2012 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

Driving
)Pierce the protective cover Don the tube Ewith the release device. )Place the release device in the tube.)Turn the release device clockwise.For
safety reasons, it is essentialto continue
turning the device until it reaches its stop.
The parking brake is released. )Remove the release device and store it
with the blocks in the toolbox under theboot carpet.


For safety reasons, after this operationit is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay to replace the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlocking,immobilisation of the vehicle is nolonger assured once the manual emergency release has been deployed
and the manual control does not allowthe re-application of your parkingbrake.
Take no action, either on the control lever A, or stopping starting the engine while the release device is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the protective cover. - The operation o
f the parking brake reinitialises when the ignition is switched
off then on again. If the reinitialisation
of the parking brake proves impossible, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
- The subsequent time required for
app
lication may be longer than during
normal operation.

Operating faults
If the electric parking brake malfunction warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the
vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
SituationsConsequences
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- Hill start assist is not available.

- The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- Manual release of the electric parking brake is only available by pressing the
accelerator pedal and releasing the control.

- Hill
start assist is not available.

- The automatic functions and the manual application are still available.
Display o
f the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- Hill start assist is not available.

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SituationsConsequences
To a p p l
y the electric parking brake:)
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition. )
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.)
switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the electric parking brake
warning lamps.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parkin
g brake:)
switch on the ignition.)
pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come on with
the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground
and have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. and possibl
y


flashin
g

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic
release on acceleration functions are available.

- The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and theemergency braking are not available.
an
d possibly
flashin
g



Battery fault

- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop immediately as soon as
the traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the
two chocks under the wheels).

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

Manual parking brake
)Pull the parking brake lever fully up toimmobilise your vehicle.



Releasing
)
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,
press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear andswitch off the ignition.

When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, this indicates that the
parkin
g brake is still on or has not been
properly released.

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6-speed manual gearbox
)
Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then forwards.
Engaging reverse gear

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

Only engage reverse gear when thevehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.


Engaging 5th or 6th gear
)Move the lever fully to the right to engage5th or 6th gear.

Gear shift indicator *
Operation
The system intervenes only when driving economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the s
ystem may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations mustnot be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of trafficand safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

- The s
ystem may suggest that you engage a
higher gear, if appropriate.
The in
formation appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow accompanied bythe suggested gear.


In the case of driving which makespar ticular demands on the performance of the engine (firm pressure on theaccelerator pedal, for example, whenover taking...), the system will notrecommend a gear change. The system never suggests:


- engaging first gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear.
*
According to engine.
Example:


- You are in third gear.

-
You press the accelerator pedalmoderately.

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Driving
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:


-
automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without anyaction on the par t of the driver -manualmode for sequential gear changing by the driver using the steering mountedpaddles.
In automated mode, you can temporarily take
over control of gear changing.















6-speed electronic gearbox system
R.
Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, lift the lever
and push forwards.
N.Neutral.
) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.
Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode. M.Sequential mode with manual gear changing. )
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.)
Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear.
-.
Change down paddle to the left of the steering wheel.)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannotbe used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.

Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R.Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Gears in sequential mode. AUTO.
This comes on when the automated mode is selected. It switches off on changing to sequential mode.
Displays in the instrument panel

Moving off
N
flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, if the gear lever is not in position Non starting.
)
Select position N . )
Press the brake pedal down fully.)
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panel
screen.
)Select automated mode (position A) or Asequential mode (position M) or reverse(position R). R)Release the parking brake unless it is programmed to automatic mode.)Progressively take your foot off the brake pedal. )Accelerate away.
AUT
Oand 1 , 1
or Rappear in the
instrument panel screen.

You must press the brake pedal when starting the engine.
The Foot on brake
warning lamp comes on the instrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in thescreen, if the brake pedal is not pressedon starting the engine.