gearbox Citroen DS4 2012 1.G User Guide

Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 1
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min). 2.
Gear efficiency indicator with manualgearbox or gear lever position and gear for
the electronic gearbox system.3.Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h). 4. Cruise control or speed limiter setting. 5.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
6
.Engine oil level indicator.
Dials and screens
Control buttons
7.Ser vice indicator
(miles or km) then,
total mileage recorder.
These two functions are displayed successively on switching on the ignition.
Lighting dimmer setting (when making an
adjustment).
8. Tr i p m i l e age recorder (miles or km).9.Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
warning lamp.
10. Range (miles or km).
A.Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials. B.Screen COLOUR: customisation of thebackground colour of the screens.
C.Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).D. Reminder of the ser vicing information
Reset the service indicator or the trip
mileage recorder.

39Monitoring
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min). 2.Gear shift indicator with manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for the electronic gearbox system or automatic gearbox. 3.Speedometer (mph or km/h).4. Central screen.
5. Fuel gauge and associated low fuel level
warning lamp.
Dials and screens
6.
Tr i p m i l e age recorder (miles or km).7.
Ser vice spanner (if a ser vice is due or
missed),
total mileage recorder. (miles or km)




Control buttons




















Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 2
A.Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials. B. Screen COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the screens.C. Dashboard lighting dimmer (in night mode).D.Star t a manual test (procedure for checking
the status of systems and display of vehicle
alerts).
Reset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.

Monitoring
Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflatedtyrefixed. 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 headlampsflashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Foot on the brakepedalfixed. 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 withoutpressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp willremain 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 fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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

System allowing cer tain screens to be switched
off for night driving. The instrument panel remains on with the
vehicle speed, electronic or automatic gearbox
gear selected, cruise control or speed limiter
in
formation, if in use, and the low fuel aler ts asappropriate.
If there is an aler t or a chan
ge in a function
or to a setting, the black panel mode is
interrupted.
Black panel (black screen)
Activation
)
With the vehicle lighting on, press this button again to activate the black panel. )
Press once more to illuminate on thevarious screens again.


In the instrument panel, you can change thecolour of its dials (button A) independently fromAthat of the screens (button B ).
There are five colour variants, from white to
blue.)press the appropriate button as many times as needed to obtain the desired colour.
Customising the instrument
panel colours

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Driving
With the ignition on or the engine running, torelease the parking brake, press on the brakepedalor the accelerator, pull then release
control A
.
Manual release


Before leaving the vehicle, ensurethat parking brake warning lamp inthe instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.


Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parkingbrake whether the engine is running or off, pullcontrol lever A.

The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- illumination o
f the braking warninglamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A,
- displa
y of the message"Handbrake on".
When the driver
’s door is opened with the engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the parkingbrake has not been applied, except in the case
of an automatic gearbox with the gear lever in position P.P
The full application of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- the brakin
g warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the controllever Agoing off,

- displa
y of the message
"Handbrake off".

If you pull control lever Awithout pressingAthe brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and a warning lamp willcome 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 pullon the control
l
ever A, until you see the message "Handbrake 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 parkingbrake manually,

- when the gradient you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, duringtowing).

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

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 vehicleor parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensurethat parking brake warning lamp inthe instrument panel is on fixed (notflashing). Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.


- illumination o
f the braking warninglamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A ,

- displa
y of the message "Handbrake on". The application of the parkin
g brake is confirmed by:

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releasesautomatically and progressivelywhen youpress the accelerator:)Manual gearbox:
press down fully on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,press on the accelerator pedal andmove off.)6-speed electronic gearbox system:select position A
, M
or Rthen press on theaccelerator pedal. )Automatic gearbox
: select position D, Mor Rthen press the accelerator pedal.


When stationary, with the engine running, donot press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.

Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- the brakin
g warning lamp and
the Pwarning lamp in the control lever A
going off,

- displa
y of the message"Handbrake off".

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Driving
With the engine running and the vehiclestationary, in order to immobilise the vehicleit is essential to manuallyapply the parking
brake by pulling
control lever A.


Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running


The emergency braking must only beused in exceptional circumstances.


Before leaving the vehicle, ensurethat parking brake warning lamp inthe instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing. The application of the parkin
g brake is confirmed by:
- illumination of the brakin
g
warning lamp and the Pwarning lamp in the control lever A ,
- displa
y of the message"Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a messa
ge is
displa
yed accompanied by an audible signal, if
the parking brake has not been applied, except
in the case of an automatic gearbox with thegear lever in position P.P
Particular situations
In cer tain situations (e.g. star ting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal operation.
To advance
your vehicle a few centimetres without star ting 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 parkingbrake is confirmed by the warning lampsin the control lever A
and in the instrumentpanel going off and display of the message"Handbrake off".
If the parking brake develops a fault while appliedor if the battery runs flat, an
emergency release is always possible.



Emergency braking



In the event of failure of the electronicstability control system, signalled
by the illumination of this warning
lamp, braking stability is then not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by thedriver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A.

In the event of a failure of the main servicebrake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever Awill stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability control provides stability
durin
g emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be
displayed.

In the event of the electric parking brakemalfunctioning or the battery running flat, anemergency manual device can release theparking brake.)Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it
stationary, if the brake pedal is pressed),
with the engine running, by engagingfirst gear (manual gearbox), position P(automatic gearbox) or position M or R(6 -speed electronic gearbox system).
Emergency release
)
Switch off the engine but leave the ignition on. If it is not possible to immobilise the
vehicle, do not operate the control andcontact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.) Fetch the two vehicle blocks B
and the
release device C, located under the boot carpet.
)Immobilise the vehicle by placing the blocks
in front or behind the two front wheels,
opposite to the direction of the slope.)Remove the storage box under the bootcarpet for access to the emergency releasedevice.

203Driving








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 thevehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.


Engaging 5th or 6th gear
)Move the lever fully to the right to engage5th or 6th gear.

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Driving
Six-speed electronic gearbox system which
offers a choice between the comfor t of fully
automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:


-
automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without anyaction on the par t of the driver -manualmode for sequential gear changing by the driver using the steering mountedpaddles.
In automated mode, you can temporarily take
over control of gear changing.















6-speed electronic gearbox system
R.
Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, lift the lever
and push forwards.
N.Neutral.
) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.
Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode. M.Sequential mode with manual gear changing. )
Move the lever backwards then to the left
to select this mode, then use the steering
mounted control paddles to change gear.

Gear lever
+.Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel.)
Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear.
-.
Change down paddle to the left of the steering wheel.)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannotbe used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.