CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK 2020 User Guide

9Eco-driving
Anticipate slowing down as much as possible and,
if possible, favour decelerations with regenerative
braking mode activated (power indicator in the
CHARGE zone).
With the vehicle connected, carry out
temperature pre-conditioning before setting off.
To optimise consumption during a journey:
► Programme a destination in the vehicle’s GPS
navigation system.
►  Select the Hybrid driving mode.
►  Make sure that the battery charge level is
close to maximum.
►  Do not use the e-Save function while driving.
►  Use the heating/air conditioning system
wisely.

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Driver information
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays all the information
the driver needs about the status of the vehicle's
various systems.
This information appears in the form of warning
and indicator lamps and messages.
The instrument panel is in the form of a fully
digital screen.
Digital instrument panel
This digital instrument panel can be personalised.
Depending on the display page selected, certain
information does not appear or is displayed
differently.
1.Coolant temperature indicator (°C) (Petrol or
Diesel)
Traction battery charge level and remaining
range (miles or km) (Rechargeable hybrid)
2. Rev counter (rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)
Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)
3. Display of speed limit signs
Cruise control/speed limiter settings
4. Speedometer (mph or km/h)
READY indicator lamp (Rechargeable hybrid)
5. Status of the automatic gearbox
Active driving mode
6. Fuel gauge and remaining range (miles or km)
7. Total distance recorder (miles or km)
8. Energy flows (Rechargeable hybrid)
When the vehicle is driving in all-electric
mode, the speed is displayed in blue
(Rechargeable hybrid).
The default pages are as follows:
–

Dials.
–

Minimal.
–

Energy flo
ws (Rechargeable hybrid).
–

D

riving aids.
–

Nigh
t Vision (depending on equipment).
–

Na

vigation (depending on equipment).
–

Personal 1
.
–

Personal 2.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel
The information displayed on the instrument
panel (e.g. warning lamps, indicators) may have a
fixed or variable location depending on the page
or the driving aid activated.
For the functions that have indicator lamps for
both operation and deactivation, there is only one
dedicated location.
Display language and units
These depend on the touch screen
settings.
When travelling abroad, the speed must be
shown in the official units of the country you
are driving in (mph, miles or km/h, km).
Choice of the displayed page
By default, pages are memorised in the
instrument panel.

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►  Turn the thumbwheel on the left of the
steering wheel to display and scroll through the
various pages on the instrument panel.
►  Press the thumbwheel to confirm the page.
The new page is applied immediately.
If there is no action on the thumbwheel, the
selected display page is applied automatically
after a few moments.
When a message is displayed in a
temporary window, pressing this
thumbwheel will cause this window to
disappear immediately.
Settings for displayed pages
The available settings operations are: addition,
deletion and layout of pages.
It is possible to memorise up to 5 pages.
The colour can also be configured according to
the selected driving mode.
The settings are changed via the Settings
> Customization touch screen application.
Settings for a "Personal" display page
In the two additional personal pages, the types of
information available are as follows:
–

Dynamic (T
orque, Boost, Power).
–
G-metres.
–

Engine t
emperatures (Petrol or Diesel).
–

R
ev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
–

Energy flo
ws (Rechargeable hybrid).
–

Po
wer indicator (Rechargeable hybrid).
–

Ac
cessories consumption (Rechargeable
hybrid).
– Media.
– Trip c omputer.
–

Vigilanc
e level (with the DS DRIVER ATTENTION
MONITORING function only).
–

D
riving aids.
–
Navigation.
The type of information selected in the
"Personal 1" page is not available in the
"Personal 2" page.
The settings are changed via the Settings
> Customization touch screen application.
For further information on Personalisation -
Instrument Panel, refer to the corresponding
section for the Audio equipment and telematics
systems.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp for
further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on for
a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
These warning lamps should go off as soon as the
engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning and
indicator lamp description indicate whether you
should contact a qualified professional in addition
to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
(3): Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.

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List of warning and indicator
lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is
too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled
down before topping up the level, if necessary. If
the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed.
The rechargeable hybrid system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable connected (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by a message.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the flap.
12 V battery charge (depending on country of
sale)
Fixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty
(e.g. dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator
belt).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake stops working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►  Fit the chock against one of the wheels.
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
Select mode P on the automatic gearbox.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSIONFixed.
A malfunction of the active suspension
system is detected.
Reinitialise the system:
►  Switch the ignition off and wait for at least 30
seconds.
►  Switch the ignition on again and wait for at
least 5 seconds before starting the engine.
If the problem persists, carry out (3).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
An audible signal supplements the alert if the
speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is not properly closed.

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Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Service
Temporarily on, accompanied by the
display of a message.
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel.
You may be able to deal with some faults yourself,
such as changing the battery in the remote
control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry out
(3).
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is
unavailable.
Carry out (2).
Service warning lamp fixed and
service spanner flashing then fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
The vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
BrakingFixed.
A minor fault with the braking system has
been detected.
Drive carefully.
Carry out (3).
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the
engine running.
If manual application and release commands are
not working, the electric parking brake control is
faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all times
and are automatically reactivated in the event of
a fault with the control.
Carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake
fault".
The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►  Pull the electric parking brake control and
hold it for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the
indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel. If this procedure does not work, secure the
vehicle:
► 
Park on a level surface.
►  Select P on the automatic gearbox, then place
the supplied chock against one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Automatic functions deactivated (electric
parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer
possible:
►  Start the engine.
►  Use the control to apply the electric parking
brake.
►  Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►  Hold the control pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
►  Release the control.
►  Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►  Pull the control in the application direction for
2 seconds.
►  Release the control and the brake pedal.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry out
(3).

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Engine self-diagnostic systemFlashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated automatically
when the vehicle is started, and at speeds above
approximately 31 mph (50 km/h).
At speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h), it can be
reactivated manually.
Flashing.
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated in
the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with electric
parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal
performance.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release or carry out (3).
Hill start assistFixed, accompanied by the
message "Anti roll-back system
fault".
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Under-inflationFixed.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too
low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible and
carry out (3).
Parking sensorsFixed, accompanied by an onscreen
message and an audible signal.
The system is deactivated.
Fixed, associated with the Service
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Engine preheating (Diesel)Temporarily on
(up to approximately 30 seconds in severe
weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold the brake
pedal.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot on
the pedal.
AirbagsFixed, associated with the Service
warning lamp and accompanied by
the display of a message.
One of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic
pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).

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Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the "ON" position.
In this case, do not install a "rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat - risk of
serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the “OFF” position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Low fuel levelFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
When it first comes on, there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel in the tank (reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will
be repeated every time the ignition is switched
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level
decreases and approaches zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty, as this could
damage the emissions control and injection
systems.
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed.
Horn fault detected.
Carry out (3).
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The system has been deactivated via the touch
screen.
Flashing.
The system activates and brakes the
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of
collision with the vehicle in front.
For more information, refer to the Driving section.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
If these warning lamps come on after the engine
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system is deactivated
temporarily because the driver and/or front
passenger (depending on version) has been
detected as present but the corresponding seat
belt has not been fastened.
Lane keeping assistFixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing.
You are about to cross a broken lane
marking without operating the direction
indicators. The system is activated, then corrects the
trajectory if it detects a risk of unintentionally
crossing a line or hard shoulder (depending on
version).
For more information, refer to the Driving section.
Fixed, accompanied by the display
of a message and an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Lane positioning assistFixed, accompanied by the Service
warning lamp.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Stop & StartFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated
manually.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop.
Reactivate the system via the touch screen.
Fixed.
The Stop & Start system has been
deactivated automatically.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop, if the exterior temperature is:
–

belo

w 0°C.
–

abo

ve +35°C.
For more information, refer to the Driving section.

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Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a
message.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500 miles
(2,400 and 800 km).
Top up the AdBlue
®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100 km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100 km).
You must top up the AdBlue
® to avoid engine
starting being prevented, or carry out (3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the legally required
engine immobiliser system prevents the engine
from starting.
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
® or carry
out (2).
It is essential to add at least 10 litres of AdBlue
®
to the tank.
SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)Fixed when the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message.
A malfunction of the SCR emissions control
system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on
switching on the ignition, with the
Engine self-diagnostics warning lamp on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message
indicating the driving range.
Depending on the message displayed, it is
possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100 km)
before the engine immobiliser is triggered.
Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting
being prevented.
Flashing AdBlue® warning lamp on
switching on the ignition, with the
Engine self-diagnostics warning lamp on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message
indicating that starting is prevented.
The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from
restarting (the permitted driving limit has been
exceeded after confirmation of a malfunction of
the emissions control system).
To start the engine, carry out (2).
Rear foglampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
A function or camera malfunction is detected.
Carry out (2).
DS PIXEL LED VISION 3.0Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
A malfunction of the DS PIXEL LED VISION 3.0
headlamps or of the camera has been detected.
Carry out (2).
DS NIGHT VISIONFixed.
The function has been activated, but
the vehicle is travelling too fast or the exterior
temperature conditions are outside the operating
range.
The display is available with "Night vision" mode
but the system does not emit an alert.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or
START mode is automatically triggered.
For more information, refer to the Driving section.

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Vehicle ready to drive (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
when it comes on.
The vehicle is ready to drive.
The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a
speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and lights
up again when the vehicle stops moving.
The lamp will go out when you switch off the
motor and exit the vehicle.
Lane positioning assistFixed.
The function has been activated.
All conditions have been met: the system is
operating.
For more information, refer to the Driving section.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.
Direction indicatorsFlashing with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
SidelampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
DS NIGHT VISIONFixed.
(grey)
The function is activated, but not available.
Fixed.
The function is active.
All of the conditions are met: the system is
operating.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
DS PIXEL LED VISION 3.0Fixed.
(grey)
The function is activated, but not available.
All the operating conditions have not been met.
Fixed.
The function is active.
All of the conditions are met: the system is
operating.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed.
The function has been activated via
the touch screen.
The lighting control stalk ring is in the “AUTO”
position.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
e-SAVE function (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed, accompanied by the reserved
electric range.
The function is activated.
Black/white warning lamps
Automatic gearbox or Electric automatic
gearbox (e-EAT8) (Rechargeable hybrid)
Fixed.
The automatic gearbox is locked.
You must press the Unlock button to unlock it.
Indicators
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms of
distance (miles or kilometres) and time (months
or days).
The alert is given at whichever of these two terms
is reached first.
The servicing information is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the version of the
vehicle:
–

The dist
ance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the "-" sign.
–

An alert me
ssage indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.

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The value indicated is calculated
according to the distance covered and the
time elapsed since the last service.
The alert may also be triggered close to a due
date.
Service spannerOn temporarily when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000
km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The next service is due in less than 620
miles (1,000 km).
Have your vehicle serviced very soon.
Service spanner flashingFlashing then fixed, when the
ignition is switched on.
(With BlueHDi Diesel engines, associated with the
Service warning lamp.)
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Resetting the service indicator
The service indicator must be reset after each
service.
If you have serviced your vehicle yourself:
►  Switch the ignition off.




►  Press and hold the button located on the end
of the lighting control stalk.
►  Without pressing the brake pedal, press the
START/STOP button once; a temporary display
window appears and a countdown begins.
►  When the display indicates =0, a confirmation
message appears; release the lighting control
stalk button and the spanner symbol disappears.
If you disconnect the battery following
this operation, lock the vehicle and wait
at least 5 minutes for the reset to be
registered.
Reminder of the servicing information
Servicing information is accessible using
the Settings > Vehicle application on the
touch screen.
►  Then select Safety > Diagnostics.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric gauge,
the engine oil level status is displayed on the
instrument panel for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on, after the servicing
information, in the form of messages.
The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Low oil level
This is indicated by a message prompting you
to top up the level, accompanied by the lighting
of the Service warning lamp and an audible signal.
If a low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid
damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels, refer to
the corresponding section.
Oil gauge malfunction
This is indicated by the message "Oil level
measurement invalid" on the instrument panel.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a malfunction of the
electric gauge, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located in the engine compartment.
For more information on Checking levels, refer
to the corresponding section.