brake light Citroen DS4 RHD 2013.5 1.G Owner's Manual

13Familiarisation
Interior


Electronic gearbox

This system offers driving combining a fully
automatic mode and a manual mode.

Interior mood lighting

This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment 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.

Audio system


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355


301





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 remain
possible.

194

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 wheel adjustment control.

2.
Steering mounted control paddles for the
electronic gearbox.

3.
Lighting and direction indicator 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 /
Fusebox.

9.
Bonnet release.

10.
Heated seat control.

11.
Lumbar massage control.

12 .
Electric parking brake.

13.
Gear lever for a manual gearbox or
selector lever for an electronic or automatic
gearbox.

14 .
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.
Courtesy lamp / Map reading lamps.




1.
Central adjustable air vents.

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

3.
Audio system or eMyWay 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 or selector.

8.
Manual or electric parking brake

9.
Portable ashtray.

10.
Front armrest.

41Monitoring



Press thumb wheel B
for access to the
main menu and select one of the following
functions:


- "Vehicle parameters",

- "Display adjustment",

- "Choice of sounds".


Turn the thumb wheel B
to move around in
the instrument panel central screen.


Press the thumb wheel B
again to confirm
the selection. This menu is used to activate or deactivate
certain driving and comfort systems, classified
in different categories:


- "Access to the vehicle" (see "Access"
section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),

●
"Unlocking only boot" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automatic
electric parking brake; see "Driving"
section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear wiper
coupled to reverse gear; see " Visibility"
section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see "Driving" section).


- " Vehicle lighting" (see " Visibility" section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see " Visibility" section):


●
"Follow-me-home" (Automatic timed
operation of headlamps),

●
" Welcome lighting" (Interior/exterior
welcome lighting).




Vehicle parameters

Main menu

The main menu and its associated
functions can only be accessed when
stationary.
A message appears in the instrument
panel central screen, above a certain
speed threshold, indicating that the
main menu cannot be displayed.

Defi ne the vehicle parameters



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automatic
electric parking brake; see the "Driving"
section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear; see the
" Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see the "Driving" section).



- " Vehicle lighting" (see the " Visibility"
section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main /
additional directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see the " Visibility"
section:


●
"Follow-me-home headlamps"
(Automatic operation of headlamps after
switching off the ignition),

●
" Welcome lighting" (Exterior and interior
welcome lighting).
For example: setting of the duration of the
"follow-me-home" lighting



Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons, to select the
"Define the vehicle parameters" menu,
then the " OK
" button.


Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to select the
"Interior lighting" line, then the "OK"
button;
then follow the same procedure to select the
"Follow-me-home headlamps" line. This menu allows you to activate or deactivate
the following equipment, classified in different
categories:


- "Access to the vehicle" (see the "Access"
section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),

●
"Unlocking boot only" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).



"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
This menu gives access to the following
functions:


- "Define the vehicle parameters",

- "Choice of language",

- "Display configuration",

- "Choice of sounds".

Braking assistance systems

Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in particular on poor or slippery sur faces.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.


Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result in loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.


When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking
system which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

211Driving

Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P
or N
to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

If the lever is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, there is an audible signal and a
message appears.



Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.




Operating fault

When the ignition is on, the lighting of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P

to R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door
is opened.
You risk damaging the gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the lever from position P

to another position when the
battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear lever at N
and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode

With an electronic gearbox, for your
comfort during parking maoeuvres,
STOP mode is not available for a few
seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes 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 an electronic gearbox
, at a speed
below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press
the brake pedal or put the gear lever into
position N
.
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It resets
itself to zero every time the ignition
is switched on with the key. STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,

- the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.


Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
In this case, the "ECO"
warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes off.

This operation is per fectly normal.

Electric parking brake

This system does not require any
routine ser vicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.















Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.



Brake disc wear

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.






















Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between two
services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
















Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle ser vices.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.

For more information, refer to the "Electric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.

Driving advice


Distribution of loads




Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.


Side wind




Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.



Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.



To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.



If the warning lamp and the STOP

warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.



Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.


Ty r e s




Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting




Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.