2012 Citroen DS4 engine

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO AND
TELEMATICS
233 Bonnet
234Running out of fuel (Diesel)
235Petrol engines
236 Diesel engines
237 Checking levels
240 Checks
246Te m p o r a ry puncture repair
kit
251 Changing a wheel
258 Changing a bulb
265Changing a fuse
271 12 V battery
274 Energy economy mode
275Changing a wiper blade
275Very cold climate screen
276Fitting roof bars
277 Towing the vehicle
279To w i ng a trailer
281 Accessories
286 Petrol engines
287 Petrol weights
288Diesel engines
289Diesel weights
290Dimensions
291Identifi cation markings
295 Emergency or assistance
297 eMyWay
349 Audio system
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Exterior
Parking sensors
This system measures the size of a free parking space between two vehicles or obstacles.
Stop & Start system
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (traffic lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine
restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off.
The Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, as well as noise levels when stationary.
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Directional lighting

This lighting automatically provides
additional visibility when cornering.
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Panoramic windscreen
This large glazed area provides
incomparable visibility and light in the passenger compartment.
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Cornering lighting

At low speed, this lighting comes on
automatically to improve vision when cornering, at intersections, when parkingparking... making use of the front foglamp on
the side in question.
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13Familiarisation
Interior


6-speed electronic gearbox
system
This system offers driving combining a fullyautomatic mode and a manual mode.


Interior mood lighting

This dimmed lighting of the passenger compartment improves visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.

Audio and communication
s
ystems
These systems benefit from the followingtechnologies: radio, CD player, USB player,
Bluetooth system, satellite navigation system
with colour screen, auxiliary sockets. Radio
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Electric parking brake

It combines the functions of automaticapplication on switching off the engine and
automatic release when moving off. Manual application and release remains
possible.
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eMyWay satellite navigation system


Massage function

This system gives a lumbar massage for a period of 60 minutes. The massage is done in6 cycles of 10 minutes each.
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23Familiarisation
Monitoring
A.With the ignition on, the bars indicate the
level of fuel remaining. B.With the engine running, its associated low
level warning lamp should go off. C.With the ignition on, the oil level indicator should show for a few seconds that thelevel is OK or correct, depending on
version.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
whi
ch are low.

Instrument panels
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1.With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on. 2. With the engine running, these warning lamps should go off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the page concerned.
Warning lamps
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A.Make an emergency call.

Central switch panel

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B.
Access to CITROËN services.
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C. Hazard warning.
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D.Central locking.
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E.Black panel (black screen).
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Driving safely
Manual application/release
Manual applicationof the parking brake is possible by pulling
the control lever A.With the ignition on, manual release
of the parking brake is possible by pressing the brake pedal
and pulling then releasingthe
control lever A
.
Electric parking brake


Automatic application/release

Press the accelerator pedal and let the clutch
pedal up (manual gearbox), the parking brakeis released automatically and progressively as you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the en
gine the parking brake is applied
automatically.
I
f this warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel, the automatic application/release
is deactivated
; apply and release the parking brake manually. Before leavin
g the
vehicle, check that the
brake warnin
g lamp in the
instrument panel and the Pwarning lamp in thecontrol lever A are on fixed (not flashing).
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With the engine running, on openingthe driver's door there is an audible warning; apply the parking brakemanually.
Do not leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on; they mightrelease the parking brake.

If you are towing a trailer or caravan or if the slope might vary (transpor t on a ferry, lorry, towing...) make a maximummanual application with a long pull onthe control lever Ato immobilise the vehicle.

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Driving safely

This 6 -speed gearbox offers a choice between
the comfor t of fully automatic operation or thepleasure of manual gear changing.

6-speed electronic gearbox system
1.
Gear lever. 2.Steering mounted "-"control paddle.3.Steering mounted "+"control paddle.
Display in the instrument panel
The gear engaged or the driving mode selected appears in the instrument panel screen.
N:
Neutral.
R: Reverse.
1 to 6:Gears engaged.AUTO:Automated mode.

Moving off
)
Select position N
and press the brake pedal firmly while star ting the engine. )
Engage first gear by pulling the gear lever 1towards position A
or M,
or
Engage reverse by pushing the gear lever 1towards position R.) Release the parking brake. )
Ta k e y o u r foot off the brake pedal thenaccelerate.
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Driving safely
Automatic gearbox
This six-speed gearbox offers the choice of the ease of automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.1.
Gear lever.2.
"S" (sport)button.3."7" (snow)
button.




Display in the instrument panel

the driving mode selected and/or the gear engaged appear in the left hand screen in the
instrument panel.
P.Park.R. Reverse.N.Neutral. D.Drive (Automatic). S.
Sport programme. 7.
Snow programme.
1 to 6.Gears engaged. -. Invalid value in manual operation.


Moving off
)Foot on the brake, select position P
or N . )Star t the engine.)Then select position R , D
or M.)Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, then press the accelerator medal to move off.

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31Familiarisation

Stop & Start


Engine going into STOP mode
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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