Citroen DS4 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

Driving
 Pierce the protective cover D on the tube Ewith the release device.  Place the release device in the tube.  Turn the release device clockwise . For safety reasons , it is essential to continue turning the device until it reaches its stop. The parking brake is released.  Remove the release device and store it with the blocks in the toolbox under the boot carpet.
For safety reasons, after this operation it is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay to replace the protective cover. Following an emergency unlocking, immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer assured once the manual emergency release has been deployed
and the manual control does not allow the re-application of your parking brake.
Take no action, either on the control lever A , or stopping star ting the engine while the release device is engaged. Take care not to allow moisture or dust
in the proximity of the protective cover.
- The operation of the parking brake reinitialises when the ignition is switched off then on again. If the reinitialisation of the parking brake proves impossible, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. - The subsequent time required for application may be longer than during normal operation.

Operating faults
If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps p resented in these tables, place the vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop with out delay.
SituationsConsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated. - Hill star t assist is not available. - The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - Manual release of the electric parking brake is only available by pressing the accelerator pedal and releasing the control. - Hill star t assist is not available. - The automatic functions and the manual applicatio n are still available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated. - Hill star t assist is not available.

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SituationsConsequences
To apply the electric parking brake:  immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.  pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until app lication is complete.  switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the electric parking brake warning lamps. The application is slower than during normal operati on. To release the electric parking brake:  switch on the ignition.  pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it. If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Pla ce the vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release on acceleration functions are available. - The manual application/release of the electric p arking brake and the emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
flashing
Battery fault - If the battery warning lamp comes on you must st op immediately as soon as the traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the two chocks under the wheels). - Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

Manual parking brake
Applying
 Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
 Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply the parking brake, engage a gear and switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not been properly released.

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6-speed manual gearbox
 Raise the ring under the knob and push the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Engaging reverse gear
As a safety precaution and to facilitate star ting of the engine: - always select neutral, - press the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

Gear shift indicator *
Operation
The system inter venes only when driving economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears. The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of traffic and safety remain determining factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not to follow the advice given by the system. This function cannot be deactivated.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if appropriate.
The information appears in the instrument panel screen in the form of an arrow accompanied by the suggested gear.
In the case of driving which makes par ticular demands on the per formance of the engine (firm pressure on the accelerator pedal, for example, when over taking...), the system will not recommend a gear change. The system never suggests: - engaging first gear, - engaging reverse gear, - engaging a lower gear.
* According to engine.
Example:
- You are in third gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal moderately.

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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:
- automatic mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, - manual mode for sequential gear changing by the driver. In automatic mode, it remains possible to change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles, when over taking, for example.
6-speed electronic gearbox system
R. Reverse  With your foot on the brake, lift the lever and push for wards. N. Neutral.
 With your foot on the brake, select this position to star t. A. Automatic mode.
 Move the lever backwards to select this mode. M. Manual mode with sequential 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 cannot be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.

Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode. AUTO. This comes on when the automatic mode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
Displays in the instrument panel
 Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes (e.g.: when star ting the engine).
Moving off
N flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, if the gear lever is not in position N on star ting. Foot on brake flashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, if the brake pedal is not pressed on star ting.
 Select position N .  Press the brake pedal down fully.  Star t the engine.
Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
N appears in the instrument panel screen.
 Select first gear (position M or A ) or Areverse (position R ). R Release the parking brake unless it is programmed to automatic mode.  Take your foot off the brake pedal, then accelerate.
AUTO and 1 or R appear in the instrument panel screen.

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For optimum acceleration, for example
when over taking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Manual gear changing
This selective gear change mode enables you to over take, for example, while still remaining in automatic mode.  Operate the + or - steering mounted control paddle. The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. AUTO is still displayed in the instrument panel. After a few moments without any action on the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.
Manual mode
 After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
Automatic mode
AUTO and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the par t of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the: - style of driving, - profile of the road.
 When the vehicle has moved off, select position M to change to manual mode.
AUTO disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the instrument panel screen.
The gear change requests are only carried out if the engine speed permits. It is not necessary to release the accelerator during gear changes. When braking or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear.
At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be taken into account when the vehicle is immobilised. The Foot on brakewarning lamp may flash in the instrument panel to prompt you to brake.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles. Never select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed.

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 star ting 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.