towing CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK 2020 User Guide

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The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the release
of the parking brake, accompanied by the display
of the message "Parking brake released".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a
manual request to apply or release the brake.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake will not operate.
As a safety measure, if the parking brake is not
applied, immobilise the vehicle by placing the
supplied chock against one of the wheels.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.


Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the parking
brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel
and the control must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle, as they could release the parking
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a steep
slope, heavily loaded or during towing
Turn the wheels toward the pavement and
select mode P on the automatic gearbox.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
►  Press the brake pedal.
►  While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the
parking brake is not released and a
message is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
►  Briefly pull the control.
The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the
application request.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
First ensure that the engine is running and that
the driver's door is closed.
The electric parking brake gradually releases
automatically as the vehicle moves off.
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►  Select mode D, M or R.
►  Release the brake pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal.
If the brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors
are fully closed.
When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is applied automatically when the engine is
switched off.
It is not applied automatically if the
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with
Stop & Start.
In automatic mode, the parking brake can
be manually applied or released at any
time using the control.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the engine
running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running,
briefly pull the control.

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Parking the vehicle with the brake
released
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the
parking brake is not recommended.
To immobilise the vehicle, place the chock
against one of the wheels.
Mode P is automatically selected when
the ignition is switched off. The wheels
are blocked.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode N
is engaged, an audible signal will sound
and mode P will be engaged. The audible signal
stops when the driver's door is closed.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
►  Start the engine.
►  Use the control to apply the parking brake, if it
is released.
►  Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►  Keep the control pushed in the release
direction for 10 to a maximum of 15 seconds. ► 
Release the control.
►  Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►  Pull the control in the application direction for
2 seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument
panel comes on to confirm deactivation of
the automatic functions.
►  Release the control and the brake pedal.
From this point onwards, only the manual
functions, using the control, allow the parking
brake to be applied and released.
►  Follow this procedure again to reactivate
automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator
lamp on the instrument panel going out).
Emergency braking
If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide
effective braking or in exceptional circumstances
(e.g. driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle
can be braked by sustained pulling on the electric
parking brake control. Braking continues for as
long as the control is kept pulled, and ceases
when the control is released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message
"Parking brake fault" will be displayed on the
instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems
malfunction, indicated by lighting
one or both warning lamps on the instrument
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured. ► 
In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by
successive and repeated "pull-release" actions on
the electric parking brake control until the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
Automatic gearbox
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector.
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles located behind the steering
wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or
to allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes according
to the style of driving, the road profile and the
vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.

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Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode P
is immediately engaged automatically when the
ignition is switched off.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged after
a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-wheeling
mode).
Check that mode P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps on the
gear selector and the electric parking
brake control must be on, as well as the
indicator lamps on the instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of a
message.
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Mode D locks in third gear.
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work
and mode M is no longer accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging reverse
gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by the display of a message and an audible
signal.
Drive carefully.
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still
displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by the display of a message.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
e-EAT8 electric automatic
gearbox (Rechargeable
hybrid)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector
and regenerative braking function.
With the exception of manual mode and
regenerative braking, the operation is identical to
that of other EAT8 gearboxes. For more information on the Operation or the
Malfunctions of the EAT8 gearbox, refer to the
corresponding sections.
Gearbox selector positions
P.
Car park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: in certain car washing machines, when
towing the vehicle, etc.
D/B. Automatic forward gear (D) or automatic
forward gear with regenerative braking (B)
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load. With the
regenerative braking function activated,
the gearbox also controls braking when the
accelerator pedal is released.

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– First of all, the selection of all the functions
that you want to deactivate.
–
Sec
ondly, the simultaneous deactivation of all
these functions.
Selection of functions
►  Press this button on the dashboard to
display the ADAS tabs.
►  Select the Functions tab.
► Press this button to display the list of
available functions.
►  Select the functions to deactivate (e.g. Stop
& Start, Lane Keeping Assist, Automatic Braking
System (Active Safety Brake)).
►  Press this button to return to the
previous page.
The functions to deactivate are saved in the
system.
Deactivation of these functions
►  Press and hold this button on
the dashboard.
All previously selected functions are deactivated
until the vehicle is next restarted (confirmed by an
audible signal).
Road signs recognition
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


This system displays the maximum speed
authorised locally on the instrument panel, using:
–

Speed limit signs det
ected by the camera.
–

Speed limit in
formation from the navigation
system’s mapping.
–

Signs indic
ating a shared traffic zone detected
by the camera.
Sign detected Suggested speed (calculated)
Entry into a shared traffic zoneExample:


Without DS IRIS SYSTEM
10 mph or 20 km/h (depending on
the units on the
instrument panel)
With DS IRIS SYSTEM Display of the speed
in force in the country you are driving in.
–

Some supplemen

tary traffic signs detected by
the camera.
Supplementary
traffic sign detected Display of the speed
associated with
the supplementary traffic sign
Speed limit when raining
Examples:


If the wiper control stalk is in the
"intermittent wipe"
or "automatic wipe" position (in order
to activate the rain sensor):
68 mph (110 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit when towing


If an approved towing device is fixed to the vehicle:
56 mph (90 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit
applicable over a certain distance Example:


43 mph (70 km/h) (for example)

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Operating limits
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits, especially those imposed in the
following cases:
–
Poor w
eather (rain, snow).
–

A
tmospheric pollution.
–
Towing.
–

D
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel or
snow chains fitted.
–

Tyre repaired using the t
emporary puncture
repair kit.
–

Y
oung drivers.
The system may not display the speed limit if it
does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period and in the following situations:
–

R
oad signs that are obstructed, non-standard,
damaged or bent.
–

Ob
solete or incorrect maps.
Recommendation

In addition to Road signs recognition, the driver
can select the speed displayed as a speed setting
for the speed limiter or cruise control using the
speed limiter or cruise control 'store' button.
For more information on the Speed limiter,
Cruise control or Adaptive cruise control,
refer to the corresponding sections.
Steering-mounted controls
1. Speed limiter/cruise control mode selection
2. Memorise the speed setting
Information displayed on the instrument
panel


3.Speed limit indication
4. Speed memorisation prompt
5. Current speed setting
Storing the speed setting

►  Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
The speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
Upon detecting a sign suggesting a new speed
setting, the system displays the value and "MEM"
flashes for a few seconds, prompting you to save
it as a new speed setting.
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph
(9 km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the Road signs
recognition, the "MEM" symbol is not
displayed.
Depending on the road conditions, several speeds
may be displayed.
►  Press button 2 once to save the suggested
speed value.
A message is displayed, confirming the request.
►  Press button 2 again to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
The display then reverts to its previous state.
Extended Traffic Sign
Recognition
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


This additional system recognises these road
signs and displays them on the instrument panel.

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To modify the speed limit setting based on the
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition
function displayed on the instrument panel:
► Press 5-MEM once; a message is displayed,
confirming the memorisation request.
►  Press 5-MEM again to save the suggested
speed.
The new speed setting value is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
►  Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated and
the displayed speed setting flashes.
►  Release the accelerator pedal to return to
below the speed setting.
When exceeding the speed is not due to the
driver's action (e.g. in case of a steep slope), an
audible signal is triggered immediately.
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the speed setting.
If necessary, apply the brakes to control your
vehicle’s speed.
When the vehicle speed returns to the speed
setting level, the speed limiter operates again: the
speed setting display becomes fixed again.
Switching off
►  Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:
speed limiter information is no longer displayed.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the
speed setting.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Cruise control - Specific
recommendations
The cruise control function does not
guarantee compliance with the maximum
authorised speed and the safety distance
between vehicles, the driver remains
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is
activated. If you press and hold one of the
speed setting modification buttons, your
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the set speed. Brake if necessary to
control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set speed
may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is
reached again, the displayed speed stops
flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following
situations:
–

In an urban area with the risk o
f pedestrians
crossing the road.
–

In hea
vy traffic (except versions with the
Stop & Go function).
–

O

n winding or steep roads.
–

O

n slippery or flooded roads.
–

In poor w
eather conditions.
–

In the e
vent of restricted visibility for the
driver.
–

D

riving on a speed circuit.
–

D

riving on a rolling road.
–

When using a ‘
space-saver’ type spare
wheel.
–

When using sno
w chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.

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If any of the following malfunctions
occurs, do not use the system:
–

Follo
wing an impact on the windscreen close
to the camera or on the front bumper (versions
with radar).
–

B

rake lamps not working.
If the vehicle has undergone any of the
following modifications, do not use the
system:
–

Carrying long objects on roo
f bars.
–

Towing.
–

F

ront end of the vehicle modified (for
example by adding long-range headlamps or
painting the front bumper).
–

Ob
structed radar.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction,
dashes are displayed instead of
the speed setting.
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal, to
confirm the malfunction.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Lane positioning assist
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


The system identifies the edges of the traffic lane
and steers the vehicle to keep it inside this lane
and maintain the lateral position chosen by the
driver.
To do this, the system uses a camera placed on
the upper part of the windscreen.
This system is particularly suited to driving on
motorways and main roads.
Operating conditions
– Adaptive cruise control active.
– Tra ffic lane marked out by lines on both sides.
–

ESC s
ystem operational.
–

ASR s
ystem activated.
–

No trailer det
ected.
–

No '
space-saver' spare wheel in use.
–

V
ehicle not subject to strong lateral
acceleration.
–

Direction indic
ators off upon activation of the
system.
Activation/Deactivation



►  With Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go
function activated, press this button.
The action is confirmed by:
–

The indic
ator lamp in the button lighting up
green.
–

The follo
wing symbol being displayed on the
instrument panel.
The colour of the symbol on the instrument panel
depends on the operating status of the system:
(grey colour)
One or more operating conditions is not
met; the system is paused.
(green colour)
All operating conditions are met; the
system is active.
(orange colour)
System malfunction.
If the driver no longer wishes to use the system
for a while, they can deactivate it by pressing the
button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
symbol disappears from the instrument panel.

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Button indicator lamp Cruise control
thumbwheelSymbols
Display Comments
Green CRUISE


(green)/(grey)


(grey)DS DRIVE ASSIST suspended.
Cruise control and lane positioning assist
are suspended.
Messages
Driving situations
"Activate cruise control to use lane positioning assist" Activation of lane positioning assist while cruise control is not active. "Conditions unsuitable - Awaiting activation" Activation of lane positioning assist while not all conditions are met.
"Keep your hands on the steering wheel" Prolonged driving without holding the steering wheel, holding it improperly or
without applying any force.
"Hold the steering wheel" Actual or imminent loss of lane positioning assist.
"Take back control" Simultaneous loss of cruise control and lane positioning assist.
Operating limits
The system may issue an alert when the
vehicle is travelling on a long, straight
road with smooth road surface even if the
driver thinks they are holding the steering
wheel correctly.
The system may not operate or may produce
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the
following situations:
–

Poor visibility (insufficien
t road lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog). –

Dazzle (headlamp
s of an oncoming vehicle, low
sun, reflections on a wet road surface, leaving a
tunnel, alternating light and shade).
– Windscreen area in fron t of the camera dirty,
misted up, frost-covered, snow-covered, damaged
or covered by a sticker.
–

Lane markings eroded, partially hidden (
snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, surface joints).
–

Tra
velling in a tight bend.
–

Winding roads.
–


Pre
sence of a tarmac joint on the road.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the
following situations:
–

D

riving with a "space-saver" type spare
wheel.
–

When t
owing or with a bicycle carrier
attached to a towing device, particularly when
a trailer is not connected or the trailer is not an
approved type.
–

Adv
erse weather conditions.
–

D

riving on slippery road surfaces (risk of
aquaplaning, snow, ice).
–

In roadw
orks or toll booth areas.
–

D

riving on racing circuits.

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Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in
the following cases:
–

ESC deactiv
ated or operation triggered.
–

Speed belo
w 43 mph (70 km/h) or greater than
112 mph (180 km/h).
–

Electric
al connection to a trailer.
–

U
se of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected (as
detection is not immediate, deactivation of the
system is recommended).
–

Dynamic driving style det
ected, pressure on the
brake or accelerator pedal.
–

D
riving over lane markings.
–

Activ
ation of the direction indicators.
–

C
rossing the inside line on a bend.
–

D
riving on a tight bend.
–

Inactivity b
y the driver detected during
correction.
The following situations may interfere
with the operation of the system or
prevent it from working:
–

Insufficien
t contrast between the road
surface and the verge or hard shoulder
(e.g. shade).
–

Lane markings w
orn, hidden (snow, mud) or
multiple (roadworks, etc.),
–

C

lose proximity to the vehicle in front (lane
markings may not be detected).
–

R

oads that are narrow, winding.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the following
situations:
–
When changing a wheel or w
orking near a
wheel.
–

T
owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or
not approved.
–

R
oad in poor condition, unstable or with very
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow, ice).
–

Adv
erse weather conditions.
–

D
riving on racing circuits.
–

D
riving on a rolling road.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
or
Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving aids.
Deactivation is confirmed by the
illumination of this indicator lamp on the
instrument panel.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, these
warning lamps light up on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Blind spot monitoring
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


This system warns the driver of a potential
danger posed by the presence of another vehicle
(car, lorry, motorcycle) in the vehicle's blind
spots (areas hidden from the driver's field of
vision) using sensors located on the sides of the
bumpers.


A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on the
side in question:
–

fix
ed, immediately, when being overtaken.

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– flashing, after a delay of about one second,
when overtaking a vehicle slowly, and when the
direction indicator is used.
Activation/Deactivation
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
When starting the vehicle, the warning lamp
comes on in each mirror to indicate that the
system is activated.
The status of the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towing device
approved by the Manufacturer.
Operating conditions
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes.
–

The speed o
f your vehicle must be between 7
and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h).
–

When o
vertaking a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 6 mph (10 km/h).
–

When o
vertaken by a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 16 mph (25 km/h).
–

Tra
ffic is flowing normally.
–

Ov
ertaking a vehicle over a certain period of
time and the vehicle being overtaken remains in
the blind spot.
–

Y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly curved
road. –

Your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan, etc.
Operating limits



No alert is triggered in the following conditions:
– pre sence of stationary objects (e.g. parked
vehicles, safety rails, lampposts, signs).
–

v
ehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
–

on winding roads or in c
ase of sharp turns.
–

when o
vertaking or being overtaken by a
very long vehicle (e.g. truck, bus), which is both
detected in a blind spot from behind and present
in the driver's field of vision from the front.
–

quick o
vertaking manoeuvre.
–

v
ery heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or a
stationary object.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The system may be temporarily disturbed
by certain weather conditions (e.g. rain,
hail).
In particular, driving on a wet road or going
from a dry to a wet area can cause false alerts
(e.g. presence of a cloud of water droplets in
the blind spot interpreted as a vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in the
door mirrors, or the detection zones on the
front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels