2011 Citroen DS4 steering

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Safety












Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.







Horn

Audible warning system to aler t other road
users to an imminent danger.


)
Press the central part of the mutlifunction
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only in
the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,





- approaching a location lacking
visibility.









Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency ser vices or
to the dedicated CITROËN ser vice.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
section.

Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection

System which automatically and continuously
checks the pressure of the tyres while driving.
Sensors fitted in each valve trigger a warning
in the event of problem (speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h)).

Puncture

The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for the driver to be
vigilant or to drive responsibly.


Under-infl ated tyre

This warning lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal, to identify the
wheel concerned. The STOP
warning lamp comes on
and/or this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the
screen identifying the wheel concerned.


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Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, avoiding
any sudden movement of the steering
wheel and the brakes.

)
Repair or change the damaged wheel
(punctured or very deflated tyre), and have
the tyre pressure checked as soon as
possible.


)
Check the tyre pressures as soon as
possible.
This check must be carried out when the tyres
are cold.

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), if you are unable to make progress,
it may be advisable to temporarily deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can spin
freely and allow the vehicle to move.


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button,
located near the steering wheel.


Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.



Operating fault

The trajectory control systems offer
increased safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems is assured provided that
manufacturer's recommendations are
observed on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. It is recommended that the systems be
reactivated as soon as possible.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and the indicator lamp in the button
comes on, this indicates that these systems are
deactivated.

Front airbags

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or par t of the front impact zone A
,
in the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side to cushion their
for ward movement.

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:

Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of
the airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.




Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical
information - § Accessories").
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.


Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof.
This could cause injury to the head if the
cur tain airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a par t in securing the cur tain airbags.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object...). This
could hamper the operation of the airbags or
injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be carried
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.

203Driving

Six-speed electronic gearbox system which
offers a choice between the comfor t of fully
automatic operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
There are two driving modes:


- automatic
mode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,

- manual
mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver.
In automatic mode, it remains possible to
change gear manually by using the steering
mounted control paddles, when overtaking, for
example.















6-speed electronic gearbox system


R.
Reverse


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With your foot on the brake, lift the lever
and push forwards.

N.
Neutral.


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With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.

A.
Automatic mode.


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Move the lever backwards to select this
mode.

M.
Manual mode with sequential gear
changing.


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Move the lever backwards then to the left
to select this mode, then use the steering
mounted control paddles to change gear.



Gear lever


+.
Change up paddle to the right of the steering
wheel.


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Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted
paddle to change up a gear.

-.
Change down paddle to the left of the
steering wheel.


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Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted
paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control
paddles

The steering mounted paddles cannot
be used to select neutral or to engage
or disengage reverse gear.

205Driving

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



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After star ting the vehicle, select position A

for 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.


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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 brake
warning 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.

Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The
engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode

With the electronic gearbox system,
for your comfort during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:


- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral and release the clutch
pedal,

- with the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system
, at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put the
gear lever into position N
.
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It resets
itself to zero every time the ignition
is switched on with the key. STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine star t
using the key,

- the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfor table temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.


Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
In this case, the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
off.

This operation is per fectly normal.