Citroen DS5 (2016 year). Instruction — part 7

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F

Switch off the demisting/defrosting

of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.

Front demist -

defrost

Rear screen and door mirrors demist -

defrost

F It is possible to stop the

demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the
button goes off.

Automatic visibility programme

Switching on

With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.

F

Select this programme

to demist or defrost the
windscreen and side windows
as quickly as possible.

The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
F

To stop the programme, press either
the "visibility"

button again or "AUTO", the

indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
indicator lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on.

The system starts again with the values in use
before it was overridden by the visibility programme.

F

Press this button (located on

the air conditioning system
control panel) to demist/defrost
the rear screen and the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button
comes on.

The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.

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Driving

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Driving recommendations

Observe 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 engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

- deactivate the Stop & Start system,
- 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.

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 - Risk of fire!

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running,
apply the parking brake and put the
gearbox into neutral or position N or P,
depending on the type of gearbox.

If you are obliged to drive through water:

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.

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When towing

distribution of loads

F

Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.

Side wind

F

Take into account the increased sensitivity

to side wind.

cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

To lower the engine speed, reduce your

speed.

The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

F

If the warning lamp and the

STOP

warning lamp come on,

stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

F

Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.

Lighting

F

Check the electrical lighting and signalling

on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.

For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.

For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

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Starting / Switching off the engine

F

Insert the electronic key in the reader.

F

Press the brake pedal for vehicles with an

automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.

Starting using the
electronic key

Starting with Keyless Entry
and Starting

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 into neutral.

With an automatic gearbox

, place the gear selector at position P or N.

diesel vehicles

It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the reader.
F

With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

press the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the
clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual
gearbox.

F Press the "START/STOP" button

while maintaining pressure on
the pedal until the engine starts.

F Press the "START/STOP" button

while maintaining pressure on
the pedal until the engine starts.

The "Keyless Entry and Starting"
electronic key must be in the
recognition zone.
For safety reasons, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
If the electronic key is not detected
in the recognition zone, a message
is displayed. Move the electronic key
into the zone so that the engine can be
started.

The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel vehicles.

The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the warning below for Diesel vehicles.

In temperatures below zero the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
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.

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Switching off using the
electronic key

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

Electronic key left in the
reader

If the electronic key is left in the reader,
on opening the driver's door a message
appears to warn you.

Switching off with Keyless
Entry and Starting

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.

Switching the ignition on

(without starting)

F

With the electronic key inside

the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP

" button.

The engine stops and the steering
column locks.

F Press the "START/STOP"

button.

The engine stops and the steering
column locks.

Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on.

F

Remove the electronic key from the reader.

F

Press the "START/STOP" button,

the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.

F

Press the button again to switch

off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.

With the ignition on, the system goes
into energy economy mode when
necessary to maintain the state of
charge of the battery.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

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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

Insert the electronic key in the reader.

F

Press the brake pedal on vehicles with an

automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a
manual gearbox.

F Press the "START/STOP

" button.

The 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-off

Electronic 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.

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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 Manual gearbox:

engage first gear

or reverse.

F Automatic gearbox: select

position P

.

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
- Automatic Application/Release

Application is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default).

- Manual Application/Release

Manual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A.

Manual release is by pulling then
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.

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

discharged 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.

When the driver's door is opened, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the parking brake is not
applied.

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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,

- display 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:

- illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,

- display of the message "Parking

brake on".

With the engine running, when the driver's
door is opened 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:
- in 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,

- when 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,

- display 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 Manual 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 Automatic gearbox

: select position d, M

or R

then press the accelerator pedal.

- the braking warning lamp and

the P

warning lamp in the control

lever A

going off,

- display 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:

- illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,

- display of the message "Parking

brake on".

With the engine running, when the driver's
door is opened 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.

Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running

Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:

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Emergency braking

The emergency braking must only be used in
exceptional circumstances.

If a failure of the DSC system is signalled
by the illumination of this warning lamp,
then braking stability is not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured
by the driver by repeating alternate "pull-
release" actions on the control lever A

.

In the event of a failure of the main
service brake or in an exceptional
situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under
instruction, etc) a continuous pull
on the control lever A will stop the
vehicle.

The DSC system provides stability when
braking during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.

Special situations

To ensure correct operation, and so
your safety, the number of successive
applications and releases of the parking
brake is limited to eight cycles.
If used excessively, you are alerted by
the message "parking brake faulty" and
a flashing warning lamp.

In some circumstances (engine start...),
the parking brake may adjust the level
of application itself. This is normal
operation.
To move your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, with the
ignition on, press the brake pedal and
release the parking brake by pulling
then releasing the control lever A

.

Complete release of the parking brake
is indicated by the warning lamps in the
control lever A

and in the instrument

panel going off and by the display of the
message "Parking brake off".

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Operating faults

If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, immobilise the vehicle
on flat and level ground, engage a gear, place chock against one of the wheels if necessary and switch off the ignition. Contact a dealer or a without delay.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Alert

consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and illumination of these
warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill start assist is not available.
- The electric parking brake can only be used manually.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and illumination of these
warning lamps:

- Manual release of the electric parking brake is only possible by

pressing the accelerator pedal and pulling the control lever.

- Hill start assist is not available.
- The automatic functions and the manual application are still

available.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and illumination of these
warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill start assist is not available.

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Alert

consequences

To apply the electric parking brake:
F

immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.

F

pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.

F

switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake

warning lamps come on.

The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
F

switch on the ignition.

F

pull the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then

release it.

If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not
come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the
vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

and possibly

flashing

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and illumination of these
warning lamps:

- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and

automatic release on acceleration functions are available.

- The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the

emergency braking are not available.

and possibly

flashing
Display of the message "Battery charge fault".

- You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and

immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a
wheel).

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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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:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

- certain gradient conditions are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a
momentarily when you release the brake
pedal:
- provided you are in first gear or neutral with

a manual gearbox,

- provided you are in position d or M with 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 leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave 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 control 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 5

th

or

6

th

gear

Engaging reverse gear

F

Raise the trigger under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Failure to follow this advice could cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3

rd

or

4

th

gear).