gearbox CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK 2022 User Guide

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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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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.

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Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
without depressing any of the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine.
► Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if
the battery in the electronic key is flat.


►  Place and hold the remote control against the
back-up reader.
►  Select mode P on the automatic gearbox, then
depress the brake pedal. ► 
Press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no longer
in the recognition zone, a message appears in the
instrument panel when closing a door or trying to
switch off the engine.
►  To confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the "START/STOP" button for
approximately 5 seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
►  Press the "START/STOP" button for about
5 seconds. In this case, the steering column locks as soon as
the vehicle stops.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.




At any time, with the engine running:
►  To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.
►  To release it, briefly push the control while
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in
certain situations.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on the
instrument panel and on the control to
confirm that the parking brake has been applied,
accompanied by display of the message "Parking
brake applied".

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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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Push selector

A.Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of P or to
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Button M
To change from mode D to permanent manual
mode.
D. Gearbox state indicator lamps (R, N, D)


►  Move the selector by pressing it forwards (N
or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice, passing
the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from P to R, while pressing
Unlock, push forward twice without crossing the
point of resistance or push once crossing the
point of resistance:
–

In the first c
ase, the gearbox goes from P to  N,
then from N to  R.
–

In the sec
ond case, the gearbox goes directly
from P to  R.
Steering-mounted controls
In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control
paddles can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to
engage or disengage reverse gear.


► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P : Park.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
D1...D8 : Automatic mode.
M1...M8 : Manual mode.
- : Instruction not processed in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition on,
a message is displayed, prompting you to set the
gearbox to mode P.
Operation
With the engine running, if you need to depress
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to change modes, an alert message is displayed
on the instrument panel.
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time. Risk of
damaging the gearbox!
If the battery is flat, you must place the chocks
supplied with the vehicle tools against one of
the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
– From mode P: ►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Press the Unlock button.
►  While continuing to press the brake pedal
and the Unlock button, select another mode.
–

F
rom neutral N, at a speed below 3 mph
(5 km/h): ►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  While continuing to depress the brake pedal,
select another mode.
Engaging reverse gear
►  Slow down until you come to a stop.
►  Depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock button.
►  While continuing to press, select mode R.
Permanent manual mode
Entering the mode:
► With mode D initially selected.
►  Press button M; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
►  Push forwards once to return to D.
or
►  Press button M; the indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
Free-wheeling
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. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides
optimal performance based on ambient
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and
driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed and
engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
► 
Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►  Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
►  Push once or twice rearwards to select
the automatic mode D, or forwards to engage
reverse R.
From neutral N:
►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►  Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rearwards to select the automatic mode D,
or forwards, while pressing the Unlock button to
engage reverse R.
Then, from D or R:
►  Release the brake pedal.
►  Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
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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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Push selector

A. Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of P or to
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Gearbox selector indicator lamps (R, N, D/B)
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
Displays in the instrument
panel
When the ignition is switched on, the status of
the gearbox is displayed in the instrument panel:
P: park.
R: reverse.
N: neutral.
D1 to D8: automatic forward gear.
B1 to B8: automatic forward gear with
regenerative braking function activated.
In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not
indicated.
The state of the gearbox remains displayed in
the instrument panel for a few seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Regenerative braking (Brake
function)
The regenerative braking function emulates
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows
down more quickly.
The energy recovered when the accelerator
pedal is released is used to partially recharge the
traction battery.
This partial recharging has no effect on
the charge level indicator.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle
does not cause the brake lamps to come
on.
►  From mode D/B , move the push selector
backwards to activate/deactivate the function.
D on the instrument panel is replaced with B.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
In some situations (e.g. battery full,
extreme temperatures), the amount of
regenerative braking may be temporarily
limited, resulting in less deceleration.
The driver must remain alert to traffic
conditions and must always be ready to use
the brake pedal.
Regenerative braking using the brake
pedal
Energy recovery can also be produced by
depressing the brake pedal in order to partially
recharge the traction battery, without
affecting the charge level indicator.
DS ACTIVE SCAN
SUSPENSION
This system adapts the vehicle suspension
according to the road condition and profile, the
vehicle load, the driving style and the selected
driving mode.

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The system uses a computer and sensors, which
determine the optimal level of shock absorption
to be applied to each shock absorber.
The system is also associated with a camera,
located at the top of the windscreen, constantly
monitoring the road condition. Based on the
information transmitted by the camera, the
system anticipates possible road defects.
The operation of the system depends on the
driving mode selected (depending on equipment).
For more information on the Driving modes,
please refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driving modes
The driving modes available depend on the engine
and equipment of the vehicle.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:




►  Press the control to display the modes on the
instrument panel.
►  Press the control again to change mode.
The selected mode is activated immediately.
With petrol / Diesel engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on, Normal
driving mode is selected by default.
Eco
To reduce fuel consumption by optimising the
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,
depending on version, accelerator, automatic
gearbox, gear shift indicator.
Free-wheeling in Eco mode: depending on version,
with the EAT8 gearbox, switching into "free-
wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle down
without using engine braking. You can save fuel
by taking your foot gradually and fully off the
accelerator pedal in anticipation of slowing down.
Comfort
To achieve more comfortable driving on poor
road surfaces, over speed humps and sleeping
policemen or on long journeys. In this mode, DS
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION utilises additional
information coming from the multifunction
camera (early detection of road type and road
surface condition).
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Sport
To obtain more dynamic driving with action on the
power steering, DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION,
accelerator and gear changes (with an automatic
gearbox), acoustic ambience of the engine and
the possibility of displaying the vehicle’s dynamic
settings on the instrument panel.
Manual
Permanent Manual mode with an automatic
gearbox.
This manual mode is accessed via the button M of
the push selector.
To change gears manually using the control
paddles on the steering wheel.
For more information on Automatic gearbox
(EAT8), refer to the corresponding section.