Citroen DS4 (2017 year). Instruction

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Emergency switch-off

In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched of without
conditions. To do this, press and hold
the "START/STOP" button for about
3 seconds.

In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.

Electronic key not recognised

If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off the engine, a
message is displayed.

Press and hold the "START/

STOP" button for about
3 seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine (note
that restarting will not be
possible without the key)

Ignition on position

(without starting)

With the Keyless Entry and Starting key inside
the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP"
button, with no action on the pedals, allows
the ignition to be switched on.

F Press the "START/STOP" button,

the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.

Press the button again to switch

off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.

With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode when required to
maintain the state of charge of the
battery.

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Manual parking brake

Applying

Releasing

Pull the parking brake lever up gently,

press the release button then lower the
lever fully.

When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.

When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the multifunction screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been properly released.

Pull the parking brake lever fully up to

immobilise your vehicle.

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Electric parking brake

The electric parking brake has two operating
modes:
-

Automatic application / release

Application is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (activated by default),

Manual application / release

The parking brake can be applied /
released manually by pulling control
lever A

Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between the
gear lever and the electric parking
brake control lever.

It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.

Programming the mode

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated.

Activation / deactivation is done
using the vehicle configuration
menu; refer to the section covering
the configuration of your vehicle's
systems.

The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. When the driver's door is opened,
there is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the parking brake is not applied.

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With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal or the accelerator, pull then release
control A

Manual release

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
control lever A

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,

- display of the message "Parking

brake on".

When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the parking
brake has not been applied.
With an automatic gearbox, the audible signal
and the message will not appear if the gear
selector is at position P

The full application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- the braking warning lamp and

the P

warning lamp in the control

lever A

going off,

- display of the message "Parking

brake off".

If you pull control lever A without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
warning lamp will come on in the
instrument panel.

Maximum application

If necessary, you can make a maximum
application

of the parking brake. This is

obtained by means of a long pull on the control
lever A

, until you see the message "Parking

brake on maximum" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan

or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,

- when the gradient you are parked on may

vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing),

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.

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With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off

Automatic application,

engine off

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in
the instrument panel is on fixed (not
flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.

- illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,

- display of the message "Parking

brake on".

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F

With a manual gearbox: press down fully

on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or
reverse, press on the accelerator pedal
and move off.

With an automatic gearbox: select

position D, M or R then press the
accelerator pedal.

When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.

Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- the braking warning lamp and

the P

warning lamp in the control

lever A

going off,

- display of the message "Parking

brake off".

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With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually

apply the parking

brake by pulling control lever A.

Immobilising the vehicle,

engine running

The emergency braking must only be
used in exceptional circumstances.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- illumination of the braking

warning lamp and the P warning
lamp in the control lever A,

- display of the message "Parking

brake on".

When the driver’s door is opened, a message is
displayed accompanied by an audible signal, if
the parking brake has not been applied.
With an automatic gearbox, the audible signal
and the message will not appear if the gear
selector is at position P

Particular situations

In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter its
force. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pulling then releasing the
control lever A

. The full release of the parking

brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in
the control lever A

and in the instrument panel

going off and display of the message "Parking
brake off".

Emergency braking

In the event of failure of the electronic
stability control system, signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
braking stability is then not guaranteed.

In the event of a failure of the main service
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever A

will stop the vehicle.

The electronic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be
displayed.

In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever A

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6-speed manual gearbox

Raise the ring under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Engaging reverse gear

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

Engaging 5

or 6

gear

Move the lever fully to the right to

engage 5

or 6

gear.

Failure to observe this procedure
may cause permanent damage to the
gearbox (engaging 3

or 4

gear by

mistake).

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Automatic gearbox

Gear selection gate

Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, and the pleasure of manual gear
changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-

automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with a sport

programme for a more

dynamic style of driving and a snow
programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,

manual

operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

Gear selector.

Button "T" (snow).

Button "S" (sport).

Position markings for the gear selector.

Gear selector positions

Park.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

- Starting the engine.
R.

Reverse.

- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

Neutral.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on.

- Starting the engine.
D.

Automatic operation.

M.+ / - Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

Push forwards to change up through the

gears.

or
F

Pull backwards to change down through

the gears.

Displays in the instrument panel

When you move the selector in the gate to
select a position, the corresponding indicator
comes on in the instrument panel.
P

Park

R Reverse
N

Neutral

Drive (automatic driving)

Sport

programme

T Snow

programme

1 to 6

Gear engaged during manual operation

Invalid value during manual operation

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Moving off

With your foot on the brake, select

position P or N

Start the engine.

If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F Select position R, D or M

If the parking brake does not release
automatically, check that the front
doors are fully closed.

When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or
M

is selected, the vehicle moves even

without the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

Automatic operation

F Select position D for automatic

changing

of the six gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is completely stationary.

If position N

is engaged inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D to
accelerate.

If you do not press the brake pedal when
trying to move the gear selector out
of position P

, this warning lamp or this

symbol appears in the instrument panel accompanied
by a message, flashing of the P symbol, the display of
a message and an audible signal.

Check that the display in the instrument

panel agrees with the position engaged.

Gradually release the brake pedal.

The parking brake is released manually, the
vehicle moves off.
If the parking brake is on and automatic mode
is activated, accelerate progressively.

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Manual operation

F Select position M for sequential

changing

of the six gears.

Push the selector towards the + sign to

change up a gear.

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.

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.

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.

appears in the instrument panel.

Return to auto-adaptive mode

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.

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Invalid value during manual

operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, put the selector
in position P or N

to place the gearbox in

neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

If the selector is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F Return the selector to position P;

the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.

Operating fault

When the ignition is on, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen to indicate a
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R

and from N to R. This will not cause any

damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

You risk damaging the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the selector from

position P to another position when
the battery is flat.

To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear selector at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

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System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

- when certain conditions of gradient are

met,

- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.

Hill start assist

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the brake pedal.
- With a manual gearbox, if you are in first

gear or neutral.

- With an automatic gearbox, if you are in

position D or M

Operation

Do not leave the vehicle while it is
being held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle while
the engine is running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp is on (not
flashing) in the instrument panel.

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the system, these warning
lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.

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Gear efficiency indicator*

On vehicle fitted with a manual
gearbox, the arrow may be
accompanied by the gear
recommended.

With an automatic gearbox, the system
is only active in manual mode.

* Depending on engine.

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. Indeed, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

Example:
- You are in third gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
-  engaging first gear,
-  engaging reverse gear,
-  changing down.

- The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

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Tyre under-inflation detection

System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the
vehicle is moving.

Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.

The tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after driving for
less then 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speed). Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the
values indicated on the label.
For more information on Identification
markings

, including the tyre pressure

label, refer to the corresponding
section.

This system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).

The tyre under-inflation detection system is an
aid to driving which does not replace the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Pressure sensors are located in the valve of
each tyre (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.

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Under-inflation alert

The loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of
the tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.

This alert is also displayed when one or
more wheels is not fitted with a sensor
(e.g. a space-saver or steel spare
wheel).

The alert is maintained until the tyre or
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired
or replaced.
The spare wheel (space-saver type or
a steel rim) does not have a sensor.

The alert is given by the fixed

illumination of this warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible signal,

and depending on equipment, the

display of a message.

In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,
the symbol or the message appears, depending
on equipment, to identify it.

Reduce speed immediately, avoid sudden

steering movements or harsh brake
applications.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Operating fault

The flashing and then fixed
illumination of the under-inflation
warning lamp accompanied by the
illumination of the service warning
lamp indicates a fault with the system.

Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked or,
following the repair of a puncture, to have the
original wheel, equipped with a sensor, refitted.

If you have a compressor (e.g. the one in

the temporary puncture repair kit), check
the four tyre pressures when cold.

If it is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.

or
F In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).

Any tyre repair or replacement on a wheel
fitted with this system must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not detected
by your vehicle (e.g. fitting snow tyres),
you must have the system reinitialised by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.

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Stop & Start

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key or the "START/STOP"
button.

With a manual gearbox, at a
speed below 12 mph (20 km/h),

If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP

STOP mode is not invoked when:
-

the vehicle is on a steep slope (up or
down),

-  the driver's door is open,
-  the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-  the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph

(10 km/h) since the last engine start (using
the key or the "START/STOP" button),

- the electric parking brake is applied or

being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

Special cases: STOP mode

unavailable

In this case, the "ECO"

warning lamp

flashes for a few seconds, then goes
off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

With an automatic gearbox, when
the vehicle is stationary, this warning

mode during a journey. It resets itself to zero
every time the ignition is switched on with the
key or the "START/STOP" button.

The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in
the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as
soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as
well as the noise level when stationary.

or when the vehicle is stationary with the
PureTech 130 petrol and BlueHDi Diesel 115
and 120 versions, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine switches
to standby automatically when you place the
gear lever in neutral and release the clutch
pedal.

lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the
engine switches to standby automatically when
you press the brake pedal or place the gear
selector at position N

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