Citroen DS4 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

219Driving
No aler t will be given in the following situations:
- in the presence of stationary objects (parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,road signs...),
- with vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
- drivin
g on a sinuous road or a sharp corner,
The alert is given by a warning lamp whichcomes on in the door mirror on the side inquestion as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,cycle - is detected and the following conditions are fulfilled:


- all the vehicles must be moving in the same
direction,

- the speed of
your vehicle is between 7 and
75 mph (12 and 140 km/h),

- the difference in speed between your
vehicle and the other vehicles must be lessthan 6 mph (10 km/h),

- the traffic must be flowing normally,

- in the case of an over taking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle beingover taken remains in the blind spot,

-
you are driving on a straight or slightly curved road,

- your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan...

- when overtakin
g (or being over taken by) a
very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is at the same time detected at the rear in theblind spot angle and present in the driver's
for ward field of vision,

- in ver
y heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorryor a stationary object,

- when overtaking quickly.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in thebutton flashes then goes off.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


The system may suffer temporary interference in certain weather conditions(rain, hail...).
In par ticular, driving on a wet surface or moving from a dry area to a wet area can cause false alerts (for example, the presence of a fog of water droplets in the blind spot angle is interpreted as avehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure thatthe sensors are not covered by mud, ice or snow. Take care not to cover the warning zone in the door mirrors or the detection zones on the front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels or other objects; they may hamper the correct operation of the system.

)To deactivate the system, press this button again; the warning lamp goes off.
The state of the system remains in memory on switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically deactivated when towing with a towbar approved by CITROËN.

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Memorising speeds
This memorisation of speeds applies to both the speed limiter and the cruise control.
You can memorise up to 5 speeds in the system. By default, a few speeds are already memorised.


With your Audio system
)Go to the main menu by pressing the"MENU"
button.)Select the "Personalisation-configuration" menu and confirm. )Select "Vehicle parameters" menu andconfirm. )Select the "Driving assistance" line andconform. )Select "Speeds memorised" line and confirm. )Modify the speed.)Select "OK
" and confirm to save themodifications.
With the eMyWay satellite
navi
gation system
) Press the "MEM"button to display the list
of speeds memorised.



Access

For safety reasons, the driver must only carry out these operations whenstationary.
)
Go to the main menu by pressing the left
hand thumb wheel at the bottom of the steering wheel. ) Select the "Vehicle parameters" menu andconfirm.)Select the "Driving assistance" line and confirm.)
Select the "Speeds memorised" line andconfirm.)
Modify the speed. )
Select " OK" and confirm to save the
modifications.
These operations are only possiblewhen stationary with this system.
Selection
To select a memorised speed: )
press and hold the " +" or "- " button; the system stops at the nearest memorised speed, )
press and hold again the "+
" or " -
" button toselect another memorised speed.
A reminder of the speed and the state of thesystem (on/off) is displayed in the instrument
panel.

System which prevents the vehicle fromexceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal no longer has any effect.





Speed limiter

The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.

The functions of this system are grouped
together on the steering mounted controls.
1
.Speed limiter mode selection wheel.
2. Programmed value decrease button. 3.
Programmed value increase button. 4.Speed limiter on/off button.
5.List of memorised speeds display button.
(see "Memorising speeds")



Steering mounted controls

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
6
.Speed limiter on/off indication.
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication. 8.Programmed speed value.9.
Selection of a memorised speed.
(see "Memorising speeds")


Displays in the instrument panel
Operation
The speed limiter is switched onmanually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h). The speed limiter is switched off by manual foperation of the control. The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly
beyond the point of resistance.
To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
The programmed speed remains in the memorywhen the ignition is switched off.

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)Turn dial 1 to the "LIMIT"position: the
speed limiter mode is selected but is not
switched on
(Pause).You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed. )Set the speed value by pressing button 2or 3 (e.g.: 55 mph (90 km/h)).


Programming
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2
and 3:


- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = shor t press,

- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
If speed memorisation is available and activated on your vehicle, theprogrammed speed will stop at the closest memorised speed; refer to thecorresponding paragraph.)Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4 . )Switch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4
: the display confirms that it has been switched off (Pause).)Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4
again.



Exceeding the programmed speed

Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will not have
any effect unless you press the pedal firmlypast the ypoint of resistance .
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed,
which is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional
deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of the programmed speed.
On a steep descent or in the event of sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will not be able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding the programmedspeed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,

- do not fit one mat on top of another.



Exiting the speed limiter mode
)
Turn dial 1to the "0"
position: the speed
limiter mode is deselected. It disappears
from the screen.


Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the speed limiter,
the speed is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Cruise control
System which automatically maintains thespeed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The
functions of this system are grouped
together on the steering mounted controls.
1.Cruise control mode selection dial.
2. Speed programming/value decrease button. 3.
Speed programming/value increase button.4.Cruise control off/resume button.
5.Memorised speeds display button.
(see "Memorising speeds")


Steering mounted controls
The cruise control system cannot, in anycircumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near the pedals at all times.

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
6.Cruise control off/resume indication.
7. Cruise control mode selection indication.8.Programmed speed value.9.
Selecting a stored speed.
(see "Storing speeds")

Displays in the instrument panel
Operation
The cruise control is switched on
manually: itrequires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph(40 km/h) and engagement of:
- fourth gear on the manual gearbox,
- second gear on the electronic gearbox
system or automatic gearbox, in sequential
drivin
g mode,
- position A
on the electronic gearbox
system or D on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched offmanuallyfor by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESP system for safety reasons. It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the pro
grammed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.

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Driving

Programming
)Turn dial 1to the "CRUISE"
position: thecruise control mode is selected but is not switched on (Pause).)Set the programmed speed by accelerating
to the required speed, then press button 2
or 3(e.g.: 70 mph (11 0 k m / h)); the cruise control system is activated (ON).
You can then chan
ge the programmed speed using buttons 2
and 3
:


- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = shor t press,

- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
If storing speeds is available and activated on your vehicle, the programmed speed will stop at the closest stored speed; refer to thecorresponding section. )Stop the cruise control system by pressing button 4
: this is confirmed in the screen (Pause).
)Switch on the cruise control again with another press on button 4 .




Exceeding the programmed speed

Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed speed results in
flashing of this speed in the screen.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional
deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of the speed.


Exiting cruise control mode
)Turn dial 1to the "0"
position: the cruise control mode is deselected.
It disappears from the screen.



Operating fault

In the event of a cruise control malfunction,
the speed is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

When the cruise control is switched on,be careful if you maintain the pressure on one of the programmed speed changing buttons: this may result in a very rapid change in the speed of your vehicle. Do not use the cruise control on slipperyroads or in heavy traffic. On a steep descent, the cruise control willnot be able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding the programmed speed. On steep climbs or when towing, the programmed speed may not be reached or maintained.
To a v o i d a ny risk of jamming of the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

Parking space sensors
System which measures the parking spaceavailable between two vehicles or obstacles.
It measures the size of the space and gives you
information on:
- the possibility of fitting into a free space,
depending on the dimensions of your
vehicle and the distances needed for manoeuvring,
- the level of difficulty of the manoeuvre to
be performed.
The s
ystem does not measure spaces which
are clearly much smaller or larger than the sizeof the vehicle.

Displays in the instrument panel
You have identified a parking space: )Press button Ato select the function. )Operate the direction indicator on theside where the space is to be measured; a message is displayed to confirm thatmeasurement is in progress.)During measurement, go for ward the
length of the space, at a speed less than
12 mph (approx. 20 km/h), to prepare for your manoeuvre. )Once the measurement has beencompleted, the system informs you of
the level of difficulty of the manoeuvre
by a message in the multifunction screen accompanied by an audible signal.


Operation
The parking space sensor function
warning lamp can have two differentstates:


-
on fixed:the function is selected by a
press on control A .
-
off:
the function is not selected,

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The function displays the following types of message: The function deselects itself automatically:
- when you engage reverse gear,
- when you switch off the ignition,
- if measuring is not requested,
- within five minutes of selection of thefunction,
- if the vehicle speed exceeds the
threshold of 45 mph
(approx. 70 km/h) for one minute.
If the lateral distance between
your vehicle and
the parking space is too large, the system may not be able to measure the space.
The s
ystem remains available after each
measurement and can therefore measure several spaces in succession.
In poor or wintry weather, ensure that the sensors are free of dir t, ice or snow.
The parking space sensor system deactivates
the front parking sensors when measuring forwards.
Parking possible
Parking difficult
Parking not advised
If there is a fault, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Parking sensors
This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensorslocated in the bumper.
Cer tain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.


This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you exit reverse gear.


Rear parking sensors


Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted b
y the speaker (right or left)
in
dicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximatelythirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.



Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal bydisplaying bars in the multifunction screen
which move progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is near, the "Danger"symbol is also displayed in the screen.