DS Automobiles DS 5, Handbook

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Driving
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Manual operation
F
Select position M for sequential
changing
of the six gears.
F
Push the selector towards the
+
sign to
change up a gear.
F
Pull the selector towards the
-
sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
d
disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear
1
automatically.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
when changing gear.
It is possible to change from position
d
(automatic) to position
M
(manual) at any time.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
F
Press button "S"
, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S
appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme "
T
"
F
Press button "
T
", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
T
appears in the instrument panel.
Return to auto-adaptive
mode
F
At any time, press the button selected
again to leave the special programme
engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.