ECO mode Citroen DS4 RHD 2015.5 1.G User Guide
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C. Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped and main 
beam headlamps.
Rotate and release the ring C:
F
 
f
 or wards a first time to switch on the front 
foglamps,
F
 
f
 or wards a second time to switch on the 
rear foglamps,
F
 
r
 ear wards a first time to switch off the rear 
foglamps,
F
 
r
 ear wards a second time to switch off the 
front foglamps.
Model with front and rear 
foglamps
In good or rainy weather, by both day 
and night, the front foglamps and the 
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these 
situations, the power of their beams 
may dazzle other drivers. They should 
only be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, you should 
switch on the foglamps and dipped 
beam headlamps manually, as the 
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient 
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front and 
rear foglamps when they are no longer 
necessary.
front and rear foglamps
When the headlamps switch off with automatic 
illumination of headlamps (AUTO model) 
or when the dipped beam headlamps are 
switched off manually, the foglamps and 
sidelamps remain on.
F
 
T
urn the ring rear wards to switch off the 
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off. 
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Switching off the lighting 
when switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, all 
of the lamps switch off immediately, 
except for the dipped beam headlamps 
if automatic guide-me-home lighting is 
activated.The temporary illumination of the dipped beam 
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been 
switched off makes the driver's exit easier 
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F
 
A f
 urther "headlamp flash" switches the 
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches 
off automatically after a set time.
Manual guide-me-home 
lighting
Switching on the lighting when 
switching on the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control stalk, 
turn the ring A to position "0"  - lighting 
off, then to the position of your choice.
When the driver's door is opened, 
a
  temporary audible signal warns you 
that the vehicle's lighting is on.
They switch off automatically after a 
period which depends on the state of 
charge of the battery (entry to energy 
economy mode).
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of 
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F
 
D
 epending on version, within one minute 
of switching off the ignition, operate the 
lighting control stalk up or down depending 
on the traffic side (for example: when 
parking on the left; lighting control stalk 
upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and 
illumination of the corresponding direction 
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the 
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Visibility  
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1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.
 R
ear courtesy lamp
4.
 R
ear map reading lamps
Courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy 
lamp comes on gradually:
Front and rear courtesy lamps
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- w hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
 
o
 n opening a door,
-
 
w
 hen the remote control locking button is 
used to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-
 
w
 hen the vehicle is locked,
-
 
w
 hen the ignition is switched on,
-
 
3
 0 seconds after the last door is closed.Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. In permanent lighting mode, the 
lighting time varies according to the 
circumstances:
-
 w ith the ignition off, approximately 
ten minutes,
-
 
i
 n energy economy mode, 
approximately thirty seconds,
-
 
w
 ith the engine running, unlimited.
When the courtesy lamp is in the 
"permanent lighting" position, the rear 
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if 
it is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, 
put it in the the "permanently off " 
position.
Front and rear map reading 
lamps
F With the ignition on, press the  corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact 
with the courtesy lamps. 
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This comes on automatically when the boot is 
opened and goes off automatically when the 
boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to 
the circumstances:
-
 w
hen the ignition is off, approximately 
ten minutes,
-
 i
n energy economy mode, 
approximately thirty seconds,
-
 w
hen the engine is running, no limit. 
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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.
It could adversely affect the 
deployment of the front airbag.
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key
It has 3 positions:
- p osition 1 (Stop) : insert and removing the 
key,
-
 
p
 osition 2 (Ignition on) : steering column 
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating, 
engine running,
-
 
p
 osition 3 (Starting) .
Ignition switch
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 reserve level, the system switches to 
energy economy mode: the power supply is 
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining 
battery charge.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss 
of braking assistance.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
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.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, 
the label attached to the keys given to 
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact 
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. The keys contain an electronic chip which has 
a special code. When the ignition is switched 
on, this code must be recognised for engine 
starting to be authorised.
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. 
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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.
In certain cases, you may have to apply 
more force to the steering (wheels on 
full lock, for example). 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 
a CITROËN dealer 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 
speed.
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 
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions 
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure 
the correct operation and durability of 
the mechanical components of your 
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is 
necessary to leave the engine running 
for 4 minutes before moving off.
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
 
unlock the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering and the key.
F With 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.
F
 
W
 ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to 
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the 
engine pre-heating system.
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.
driving  
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Key left in the "Ignition on" 
position
If the key has been left in the ignition switch 
at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition will 
be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the 
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to 
position
 2 
(Ignition on) .
F Stop the vehicle.
F
 W ith the engine running at idle, 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 until it locks.
Switching off the engine
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.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the 
key with you and lock the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the 
"Practical information" section, under 
"Energy economy mode".
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.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop
), 
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use 
functions such as the audio and telematic 
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps, 
courtesy lamps,
  ...
F
 
C
heck that the parking brake is correctly 
applied, particularly on sloping ground. 
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Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, 
the engine can be switched of without 
conditions. To do this, press and hold 
the "START/STOP " button for about 
3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon 
as the vehicle stops.
Electronic key not 
recognised
If the electronic key is no longer in the 
recognition zone when driving or when you 
(later) request switching off the engine, 
a
  message is displayed. F
 
P
 ress and hold the " S TA R T/
STOP " button for about 
3
  seconds if you want to force 
switching off the engine ( note 
that restar ting will not be 
possible without the key ).
Ignition on position
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting key inside 
the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" 
button, with no action on the pedals , allows 
the ignition to be switched on.
F
 P
ress the "START/STOP"  button, 
the instrument panel comes on 
but the engine does not start.
F
 
P
 ress the button again to switch off the 
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be 
locked.
With the ignition on, the system 
automatically goes into energy 
economy mode when required to 
maintain the state of charge of the 
battery.
driving  
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Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake has two operating 
modes:
- 
A
 utomatic  application  / release 
 A
pplication is automatic when the engine 
stops, release is automatic on use of the 
accelerator (activated by default),
-
 
M
 anual application  / release 
 T
he parking brake can be applied / 
released manually by pulling control 
lever
 
A. Do not place any object (packet of 
cigarettes, telephone...) between the 
gear lever and the electric parking 
brake control lever. 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.
If this warning lamp comes on in 
the instrument panel, the automatic 
mode 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 when 
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. Activation / deactivation is done 
using the vehicle configuration 
menu; refer to the section covering 
the configuration of your vehicle's 
systems.
The parking brake is then applied and released 
manually. When the driver's door is opened, 
there is an audible signal and a message is 
displayed if the parking brake is not applied. 
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Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing 
of the six gears.
F
 
P
 ush the selector towards the + sign to 
change up a gear.
F
 
P
 ull the selector towards the - sign to 
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to 
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed 
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate 
temporarily in automatic mode.
d
 disappears and the gears engaged 
appear in succession on the 
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the 
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then 
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving 
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear 1 
automatically.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator 
when changing gear.
It is possible to change from position 
d  
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
The sport and snow programmes do not 
operate in manual mode.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S" , after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic 
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery 
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive 
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to auto-adaptive 
mode
F At any time, press the button selected again to leave the special programme 
engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the 
automatic operation in very specific conditions 
of use.