engine Citroen DS5 2011 1.G Owner's Guide

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Comfort
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot.
)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in perfect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenance and Warranty Guide. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can switch off the air conditioning (AC button) and stay in Automatic mode in order to limit fuel consumption. If misting appears while in this mode, you can switch the air conditioning back on temporarily to improve the situation.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.












Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, firstventilate the passenger compar tment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment. The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.


The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.



If you want to prioritise heating, star tand leave the engine running bypressing ECO OFF.

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
1. Automatic comfort programme

We recommend the use of one of
the three AUTO modes available:
they provide optimised regulation of
the temperature in the passenger compartment according to the comfort value
that you have chosen.
These three modes automatically control the system, according to the desired setting, while also maintaining the desired comfort value.
) Press the "AUTO"
button repeatedly:


- a first indicator lamp comes on; the "low"
setting mode is selected,

- a second indicator lamp comes on; the"medium" setting mode is selected,

- a third indicator lamp comes on; the
"high" mode setting is selected.

Use the "medium" and "high" settings in
preference to maintain the comfort level at the
rear.

When the engine is cold, the air flow will reach its optimum levelprogressively, taking account of the weather and the desired comfort levelso as to avoid too great a distributionof cold air. On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is noneed to change the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required. Inall seasons, with the windows closed the system corrects the differencein temperature automatically and asquickly as possible.
This s
ystem is designed to operate effectivelyin all seasons, with the windows closed.
Automatic operation
The air conditioning system operates when the engine is running.

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) Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.


Front Demist -
Defrost








Rear screen and door mirrors
demist - defrost
)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 thebutton goes off.
Automatic visibility programme
Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting hasbeen activated, the STOP mode is notavailable.


Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
)Select this programme
to demist or defrost thewindscreen and side windowsas 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. )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 "AU TO "buttoncomes on.The system starts again with the values in
use before it was overridden by the visibility programme.

)Press this button (located on
the air conditioning systemcontrol panel) to demist/defrost
the rear screen and the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button comes on.

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Starting-switching off the engine
)Inser t the electronic key in the reader. )Press the brake pedal for vehicles with automatic gearbox or electronic gearbox
system, or fully declutch for vehicles witha manual gearbox.
Starting using
the electronic key
Startin
g with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system

If one of the star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turnthe steering wheel slightly while pressingthe "START/STOP" button to assistunlocking of the steering; a messagewarns you when this is needed.
With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever in neutral.With the electronic gearboxsystem
, put the gear lever in N.
With an automatic gearbox
, put the gear lever in Por N
.


For Diesel vehicles, in very cold weather the engine willnot star t until the preheater warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "STA R T/STOP", you shouldhold the brake pedal down until thewarning lamp goes off.
)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle(it is not necessary to put it in the reader),
press the brake pedal for vehicles with
automatic
gearbox or electronic gearbox system, or fully declutch for vehicles with
a manual gearbox.
) Press the " START/STOP"button.
The engine starts.
)Press the " START/STOP
"button.
The engine star ts.

The "Keyless Entry and Star ting" devicemust be in the defined zone.
For safety reasons, do not leave thiszone with the vehicle running.

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Driving

Switching off using the
electronic key
)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 messageappears to warn you.



Stopping with the "Keyless
Entr
y and Starting" system
)Immobilise the vehicle.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

Ignition on without starting
the engine
(accessory position)
)
With the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " START/
STOP
"
button.
The engine stops and thesteering column locks.
)
Press the "START/STOP
" button
The engine stops and thesteering 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 theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and preventsstarting 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 Star ting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "STA R T/STOP" button,with no action on the pedals, allows the ignition
to be switched on and so activate the ancillaryequipment.
)Remove the electronic key from the reader.
)
Press the "STA R T/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not star t.
) Press the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.

Using the ancillaries for a long period introduces the risk of a flat battery.

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Emergency starting with
the Keyless Entry and Startingsystem
When the electronic key is in the defined zone and your vehicle does not star t after pressingthe "STA R T/STOP" button: )Inser t the electronic key in the reader. )Press the brake pedal on vehicles withautomatic gearbox or electronic gearbox
system, or fully declutch with a manualgearbox.)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button.The engine starts. In the event o
f an emergency only, the enginecan be switched of without conditions. To dothis, press and hold the "START/STOP" button
for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
I
f the electronic key is no longer in the defined
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
)Press and hold the "STA R T/STOP"
button for about 3 seconds if you want to
force switchin
g off the engine (note that restarting will not be possible without
the key).

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Driving

It is recommended that you do not apply the parking brake in very coldconditions (ice) and during towing (breakdown, caravan...).
Deactivate the automatic functions and release the parking brake manually:)Manual gearbox:
engage first gear or reverse. )Electronic gearbox system
: select position Aor R.)Automatic gearbox:
select position Por R.
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 done by pulling
thenreleasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible si
gnal and a message is displayed if the
brake is not applied.
Programming the automatic
mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated.
You can contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have it activated.
In this case, pro
gramming is done via
the configuration menu.








Electric parking brake
If deactivated, the parking brake must
be applied and released manually.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, the automatic modeis deactivated.
Never leave the vehicle withoutchecking that the parking brake is on.
This warning lamp comes onfixed.
Label on door panel

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With the ignition on or the engine running, torelease the parking brake, press the brakepedal, pullthen release control lever A.
The full release of the parking brake isconfirmed by:


Manual release



- the braking warning lamp and
the Pwarning lamp in the control lever A going off,

- display of the message "Handbrake off".
I
f 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.
I
f 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.
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, duringtowing).


Maximum application


In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, make amaximum application of the parking brake then turn the front wheels towardsthe pavement and engage a gear when you park.
After a maximum application, therelease time will be longer.



Before leaving the vehicle, check thatparking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on fixed, not flashing.
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parkingbrake whether the engine is running or off, pullcontrol lever A.
Manual application
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- illumination of the brakin
g warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
When the driver
’s door is opened with the engine running, there is an audible signal and amessage 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.

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Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and in the control lever Aare on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.



Automatic application,

en
gine off



- illumination of the brakingwarning lamp and of
the Pwarning lamp in the control
lever A ,

- display of the message "Handbrake on". With the vehicle stationar
y, 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 releasesautomatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator : )Manual gearbox
: fully depress the clutch
pedal, engage 1st
or reverse gear; press
the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch
pe
dal until the brake releases.)Electronic gearbox system: select position A, M or R
then press the
accelerator pedal.)Automatic gearbox: select position D
, Mor R
then press the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- the brakin
g warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the control
lever Agoing off,

- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
When stationary, with the enginerunning, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you mayrelease the parking brake.




Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on fixed, not flashing.


Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running

With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicleit is essential to manuallyapply the parking brake by pullingcontrol lever A.
The application of the parking brake isconfirmed by:
- illumination o
f the braking warning lamp and of
the P
warning lamp in the controllever A
,
- display of the message"Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep
is heard and a messa
ge 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.

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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main servicebrake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuouspull on the control lever A
will stop the vehicle.
The Dynamic Stability Control system provides stability during emergency braking.
If the emer
gency braking malfunctions, themessage "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.
Emergency release
)Fetch the vehicle blocks and the release
device, located under the boot carpet.
)On sloping ground, secure the vehicle by placing chocks in front or behind the front
wheels, on the falling side of the slope. In the event o
f the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running flat, an
emergency manual device can release the
parking brake. ) Immobilise the vehicle:


- by engaging first gear (manual gearbox),

- with the engine running, position P(automatic gearbox) or Mor R
(electronicgearbox system).)
Switch off the engine then switch the
ignition on. If it is impossible to immobilise
the vehicle, do not operate the control and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop urgently.
The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances.
I
f 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.

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