2012 Citroen DS4 wheel

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), if you are unable to make progress,it may be advisable to temporarily deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can spinfreely and allow the vehicle to move.
) Press the "ESP OFF"
button,located near the steering wheel.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.

Operating fault

The trajectory control systems offer increased safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems is assured provided thatmanufacturer's recommendations areobserved on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
I
f this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
It is recommended that the systems bereactivated as soon as possible.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on in the instrumentpanel and the indicator lamp in the buttoncomes on, this indicates that these systems aredeactivated.

Front airbags
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously,unless the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or par t of the front impact zone A ,
in the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steerin
g wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side to cushion their
forward movement.

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre par t of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on thedashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.



Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practicalinformation - § Accessories").
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injury to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag isdeployed.
Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.


Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if thecurtain airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a par t in securing the cur tain airbags.


Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupantsand the airbags (a child, pet, object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carriedout by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the sametime discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.

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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".

In the event of the electric parking brakemalfunctioning or the battery running flat, anemergency manual device can release theparking brake.)Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it
stationary, if the brake pedal is pressed),
with the engine running, by engagingfirst gear (manual gearbox), position P(automatic gearbox) or position M or R(6 -speed electronic gearbox system).
Emergency release
)
Switch off the engine but leave the ignition on. If it is not possible to immobilise the
vehicle, do not operate the control andcontact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.) Fetch the two vehicle blocks B
and the
release device C, located under the boot carpet.
)Immobilise the vehicle by placing the blocks
in front or behind the two front wheels,
opposite to the direction of the slope.)Remove the storage box under the bootcarpet for access to the emergency releasedevice.

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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.