brakes Citroen DS5 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

109Driving
)With your foot on the brake, selectposition P or N . )Star t the engine.
I
f this procedure is not followed, an audiblesignal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.)With the engine running, press the brake pedal. )Release the parking brake, unless it is programmed to automatic mode.)Select position R, Dor M.)Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.


Moving off
When the engine is running at idle, withthe brakes released, if position R , Dor Mis selected, the vehicle moves even without the accelerator being pressed. When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle withoutsupervision.When carrying out maintenance withthe engine running, apply the parking brake and select position P.P


If position N
is engaged inadver tentlywhile driving, allow the engine toreturn to idle then engage position Dto accelerate.
Never select position Nwhile thevehicle is moving. Never select positions Por R
unlessthe vehicle is completely stationary.


Automatic operation
)
Select position D
for automatic
changing
of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mo
de, without any intervention on the par t 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 lever, 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 efficient engine
braking.
I
f you release the accelerator sharply,
the gearbox will not change to a higher gear for safety reasons.

113Driving

Engagement of reverse gear isaccompanied by an audible signal.
If the gear lever is not in position Nonstarting, N
flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message in the instrument panel screen. Foot on brakeflashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the brakepedal is not pressed on star ting.

When the engine is idling with the
brakes off, if position R, Aor M
is selected, the vehicle will move off on its own without any action on theaccelerator.


Displays in the instrument
panel
N Neutral
RReverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Gears in manual mode
AUTO
This comes on when the automatedmode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode. SSport (Sport setting).
)Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.

Moving off
)
Select position N
. )
Press the brake pedal down fully. )
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panelscreen.
)
Select a gear (position M
or A
) or reverse A(position R).R)
Release the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode. ) Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, thenaccelerate.
AUTO
and 1
or Rappear in the instrument panel screen.


Automatic mode
)
After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
AUTO
and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the par t of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitablegear, depending on the:


- style of driving,

- profile of the road.


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

Ty r e u n d e r- i nfl ation detection System which automatically checks the pressure of the tyres while driving.
Sensors fitted in each valve trigger a warning in
the event of malfunction (speed above 12 mph(20 km/h)).
The spare wheel is not fitted with a sensor.

All repairs and changing of tyres on a wheel fitted with this system must becarried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If, when changing a tyre, you install a wheel which is not detected by your vehicle (example: fitting of snow tyres),you must have the system reinitialised by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
This message is also displayed whenone of the wheels is away from thevehicle (being repaired) or when one or more wheels without a sensor are fitted.


The tyre under-inflation detectionsystem is an aid to driving which doesnot replace the need for the driver to bevigilant or to drive responsibly.

This system does not avoid the needto have the tyre pressures checkedregularly (refer to "Identification markings") to ensure that the optimumdynamic per formance of the vehicle is maintained and prevent premature wear of the tyres, particularly in arduousdriving conditions (heavy load, highspeed). The tyre pressures must be checked cold, at least once a month. Remember to check the pressure of the spare wheel.

The tyre under-inflation detectionsystem may experience temporary inter ference due to electromagnetic signals on a frequency close to thatused by the system.
A message appears in the instrument panel screen, accompanied by an audible signal, to
identify the wheel concerned.
Under-infl ated tyre
This warning lamp andthe STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
instrument panel screen identifying the wheelconcerned. )Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and the brakes. ) Change the damaged wheel (punctured or
very deflated tyre), and have the tyre pressurechecked as soon as possible.


Puncture

A message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal,
to identi
fy the wheel or wheels which are not
detected or to indicate a fault in the system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to replace the faulty sensor(s).


Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
)Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible. This check must be carried out when the tyres are cold.

167
Safety
Electronic Stability Programme incorporating
the following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or tractioncontrol,

- the dynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESP)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking and provides improved control in corners, in par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more quickly and therefore reduce the stopping distance. It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip b
y acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

211Practical information

Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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 b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.


Side wind
)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. )
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long inclinedepends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and theSTOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.


Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.

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

Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
6-speed electronic gear
control gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).

Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the level checking interval
for this component.Brake wear depends on the style
o
f driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.















Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.


Brake disc wear
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the systemchecked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information, see "Driving - Electric parking brake - § Operating faults".
















Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offersvery specific products.
To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited .

A
ABS.............................................................167Accessories....................................51, 95, 213Accessory position..................................51, 95Accessory socket, 12 V ..........................78, 79Adjusting headlamps ..................................140Adjusting head restraints ........................68, 71Adjusting seat belt height ............................ 171Adjusting the steering wheel.........................77Airbags..........................................................37Airbags, curtain...................................175,176Airbags, front.......................................173,176Airbags, lateral ....................................175,176Air conditioning.............................................24Air conditioning, digital ............................85, 86Air conditioning, manual ...............................85Air filter........................................................r227Air flow..........................................................24Air vents........................................................84Alarm.............................................................57Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................167Anti-pinch ......................................................61Anti-theft........................................................95Armrest ..........................................................78Armrest, front................................................80Armrest, rear.................................................r81Ashtray, por table...........................................78ASR.............................................................167Assistance, emergency braking.................167Assistance call....................................165,243Audible warning ..........................................165Audio streaming (Bluetooth)................................285, 312,314Audio system...............................................299Automatic headlamps ...........................30, 137
Automatic illumination
of headlamps....................................133, 136Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................164
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ...............................................143, 145Auxiliary socket...........................................311
Battery.................................................204, 226Battery, charging.........................................204
Battery, remote control...........................53,54
Black panel....................................................43Bluetooth (hands-free)........................268, 313Bluetooth (telephone)..................................268Boot...............................................................56Boot (opening)...............................................48Brake discs..................................................228Brake lamps................................................198Brake pads ..................................................228Brakes .........................................................228
Changing a wheel.......................................186Changing a wiper blade......................146, 208Changing the date ......................288, 289,323Changing the remote control battery ............53Changing the time................43, 288, 289,323Checking levels ...................................223-225Checking the engine oil level........................ 41Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)......180Checks................................220, 221, 226-228Children.......................................156, 159, 160Child seats .................................152,155, 157Child seats, conventional ............................156Cigar lighter...................................................r79Clock ............................................................. 43Closing the boot ............................................56Closing the doors ....................................48,50Connectors, audio.........................80,309, 311Coolant level.........................................38,224Coolant temperature indicator......................r38Courtesy lamps...........................................147Cruise control......................................122, 125Cup holder.....................................................r78
B
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................63CD ...............................................................306CD MP3...............................................307,308Central locking........................................48, 50Changing a bulb..........................193,198,200Changing a fuse..........................................201
CDate (display)..............................................289Date (setting).......................................288,323Daytime running lamps ...............193, 196,197Deactivating ESP ........................................169Deactivating the passenger airbag.............173Deadlocking ............................................51,52Defrosting......................................................90
D