2011 Citroen DS4 tow

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO AND
TELEMATICS
231 Bonnet
232 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
233 Petrol engines
234 Diesel engines
235 Checking levels
238 Checks244 Temporary puncture repair
kit
249 Changing a wheel
256 Changing a bulb
263 Changing a fuse
269 Battery
272 Energy economy mode
273 Changing a wiper blade
273 Very cold climate screen
274 Towing the vehicle
276 Towing a trailer
278 Accessories282 Petrol engines
283 Petrol weights
284 Diesel engines
285 Diesel weights
286 Dimensions
287 Identifi cation markings291 Emergency or assistance
293 eMyWay
345 Audio system
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Panoramic windscreen


Blind



)
To open it, take the blind by its central
grip A
, and pull it rear wards, guiding it to
the desired position.

)
To close it, take the blind by its central
grip A
, and pull it for wards, guiding it to
the desired position.
The sun visor should be in the folded position
before moving the blind.
This includes a panoramic area in tinted glass to increase lighting and vision in the passenger compartment.
Fitted with a blind on each side to improve temperature control and a sun visor to avoid dazzle.


Sun visor

Fitted with a courtesy mirror and a ticket holder.


)
To avoid dazzle from the front, lower the
sun visor.

)
To avoid dazzle from the side, disengage
the sun visor from its central fixing and turn
it towards the side window.
Do not attach to or suspend heavy
objects from the blind and its guide rails.

Driving safely


Manual application/release


Manual application
of the parking brake is
possible by pulling
the control lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of the
parking brake is possible by pressing the
brake pedal
and pulling then releasing
the
control lever A
.


Electric parking brake


Automatic application/release

Press the accelerator pedal and let the clutch
pedal up (manual gearbox), the parking brake
is released automatically and progressively as
you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the engine the parking brake is applied
automatically.
If this warning lamp is on in the instrument
panel, the automatic application/release

is deactivated
; apply and release the
parking brake manually.

Before leaving the
vehicle, check that the
brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel and the P
warning lamp in the
control lever A
are on fixed (not flashing)
.

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With the engine running, on opening
the driver's door there is an audible
warning; apply the parking brake
manually.
Do not leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on; they might
release the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer or caravan or
if the slope might vary (transport on a
ferry, lorry, towing...) make a maximum
manual application with a long pull on
the control lever A
to immobilise the
vehicle.

29Familiarisation
Driving safely

This 6 -speed gearbox offers a choice between
the comfor t of fully automatic operation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing.

6-speed electronic gearbox system



1.
Gear lever.

2.
Steering mounted "-"
control paddle.

3.
Steering mounted "+"
control paddle.




Display in the instrument panel

The gear engaged or the driving mode selected
appears in the instrument panel screen.

N:
Neutral.

R:
Reverse.

1 to 6:
Gears engaged.

AUTO:
Automated mode.




Moving off



)
Select position N
and press the brake
pedal firmly while star ting the engine.

)
Engage first gear by pulling the gear lever 1

towards position A
or M
,
or
Engage reverse by pushing the gear lever 1

towards position R
.

)
Release the parking brake.

)
Take your foot off the brake pedal then
accelerate.

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Eco-driving

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.


Optimise the use of your
gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off gently,
change up without waiting and drive by
changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has
the system, the gear shift indicator invites you
to change up; it is displayed in the instrument
panel, follow its instructions.

With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, according to
the type of gearbox, without pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.



Drive smoothly


Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal,
and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and also helps
reduce the background traffic noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.



Control the use of your
electrical equipment

Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature in the
passenger compar tment down (sun roof and
window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic digital regulation, as soon as the
desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any
over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require their
use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm
up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.

Familiarisation

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Left-hand
direction indicato

r


flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.




Right-hand
direction indicator


flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.






Sidelamps


fixed. The lighting control is in the
"Sidelamps" position. On vehicle where the daytime running lamps are deactivated,
if the lighting control is in the "AUTO" position, the sidelamps
come on as a luminous signature of the vehicle.





Dipped beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam
headlamps" position or in the "AUTO"
position in conditions of low light.






Main beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.




Front foglamps


fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.




Rear foglamps


fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.



Hazard warning
lamps


flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.










Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

79Comfort










Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in
the passenger compar tment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer. In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:


)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.




Stop & Start

The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is running. To maintain
a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivate
the Stop & Star t system (see "Driving").