Parking brake fault Citroen DS5 2013 1.G User Guide

121Driving

You must press the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you mustmanually apply the parking brake when parking, unless the parking brake is programmed in automatic mode.

When immobilising the vehicle, with the engine running, you must place the gear lever in neutral N.Before carrying out any work in the engine compar tment, check that the gear lever is in neutral N
and that the parking brake is applied.

Stopping the vehicle

With the ignition on, the flashing of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message
in the instrument panel screen, indicates a
mal
function of the gearbox.
Have it checked by CITROËN or a qualified
workshop. Be
fore switching off the engine, you canchoose to:
- move to position N
to engage neutral,
- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, you should apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.


Operating fault

Sport setting
)
After selection of manual or
automated mode, press the Sbutton to switch on the Sport setting, which provides a more
dynamic driving style.S appears alongside the gear engaged in the instrument panelscreen.
)Press the Sbutton again to switch it off. Sthen disappears from the instrument panel screen.
The Spor t setting is switched off every time the
ignition is switched off.

Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle *
.
Th
e tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
Access to the tools

List of tools *



Tyre under-infl ation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a sensor. The punctured wheel must berepaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle and can vary according to the level of equipment. Do not use them for other purposes. 1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removingthe wheel bolts. 2.Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle. 3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) onalloy wheels. 4.Wheel trim remover.
For removing the alloy wheel finishers.
5.Socket for the security bolts (located in theglove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6. Wheel chocks for blocking the vehicle's
wheels.
7.To w i ng eye.
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.8. Extension spanner.
For slackening/tightening the spare wheel carrier nut.9.Emergency release control for the electric parking brake.
See the "Electric parking brake" section,
"Emergency braking".


*
According to country of sale.

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 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 theevent of a problem, have the systemchecked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
















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 .


For more in
formation, refer to the "Electric parking brake - Operating faults" section.