2012 Citroen DS4 fuel consumption

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Comfort








Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can onlyoperate when the engine is running.)Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.)
It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button
goes off.
)
Switch off the demisting/defrostingof the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.

Driving

For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Te m p o r a ry control of gear changing
You can temporarily take over control of gear changing using the "+"
and "-"steeringmounted paddles: if the engine speed allows,
the request to change gear is acted on.
This function allows you to anticipate cer tain
situations such as overtaking a vehicle or theapproach to a corner.
After a few moments without any action on
the control paddles, the gearbox resumesautomatic control of the gears.

Manual mode
)Select position A .



Automated mode
AUTOand the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without an
y action on the par t of the driver. Itcontinuously selects the most suitable gear for:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- the st
yle of driving,

- the profile of the road.

- t
he vehicle load.
)
Select position M .
The gears engaged appear in succession in theinstrument panel screen.
The
gear change requests areonly acted on if the engine speedpermits.
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.
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
when driving.


Never select neutral N
while the vehicleis moving.



You can change mode at any time by moving the gear lever from A
to Mor the other way round.

Invalid value during manualoperation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you canengage position Por N
to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake toimmobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmedto automatic mode.

If the lever is not in position P, when thePdriver's door is opened or approximately45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, there is an audible signal and amessage appears.)Return the lever to position P
; the audible signal stops and themessage disappears.


Operating fault

When the ignition is on, the lighting of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd
gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from Pto R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h), local speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door
is opened.
You risk damaging the gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the lever from position Pto another position when the batteryis flat.

To reduce fuel consumption when stationary for long periods with the engine running (traffic jam...), positionthe gear lever at Nand apply theparking brake, unless it is programmed in automatic mode.

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 restar ts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restar t takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per
fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t 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 comfor t 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 asbraking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key. Th
e "ECO"warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine goes 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 a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put thegear lever into position N.
If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time counter calculates
the sum o
f 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
bein
g applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain acomfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,

- demisting is active,

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


Special cases: STOP modeunavailable

In this case, the "ECO"warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.

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Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
Vehicle identification number (VIN) under the bonnet. This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the engine mounting.
B. Vehicle identification number on the
dashboard.
This number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.This label is affixed to the driver's front pillar.
Wheels which are fitted with 225/40 R18tyres cannot be fitted with snow chains.For more information, contact a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop.

Low tyre pressures increase fuelconsumption.

The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month. C. Manufacturer's label
.The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying labelaffixed to the driver's centre pillar. It bears the
following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and ladenconditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by themanufacturer,

- the spare tyre inflation pressure,

- the paint colour code.

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Alphabetical index
Date (setting).........................................339,372Daytime running lamps.................125, 259, 261Deactivating the passenger airbag...............186Defrosting ..................................................87,95Diesel additive level ......................................239Dimensions...................................................290Dipped beam ................................. 124, 259, 260Dipstick....................................................54,237Directional lighting................................131,132Direction indicators.......127,174, 259,260, 263Doors.............................................................112Doors emergency control .............................113Door trays......................................................144
Driving positions (memorising) .......................92Dynamic emergency braking................194, 198
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)..........................................178,179Eco-driving.....................................................34Eco-driving (advice)........................................34Economical driving .........................................34Economy mode .............................................274Electric window controls ...............................115Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)........................................................ 178Electronic engine immobiliser...............r103, 106Electronic stability control (ESC)..................179Emergency boot release...............................114
Emergency braking system..........................179Emergency call.....................................175,296Emergency warning lamps....................174,175eMyWay..................................................68, 297Energy economy mode.................................274Engine, Diesel.......................119,234, 236, 288Engine, petrol ................................118,235, 286Engine compartment.............................235,236Engine compartment fusebox.......................265Engine oil level indicator...................r54, 57, 237Engines.................................................286, 288Environment............................................34,106Equipment settings.............................40,64, 68ESC/ASR .......................................................179ESP ...............................................................179
D
E
F
Filling with fuel ........................................117-119Fitting a wheel ...............................................254Fitting roof bars .............................................276Fittings, boot................................................. 155Flashing indicators.................127,174, 260,261Foglamps, rear..............................r126,263, 265Front foglamps......................126, 132,259,262Front seats..........................................88,89, 92Fuel...................................................34,118, 119Fuel consumption............................................34Fuel filler flap..........................................117, 119Fuel gauge ....................................................117
Fuel tank.................................................117, 119Fusebox, dashboard.....................................265Fuses.............................................................265
G
G.P.S.............................................................306Gearbox, automatic..............................209, 241Gearbox, electronic.......................205, 214, 241Gearbox, manual..................203, 204, 214, 241Gear efficiency indicator...............................r204Gear lever........................................................34
Gear lever, automatic gearbox .....................209Gear lever, electronic gearbox system .........205Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................203Glove box......................................................145Guidance...............................................304,311Guide-me-home............................................128
H
Halogen headlamps......................................259Hands-free kit........................................320, 363Hazard warning lamps ...........................174, 175Headlamp adjustment ...................................130Headlamps, directional.................130,131, 259Headlamp wash............................................135Head restraints, front......................................90