tow Citroen DS4 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

Longitudinal adjustment








Front armrest Comfor t and storage device for the driver and front passenger.
The length of the armrest cover can be adjusted.
The armrest's compar tment can hold up to
6 CDs. )
Raise the cover fully.



Storage
)To move for wards, raise the lever.
The armrest slides for wards to its stop.
)To stow it, slide it fully back and press down to lock it.

Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the new
ISOFIX regulation.The seats, represented below, are fitted withregulation ISOFIX mountings:





















"ISOFIX" mountings

There are three rings for each seat:


- two rings A, located between the vehicle seat back and cushion, indicated by a label,

- a rin
g Bbehind the seat for fixing the upper strap, referred to as the To p Te t h e r.
r

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child'sprotection in the event of an accident.
For information re
garding the ISOFIX childseats which can be installed in your vehicle,
refer to the table showing the locations for
installing ISOFIX child seats.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat tothe left hand rear seat, before fitting the seat, first move the centre rear seatbelt towards the middle of the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat inter fering withthe operation of the seat belt.

The ISOFIX child seatsare fitted with two latches which are secured on the two rings A. Some seats also have an upper strap
, known
as the Top Tether, which is attached to ring B.
To a t t a c h t h i s s t r ap, raise the vehicle seat's head restraint then pass the hook between its
rods. Then fix the hook on ring Band tighten
the upper strap.

Direction indicators
)Left: lower the lighting stalk passing thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)
Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.










Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident. )Press this button, the direction indicators
fl
ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.

If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of theaudible signal will increase if the speedis above 40 mph (60 km/h).

The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys. Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the lengthof the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release the device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoidaffecting its per formance.
In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to aqualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide. Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear benchseat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.


Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shor ter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.


In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature andseriousness of the impact , the pretensioning device may be deployed before and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners is accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lampcomes on.
Following an impact, have the seat beltssystem checked, and if necessary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Lateral airbags
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airba
g is fitted in the seat backrest frame, door side.

Deployment
Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B.Side impact zone. The lateral airba
gs are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or par t of the side impact zone
B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.

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Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver andpassengers (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to theside of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars andthe upper passenger compartment area.

Deployment

The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or par t of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Operating fault
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the airbag is not deployed.
I
f this warning lamp comes on in theinstrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in
the screen, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.

Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:- Automatic Application/ReleaseApplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (activated by default),-Manual Application/ReleaseThe parking brake can be applied/releasedmanually by pulling control lever A.

Do not place any object (packet of cigarettes, telephone...) between thegear lever and the electric parkingbrake control lever.


It is recommended that you do notapply the parking brake in very coldconditions (ice) and during towing (breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the automatic functions and release the parking brake manually.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
m
ode is deactivated.
Programming the mode

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release whenyou press the accelerator can be deactivated.

Activation/deactivation is done
using the vehicle configurationmenu; refer to the section covering
the configuration of your vehicle'ssystems.

The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. When the driver's door is opened,
there is an audible si
gnal and a message is
displayed if the brake is not applied.

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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".

Driving

Manual operation
)
Select position Mfor sequential
changing
of the six gears. ) Push the lever towards the +sign to change up a gear.
)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to change
down a gear.
It is onl
y possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
Ddisappears and the gearsengaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
I
f the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to chan
ge from position D(automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically.
The spor t and snow programmes do not operate in manual mode.

Sport and snow programmes


Sport programme "S"
)Press button "S"
, after star ting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamicstyle of driving.
S
appears in the instrument panel.


Snow programme "7
"
)Press button "7", after star ting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slipperyroads.
This programme improves star ting and drive
when traction is poor.
7appears in the instrument panel.

Return to automatic
operation
)
At any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged andreturn to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special pro
grammes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions of use.