2012 Citroen DS4 gearbox

33Familiarisation
Driving safely
1.
Limiter mode On/Off. 2.Decrease the programmed value.3.Increase the programmed value.4.
Speed limiter On/Off.
5. Display the list of memorised speeds.


Speed limiter "LIMIT"

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1.Cruise control mode On/Off.
2. Programme a speed/Decrease the
programmed value.3. Programme a speed/Increase the
programmed value.4. Cruise control Off/Resume.
5. Display the list of memorised speeds.
Cruise control "CRUISE"
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The cruise control or speed limiter mode
appears in the instrument panel when it is
selected.

Display in the instrument panel

The values must be set with the engine running.
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In order to be programmed or activated, the
vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth gear engaged on a manual gearbox (second gear for the 6 -speed
electronic gearbox system or automatic gearbox).
Speed limiter

Cruise control

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.

Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 1
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min). 2.
Gear efficiency indicator with manualgearbox or gear lever position and gear for
the electronic gearbox system.3.Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h). 4. Cruise control or speed limiter setting. 5.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
6
.Engine oil level indicator.
Dials and screens
Control buttons
7.Ser vice indicator
(miles or km) then,
total mileage recorder.
These two functions are displayed successively on switching on the ignition.
Lighting dimmer setting (when making an
adjustment).
8. Tr i p m i l e age recorder (miles or km).9.Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
warning lamp.
10. Range (miles or km).
A.Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials. B.Screen COLOUR: customisation of thebackground colour of the screens.
C.Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).D. Reminder of the ser vicing information
Reset the service indicator or the trip
mileage recorder.

39Monitoring
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min). 2.Gear shift indicator with manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for the electronic gearbox system or automatic gearbox. 3.Speedometer (mph or km/h).4. Central screen.
5. Fuel gauge and associated low fuel level
warning lamp.
Dials and screens
6.
Tr i p m i l e age recorder (miles or km).7.
Ser vice spanner (if a ser vice is due or
missed),
total mileage recorder. (miles or km)




Control buttons




















Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 2
A.Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials. B. Screen COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the screens.C. Dashboard lighting dimmer (in night mode).D.Star t a manual test (procedure for checking
the status of systems and display of vehicle
alerts).
Reset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.

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.

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ed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

System allowing cer tain screens to be switched
off for night driving. The instrument panel remains on with the
vehicle speed, electronic or automatic gearbox
gear selected, cruise control or speed limiter
in
formation, if in use, and the low fuel aler ts asappropriate.
If there is an aler t or a chan
ge in a function
or to a setting, the black panel mode is
interrupted.
Black panel (black screen)
Activation
)
With the vehicle lighting on, press this button again to activate the black panel. )
Press once more to illuminate on thevarious screens again.


In the instrument panel, you can change thecolour of its dials (button A) independently fromAthat of the screens (button B ).
There are five colour variants, from white to
blue.)press the appropriate button as many times as needed to obtain the desired colour.
Customising the instrument
panel colours

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Driving
With the ignition on or the engine running, torelease the parking brake, press on the brakepedalor the accelerator, pull then release
control A
.
Manual release


Before leaving the vehicle, ensurethat parking brake warning lamp inthe instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.


Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parkingbrake whether the engine is running or off, pullcontrol lever A.

The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- illumination o
f the braking warninglamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A,
- displa
y 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 parkingbrake has not been applied, except in the case
of an automatic gearbox with the gear lever in position P.P
The full application of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- the brakin
g warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the controllever Agoing off,

- displa
y of the message
"Handbrake off".

If you pull control lever Awithout pressingAthe brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and a warning lamp willcome 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 pullon the control
l
ever 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 parkingbrake manually,

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

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, make amaximum application of the parkingbrake then turn the front wheelstowards the pavement and engage agear 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 vehicleor parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensurethat parking brake warning lamp inthe instrument panel is on fixed (notflashing). Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.


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

- displa
y of the message "Handbrake on". The application of the parkin
g brake is confirmed by:

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releasesautomatically and progressivelywhen youpress the accelerator:)Manual gearbox:
press down fully on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,press on the accelerator pedal andmove off.)6-speed electronic gearbox system:select position A
, M
or Rthen press on theaccelerator pedal. )Automatic gearbox
: select position D, Mor Rthen press the accelerator pedal.


When stationary, with the engine running, donot press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.

Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- the brakin
g warning lamp and
the Pwarning lamp in the control lever A
going off,

- displa
y of the message"Handbrake off".