parking brake Citroen DS4 RHD 2015.5 1.G Owner's Manual

SAFETYdRIVIngP R ACTICAL
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182 Driving recommendations
184
S
tarting / Switching off the
engine with the key
187
S

tarting / Switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Starting
190
E

lectric parking brake
196
M

anual parking brake
197
M

anual gearbox
198
A

utomatic gearbox
164 D
irection indicators
164
H

azard warning lamps
165


Horn
165
E

mergency or assistance
call
166
B

raking assistance systems
167
T

rajectory control systems
169
F

ront seat belts
173
A

irbags 226 T
emporary puncture repair
kit
231
C

hanging a wheel
239
S

now chains
240
C

hanging a bulb
249
C

hanging a fuse
255
1

2 V battery
259
E

nergy economy mode
260
C

hanging a wiper blade
260
V

ery cold climate screen
261
F

itting roof bars
262
T

owing the vehicle
264
T

owing a trailer
265
T

owbar with quickly
detachable towball
270


Accessories
008009
007
202 Hill start assist
203
G

ear ef ficiency indicator
204
T

yre under-inflation detection
206
St

op & Start
210
B

lind spot sensors
213
M

emorising speeds
215
Spe

ed limiter
218
C

ruise control
221
P

arking sensors
223
R

eversing camera

Exterior
Keyless Entry and Starting 6 7-74
Remote control

6
0 - 66, 74
-

o
pening / closing
-

b
ack-up control
-
b

attery
Alarm
7

7-80
Boot

6
1, 67, 84- 85
Reversing camera

2
23
Temporary puncture
repair kit

2
26 -230
Changing a wheel

2
31-238
-

t
ools
-

r
emoving / refitting
AdBlue additive, topping up
29

0-296, 297-299 Door mirrors

9
4-95
Blind spot sensors

2
10 -212
Wiper controls

1
35 -139
Changing a wiper blade

2
60
Changing bulbs
2

46-248
-

r
ear lamps
-

3rd brake lamp
-
n
umber plate lamp
Parking sensors

2
21-222
Towbar

1
83, 264
Quickly detachable towball

2
65 -269
Towing
2

62-263Accessories
2

70-271
Roof bars
2
61
Braking assistance
1
66 -167
Trajectory control

1
67-168
Tyre under-inflation detection

2
04-205
Tyre pressures

2
04, 230, 311
Snow chains

2
39Lighting controls

1
26 -130
Headlamp adjustment
1
32
Guide-me-home lighting
1
29, 130
Welcome lighting
1
31
Directional lighting systems
1
33 -134
Changing bulbs
2
40-245
-
f
ront lamps
-
f
ront foglamps
-
s
ide repeaters
Doors
7
5 -76, 83
Keyless Entry and Starting
6
7-74
-
o
pening / closing
-
em
ergency control
Child lock 1 60
Electric windows 8 1- 82
Fuel tank

2
75 -277
Misfuel prevention

2
78

Instruments and controls
Monochrome screens 43-46
Seat belt / front passenger airbag warning lamp display

1
70 -171, 175
Reversing camera

2
23
Audio system

3
87- 414
Setting the date / time

4
6
Touch screen tablet

4
7-51, 317-385
Setting the date / time

5
1
Dashboard fuses

2
49 -252
Opening the bonnet

2
80Rear view mirror

9
6
Courtesy lamps
1
40
Adjusting headlamps
1
32
Manual gearbox
1

97
Automatic gearbox

1
98 -201
Parking brake

1
90 -195, 196
Interior mood lighting

1
41
Door mirrors
9
4-95
Electric windows

8
1- 82
Ignition switch / Steering lock /
Starting with the key

1
84-186
Steering lock / Starting with the START/STOP button

1
84, 187-189
Instrument panels

1
8 -20
Warning lamps
2
1-34
Indicators 35 -38
Manuel test 3 9
Setting buttons

4
0 - 42
-

t
rip distance recorder
-
d

ashboard lighting dimmer / black panel
-

c
ustomisation of dials and screens
Ventilation
9

7-99
Manual air conditioning

1
00 -101, 106
Digital air conditioning

1
02-105, 106
Demisting / defrosting the rear screen

1
07

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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Braking fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the electric parking
brake malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is
released.The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps.The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake flashing.
The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch
off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake fault fixed.
The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
d

oor(s) open fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, together with an
audible signal if the speed
is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
* Depending on country of sale.
Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened*
fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled their seat
belt.
Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the
buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given by
the roof console warning lamps.
At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.

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Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflation fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels. Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
di

rectional
headlamps flashing.
The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Foot on the brake
pedal fixed.
With an automatic gearbox, you have
forgotten to press the brake pedal to
come out of the P postion. With the engine running, before releasing the parking
brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the
the automatic gear selector lever and come out of
the
P
p
osition.
Airbags temporarily. This lamp comes on for a
few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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31
Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
"Parking brake" and "Electric parking brake" sections.
Electric parking
brake fixed.
The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
de

activation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (depending on the country of
sale) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Define 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),
-

"
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
F

P
ress the "7" or " 8" buttons, to select the
"Define the vehicle parameters" menu,
then the " OK" button.
F

P
ress the "5" or " 6" 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".
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"driving" menu
The systems with settings that can be adjusted are detailed in the table below.Button Corresponding function Comments
Speed settings Memorisation of speeds for use with the speed limiter or cruise control.
Vehicle settings Access to other functions with settings that can be adjusted. The functions are grouped
together under three tabs:
-

"
[
dr
iving assistance]"
-

"
[Automatic parking brake]" (Automatic electric parking brake; see the "Driving" section),
-

"
[Automatic rear wiper in reverse]" (Activation of rear wiper coupled to reverse gear; see
the " Visibility" section).
-

"
[Lighting ]"
-

"
[Guide-me-home lighting]" (Automatic guide me home lighting; see the " Visibility"
section),
-

"
[Welcome lighting]" (Exterior welcome lighting; see the " Visibility" section),
-

"
[Adaptive lighting]" (Main / additional directional lighting; see the " Visibility" section).
-

"
[Vehicle access ]"
-

"
[Driver plip action]" (Selective unlocking of the driver's door; see the "Access" section).
-

"
[Unlocking boot]" (Selective unlocking of the boot; see the "Access" section).
Select or deselect the tabs at the bottom of the screen to display the functions required.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your hands on the wheel so that you are ready to react at
any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position


n or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!
- check that the depth of water does not exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-

d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
-

d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.