ignition Citroen DS4 2011 1.G Owner's Manual
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15Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1.
Steering lock and ignition.
2.
Steering mounted control paddles for the
6 -speed electronic gearbox system.
3.
Wiper/screenwash/trip computer
control stalk.
4.
Speaker (tweeter).
5.
Windscreen demisting vent.
6.
Sunshine sensor.
7.
Passenger's airbag.
8.
Glove box /Audio/video sockets/
Passenger's airbag deactivation switch.
9.
Heated seat control.
10.
Lumbar massage control.
11.
Electric parking brake.
12 .
Gear lever, 6 -speed electronic gearbox
system.
13.
Large multifunctional storage unit.
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23Familiarisation
Monitoring
A.
With the ignition on, the bars indicate the
level of fuel remaining.
B.
With the engine running, its associated low
level warning lamp should go off.
C.
With the ignition on, the oil level indicator
should show for a few seconds that the
level is OK or correct, depending on
version.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.
Instrument panels
38
1.
With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
2.
With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the page
concerned.
Warning lamps
41
A.
Make an emergency call.
Central switch panel
173 , 2 91
B.
Access to CITROËN ser vices.
173 , 2 91
C.
Hazard warning.
172
D.
Central locking.
107
E.
Black panel (black screen).
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27Familiarisation
104
1.
Stop
position.
2.
Ignition on
position.
3.
Starting
position.
Ignition switch
When switching the ignition on and off, the
speedometer needle, and the rev counter and
fuel gauge bars go to the extent of their travel
and then return to 0.
Starting
Your vehicle is fitted with a system which
holds your vehicle stationary momentarily,
the time to move your foot from the brake to
the accelerator, to help with moving off on a
gradient.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary with
your foot on the brake pedal,
- certain conditions of gradient are met,
- the driver's door is closed.
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Do not get out of the vehicle during
the hill star t assist temporary holding
phase.
Hill start assist
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Driving safely
Manual application/release
Manual application
of the parking brake is
possible by pulling
the control lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of the
parking brake is possible by pressing the
brake pedal
and pulling then releasing
the
control lever A
.
Electric parking brake
Automatic application/release
Press the accelerator pedal and let the clutch
pedal up (manual gearbox), the parking brake
is released automatically and progressively as
you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the engine the parking brake is applied
automatically.
If this warning lamp is on in the instrument
panel, the automatic application/release
is deactivated
; apply and release the
parking brake manually.
Before leaving the
vehicle, check that the
brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel and the P
warning lamp in the
control lever A
are on fixed (not flashing)
.
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With the engine running, on opening
the driver's door there is an audible
warning; apply the parking brake
manually.
Do not leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on; they might
release the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer or caravan or
if the slope might vary (transport on a
ferry, lorry, towing...) make a maximum
manual application with a long pull on
the control lever A
to immobilise the
vehicle.
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31Familiarisation
Stop & Start
Engine going into STOP mode
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The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine is
put into standby automatically:
- 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 speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put the
gear lever in position N
.
Engine going into START mode
Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.
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The system is reactivated automatically
every time you start the engine with
the key.
Before refuelling or doing anything
under the bonnet, you must switch off
the ignition with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restar ts automatically:
- with a manual gearbox;
when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,
- with the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system;
●
with the gear lever in position A
or M
,
when you release the brake pedal,
●
or gear lever in position N
and brake
pedal released, when you change to
position A
or M
,
●
or when you engage reverse.
In certain circumstances the STOP mode may
not be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes off. In certain condition, START mode may engage
automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp flashes
then goes off.
Driving safely
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Customisable colour instrument panel with audio system
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.
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.
Trip mileage 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 the
background colour of the screens.
C.
Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).
D.
Reminder of the servicing information
Reset the service indicator or the trip
mileage recorder.
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1.
Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
2.
Engine oil level indicator.
Reminder of servicing information.
These functions are displayed successively
on switching on the ignition, after the
welcome sequence and before display of
the available active functions.
Central colour screen associated with the satellite
navigation system
Rotation of the thumb wheel, located on the left
of the steering wheel, allows the permanent
display to be selected from the available
active functions (trip computer, navigation-
guidance...). Approaching the maximum engine speed, the
bars are displayed in red and flash, to indicate
to you the need to change up a gear.
Rev counter
Aler t or information messages may appear
temporarily.
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41Monitoring
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the
occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamp)
or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).
Warning and indicator lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp in question.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of cer tain
warning lamps may be accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen or in the central colour
screen associated with the satellite navigation
system.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the par t of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument
panel or appears in the central colour screen
associated with the satellite navigation system. If your vehicle has a screen, a warning lamp coming on is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system, power steering, engine
lubrication or cooling system
malfunction or a punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that
the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system
is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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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.
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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.