DS Automobiles DS 5, Handbook

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Moving off
For more information on the
electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section in the handbook
for the vehicle.
You can change the operating mode of the
Hybrid4 system at any time using its mode
selector.
Driving in
ZEV mode requires that particular
conditions be met.
When your vehicle vehicle moves off
in electric mode, it makes no noise. Be
very careful of pedestrians, cyclists...
as, because of this, they will not hear
you coming.
Head-up display
The colour of the speedometer varies
according to the drive train used:
-
white display: Diesel engine
running,
- blue display: Diesel engine
stopped.
Using automatic mode with the
electronic gearbox optimises gear
changes and so gives more economical
driving.
) If automatic operation of the electric
parking brake has been deactivated, pull
then release the control lever to release the
parking brake manually.
) Progressively release the brake pedal.
) With the parking brake released, the
vehicle then moves off.
If the parking brake is still applied and is in
automatic mode, accelerate progressively.
) Move the gear selector to
position A (automatic mode) or M (manual
mode) or R (reverse).