DS Automobiles DS 5, Handbook

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"ECO OFF" function
This function prevents the HDi Diesel engine being
switched off and ensures that a comfortable temperature
can be maintained in the passenger compartment.
This therefore allows the air conditioning or heating to be
kept running.
Depending on version, the control is either in
the switch panel alongside the steering wheel,
or in the "
Driving " menu of the touch screen.
On pressing the ECO OFF switch, the
HDi Diesel engine restarts immediately and
then operates continuously.
The indicator lamp in the control comes on.
Pressing this control again deactivates the
function.
The indicator lamp in the control goes off.
The Hybrid4 system returns to normal
operation.
* Except in ZEV mode, which gives preference
to electric running over maintaining a
comfortable temperature.
The function is deactivated on
switching off the ignition.
During phases of electric running and
when the internal combustion engine is
stopped, the Hybrid4 system manages
restarting automatically to maintain
the temperature in the passenger
compartment * .
However, variations in temperature
may still be felt in very high ambient
temperatures.
In this case, activate the
ECO OFF
function.
With the switch on the dashboard
) Press this switch.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp in the control switch and the
display of a message.
Pressing the switch again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.
With the touch screen button
Pressing the button again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.
) Select the "Driving" menu.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp for the button and the display
of a message.
) In the page, press this button.