Citroen DS4 2016 1.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2016, Model line: DS4, Model: Citroen DS4 2016 1.GPages: 436, PDF Size: 10.28 MB
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Going into engine START mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off 
and the engine starts automatically:
-
 
w
ith a manual gearbox , when you fully 
depress the clutch pedal,
-
 
w
ith an automatic gearbox:
●
 
g
ear selector in position  d  or M, when 
you release the brake pedal,
●
 
o
r gear selector in position N and brake 
pedal released, when you place the gear 
selector in position 
d  or M,
●
 
o
r when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START invoked 
automatically
With a manual gearbox in STOP mode, 
if a gear is engaged without fully 
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning 
lamp comes on or an alert message 
is displayed asking you to depress the 
clutch pedal to restart the engine.
In this case the "ECO"  warning lamp 
flashes for few seconds, then goes 
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal. For safety reasons or to ensure smooth 
operation, START mode is invoked 
automatically when:
-
 
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
 
y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
 
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph 
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (3 km/h 
(2 mph) with PureTech 130 petrol and 
BlueHDi Diesel 115 and 120 versions) or 
2
 
mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,
-
 
t
he electric parking brake is being applied,
-
 
s
ome special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
ambient temperature...) where the engine is 
needed to assure control of a system.
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The system is reactivated automatically 
at every new start using the key or the 
"START/STOP" button.
Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed 
by the switch warning lamp going off and the 
display of a message.
If the system has been deactivated 
in STOP mode, the engine restarts 
immediately.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
 
switch to 
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp 
coming on accompanied by the display of a 
message.
deactivation 
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In the event of a malfunction with the system, 
the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes, 
then comes on continuously.
have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, 
the vehicle may stall. All of the 
instrument panel warning lamps come 
on.
Depending on version, an alert 
message may also be displayed asking 
you to put the gear lever into position N 
and put your foot on the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the 
ignition, then restart the engine using 
the key or the "START/STOP" button.Before doing any work under the 
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start 
system to avoid the risk of injury 
related to an automatic change to 
START
  mode.
The Stop & Start system makes use of 
an advanced technology. All work on 
this type of battery must only be carried 
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Maintenance
This system requires the use of a 12 V battery 
of specific technology and characteristics 
(reference numbers available from a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN   would 
introduces the risk of faults with the system.
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Lane departure warning system
System which detects the involuntary crossing 
of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the 
ground (solid or broken line).
Sensors, fitted below the front bumper, trigger 
a warning if the vehicle drifts over a lane 
marking (speed higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
This system is particularly useful on motor ways 
and main roads.
Activation
F When switching the ignition on or with the engine running, press this button; the 
indicator lamp comes on.
The lane departure warning system 
cannot in any circumstances replace 
the need for vigilance on the part of the 
driver.
It is necessary to observe driving 
regulations and take a break every 
two
 
hours.
deactivation
You are warned by the vibration of the driver's 
seat cushion:
-  
o
 n the right-hand side, if the marking on 
the ground has been crossed on the right,
-
 
o
 n the left-hand side, if the marking on the 
ground has been crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the direction 
indicator is active and for approximately 
20
  seconds after the direction indicator is 
switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a direction 
marking (e.g. arrow) or non-standard marking 
(e.g. graffiti) is crossed.
detection Operating fault
The detection may be impeded:
- i
f the sensors are dirty (mud, snow...),
-
 
i
 f the markings on the ground are 
worn,
-
 
i
 f there is little contrast between 
the markings on the ground and 
the road sur face.
F
 
P
ress this button again, the indicator lamp 
goes off.
The status of the system remains in the 
memory when the ignition is switched off. In the event of a malfunction, the 
service warning lamp comes on, 
accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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Blind spot sensors
This driving assistance system warns the driver 
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind 
spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from 
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this 
presents a potential danger.
Operation
This system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a 
substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's 
responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of 
other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.
The blind spot sensor system can never replace the need for vigilance on the part of 
the
 d
river. F
 
O
 n switching on the ignition, or engine 
running, press this button to activate the 
function; the warning lamp comes on.
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers 
monitor the blind spots.
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on 
the side in question:
-  
i
 mmediately, when being overtaken,
-  
a
 fter a delay of about one second, when 
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
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No alert will be given in the following situations:
- i n the presence of immobile objects 
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps, 
road signs...),
-
 
w
 ith vehicles moving in the opposite 
direction,
-
 
d
 riving on a sinuous road or a sharp 
c o r n e r,
The alert is given by a warning lamp which 
comes on in the door mirror on the side in 
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry, 
cycle
 
- is detected.
For this, the following conditions must be met:
-
 
a
ll the vehicles must be moving in the 
same direction,
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t
he speed of your vehicle is between 7 and 
75 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
-
 
w
hen you overtake a vehicle with a speed 
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),
-
 
w
hen a vehicle overtakes you with a speed 
difference of less than 15 mph (25 km/h),
-
 
t
he traffic must be flowing normally,
-
 
i
n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre, 
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being 
overtaken remains in the blind spot,
-
 
y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly 
curved road,
-
 
y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a 
caravan... -
 w hen overtaking (or being overtaken by) a 
very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is 
at the same time detected at the rear in the 
blind spot angle and present in the driver's 
forward field of vision,
-
 
i
 n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in 
front and behind are confused with a lorry 
or a stationary object,
-
 
w
 hen overtaking quickly. 
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in the 
button flashes then goes off.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.The system may suffer temporary 
interference in certain weather 
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face 
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 a 
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that 
the 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.
F
 
T
o 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
"MEM" button
F Press this button to display the list of memorised speed settings.
Activating the function
Modifying a speed setting
F Go to the main menu by pressing the "MENU"  button:
F
 
Sel
 ect the"Personalisation-configuration" 
menu and confirm.
F
 
S
 elect " Vehicle parameters" menu and 
confirm.
F
 
S
 elect the "Driving assistance" line and 
conform.
F
 
S
 elect "Speeds memorised" line and 
confirm.
F
 
S
 elect "Activation" to activate the function.
With your Audio system
As a safety measure, the driver must 
only modify a speed setting when 
stationary.
This function allows speed settings to be registered which will then be offered as settings for two systems: the speed limiter (a maximum speed) and 
the cruise control (cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings in the system, depending on version. By default, some speed settings are already memorised.
F
 
S
elect the speed setting to be modified and 
confirm.
F
 
M
odify the speed setting.
F
 
Sel
 ect "
OK" and confirm to save the 
modifications. 
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With the touch screen tablet
Modifying a speed setting
F In the secondary page, press "Speed settings ".
F
 
S
elect the system for which you want to 
memorise new speed settings:
●
 
s
 peed limiter
or
●
 
c
 ruise control.
"MEM" button
Press this button to select a speed settings for 
use by the speed limiter or cruise control.
Refer to the corresponding section.
F
 
P
ress this button to select the 
"
dr
iving
" menu.
F
 
C
hoose the speed setting to be modified. F
 E
nter the new value using the numerical 
keypad and confirm.
F
 
C
onfirm to save the modification and quit 
the menu.
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System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter is a driving aid that 
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the 
need to observe speed limits or the need 
for vigilance on the part of the driver.1.
 S
peed limiter mode selection wheel.
2.
 P
 rogrammed value decrease button.
3.
 P
 rogrammed value increase button.
4.
 S
 peed limiter on / pause button.
5.
 D
 isplay memorised speed settings button.
Steering mounted controls
6. Speed limiter on / pause indication.
7. S
peed limiter mode selection indication.
8.
 P
rogrammed speed value.
9.
 S
election of a memorised speed setting.
displays in the instrument panel
The speed limiter is switched on  manually.
The minimum programmed speed is 
20
  mph (30 km/h).
The programmed speed remains in the 
system memory when the ignition is 
switched off.