stop start Citroen DS4 2011 1.G User Guide

Front demist - defrost


These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.


With manual air
conditioning


)
Put the temperature, air flow and
distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.

)
Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(indicator lamp on the control off).

)
Switch on the air conditioning by pressing
the "A /C "
button; the warning lamp in the
button comes on.



With digital dual-zone air
conditioning

With Stop & Star t, when the demisting,
air conditioning and air flow functions
are activated, STOP mode is not
available.


Automatic visibility programme



)
Select this programme to demist or defrost
the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.


)
To stop the programme, press either the
"visibility"
button again or "AU TO "
, the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp on the "AU TO "
button
comes on.
The system starts again with the values in
use before it was overridden by the visibility
programme.






With Stop & Star t, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

Starting the vehicle



)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code.

)
Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Star ting)
.

)
When the engine star ts, release the key.


)
Immobilise the vehicle.

)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.


)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.



Switching the vehicle off


A heavy object (key fob...), attached to
the key and weighing down on its shaft
in the ignition switch, could cause a
malfunction.











Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an aler t
message is displayed, accompanied
by an audible signal, to remind you that
the key is still in the ignition switch at
position 1 (Stop)
.
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on)
,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back to
position 2 (Ignition on)
.

Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.













Lost keys

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to find the key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key.


Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your
pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have
to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.


Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition switch
when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.


Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could
cause malfunctions.


When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer,
to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.

149Fittings
230 V/50 Hz power
socket

A 230 V/50 Hz socket (maximum power: 120 W)
is fitted to the centre console.
To use the socket:


)
lift the front armrest cover for access to its
compartment,

)
check that the warning lamp is on green,

)
connect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger, laptop computer,
CD-DVD player, baby food warmer...).
This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode on Stop & Start.
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Connect only one device at a time to
the socket (no extension or multi-way
connector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when
required by the vehicle's electrical
system (particular weather conditions,
electrical overload...), the current
supply to the socket will be cut off;
the green warning lamp goes off.







12 V accessory
socket


)
To connect a 12 V accessory
(max power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.

Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault

With the ignition on, the flashing of AUTO
,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

You must press the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must
manually apply the parking brake when
parking, unless the parking brake is
programmed in automatic mode.

When immobilising the vehicle, with
the engine running, you must place the
gear lever in neutral N
.
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compar tment, check that the
gear lever is in neutral N
and that the
parking brake is applied.
Before switching off the engine, you can
choose to:


- move to position N
to engage neutral,

- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.

Stop & Start
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.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode

With the electronic gearbox system,
for your comfort during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
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. The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:


- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral and release the clutch
pedal,

- with the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system
, at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put the
gear lever into position N
.
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It resets
itself to zero every time the ignition
is switched on with the key. STOP mode is not invoked when:


- 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 star t
using the key,

- the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfor table 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 per fectly normal.

213Driving

Going into engine START mode

The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine star ts:


- with a manual gearbox
, when you fully

depress the clutch pedal,

- with the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system
:


●
gear lever in position A
or M
, when you
release the brake pedal,

●
or gear lever in position N
and the brake
pedal released, when you move the gear
lever to position A
or M
,

●
or when you engage reverse gear.




Special cases: START invoked
automatically
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately. With a manual gearbox in STOP
mode, if a gear is engaged without
fully depressing the clutch pedal, a
warning lamp comes on or a message
is displayed asking you to depress the
clutch pedal to restar t the engine.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message on the
screen.

Deactivation

In this case the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for few seconds, then goes
off.

This operation is per fectly normal.
For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:


- you open the driver's door,

- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,

- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox or
7 mph (11 km/h) with the 6 -speed
electronic gearbox system,

- the electric parking brake is being applied,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

The system is reactivated automatically
at every new star t using the key.


Reactivation

This system requires a specific battery with a
special specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system. In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "ECO OFF"
switch warning lamp flashes,
then comes on continuously.
have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. It is then necessary to switch
off the ignition and star t the engine again using
the key.


Operating fault
Maintenance

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
START mode.
The Stop & Star t system makes use
of advanced technology. All work on
this type of battery must be done only
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Press the "ECO OFF"
switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and a
message in the instrument panel.

231Checks











Bonnet


Opening



)
Open the front left door.

)
Pull the interior bonnet release lever A
,
located at the bottom of the door aper ture.
)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to the left
and raise the bonnet.

)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open. The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left door is
closed. Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).





Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
START mode.


Closing



)
Take the stay out of the suppor t notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing.

)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.

269Practical information











Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)
remove the plastic cover to gain access to
the two terminals,

)
unclip the fusebox to remove the battery,
if necessary.



Access to the battery



)
Raise the locking tab fully.





Disconnecting the cables


After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Star t system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of
the vehicle, a period which depends on
the climatic conditions and the state of
charge of the battery (up to about
8 hours).





The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Star t system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to obser ve this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the
battery.


Reconnecting the cables



)
Position the open clip 1
of the cable on the
positive terminal (+) of the battery.

)
Press ver tically on the clip 1
to position it
correctly against the battery.

)
Lock the clip by lowering the tab 2
.
Do not force the tab as locking will not
be possible if the clip is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.