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the
vehicle is moving.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of
each tyre (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.

This system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).

Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.

The tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after driving for less then
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the values
indicated on the label.
For more information on identification
markings, including the tyre pressure
label, refer to the corresponding
section.

The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.

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Under-inflation alert

The alert is given by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal, and depending on
equipment, the display of a message.

In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,
the symbol or the message appears, according
to equipment, to identify it.
F

Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering

movements or harsh brake applications.

F

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

The alert is maintained until the tyre or
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired
or replaced.
The spare wheel (space-saver type or a
steel rim) does not have a sensor.

The loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of
the tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.

Operating fault

The flashing and then fixed
illumination of the under-inflation
warning lamp accompanied by the
illumination of the service warning
lamp indicates a fault with the system.

This alert is also displayed when one or
more wheels is not fitted with a sensor
(for example, a space-saver or steel
spare wheel).

Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked or,
following the repair of a puncture, to have the
original wheel, equipped with a sensor, refitted.

In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.

F

If you have a compressor (the one in the

temporary puncture repair kit for example),
check the four tyre pressures when cold.

If it is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.

or
F In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (according to equipment).

Any tyre repair or replacement on a wheel
fitted with this system must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not detected
by your vehicle (fitting snow tyres for example),
you must have the system reinitialised by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Stop & Start

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

The "EcO"

warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:

- with a manual gearbox, at speeds below

12 mph (20 km/h) or vehicle stationary with
the THP 120 petrol and BlueHDi 115 and
120 Diesel versions, when you place the
gear lever in neutral and you release the
clutch pedal,

- with an automatic gearbox, vehicle

stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or put the gear selector in position N.

If 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
maoeuvres, 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.
Perfect 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:
- the vehicle is on a steep slop (rising or

falling),

- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph

(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the START/STOP button,

- the electric parking brake is applied or

being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,
- some 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 "EcO"

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:

- with a manual gearbox, when you fully

depress the clutch pedal,

- with an automatic gearbox:

● gear selector in position d or M, when

you release the brake pedal,

● or gear selector in position N and brake

pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position d or M,

● or when you engage reverse.

As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
- you open the driver's door,
- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
- the 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,

- the electric parking brake is being applied,
- some 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.

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deactivation / Reactivation

With the touch screen button

With the switch on the dashboard

F Select the "driving"

menu.

F

In 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

Press 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

driving 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.

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Operating fault

In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps
come on.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition
and start the engine again using the "START/
STOP

" button.

In the event of a fault with the system, the
button in the "EcO OFF" switch flashes for a
few moments, then remains on.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding
section.

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Lane departure warning system

System which, using a camera which
recognises solid or broken lines, detects the
involuntary crossing of longitudinal traffic lane
markings on the ground.
To provide safe driving, the camera analyses
the image then, if the driver's attention drops,
triggers a warning if the vehicle drifts over
a lane marking (speed higher than 50 mph
(80 km/h)).
This system is particularly useful on motorways
and main roads.

Activation

F

When switching on the ignition

or with the engine running, press
this button to activate the system;
the indicator lamp comes on.

The lane departure warning system
cannot, in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.

deactivation

You are warned by the vibration of the driver's
seat cushion:
- on the right-hand side, if the marking on

the ground has been crossed on the right,

- on the left-hand side, if the marking on the

ground has been crossed on the left.

No warning is transmitted while the direction
indicator is active and for approximately
20 seconds after the direction indicator is
switched off.

detection - Alert

Operating fault

The detection may be impeded:
- if the markings on the ground are

worn,

- if there is little contrast between the

markings on the ground and the
road surface,

- if the windscreen is dirty,
- in certain severe weather conditions:

fog, heavy rain, snow, bright sunlight
or direct exposure to the sun (low
sun, leaving a tunnel, ...) and shade.

F

Press this button again, the

indicator lamp goes off.

In the event of a fault, the indicator lamp in the
button flashes.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

The status of the system remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.

It is necessary to observe the driving
regulations and to take a break every
two hours.

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Blind spot sensors

This driving assistance system warns the driver
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a potential danger.

This system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a
substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's
responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.
The blind spot sensor system can never replace the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.

Operation

A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
- immediately, when being overtaken,
- after a delay of about one second, when

overtaking a vehicle slowly.

F

On switching on the ignition, or engine

running, press this button to activate the
function; the warning lamp comes on.

Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.

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The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
cycle - is detected.
For this, the following conditions must be met:
- all the vehicles must be moving in the

same direction,

- the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and

75 mph (12 and 140 km/h),

- when you overtake a vehicle with a speed

difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),

- when a vehicle overtakes you with a speed

difference of less than 15 mph (25 km/h),

- the traffic must be flowing normally,
- in the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,

if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,

- you are driving on a straight or slightly

curved road,

- your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a

caravan...

No alert will be given in the following situations:
- in the presence of immobile objects

(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs...),

- with vehicles moving in the opposite

direction,

- driving on a sinuous road or a sharp

corner,

- when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a

very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is
at the same time detected at the rear in the
blind spot angle and present in the driver's
forward field of vision,

- in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in

front and behind are confused with a lorry
or a stationary object,

- when overtaking quickly.

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F

To deactivate the system, press this button

again; the warning lamp goes off.

The state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.

In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in the
button flashes then goes off.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet surface
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud, ice
or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.

The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.

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Head-up display

System which projects information onto a
transparent blade in the driver's field of vision so
that they do not have to take their eyes off the road.
This system operates when the engine is running
and the settings are stored when the ignition is
switched off.

1.

Head-up display On / Off.

2.

Display height adjustment.

3.

Brightness adjustment.

Once the system has been activated, the
information projected in the head-up display is:
A.

The speed of your vehicle.

B.

Cruise control/speed limiter information.

c.

Navigation information (depending on

version).

displays during operation

For more information on the navigation
system, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section.