2012 Citroen DS4 brake

31Familiarisation

Stop & Start


Engine going into STOP mode
214Th
e "ECO"warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine isput into standby automatically:


- with a manual
gearbox;
at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral and release the clutchpedal, -with the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system;at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put the
gear lever in position N.
Engine going into START mode

Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time bypressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.
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The system is reactivated automatically every time you start the engine withthe key.


Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key. Th
e "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:
-
with a manual gearbox;when you fullydepress the clutch pedal, -
with the 6-speed electronic gearboxsystem;


●
with the gear lever in position A
or M ,
when you release the brake pedal,

●
or gear lever in position N
and brake
pedal released, when you change to
position
Aor M ,

●
or when you engage reverse.

In certain circumstances the ST
OP mode may not be available; the "ECO"warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes off.In certain condition, START mode may engageautomatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp flashes
then goes off.
Driving safely

Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
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 youto change up; it is displayed in the instrumentpanel, follow its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D"or Auto "A"
, according to the type of gearbox, without pressing theaccelerator 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 CO2emissions and also helpsreduce 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 windowsand leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in thepassenger compar tment down (sunroof and window blinds...). Switch off the air conditioning, unless it hasautomatic 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.

41Monitoring
)Press thumb wheel B for access to the main menu and select one of the following
functions:
- "Vehicle parameters",
- "Displa
y adjustment",
- "Choice of sounds". )Turn the thumb wheel B
to move around in
the instrument panel central screen.)Press the thumb wheel Bagain to confirm
the selection.Thi
s menu is used to activate or deactivate certain driving and comfor t systems, classified in different categories:
- "Access to the vehicle" (see "Access" section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),

●
"Unlocking only boot" (Selectiveunlocking of the boot).

- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automaticelectric parking brake; see "Driving" section),

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

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising speeds; see "Driving" section).


- "Vehicle li
ghting" (see "Visibility" section):
●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),
●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime runninglamps).


- "Interior lighting" (see "Visibility" section):
●
"Follow-me-home " (Automatic timed
operation of headlamps),
●
"Welcome lighting" (Interior/exterior
welcome lighting).


Vehicle parameters
Main menu
The main menu and its associated functions can only be accessed when
stationary.A message appears in the instrumentpanel central screen, above a certainspeed threshold, indicating that the main menu cannot be displayed.

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Monitoring
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Battery chargefixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...).The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine isstarted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warninglamp. The brakin
g system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+fixed, associated with
the electric parkin
gbrake malfunctionwarning lamp, if the parking brake isreleased. The brakin
g system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

+ fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABSwarning lamps. Th
e electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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".