CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK 2022 Owners Manual

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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved (a) in
relation to the weight of the child and the seat position in the vehicle.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Seat Front passenger
airbag Under 13 kg
(groups 0 (b)
and 0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
From about 3 to 6 years old From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
From about 6 to 10 years old
Row 1 (c) Passenger seat
with height
adjustment
(d) or without
height
adjustment (e)


Deactivated "OFF" U
UUU
Activated "ON" X UFUFUF
Row 2 (f) Outer rear seats
Centre rear seat (c) (g)


UF UFUFUF
U: seat position suitable for installing a child seat
secured using the seat belt and universally
approved for "rearward facing" and/or
"forward facing" use.
UF: seat position suitable for installing a
child seat secured using the seat belt and
universally approved for "forward facing"
use. X:
seat position not suitable for installing a child
seat of the weight group indicated.
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.
Carrycots and "car" infant carriers cannot be
installed on the front passenger seat.
(c) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing your child on this
seat. (d)
The front height-adjustable seat must
be adjusted to the highest and fully back
longitudinal position.
(e) The backrest must be straightened.
(f) To install a "rearward facing" or "forward
facing" child seat at the rear, move the front
seat forward, then straighten the backrest to
allow enough room for the child seat and the
child's legs.

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(g)A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear seat.
"ISOFIX" mountings
The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:


* The electrically-adjusted front passenger seat
does not have ISOFIX mountings.
The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat, indicated by a marking:
–

Tw
o rings A, located between the vehicle seat
backrest and cushion.


The 2 latches on ISOFIX child seats are secured
to them.
–

O
ne ring B, located behind the seat, called the
TOP TETHER, for attaching seats fitted with an
upper strap.


Front seat

** Depending on country of sale.
Rear seats
This system prevents the child seat from tipping
forwards in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the
vehicle.
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
►  Remove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on this seat (refit it once
the child seat has been removed).
►  Pass the strap of the child seat behind the
seat backrest, centring it between the openings
for the head restraint rods.
►  Secure the upper strap hook to ring B.
►  Tighten the upper strap.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the centre
rear seat belt towards the middle of the
vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering with
the operation of the seat belt.

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An incorrectly installed child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's safety in
the event of an accident.
Strictly observe the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with the
child seat.
For information about the options for
fitting ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle,
refer to the summary table.
Recommended ISOFIX child seats
Also consult the user guide from the child
seat’s manufacturer to find out how to
install and remove the seat.
"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base" (size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg


Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A.
Only suitable for installation on the front passenger seat or the outer rear seats.
The base has a support leg, height-adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be secured with a seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and
attached to the vehicle seat using the three- point seat belt.
"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg


Suitable for forward-facing installation only.
Attached to rings A and ring B, referred to as TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Only suitable for installation on the front
passenger seat or the outer rear seats. The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be removed.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used in seat
positions not equipped with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the
front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.

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Locations for ISOFIX child seats
In accordance with European regulations, this table shows the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child seat next to
the i-Size logo.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 10 kg (group 0)
Up to about 6 months old Under 10 kg
Under 13 kg (group 0)
(group 0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Cot"Rearward facing" "Rearward
facing""Forward facing"
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1 B2 B3
Seat Front
passenger airbag
Row 1 (a) Passenger
seat
with manual
adjustments (b) Deactivated
"OFF" X
IL IL IUF/IL
Activated "ON" X
XX IUF/IL
Passenger seat
with electric
adjustments Deactivated
"OFF" Not ISOFIX
Activated "ON"

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Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 10 kg (group 0)
Up to about 6 months old Under 10 kg
Under 13 kg (group 0)
(group 0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Cot"Rearward facing" "Rearward
facing""Forward facing"
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1 B2 B3
Seat Front
passenger airbag
Row 2 Rear seat
behind the
driver's seat X
IL IL IUF/IL
Rear seat
behind the passenger seat X
IL IL IUF/IL
Centre rear seat Not ISOFIX

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IUF:seat suitable for installing an Isofix
Universal seat, "Forward facing", secured
using the upper strap. IL :
seat suitable for installing an Isofix Semi-
Universal seat which can be:
–

"rearw
ard facing" fitted with an upper
strap or a support leg.
–

"forw
ard facing" fitted with a support leg.
–

a c
arrycot fitted with an upper strap or a
support leg.
X : seat not suitable for installing an ISOFIX seat
or carrycot of the weight group indicated. For information on securing the upper strap using
the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding
section.
(a)
Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing a child at this seat
position.
(b) Tilt the seat backrest to 45°, then install the
child seat.
Straighten the backrest until it is in contact
with the child seat's backrest.
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–

either an upper strap tha
t is attached to ring B.
–

or a support leg tha
t rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the event of a collision.
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX mountings
approved for i-Size.
Seat Front passenger airbagi-Size restraint system
Row 1 (a) Manually-adjustable passenger seat (b) Deactivated "OFF"i-U
Activated "ON" i-UF
Electrically-adjustable passenger seat Deactivated "OFF"Not i-Size
Activated "ON" Not i-Size
Row 2 Rear outer seats i-U
Rear central seat Not i-Size

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i-U: suitable for "forward facing" and
"rearward facing" Universal i-Size restraint
systems.
i-UF: only suitable for "forward facing"
Universal i-Size restraint systems.
X: seat position not suitable for Universal
i-Size restraint systems.
(a) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before placing a child in this seat
position.
(b) Tilt the seat backrest to 45°, then install the
child seat.
Straighten the backrest until it makes
contact with the child seat's backrest.
Manual child lock
The system prevents a rear door from being
opened using its interior handle.
The red control is located on the edge of each rear
door (marked by a label).
Activation/Deactivation

► To activate the child lock, turn the built-in key
in the red control as far as possible:
• To the right on the left-hand rear door.
• T o the left on the right-hand rear door.
►  To deactivate the child lock, turn the key in the
opposite direction.
Do not confuse the child lock control,
which is red, with the back-up locking
control, which is black.


Electric child lock
(Depending on version)
This control prevents the opening of the rear
doors using their interior handles and the use of
the rear electric windows.
Activation/Deactivation



►  With the ignition on, press this button to
activate/deactivate the child lock.
When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is
activated.
With the child lock activated, it is still
possible to open the doors from outside
and to operate the rear electric windows from
the driver's controls.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each time
you switch on the ignition.
Always keep the electronic key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact, the electric
child lock is switched off automatically to
permit the exit of the rear passengers.

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Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►  Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything
that may happen any time.
►  Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for braking
and maintain a longer safety distance, especially
in bad weather.
►  Stop the vehicle before performing operations
that require sustained attention (e.g. settings).
►  During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a closed
space without sufficient ventilation.
Internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Danger of poisoning and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), let the engine
run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure
the correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied. Risk of overheating and
damaging the braking system!
Never park the vehicle and never leave the
engine running on a flammable surface
(e.g. dry grass, dead leaves).The vehicle
exhaust system is very hot, even several
minutes after the engine stops. Risk of fire!
Never drive on surfaces covered with
vegetation (e.g. tall grass, accumulated
dead leaves, crops, debris) such as a field, a
country lane overgrown with bushes or a
grassy verge.
This vegetation could come into contact with
the vehicle's exhaust system or other systems
which are very hot. Risk of fire!
Make sure you do not leave any item in the
passenger compartment which could act
like a magnifying glass under the effect of the
sun's rays and cause a fire. Risk of fire or
damage to interior surfaces!
Never leave the vehicle unattended, with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply the
parking brake and put the automatic gearbox
into position N or P.
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
E-TENSE 4X4 360
Repeated hard braking in this vehicle
can generate loud banging noises which are
completely normal.
Continue driving but with lighter braking so
that the braking system can cool down.
The performance of the braking system
remains unaffected.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage to the
internal combustion engine or electric motor, the
gearbox and the electrical systems of the vehicle.


If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a
flooded section of road:
►  Check that the depth of the water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might
be generated by other users.
►  Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
►  For rechargeable hybrid engines, place the
mode selector in 4WD position (depending on
version).
►  Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).

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► Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, contact
a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air
density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
►  Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle
and the nose weight (at the point where it joins
your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted
without exceeding it.
Tyres
►  Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle
and of the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting
►  Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine towing device is used, the
rear parking sensors will be deactivated
automatically to avoid the audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
►  Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit the amount of heating produced.
►  Pay constant attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
Brakes
Using the engine brake is recommended to limit
the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances
are increased when towing a trailer.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain a code, which must be
recognised by the vehicle before starting is
possible.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a dealer.
Starting/switching off the
engine
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
If the electronic key is not detected, a message
is displayed.

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Move the electronic key so that the engine can
be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not
detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-
off" section.
Illuminated animations of the "START/
STOP" button indicate the presence or
absence of the electronic key in the passenger
compartment.
Starting
►  Select mode P or N on the automatic gearbox,
then depress the brake pedal.


►  Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine
starts.
Diesel engines
In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
►  Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering column.
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
Starting rechargeable hybrid
vehicles
►  Fully depress the brake pedal and press the
START/STOP button for approximately 2 seconds.
►  Keep your foot on the pedal until this
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery
charge level or outside temperature), the system
determines whether it is necessary to start the
petrol engine.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any
time using the mode selector.
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,
it makes no noise.
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming
despite the pedestrian horn.
Switching off
►  Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
►  Select mode P on the automatic gearbox.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button.
►  For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY
indicator lamp is switched off.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox
(EAT8), the steering column does not lock, but the
gearbox locks in mode P.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.