2010.5 Citroen DS4 DAG warning

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is automatically applied when the engine is switched off.
Automatic application,
engine off
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamp in the instrument panel is on fixed (not flashing). Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressively when you press the accelerator:  Manual gearbox: press down fully on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse, press on the accelerator pedal and move off.  6-speed electronic gearbox system : select position A , M or R then press on the accelerator pedal.
When stationary, with the engine running, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by: - the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the control lever A going off,
- display of the message "Handbrake off ".

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With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle it is essential to manually apply the parking
brake by pulling control lever A .
Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamp in the instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a message is displayed accompanied by an audible signal, if the parking brake has not been applied.
Particular situations
In cer tain situations (e.g. star ting the engine), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without star ting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and release the parking brake by pulling then releasing the control lever A . The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in the control lever A and in the instrument panel going off and display of the message "Handbrake off ". If the parking brake develops a fault while applied or if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is always possible.
Emergency braking
If a failure of the ESP system is signalled by the illumination of this warning lamp, then braking stability is not guaranteed. In this event, stability must be assured by the driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A .
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle. The electronic stability programme (ESP) provides stability during emergency braking. If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message "Parking brake faulty" will be displayed.

Operating faults
If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps p resented in these tables, place the vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop with out delay.
SituationsConsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated. - Hill star t assist is not available. - The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - Manual release of the electric parking brake is only available by pressing the accelerator pedal and releasing the control. - Hill star t assist is not available. - The automatic functions and the manual applicatio n are still available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated. - Hill star t assist is not available.

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SituationsConsequences
To apply the electric parking brake:  immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.  pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until app lication is complete.  switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the electric parking brake warning lamps. The application is slower than during normal operati on. To release the electric parking brake:  switch on the ignition.  pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it. If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Pla ce the vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release on acceleration functions are available. - The manual application/release of the electric p arking brake and the emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
flashing
Battery fault - If the battery warning lamp comes on you must st op immediately as soon as the traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the two chocks under the wheels). - Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

Manual parking brake
Applying
 Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
 Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply the parking brake, engage a gear and switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not been properly released.

Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode. AUTO. This comes on when the automatic mode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
Displays in the instrument panel
 Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes (e.g.: when star ting the engine).
Moving off
N flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, if the gear lever is not in position N on star ting. Foot on brake flashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, if the brake pedal is not pressed on star ting.
 Select position N .  Press the brake pedal down fully.  Star t the engine.
Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
N appears in the instrument panel screen.
 Select first gear (position M or A ) or Areverse (position R ). R Release the parking brake unless it is programmed to automatic mode.  Take your foot off the brake pedal, then accelerate.
AUTO and 1 or R appear in the instrument panel screen.

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For optimum acceleration, for example
when over taking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Manual gear changing
This selective gear change mode enables you to over take, for example, while still remaining in automatic mode.  Operate the + or - steering mounted control paddle. The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. AUTO is still displayed in the instrument panel. After a few moments without any action on the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.
Manual mode
 After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automatic mode.
Automatic mode
AUTO and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the par t of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the: - style of driving, - profile of the road.
 When the vehicle has moved off, select position M to change to manual mode.
AUTO disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the instrument panel screen.
The gear change requests are only carried out if the engine speed permits. It is not necessary to release the accelerator during gear changes. When braking or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear.
At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be taken into account when the vehicle is immobilised. The Foot on brakewarning lamp may flash in the instrument panel to prompt you to brake.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles. Never select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed.

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System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when star ting on a gradient, the time it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. This function is only active when: - the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal, - when certain conditions of gradient are met, - with the driver’s door closed. The hill star t assist function cannot be deactivated.
Hill start assist
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationar y, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal: - provided you are in first gear or neutral with a manual gearbox, - provided you are in position A or M with the electronic gearbox system.
Operation
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system, these warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held in the hill star t assist phase. If you need to leave the vehicle while the engine is running, apply the parking brake manually then ensure that the parking brake warning lamp is on (not flashing) in the instrument panel.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal.