2011.5 Citroen DS4 RHD engine

Visibility
Model without AUTO lighting

Model with AUTO li
ghting


Manual controls

The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.
Sidelamps (luminous signature).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B
. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards
you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporaril
y ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk. A
.Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing themark.
Lamps o
ff.
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam
headlamps.

Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
li
ghting selected is on. Da
ytime lighting, compulsory in cer tain countries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is star ted making the vehicle more
visible to other users.

Thi
s function is assured:


- in countries where it is imposed byregulations,
by illumination of the dipped beam headlamps associated with illumination of
the sidelamps and number plate lamps;
this function cannot be deactivated.

- for other countries where it is provided,
by illumination of dedicated lamps associated with illumination of the
sidelamps and number plate lamps; this
function can be activated or deactivated viathe vehicle configuration menu.

The instruments and controls
(multifunctionscreen, air conditioning control panel, ...)are not illuminated, except in night mode with
manual or automatic illumination of headlamps.
Daytime running lamps

The lighting control must be in position "0"
or "AUTO"
(day mode).

Visibility
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
)Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped beam headlamps are on .

Low screenwash/headlampwash level
On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
the reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.Checking and topping up this fluid can only be
done when stationary with the engine off.
The driver should check the level of this fluid regularly, par ticularly duringwinter.
Refer to "Checks -
§ Screenwash/headlampwash level" for the procedure on checking thelevel.

1.Front courtesy lamp
2.Front map reading lamps3.Rear courtesy lamp4.Rear map reading lamps











Courtesy lamps
In this position, the cour tesy lamp comes on gradually:


Front and rear courtesy lamps



- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the ignition,

- on opening a door,

- when the remote control locking button is used to locate your vehicle.
It switches off
gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently o
ff.
Permanent li
ghting.
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting time varies according to thecircumstances:



- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.
When the cour tesy lamp is in the"permanent lighting" position, the rear courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it is in the "permanently off" position.To s w i t c h off the rear cour tesy lamp, put it in the the "permanently off" position.


Front and rear map reading
lamps
)
With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.

Take care not to put anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.

This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.





Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according tothe circumstances:


- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

177Safety
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the pressure.

















Trajectory control systems (ESP)
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
control (ESC)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.The electronic stability control acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automaticallyeach time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a gripor trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Intelligent traction control
s
ystem ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: intelligent traction control.
This system detects situations of difficult surface adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snowor compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent tractioncontrol limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly recommended on surfaces offering low levels of adhesion.

Safety

Seat belt unfastened warninglamp in the instrument panel
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel when one or more rear passengers unfasten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warninglamps display
3. Right hand rear seat belt warning lamp.4.
Centre rear seat belt warning lamp.
5. Left hand rear seat belt warning lamp.
When the ignition is switched on, with the
engine running or when the vehicle is moving at less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning lamps 3, 4 and 5
come on in red for approximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt is not
fastened.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning lamps 3,4and 5come on in red, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the screen, if a rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt. From approximatel
y 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasingvolume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the one or more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.

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.