wheel CITROEN DS4 2018 Owner's Manual
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a specific code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to allow the
engine to be started.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and/or the display of a message,
depending on version.
Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- position 1 (Stop): inserting and removing
the key, steering column locked,
-
position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-
position 3 (Starting) .
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge. Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N
or P:
F
d
epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),
or
F
p
ress the brake pedal firmly (automatic
gearbox),
F
i
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F
u
nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on full
lock, for example).
F
W
ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
the dealer network as soon as possible.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel then operate the
starter motor by turning the key to position
3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
spe ed. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before driving
away.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F
W ith the engine idling, turn the key to
position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight-ahead
position before switching off the engine. F
C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2, i
gnition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
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If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in the
instrument panel screen. In some cases, it
is necessary to operate the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button
to help unlock the steering column.
The presence of the Keyless Entry and
Starting electronic key in the recognition
zone is essential.
As a safety measure, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
If the electronic key is not detected in the
recognition zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into the zone so
that the engine can be started.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F P lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox. F
W
ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Back-up star ting
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, if the engine does not start:
F
P
lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F
O
pen the front armrest. F
R
aise the mat by its tongue and remove it.
F
P
lace the electronic key on the back-up
reader.
F
P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the
clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
F P ress the "START/STOP"
button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without conditions. To do this, press
and hold the " START/STOP " button
for about three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
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When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been fully released.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch
off the ignition.
Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
-
A
utomatic application/release
Application is automatic when the engine stops,
release is automatic on use of the accelerator
(activated by default),
-
M
anual application/release
The parking brake can be applied/released
manually by pulling control lever .
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.
Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between the gear
lever and the electric parking brake control
l eve r.
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 when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation of the system
is done in the vehicle configuration
menu.
The parking brake is locked and unlocked
manually. When the driver’s door is opened, a
loud beep is heard and a message is displayed
if the parking brake has not been applied. It is recommended that you do not apply
the parking brake in very cold conditions
(ice) and during towing (breakdown,
caravan...). Deactivate the automatic
functions and release the parking brake
manually.
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Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake regardless of whether the engine is
running or switched off, pull the control lever.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the parking
brake has not been applied, except in the case
of an automatic gearbox with the gear selector
in position P .
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal or the accelerator, pull then release
control. Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
-
d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake released/off".
If you pull the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
warning lamp will come on in the
instrument panel.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever , until
you see the message "Parking brake applied
fully" accompanied by an audible signal.
Maximum application is essential:
-
i
n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
-
w
hen the gradient you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing). In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, make a maximum
application of the parking brake then turn
the front wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the release
time will be longer.
Automatic application, engine
off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off
.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake applied/on".
-
i
llumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P warning
lamp in the control lever,
-
d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake applied". -
t
he braking warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the
control lever going off,
-
i
llumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P warning
lamp in the control lever ,
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Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the kerb and engage a
gear when you park.
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F
M
anual gearbox: press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage 1st gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and move
of f.
F
A
utomatic gearbox : select position D, M or
R then press the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
When stationary with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually apply the parking
brake by pulling the control lever.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
When the driver’s door is opened, a message is
displayed accompanied by an audible signal if
the parking brake has not been applied, except
in the case of an automatic gearbox with the
gear selector in position P . Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
Special situations
In some circumstances (engine start, etc.),
the parking brake may automatically adjust its
force. This is normal operation.
To move your vehicle a few centimetres without
starting the engine, with the ignition on, press
the brake pedal and release the parking brake
by pulling
then releasing the control lever. The
full release of the parking brake is confirmed by
the warning lamps in the control lever and in the
instrument panel going off and by the display of
the message "Parking brake released/off ".
- the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the
control lever going off, -
d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake released/off".
-
i
llumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P warning
lamp in the control lever,
-
d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake applied/on".
Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc.), a continuous
pull on the control lever will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be
displayed.
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1.Select speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Speed limiter on/pause.
5. Display the memorised speed settings.
Displays on the instrument panel
6.Speed limiter on/off indication.
7. Speed limiter mode selected.
8. Programmed speed value.
9. Selecting a memorised speed.
Switching on
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the " LIMIT" position
to select the speed limiter; the function is
paused.
F
I
f the speed setting is suitable (last speed
setting programmed in the system), press
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.
F
P
ressing button 4 again temporarily
interrupts the function (pause).
Adjusting the limit speed
(s et t i n g)
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
To modify the limit speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F
i
n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make
successive short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F
c
ontinuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),
press and hold button 2 or 3 .
F
w
ith the system already activated.
For more information on Memorising speeds ,
refer to the corresponding section.
F
M
ake a long press on button 2 or 3 , the
system displays the memorised speed
closest to the actual speed of the vehicle;
this setting becomes the new limit speed.
F
T
o choose another value, make another
long press on button 2 or 3 .
To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from your Audio
system:
Steering mounted controls
To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F
P
ress button 5 to display the six memorised
speed settings,
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F Press the button for the desired speed setting.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
F If you want to temporarily exceed the programmed speed limit, press firmly on
the accelerator pedal, beyond the point of
resistance .
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to position 0 :
displayed speed limiter information
disappears.
Operating fault
The use of mats not approved by the
manufacturer may interfere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-
n
ever place one mat on top of another.
When the speed limit is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver, an audible signal
supplements the alert.
Cruise control
System which automatically
maintains the cruising speed of the
vehicle at a setting programmed by
the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) as well as:
-
w
ith a manual gearbox, the engagement of
fourth gear or higher,
-
w
ith an automatic gearbox, the gear
selector at position D or second gear or
higher in manual mode.
The operation of the cruise control can be
momentarily interrupted (paused):
-
b
y pressing the Pause control or by
pressing the brake or clutch pedals,
-
a
utomatically, if operation of the dynamic
stability control system is triggered.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
The cruise control system is a driving aid
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to obser ve speed limits, nor the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes. Once the speed of the vehicle returns to
the programmed setting, the speed limiter
functions again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed
limiter.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
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To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F
i
n increments of +/- 1 mph (km/h), briefly
press button 2 or 3 repeatedly,
F
i
n increments of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h), press
and hold button 2 or 3 .
Be careful: pressing and holding button 2
or 3
results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speeds and from your Audio
system:
F
w
ith the system already activated.
For more information on Memorising speeds ,
refer to the corresponding section.
F
m
ake a long press on button 2 or 3 , the
system displays the memorised speed
closest to the actual speed of the vehicle;
this setting becomes the new cruise speed,
F
t
o choose another memorised speed, make
another long press on button 2 or 3 .
To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speed settings and from the touch
screen:
F
p
ress button 5 to display the six memorised
speed settings,
F
p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
If needed (for overtaking purposes, etc.),
the driver can exceed the speed setting by
pressing the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the speed setting flashes.
To return to the speed setting, simply release
the accelerator pedal. This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
You may have to brake to control the speed of
your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is
automatically paused.
To reactivate the system, press button 4.
Switching off
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to position 0: the cruise
control information disappears from the
screen.
Operating fault
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
Once the vehicle has returned to the speed
setting, the cruise control takes over again: the
speed setting is displayed continuously again. When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
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Tyre under-inflation
d
etection
The tyre under-inflation detection system
is an aid to driving which does not replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver. This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
Tyre pressure should be checked when
the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for
1 hour or after a journey of less than
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the values
indicated on the label.
For more information on Identification
markings , including the tyre pressure
label, refer to the corresponding section.
Under-inflation alert
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the
vehicle is moving.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of
each tyre (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres. This warning is indicated by
continuous illumination of the lamp,
an audible signal and, depending on
the equipment installed, a message
displayed on the screen.
In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,
the symbol or the message appears, according
to equipment, to identify it.
F
R
educe speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and sudden braking.
F
S
top as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.
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