setting CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK 2019 User Guide

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Electronic key with remote
control function and
built-in key
Remote control function

The remote control can be used to perform
the following remote functions (depending on
version):
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U
nlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
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U
nlocking - Opening the boot.
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Folding/U
nfolding the door mirrors.
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Activ
ating/Deactivating the alarm.
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Loc
ating the vehicle.
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O
pening/Closing the windows.
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C
losing the sunroof.
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Activ
ating the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser.
Built-in key
Depending on version, using the remote control
built-in key, you can perform the following
operations:
–
Activ
ation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
– Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–

Back
-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.


► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull and
hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out the
corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.
Complete unlocking
►  If the selective unlocking is deactivated, press
the unlocking button.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
►  Press the unlocking button.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked (Petrol or Diesel).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable
hybrid).
►  Press it again to unlock the other doors and
the boot.
The charging nozzle can be unplugged on the
second press.
Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm
deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Opening the windows
Depending on version, holding the
unlocking button pressed for more than 3
seconds opens the windows.
The windows stop when the button is released.
Selective unlocking and opening of the
tailgate
By default, selective unlocking of the tailgate
is deactivated and its motorised operation is
activated.
►  Press and hold this button to unlock
the boot and, depending on version, trigger
the motorised opening of the tailgate.
When selective unlocking of the tailgate is
activated, the doors and the fuel filler flap remain
locked.

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Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, take the electronic key
with you when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by
a dealer, to ensure that the keys in your
possession are the only ones able to start the
vehicle.
Keyless Entry and Start

This system allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the
electronic key on your person in the recognition
zone A.
Unlocking the vehicle

Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.
Complete unlocking
►  Pass your hand behind the handle of one of the
four doors or press the tailgate opening control.
If the motorised tailgate opening control is
activated, this action triggers its automatic
opening.
Opening the windows
Depending on version, keeping your hand behind
the door handle or maintaining the press on the
tailgate opening control allows the windows to be
opened to the desired position.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
►  Pass your hand behind the driver’s door
handle.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked (Petrol or Diesel).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable
hybrid).
►  To unlock the vehicle completely, pass your
hand behind the handle of one of the passenger
doors with the electronic key close to the
passenger door, or press the tailgate opening
control with the electronic key close to the rear of
the vehicle.
Complete or selective unlocking, and deactivation
of the alarm depending on version, is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Selective unlocking of the tailgate
►  Press the tailgate opening control to unlock
just the boot.
The doors remain locked.
If selective unlocking of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing this control also
unlocks the doors.

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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

► Press the handle on one of the four doors
(at the markings) or the locking control on the
tailgate.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
electronic keys is left inside the vehicle.
Closing the windows and sunroof
Maintaining pressure on the door handle or
the tailgate control allows the windows and,
depending on version, the sunroof to be closed to
the desired position.
This operation also closes the sunroof blind.
Make sure that no item or person could
prevent the correct closing of the
windows and sunroof.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating windows.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version, is confirmed by the
temporary lighting of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave the electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.


►  Press the handle on one of the four doors
(at the markings) or the locking control on the
tailgate to lock the vehicle.
►  Press it again within 5 seconds to deadlock
the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting
of the direction indicators).
"DS LIGHT VEIL"
The additional daytime running lamps
and sidelamps illuminate in a scrolling pattern
upon locking and unlocking the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start

s
ystem has been left inside the
vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
tailgate are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again
after about 30 seconds. If fitted to the vehicle,
the alarm is automatically reactivated (if
previously activated).
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door
mirrors is configured in the Settings >
Vehicle touch screen application.
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to

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– monitor the activity of the rear passengers,
particularly any children.
Bicycle carrier/Towing device
The motorised tailgate is not designed to support
a bicycle carrier.
When installing a bicycle carrier on the towing
device with connection of the cable to the trailer
socket, the motorised operation of the tailgate
will be automatically deactivated.
If using a towing device or bicycle carrier
not recommended by the Manufacturer, it
is essential to deactivate the motorised
operation of the tailgate.
Motorised operation
The motorised operation of the tailgate is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.


There are several ways of operating the tailgate:
A. Using the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key
B. Using the exterior tailgate control
C. Using the interior tailgate control
D. Using the control on the dashboard
Opening
►  A long press on the central button A of the
electronic key.
or
►  A short press on the exterior tailgate control B,
with the electronic key on your person.
or
►  Two consecutive presses on the control D on
the dashboard.
The tailgate opens, either completely by
default, or to the position memorised
beforehand.
If motorised operation is not activated, these
actions release the tailgate (partially-open
position).
When the vehicle is locked, the request to open
the boot with one of the controls A or B unlocks
the vehicle, or only the boot if selective
unlocking is activated, prior to the opening of
the boot.
Closing
►  A short press on the interior tailgate control C.
It is possible to interrupt the operation of
the tailgate at any point.
Pressing one of these controls again interrupts
the movement that is underway.
Memorising an opening
position
To limit the opening angle of the motorised
tailgate:
►  move the tailgate to the desired position
manually or by pressing the button.
►  press button C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds (memorisation is confirmed
by a brief audible signal).
A new memorisation operation cancels the
previous one.

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Memorising is not available until the
height of opening is more than or equal to
1 metre between the low position and the high
position of the tailgate.
Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
When opening and closing the motorised tailgate
manually, there is no assistance from gas struts.
Resistance to opening and closing is therefore
entirely normal.
Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating
of its electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric motor
to cool down before operating the tailgate
again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.
Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case of
failure
This operation is only necessary in the case of
failure of the tailgate motor.
If the failure originates from the battery, it is
recommended to recharge it or change it with the
tailgate closed.
In this situation, a significant force may be
needed to close the tailgate.
►  Close it gently without slamming, as slowly as
possible, by pushing at the centre of the tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at
one of its sides - risk of damage!
Precautions in use
In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, do not forget to lock and move
away from the vehicle to prevent any risk of
unwanted opening.
Hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate
Access)
With the electronic key on your person, this
function allows the motorised tailgate to be
opened, closed or stopped via a "kicking"
movement under the rear bumper.
The "Handsfree Trunk Opening" function is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before performing the "kicking"
movement.
Take care not to touch the exhaust system
which may be hot - risk of burns!
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The function is not available when the
vehicle is connected.

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► Position yourself behind the vehicle by the
number plate and perform a "kicking" movement
in the "OK" detection zone.
The "kicking" movement must be given forwards,
smoothly, not too fast and with a vertical
movement from low to high. Raise the foot
sufficiently and remove it immediately.
Acknowledgement of the "kicking" movement
is confirmed by the lighting of the direction
indicators.
"Sideward kicking" movements do not
work. If the "kicking" movement has not
been detected, wait at least 2 seconds before
repeating the movement.
Do not perform repetitive "kicking"
movements.
If the motorised tailgate has not started to open,
check that:
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the function is activ
ated.
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the electronic k
ey is on your person, outside the
vehicle in the rear recognition area.
–

the "kicking" mo
vement was performed in the
detection zone, close enough to the bumper.
–

the foo
t was removed from the bumper quickly
enough.
Automatic locking
It is possible to lock automatically the vehicle
using the hands-free function (Hands-Free
Tailgate Access).
The "Handsfree Trunk Locking" function is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.
When the vehicle is locked, the request to
open the tailgate with this function
unlocks the vehicle, or only the tailgate if
selective unlocking is activated, prior to the
opening of the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate with the "Hands-Free
Tailgate Access" function enables you to lock
the vehicle.
Recommendations on the
hands-free function (Hands-
Free Tailgate Access)
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
interference (e.g. smartphone).
The function may be deactivated or affected if
there is rain or snow.
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open or
close by itself, particularly when:
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hit
ching up or removing a trailer;
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fitting or remo
ving a bicycle carrier;
–

loading or unloading bic
ycles on/from a bicycle
carrier;
–

depo
siting or lifting something behind the
vehicle;
–

an animal approache
s the rear bumper;
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w
ashing the vehicle;
–

main
tenance is performed on the vehicle;
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ac
cessing the spare wheel.
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone or
deactivate the hands-free function.
Towing device
The installation of a towing device may
disturb the detection system.
To avoid unintentionally opening the tailgate
while operating the towing device:

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Seat cushion length

►  Pull the handle forwards to release the
cushion, then move the front part of the cushion
forwards or backwards.
Seat cushion angle
This electric adjustment control is present on
"AGR" certified manually-adjustable seats.


►  Press and hold the front or rear of the button
to raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion.
Memorising driving positions
Associated with the electrically-adjusted driver’s
seat, this function allows two driving positions to
be memorised, to make these adjustments easier
if there are frequent driver changes.
It records the electric adjustments made to the
seat and door mirrors.


Using buttons M/1/2
►  Enter the vehicle and switch the ignition on.
►  Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.
►  Press button M, then press button 1 or 2 within
4 seconds.
An audible signal confirms the memorisation.
Memorising a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
While the seat is moving, take care that
no person or object hinders the automatic
movement of the seat.
With the ignition on or engine running
►  Press button 1 or 2 to recall the corresponding
position.
An audible signal sounds when adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while driving. The recalling of stored positions is deactivated 45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
Welcome function
The welcome function makes it easier to get in
and out of the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening the
driver’s door, the front seat moves backwards
automatically and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry into the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the front seat
moves forwards to the stored driving position.
It is configured in the Settings > Vehicle
touch screen application.
Heated and/or ventilated seats
Activation/Deactivation
In the Seats touch screen application,
select the Heating Functions or Ventilated
Seats tab.
►  Select the driver or passenger seat.
The corresponding page is displayed with the last
memorised settings.
If the settings are suitable, press to
activate/deactivate the function in the
Seats application.
If no action is taken, the display returns to its
initial state.
The function status is not memorised when the
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Changing settings
► In the Heating Functions or Ventilated Seats
page, select the relevant seat.
►  Select an intensity from the three preset
levels: "1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3" (High).
The settings are memorised when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (e.g. illness,
taking medication).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent a
short circuit:
–

Do no
t place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–

Do no
t kneel or stand on the seat.
–

Do no
t spill liquids onto the seat.
–

Ne
ver use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Multipoint massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode of the Stop & Start.
Activation/Deactivation
In the Seats touch screen application,
select the Massage tab.
►  Select the driver or passenger seat.
The corresponding page is displayed with the last
memorised settings.
If the settings are suitable, press to
activate/deactivate the function in the
Seats application.
If no action is taken, the display returns to its
initial state.
The function status is not memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Changing settings
►  In the Massage page, select the seat
concerned.
►  Select a massage intensity from the three
preset levels: "1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3"
(High).
►  Select another type of massage from those
offered.
The modifications are taken into account
immediately and memorised when the ignition is
switched off.
Once activated, the system starts a one hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6
minutes of massage followed by 3 minutes at
rest.
The system stops automatically at the end of the
cycle.
Steering wheel
adjustment


►  When stationary, pull the control to release
the steering wheel.
►  Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving
position.
►  Push the control to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
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Mirrors
Door mirrors
Adjustment



►  Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►  Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►  Return the control to the central position.
For optimum safety, adjust the mirrors to
reduce the "blind spot".
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than
they appear. Take this into account in order
to correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Folding
Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic
key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control
A downwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Unfolding
Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the electronic
key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control A
upwards.
The mirrors can be folded manually if necessary.
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door
mirrors is configured in the Settings >
Vehicle touch screen application.
Before using an automatic car wash, fold the
mirrors.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Depending on version, this function allows you to
automatically tilt the mirrors downwards to assist
with parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They each return to their original positions:
–

A fe
w seconds after coming out of reverse gear.
–

O
nce the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h).
–

When the engine is s
witched off.
It can be activated/deactivated in the
Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen demisting/
defrosting, refer to the corresponding section.
Electrochrome interior rear
view mirror


The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while
manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
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Air distribution

1.Windscreen demisting/de-icing vents
2. Front side window demisting/de-icing vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells
7. Adjustable and closable air vents
Advice
Using the ventilation and air conditioning
system
►  To ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
►  Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►  Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order.
►  If the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►  Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
►  To ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop &
Start system, refer to the corresponding
section.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Intensive use of the air conditioning
reduces the vehicle range in Electric mode.
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, the ventilation
system and the air flow 2 and air distribution
3 settings in the passenger compartment are