2011.5 Citroen DS4 RHD parking brake

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Electric parkingbrake flashing. The application or release of theelectric parking brake was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
Electric parking brakemalfunction
fix
ed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without dela
y.
The parking brake can be released manually using theemergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,refer to the "Driving" section.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed isbelow 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open.
Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied by an audible signal
if the speed is above6 mph (10 km/h).
* Accordin
g to country.
Seat belt notfastened/unfastened * fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by anincreasing audible
signal. The driver or
front passenger has notbuckled or has unbuckled their seatbelt. Pull on the belt in question and inser t the tongue in
the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger hasunbuckled their seat belt.

Monitoring
Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflatedtyrefixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when
the tyres are cold.
Directional headlampsflashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Foot on the brakepedalfixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system, press
the brake pedal to star t the engine (lever in position N).
If you wish to release the parking brake withoutpressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp willremain on.
flashing. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle on an
incline using the accelerator for too long, the clutch overheats.Use the brake pedal and
/or the electric parking brake.
Airbags

temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fix
ed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

51Monitoring
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Parking brakefixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Electric parkingbrakefixed. The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal,pull the electric brake control. Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,refer to the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of the automaticfunctions of theelectric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the
function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Diesel enginepre-heatingfixed. The ignition switch is at the2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the en
gine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.

Defi ne the vehicle parameters



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parkin
g brake automatic" (Automaticelectric parking brake; see the "Driving"section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear; see the
"Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorisingspeeds; see the "Driving" section).


- "Vehicle lighting" (see the "Visibility" section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).


- "Interior lighting" (see the "Visibility" section:


●
"Follow-me-home headlamps"
(Automatic operation of headlamps after switching off the ignition),

●
"Welcome lighting" (Exterior and interior
welcome lighting). For example: settin
g of the duration of the
"follow-me-home" li
ghting)Press the "  " or "
" buttons, to select the
"Define the vehicle parameters" menu,
then the "OK " button.
)Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to select
the "Interior lighting" line, then the "OK"button; then follow the same procedure to select the "Follow-me-homeheadlamps" line. This menu allows
you to activate or deactivate
the following equipment, classified in different categories:
- "Access to the vehicle" (see the "Access"
section):
●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door
),
●
"Unlocking boot only" (Selectiveunlocking of the boot).


"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
This menu gives access to the followingfunctions:
- "Define the vehicle parameters",
- "Choice of language",
- "Display configuration",
- "Choice of sounds".

Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:- Automatic Application/ReleaseApplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (activated by default),-Manual Application/ReleaseThe parking brake can be applied/releasedmanually by pulling control lever A.

Do not place any object (packet of cigarettes, telephone...) between thegear lever and the electric parkingbrake control lever.


It is recommended that you do notapply the parking brake in very coldconditions (ice) and during towing (breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the automatic functions and release the parking brake manually.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
m
ode is deactivated.
Programming the mode

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release whenyou press the accelerator can be deactivated.

Activation/deactivation is done
using the vehicle configurationmenu; refer to the section covering
the configuration of your vehicle'ssystems.

The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. When the driver's door is opened,
there is an audible si
gnal and a message is
displayed if the brake is not applied.

193Driving
With the ignition on or the engine running, torelease the parking brake, press on the brakepedalor the accelerator, pull then release
control A
.
Manual release


Before leaving the vehicle, ensurethat parking brake warning lamp inthe instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.


Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parkingbrake whether the engine is running or off, pullcontrol lever A.

The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- illumination o
f the braking warninglamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A,
- displa
y of the message"Handbrake on".
When the driver
’s door is opened with the engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the parkingbrake has not been applied, except in the case
of an automatic gearbox with the gear lever in position P.P
The full application of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- the brakin
g warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the controllever Agoing off,

- displa
y of the message
"Handbrake off".
I
f you pull control lever A
without
pressing the brake pedal, the parkingbrake will not be released and awarning lamp will come on in the
instrument panel.


Maximum application

If necessary, you can make a maximum application
of the parking brake. This is obtained by means of a long pullon the control
l
ever A, until you see the message "Handbrake on maximum" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:

- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parkingbrake manually,

- when the gradient you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, duringtowing).

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, make amaximum application of the parkingbrake then turn the front wheelstowards the pavement and engage agear when you park.
After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.

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 vehicleor parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensurethat parking brake warning lamp inthe instrument panel is on fixed (notflashing). Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.


- illumination o
f the braking warninglamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A ,

- displa
y of the message "Handbrake on". The application of the parkin
g brake is confirmed by:

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releasesautomatically and progressivelywhen you press the accelerator: )Manual gearbox:
press down fully on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,press on the accelerator pedal andmove off.)6-speed electronic gearbox system:select position A
, M
or Rthen press on theaccelerator pedal. )Automatic gearbox
: select position D, Mor Rthen press the accelerator pedal.


When stationary, with the engine running, donot press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.

Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- the brakin
g warning lamp and
the Pwarning lamp in the control lever A
going off,

- displa
y of the message"Handbrake off".

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Driving
With the engine running and the vehiclestationary, in order to immobilise the vehicleit is essential to manuallyapply the parking
brake by pulling
control lever A.


Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running


The emergency braking must only beused in exceptional circumstances.


Before leaving the vehicle, ensurethat parking brake warning lamp inthe instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing. The application of the parkin
g brake is confirmed by:
- illumination of the brakin
g
warning lamp and the Pwarning lamp in the control lever A ,
- displa
y of the message"Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a messa
ge is
displa
yed accompanied by an audible signal, if
the parking brake has not been applied, except
in the case of an automatic gearbox with thegear lever in position P.P
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 parkingbrake is confirmed by the warning lampsin the control lever A
and in the instrumentpanel going off and display of the message"Handbrake off".
If the parking brake develops a fault while appliedor if the battery runs flat, an
emergency release is always possible.



Emergency braking



In the event of failure of the electronicstability control system, signalled
by the illumination of this warning
lamp, braking stability is then not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by thedriver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever A.

In the event of a failure of the main servicebrake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever Awill stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability control provides stability
durin
g emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be
displayed.