parking brake Citroen DS4 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

SAFETY DRIVING FITTINGS CHILD SAFETY
192 Electric parking brake
200 Manual parking brake
201 Manual gearbox
202 Gear shift indicator
203 6 -speed electronic gearbox
system
207 Automatic gearbox
211 Hill start assist
212 Stop & Start
215 Lane depar ture warning
system
216 Blind spot sensors
220 Speed limiter
222 Cruise control
224 Parking space sensors
226 Parking sensors 172 Direction indicators
172 Hazard warning lamps
173 Horn
173 Emergency or assistance call
174 Ty r e u n d e r- i nfl ation detection
176 Braking assistance systems
17 7 Trajectory control systems
(ESP)
179 Front seat belts
183 Airbags 160 Child seats
166 ISOFIX child seats
169 Child lock 142 Interior fi ttings
14 8 Front armrest
15 3 Boot fi ttings
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13Familiarisation
Interior


6-speed electronic gearbox
system
This system offers driving combining a fully
automatic mode and a manual mode.

Interior mood lighting

This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compar tment improves visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.

Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the following
technologies: radio, CD player, USB player,
Bluetooth system, satellite navigation system
with colour screen, auxiliary sockets.

Radio


203


137



345


293





Electric parking brake

It combines the functions of automatic
application on switching off the engine and
automatic release when moving off.
Manual application and release remains
possible.

192

eMyWay satellite navigation system


Massage function

This system gives a lumbar massage for a
period of 60 minutes. The massage is done in
6 cycles of 10 minutes each.

91

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.

Roof consoles - Centre consoles




A.
Rear view mirror.

B.
Microphone for audio and telematic
system.

C.
Interior mood lighting.

D.
Emergency call/Assistance call.

E.
Cour tesy lamp/Map reading lamps.




1.
Central adjustable air vents.

2.
Monochrome screen and seat belt and
front airbag warning lamp screen or colour
and mapping screen.

3.
eMyWay Audio or satellite navigation
system.

4.
Central switch panel.

5.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

6.
USB port /auxiliary Jack socket and
cigarette lighter/12 V accessory socket.

7.
Gear lever, manual or electronic gearbox
system.

8.
Manual or electric parking brake

9.
Portable ashtray.

10.
Front armrest.

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.

29Familiarisation
Driving safely

This 6 -speed gearbox offers a choice between
the comfor t of fully automatic operation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing.

6-speed electronic gearbox system



1.
Gear lever.

2.
Steering mounted "-"
control paddle.

3.
Steering mounted "+"
control paddle.




Display in the instrument panel

The gear engaged or the driving mode selected
appears in the instrument panel screen.

N:
Neutral.

R:
Reverse.

1 to 6:
Gears engaged.

AUTO:
Automated mode.




Moving off



)
Select position N
and press the brake
pedal firmly while star ting the engine.

)
Engage first gear by pulling the gear lever 1

towards position A
or M
,
or
Engage reverse by pushing the gear lever 1

towards position R
.

)
Release the parking brake.

)
Take your foot off the brake pedal then
accelerate.

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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.

+
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.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Electric parking
brake


flashing. The application or release of the
electric parking brake was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+

Electric
parking brake
malfunction


fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.





Door(s) open


fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

* According to country.

Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened *


fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled their seat
belt. Pull on the belt in question and inser t the tongue in
the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given
by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.

47Monitoring

Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.




Under-inflated
tyre


fixed. 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
headlamps


flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations







Foot on the brake
pedal


fixed. 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 without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain 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 few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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

49Monitoring


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Parking brake


fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.


Electric parking
brake


fixed. The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.


Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake


fixed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.




Diesel engine
pre-heating


fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.