check engine CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK 2020 User Guide

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– Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air
density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
►  Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle
and the nose weight (at the point where it joins
your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted
without exceeding it.
Tyres
►  Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle
and of the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting
►  Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine towing device is used, the
rear parking sensors will be deactivated
automatically to avoid the audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
►  Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit heating up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser
system, with a code that must be recognised in
order for starting to be possible.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a dealer.
Starting/Switching off the
engine
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
For versions equipped with Proximity Keyless
Entry and Start, the electronic key is also
detected in the boot.
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine can
be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not
detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-
off" section.

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The lighting state of the "START/STOP"
button indicates the presence or absence
of the electronic key in the passenger
compartment.
Starting
►  With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
►  With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.


►  Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is below
zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will only
occur once the preheating warning lamp is off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
►  Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering column.
With petrol engines, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
Switching off
►  Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at idle.
►  With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
►  With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button..
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not switch off.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Starting/Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
►  Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press
the "START/STOP" button.
►  Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
►  With your foot on the brake, press the
"Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.
►  Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral"
position. The steering column automatically
unlocks ( you may hear a sound and feel the
steering wheel move).
Switching off
►  Press the "START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
–

The driv
e selector is in mode P.
–
The READY indicator lamp is off.
If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for stopping are not
satisfied, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP” button,
without pressing any of the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine.
►  Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if
the battery in the electronic key is discharged.


►  Place and hold the remote control against the
reader.
►  With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►  With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
select mode P, then fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button.

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Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on on the
instrument panel and on the control lever
to confirm the application of the parking brake,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the release
of the parking brake, accompanied by the display
of the message "Parking brake released".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a
manual request to apply or release the brake.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake will not operate.
As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox,
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure, with an automatic
gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by
placing the supplied chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.


Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps on the instrument panel and the control
lever must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle, as they could release the parking
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a steep
slope, heavily loaded or during towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
turn the wheels toward the pavement and
select mode P.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►  While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake is not released and a message is
displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
►  Pull briefly on the control lever.
The control lever indicator lamp flashes to
confirm the application request.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
First ensure that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake gradually releases
automatically as the vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox
►  Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage first
gear or reverse.
►  Depress the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►  Select mode D, M or R.
►  Release the brake pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal.
With a drive selector
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►  Select mode D, B or R.
►  Release the brake pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, if the brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors are
correctly closed.
When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
It is not applied automatically if the
engine stalls or enters STOP mode of Stop
& Start.
With automatic operation, it is also
possible to manually apply or release the
parking brake using the control lever.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the engine
running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running,
briefly pull the control lever.

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With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, if the brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors are
correctly closed.
When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
It is not applied automatically if the
engine stalls or enters STOP mode of Stop
& Start.
With automatic operation, it is also
possible to manually apply or release the
parking brake using the control lever.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the engine
running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running,
briefly pull the control lever.
Parking the vehicle with the brake
released
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the
parking brake is not recommended.
To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or
place the chocks against one of the wheels.
Immobilising the vehicle with the parking brake
released
►  Switch off the engine.
►  Switch on the ignition again, without starting
the engine.
►  Release the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping your foot
on the brake pedal.
►  Switch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, mode P is automatically selected
when the ignition is switched off. The wheels
are blocked.
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, while mode N is selected,
opening the driver’s door triggers an audible
signal. It stops when the driver's door closes
again.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
►  Start the engine.
►  Use the control lever to apply the parking
brake, if it is released.
►  Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►  Hold the control lever pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and a maximum of 15
seconds.
►  Release the control lever.
►  Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►  Pull the control lever in the “Application”
direction for 2 seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument
panel comes on to confirm deactivation of
the automatic functions.
►  Release the control lever and the brake pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only be
applied and released manually using the control
lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation (confirmed by the indicator lamp on the
instrument panel going off).
Emergency braking
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or
in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,
driver under instruction), a continuous pull on the

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► Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Press the Unlock button.
►  While continuing to press the brake pedal
and the Unlock button, select another mode.
–

F
rom neutral N, at a speed below 3 mph
(5 km/h): ►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  While continuing to depress the brake pedal,
select another mode.
Engaging reverse gear
►  Slow down until you come to a stop.
►  Depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock button.
►  While maintaining the presses, select mode R.
Permanent manual mode
Entering the mode:
With EAT8 without DS PARK PILOT button:
► With mode D initially selected.
►  Press button M; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
With EAT8 and DS PARK PILOT button:
►  Press the DRIVE MODE control.
►  Select "Manual" mode, which is displayed on
the instrument panel.
Exiting the mode:
►  Push forwards once to return to D.
or
►  Press button M; the indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
or
►  Select another mode using the DRIVE MODE
control.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
Changing to free-wheeling
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode N
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers optimum
performance, taking account of the outside
temperature, the road profile, the vehicle load and
the driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes
down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed and
engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The change from one gear to another takes place
only if the road speed and engine speed permit.
Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
► Start the engine.
►  Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
►  Push once or twice rearwards to select
the automatic mode D, or forwards to engage
reverse R.
From neutral N:
►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►  Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rearwards to select the automatic mode D,
or forwards, while pressing the Unlock button to
engage reverse R.
Then, from D or R:
►  Release the brake pedal.
►  Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox, when the
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged after
a delay of 5 seconds (allowing for the process of
putting the vehicle into free-wheeling mode).
Check that mode P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps in the
selector and the electric parking brake
control lever must be on, as well as those in the
instrument panel.
Operating faults
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of a
message.
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
The gearbox switches to back-up mode: mode D
is locked in third gear, the steering-mounted
control paddles are inoperative, mode M is no
longer available. You may feel a significant jolt on
engaging reverse gear. This will not damage the
gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by the display of a message and an audible
signal.
Drive cautiously and visit a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In certain cases, the selector indicator lamps may
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still
displayed on the instrument panel.

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This system is only active when:
–
The v ehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal.
–

Cert
ain slope conditions are met.
–

The driv
er’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. After that, ensure that the parking
brake indicator lamp and the indicator lamp P
in the electric parking brake control lever are
on fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.
Operation

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a short time
when you release the brake pedal:
–

pro
vided you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox.
–

pro
vided you are in mode D or M with an
automatic gearbox.
–

pro
vided you are in mode D or B with a drive
selector.


On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a
short time when you release the brake pedal.
Malfunction
These warning lamps come on in
the event of a malfunction.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine.)
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are only
optional. In fact, the configuration of the road,
the traffic density and safety remain determining
factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore,
the driver remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow and the
recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s
requirements (power, acceleration, braking,
etc.).
The system never suggests:
–

engaging first gear
,
–

engaging re
verse.

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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated.
Function deactivated or malfunction.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver’s door must be closed.
– The driv er's seat belt must be fastened.
–

The st
ate of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
–

The t
emperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
–

The outside t
emperature must be between 0°C
and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby (STOP
mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
– With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
–

With an
automatic gearbox: with the brake
pedal depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear
selector in position N, with the vehicle stopped.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases.
–

St
eep slope (ascending or descending).
–

Needed t
o maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
–

Demisting activ
e.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is
not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
►  With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
►  With an automatic gearbox:
• With the selector in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
• With the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
• With the selector in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D
or M.
• Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically if all the
operating conditions are met again and in the
following cases.
– With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed exceeds
2.5 mph (4 km/h),
– With an automatic gearbox, in mode N, vehicle
speed exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp flashes for a few moments, then
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
►  With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
►  With an automatic gearbox:
•

With the select
or in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
•

With the select
or in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
•

With the select
or in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D
or M.
•

R
everse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically if all the
operating conditions are met again and in the
following cases.
–
With a manual gearbo
x: vehicle speed exceeds
2.5 mph (4 km/h),
–

With an aut
omatic gearbox, in mode N, vehicle
speed exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp flashes for a few moments, then
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
►  Switch off the ignition then start the engine
again with the "START/STOP" button.
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be
carried out only by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflation detection
This system automatically checks the pressures
of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which must
be reinitialised every time the tyre pressures are
adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it detects
a drop in the inflation pressure of one or more
tyres.
Under-inflation detection does not replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
regularly check the tyre pressures (including
the spare wheel) as well as before a long
journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high speed,
long journey):
–

w
orsens road-holding.
–

lengthens braking dist
ances.
–

c
auses premature wear of the tyres.
–

increase
s fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for the
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the Identification
markings, refer to the corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the
tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at
moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown
on the label.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
►  Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
►  Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
The driver must always stay in control of the
vehicle and be prepared to react at any time to
avoid an accident.
After an impact, the function
automatically stops operating. Contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
Collision Risk Alert
This function warns the driver that their vehicle is
at risk of a collision with the vehicle in front, or a
pedestrian or cyclist present in their traffic lane.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity
with which the function warns of the risk of
collision.
The threshold is set via the Driving /
Vehicle touch screen menu.
►  Select one of the three pre-defined thresholds:
–

"Distant".
–

“Normal".
–

“Close".
The last threshold selected is memorised when
the ignition is switched off.
Operation
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert trigger
threshold chosen by the driver, several different
levels of alert may be triggered and displayed in
the instrument panel.
The system takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the one
in front, the environmental conditions and the
operation of the vehicle (actions on the pedals,
the steering wheel, etc.) to trigger the alert at the
best moment.
Level 1 (orange): visual alert only,
indicating that the vehicle in front is very
close.
The message "Vehicle close" is displayed.
Level 2 (red): visual and audible alert,
indicating that a collision is imminent.
The message "Brake!" is displayed.
Level 3: in some cases, a vibration alert in the
form of micro-braking can be given, confirming
the risk of collision.
Where the speed of your vehicle is too
high approaching another vehicle, the
first level of alert may not be displayed: the
level 2 alert may be displayed directly.
Important: the level 1 alert is not displayed
when there is a stationary obstacle or when
the "Close" trigger threshold has been
selected.
Intelligent emergency braking
assistance
If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid a
collision, this system will supplement the braking,
within the limits of the laws of physics.
This assistance will only be provided if the driver
presses the brake pedal.
Active Safety Brake

This function, also called automatic emergency
braking, intervenes following the alerts if the
driver does not react quickly enough and does not
operate the vehicle's brakes.
It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid a
collision where the driver fails to react.
Operation
The system operates subject to the following
conditions:
– The vehicle's speed does not exceed 37 mph (60
km/h) when a pedestrian is detected.
– The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle or a cyclist
is detected.
– The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and
53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with
camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle is
detected.
This warning lamp immediately flashes
(for approximately 10 seconds) when the
function acts on the vehicle’s braking.
With an automatic gearbox or drive selector, in
the event of automatic emergency braking until
the vehicle comes to a complete stop, keep the
brake pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle
from moving off again.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic
emergency braking until the vehicle comes to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can maintain control of the
vehicle at any time by firmly turning the
steering wheel and/or firmly depressing the
accelerator pedal.

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Operation
The system operates subject to the following
conditions:
–

The v
ehicle's speed does not exceed 37 mph (60
km/h) when a pedestrian is detected.
–

The v
ehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle or a cyclist
is detected.
–

The v
ehicle's speed is between 6 mph and
53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with
camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle is
detected.
This warning lamp immediately flashes
(for approximately 10 seconds) when the
function acts on the vehicle’s braking.
With an automatic gearbox or drive selector, in
the event of automatic emergency braking until
the vehicle comes to a complete stop, keep the
brake pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle
from moving off again.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic
emergency braking until the vehicle comes to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can maintain control of the
vehicle at any time by firmly turning the
steering wheel and/or firmly depressing the
accelerator pedal.
The brake pedal may vibrate slightly while
the function is operating.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2
seconds.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault with the system, you
are alerted by the fixed illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked.
If these warning lamps come on
after the engine has been switched
off and then restarted, contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system checked.
Parking sensors
Refer to the General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids.


Using sensors located in the bumper, this
system signals the proximity of obstacles (e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in
their field of detection.
Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear, as confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out of
reverse gear.
Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles
within the sensors’ detection zone.


Depending on version, in the example shown, only
the obstacles present in the shaded area will be
signalled by the audible assistance.
The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of