brake Citroen DS4 2011 1.G User Guide

43Monitoring


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Battery charge


fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.





Braking


fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+
fixed, associated with
the electric parking
brake malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is
released. The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

+
fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Electric parking
brake


flashing. The application or release of the
electric parking brake was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+

Electric
parking brake
malfunction


fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.





Door(s) open


fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

* According to country.

Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened *


fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled their seat
belt. Pull on the belt in question and inser t the tongue in
the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given
by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.

47Monitoring

Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.




Under-inflated
tyre


fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when
the tyres are cold.




Directional
headlamps


flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations







Foot on the brake
pedal


fixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system, press
the brake pedal to star t the engine (lever in position N
).
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.

flashing. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle on an
incline using the accelerator for too
long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.





Airbags


temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

49Monitoring


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Parking brake


fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.


Electric parking
brake


fixed. The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.


Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake


fixed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.




Diesel engine
pre-heating


fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.

Defi ne the vehicle
parameters


- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automatic
electric parking brake; see the "Driving"
section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear; see the
"Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see the "Driving" section).



- "Vehicle lighting" (see the "Visibility"
section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see the "Visibility"
section:


●
"Follow-me-home headlamps"
(Automatic operation of headlamps after
switching off the ignition),

●
" Welcome lighting" (Exterior and interior
welcome lighting).
For example: setting of the duration of the
"follow-me-home" lighting


)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons, to select the
"Define the vehicle parameters" menu, then
the " OK
" button.

)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to select
the "Interior lighting" line, then the
"OK"
button; then follow the same
procedure to select the "Follow-me-home
headlamps" line. This menu allows you to activate or deactivate
the following equipment, classified in different
categories:


- "Access to the vehicle" (see the "Access"
section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),

●
"Unlocking boot only" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).



"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
This menu gives access to the following
functions:


- "Define the vehicle parameters",

- "Choice of language",

- "Display configuration",

- "Choice of sounds".

69Multifunction screens

Vehicle parameters

This menu is used to activate or deactivate
cer tain driving and comfor t systems, classified
in different categories:


- "Access to the vehicle"
(see "Access" section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),

●
"Unlocking only boot"
(Selective unlocking of the boot).



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automatic
electric parking brake; see "Driving"
section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear wiper
coupled to reverse gear; see "Visibility"
section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see "Driving" section).



- "Vehicle lighting" (see "Visibility" section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see "Visibility" section):


●
"Follow-me-home " (Automatic timed
operation of headlamps),

●
"Welcome lighting" (Interior/exterior
welcome lighting).




Display confi guration

This menu is used to configure:


- the display language of the central colour
screen, from a pre-defined list,

- the units: temperature (°Celsius ou
°Fahrenheit) and fuel consumption
(l/100 km, mpg or km/l),

- the colour schemes of the central screen.



Choice of sounds

This menu allows you to choose a family of
polyphonic sounds from the four available.
These sounds are grouped together in a family
and are adapted to suit the situation and
context (alert, confirmation, rejection, direction
indicators, lighting left on, key in ignition...).

Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection

System which automatically and continuously
checks the pressure of the tyres while driving.
Sensors fitted in each valve trigger a warning
in the event of problem (speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h)).

Puncture

The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for the driver to be
vigilant or to drive responsibly.


Under-infl ated tyre

This warning lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal, to identify the
wheel concerned. The STOP
warning lamp comes on
and/or this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the
screen identifying the wheel concerned.


)
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, avoiding
any sudden movement of the steering
wheel and the brakes.

)
Repair or change the damaged wheel
(punctured or very deflated tyre), and have
the tyre pressure checked as soon as
possible.


)
Check the tyre pressures as soon as
possible.
This check must be carried out when the tyres
are cold.

Braking assistance systems

Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery sur faces.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.


Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result in loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.


When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking
system which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Safety









Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press
firmly without releasing the pressure.



















Trajectory control systems (ESP)


Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
control (ESC)

The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of
physics.


Activation

These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is star ted.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.








Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on
snow: intelligent traction control.

This system detects situations of difficult
sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control
limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.

The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low
levels of adhesion.

Electric parking brake


The electric parking brake combines
2 operational 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 brake is not applied.