2011 Citroen DS4 towing

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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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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.

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").

Direction indicators



)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.







"Motorway" function



)
Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.










Hazard warning
lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to aler t other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.


)
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).

Electric parking brake


The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:


- Automatic Application/Release

Application is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (activated by default),

- Manual Application/Release

The parking brake can be applied/released
manually by pulling control lever A
.
Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between the
gear lever and the electric parking
brake control lever.
It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode 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 when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is done
using the vehicle configuration
menu; refer to the section covering
the configuration of your vehicle's
systems.
The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. When the driver's door is opened,
there is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the brake is not applied.

193Driving
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press
on the brake

pedal
or the accelerator, pull then release

control A
.


Manual release


Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in
the instrument panel is on fixed, not
flashing.



Manual application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:


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

- display 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 parking
brake has not been applied, except in the case
of an automatic gearbox with the gear lever in
position P
. The full application 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".

If you pull control lever A
without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will
not be released and a warning 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 pull
on the control
lever 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 parking
brake manually,

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

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear 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 vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
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.

)
Automatic gearbox
: select position D
, M

or R
then press 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 ".

Operating fault

In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in the
button flashes then goes off.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions(rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false aler ts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud,
ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning
zone in the door mirrors or the
detection zones on the front and rear
bumpers with adhesive labels or other
objects; they may hamper the correct
operation of the system.



)
To deactivate the system, press this button
again; the warning lamp goes off.
The state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically
deactivated when towing with a towbar
approved by CITROËN.