Citroen DS5 HYBRID RHD 2016 1.G Owners Manual

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Heating and Ventilation
controls
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver, the front passenger and rear
passengers.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
select the air vents used in the passenger
compartment by the combined use of the
associated buttons.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
These controls are grouped together on control
panel A on the centre console.1.
W

indscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2.
F

ront side quarter light window demisting/
defrosting vents.
3.
S

ide adjustable air vents.
4.
C

entral adjustable air vents.
System which creates and maintains good
conditions of comfort and visibility in the
vehicle's passenger compartment.
5.
A
ir outlets to the driver and front passenger
footwells.
6.
A

djustable air vents for the rear
passengers.
7.
A

ir outlets to the rear footwells.
Air distribution
comfort

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o 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 well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
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e 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 the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f 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 the
air 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, first
ventilate the passenger compartment 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 not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
If you want to prioritise heating, start
and leave the engine running by
pressing 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 F
P ress the "AUTO" button repeatedly:
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a f
irst indicator lamp comes on; the "low"
setting mode is selected,
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a s
econd indicator lamp comes on; the
"medium" setting mode is selected,
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a t
hird 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
r e a r. When the engine is cold, the air
flow will reach its optimum level
progressively, taking account of the
weather and the desired comfort level
so as to avoid too great a distribution
of cold air.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required. In
all seasons, with the windows closed
the system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Automatic operation
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.
comfort

4. Automatic visibility programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F

T
urn control 2 or 3 to the left until
"LO" is displayed or to the right
until "HI" is displayed.
For more information on the
automatic visibility programme,
refer to the corresponding section
in "Front demisting - defrosting".
2-3. driver's-passenger's side
settings
The driver and front passenger can
each adjust the temperature to their
requirements.
F

T

urn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right
respectively to decrease or increase this
value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
You are advised to avoid a left / right setting
difference of more than 3.
Manual operation
If you wish, you can make a different choice
from that offered by the system by changing a
setting. The "AUTO" indicator lamps go off; the
other functions, except the air conditioning, will
still be controlled automatically.
F

P
ressing the "AUTO" button returns the
system to completely automatic operation.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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5. Air conditioning On / Off
F Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
F

P

ress this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp in the "A /
c" b

utton
comes on.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a
few moments. Then revert to the intake of
exterior

air.
6. Air distribution adjustment
F Press one or more buttons to direct the air flow towards:
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t
he windscreen and side
windows,
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t
he outer and centre air
vents,
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t
he footwells.
You can combine the three orientations to
obtain the desired air distribution.
7. Air flow adjustment
F Turn this control to the left to decrease the air flow or to the
right to increase the air flow.
The air flow indicator lamps, between the
two

fans, come on progressively in relation to
the value requested.
8. Air intake / Air recirculation
Interior air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke when external pollution is
detected.
It is activated automatically on operation of the
screenwash.
It is inactive when the ambient temperature is
below 5 °C to avoid the risk of misting in the
vehicle.
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T
he indicator lamp "with A" on
indicates that recirculation is
controlled automatically.
-

T
he indicator lamp "without A"
on indicates that recirculation is
forced manually.
-

B
oth indicator lamps off
indicates that recirculation is
controlled automatically without
taking account of the detection
of pollution.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior
air recirculation mode or driving for
long periods with the system off (risk of
condensation and deterioration of air
quality).
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9. Maximum air conditioning
F If you want to quickly cool the air in the passenger
compartment, press this button;
"LO" is displayed.
To return to the previous settings, press the
button again. F

T
urn the air flow control to the
left until all of the indicator
lamps go off.
Switching the system off
This action switches off the air conditioning and
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
F

M
odify the settings (temperature, air flow
or air distribution) or press the "AUTO"
button to reactivate the system with the
values set before it was switched off.

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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 programmeSwitching 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.-
c heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
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d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
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d
o 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
o
r 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.