DS Automobiles DS 5, Handbook

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35
Driving
Stopping the vehicle Operating fault
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the parking brake lamps are on (not
flashing) in the instrument panel and in
the control lever.
To immobilise the vehicle without
applying the parking brake, before
switching off the ignition, place the gear
selector in position
A or R .
If the battery is flat, it is essential
to place a chock against one of the
wheels to immobilise the vehicle.
Before switching off the Hybrid4 system, place
the gear selector in position
N .
When switching off the Hybrid4 system, the
electric parking brake is applied automatically.
If the automatic function is deactivated, apply
the parking brake manually to immobilise the
vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle with the Hybrid4 system
active.
For your safety, this function will only
be activated if you press the brake
pedal when engaging forward drive or
reverse.
This function is deactivated if the
driver's door is opened. To reactivate
it, close the door and then press the
brake or accelerator pedal.
Creep function
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, …).
With the Hybrid4 hybrid system active, the
vehicle stationary and the parking brake
released:
) press the brake pedal,
) place the gear selector in position A , R or
M ,
) gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately and
gradually reaches a speed of approximately
6 mph (10 km/h), with pressing the accelerator
pedal.
With the ignition on, the
flashing of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message
in the instrument panel screen, indicates a
malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.