ESP CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK 2023 User Guide

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hibernation mode after 21 days without use. To
restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not work if it
is close to an electronic device (e.g. mobile
telephone (switched on or on standby), laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields). If this
occurs, move the electronic key away from the
electronic device.
Central locking



Manual
►  Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger
compartment.
The indicator lamp comes on to confirm the
central locking of the vehicle.
Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked from
the outside, the indicator lamp flashes and the
button is deactivated.
►  After normal locking, pull one of the interior
door controls to unlock the vehicle.
►  After deadlocking, you must use the remote
control, the "Keyless Entry and Start" system
or the built-in key to unlock the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion
security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►  Press the button until an audible signal is
triggered and a confirmation message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound of the
locks rebounding will be heard and an alert will
be displayed.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Go to a dealer with the vehicle’s registration
certificate and your personal identification
documents.
The dealer will be able to retrieve the key code
and the transponder code, enabling a new key to
be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking of
the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– R emote control battery discharged.
–

R
emote control malfunction.
–

V
ehicle battery discharged.
–

V
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise the remote control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.

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►  Insert the key into the door lock.
►  Turn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
►  Turn the key towards the rear again within
5 seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the ignition
to stop it.
Central locking not functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Cen tral locking malfunction.
–

Ba
ttery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Front left-hand door
►  Insert the key into the door lock.
►  Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to
lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Other doors
Unlocking
►  Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking

► Open the doors.
►  For the rear doors, check that the child lock is
not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
►  Remove the black cap, located on the edge of
the door, using the key.
►  Insert the key into the socket without forcing
it, then turn the latch towards the inside of the
door.
►  Remove the key and refit the black cap.
►  Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
A message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the battery needs changing.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.

►  Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover.
►  Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►  Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto the
unit.
►  Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the remote
control, refer to the corresponding section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
This equipment contains a button type
battery.
Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical
burns!

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►  remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
For more information on the Towing device
with quickly detachable towball, refer to the
corresponding section.
Alarm
(Depending on version)



System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in volume in
the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a window,
enters the passenger compartment or moves
inside the vehicle.
Anti-tilt monitoring
The system checks for any change in the attitude
of the vehicle.
The alarm goes off if the vehicle is lifted or moved.
When the vehicle is parked, the alarm will
not be triggered if the vehicle is knocked.
Self-protection function
The system checks whether any of its
components are out of service.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
Work on the alarm system
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
►  Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
►  Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the remote
control or with the Keyless Entry and Start
system.
When the monitoring system is active, the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring after 45 seconds.
Door, boot or bonnet
If an opening is not properly closed, the
vehicle is not locked, but the exterior perimeter
monitoring will be activated after 45 seconds,
at the same time as the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring.
Sunroof
If the sunroof remains open, the vehicle
is locked with exterior perimeter monitoring
activated but without interior volumetric or
anti-tilt monitoring.
Deactivation
►  Press one of the remote control unlocking
buttons:
short press
long press
or
►  Unlock the vehicle with the Keyless Entry and
Start system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or the boot is

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Electric windows
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Left-hand rear
4. Right-hand rear
5. Deactivation of electric window controls
located by rear seats
Deactivation of the rear door opening controls
(electric child lock)*
Manual operation
►  To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
* Depending on v ersion.
Automatic operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch past its resistance point: the window
opens/closes completely when the switch is
released.
Operating the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
Window controls remain operational for
approximately 45 seconds after switching
off the ignition or after locking the vehicle.
After that time, the controls are disabled.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition or
unlock the vehicle.
Anti-pinch
If the window meets an obstacle while rising, it
stops and immediately partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear controls
for the rear electric windows
For your children's safety, press control 5
to deactivate the rear electric window
controls.
The indicator lamp for the button comes on,
accompanied by a message confirming activation.
With the ignition on, it remains on as long as the
child lock remains activated.
The rear electric windows can still be controlled
using the driver's controls.
For versions fitted with an electric child
lock, this control also deactivates the
interior rear door controls.
For more information on the Child lock, refer to
the corresponding section.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
After reconnecting the battery, or in the event
of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is disabled during the
following sequence of operations.
For each window:
►  Lower the window fully, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the
control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the
window is fully closed.
►  Continue to pull the control for at least one
second after the window reaches the closed
position.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, the movement of the
window must be reversed. To do this, press the
relevant control.
When the driver operates the passengers’
electric window controls, it is important to
ensure that nothing can prevent the window
from closing properly.

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When driving
Maintain a good driving position and hold the
steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to
three' position, so that you can easily and quickly
reach the controls behind and near the steering
wheel.
Never adjust the seats or steering wheel
when driving.
Always keep your feet on the floor.
Front seats
Front head restraints

Adjusting the height
Upwards:
►  Pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; you can feel the head restraint clicking
into position.
Downwards:
►  Depending on equipment, press lug A or button
B and then, while still pressing, lower the head
restraint.
The head restraint is correctly adjusted
when its upper edge is level with the top
of the head.
Adjusting the angle
(Depending on equipment)
Forwards:
►  move the lower part of the head restraint
forwards.
Rearwards:
►  press and hold button B and push the lower
part of the head restraint rearwards.
Removing a head restraint
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
►  Depending on equipment, press lug A or C to
release the head restraint and raise it fully.
►  Stow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►  Push the head restraint fully down.
►  If the vehicle is so equipped, press lug Aor C to
release the head restraint and push it down.
►  Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed on
the floor behind the seat.
Manually-adjustable seats
Longitudinal

►  Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►  Release the control bar to lock the seat in
position on one of the notches.

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Seat cushion length

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


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


Using buttons M/1/2
►  Enter the vehicle and switch the ignition on.
►  Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.
►  Press button M, then press button 1 or 2 within
4 seconds.
An audible signal confirms the memorisation.
Memorising a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
While the seat is moving, take care that
no person or object hinders the automatic
movement of the seat.
With the ignition on or engine running
►  Press button 1 or 2 to recall the corresponding
position.
An audible signal sounds when adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while driving. The recalling of stored positions is deactivated 45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
Welcome function
The welcome function makes it easier to get in
and out of the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening the
driver’s door, the front seat moves backwards
automatically and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry into the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the front seat
moves forwards to the stored driving position.
It is configured in the Settings > Vehicle
touch screen application.
Heated and/or ventilated seats
Activation/Deactivation
In the Seats touch screen application,
select the Heating Functions or Ventilated
Seats tab.
►  Select the driver or passenger seat.
The corresponding page is displayed with the last
memorised settings.
If the settings are suitable, press to
activate/deactivate the function in the
Seats application.
If no action is taken, the display returns to its
initial state.
The function status is not memorised when the
ignition is switched off.

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Changing settings
► In the Heating Functions or Ventilated Seats
page, select the relevant seat.
►  Select an intensity from the three preset
levels: "1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3" (High).
The settings are memorised when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (e.g. illness,
taking medication).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent a
short circuit:
–

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

Do no
t kneel or stand on the seat.
–

Do no
t spill liquids onto the seat.
–

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


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



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

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

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

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


The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while
manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
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Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
An LED, located below the interior
rear view mirror and visible from outside
the vehicle, lights up blue to indicate that
the vehicle is being driven in Electric mode
(depending on country of sale).
Rear seats
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:
– A high position, for when the seat is in use:
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
–
A low position, for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
Refitting a head restraint
►  Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding backrest.
►  Push the head restraint fully down.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at the
rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Backrest angle

►  To straighten or recline the backrest 3, press
control 4 or pull it into the desired position.
When adjusting the backrest with the
boot loaded, check that no object might
hinder the movement of the backrest - risk of
damaging the backrest!
Folding the backrests

Each section of the backrest has two release
controls:
–

A grip
1 on the outer edge of the backrest.
–

A le
ver 2 on the boot side trim.
The backrests should only be manoeuvred
when the vehicle is stationary.
First steps:
►  Lower the head restraints.
►  Lift up the rear armrest.
►  If necessary, move the front seats forward.

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►  Check that no person or object might interfere
with the folding of the backrests (e.g. clothing,
luggage).
►  Check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is
accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding cushion.
To obtain a flat surface, it is necessary to place
the adjustable boot floor in the high position.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator in the release grip is visible.
Folding from the passenger compartment

►  Press the backrest release grip 1.
►  Guide the backrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
Folding from the boot

►  Pull the backrest release lever 2 towards you.
The backrest 3 folds fully onto the cushion.
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.


►  Straighten the backrest 3 and push it firmly to
latch it into place.
►  Check that the red indicator is no longer
visible in the release grip 1.
►  Ensure that the outer seat belts were not
trapped during the operation.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an accident.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forwards - risk of serious injury!
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
The controls are accessible through the
Climate touch screen application and are
also grouped together on the centre console
panel.