DS Automobiles DS 5, Handbook

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Hybrid4 system
Special conditions for the operation of ZEV mode
ZEV mode can be selected when all of
the conditions for its operation are met, in
particular an adequate state of charge of the
battery (50% at least).
In the situations described below, the HDi
Diesel must be running; accordingly,
ZEV
mode cannot be selected or is deactivated
automatically. The mode selector remains at or
returns to the
AUTO position to allow starting of
the HDi Diesel engine.
- Manual gear change when in automatic
mode using the steering mounted controls
for the electronic gearbox.
Cases of non availability of ZEV mode or automatic return
to AUTO mode
- Selection of manual mode by moving the
gear selector for the electronic gearbox to
position
M .
- Sustained and sharp acceleration.
- Use of demisting / defrosting.
- Intensive use of air conditioning.
Action by the driver: