2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD engine

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 an
electronic 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 CO2 emissions.


Optimise the use of your
gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. During
acceleration change up early.

With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
give preference to automatic mode and avoid
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or
suddenly.

The gear efficiency indicator invites you
to change up: as soon as the indication to
change up is displayed in the instrument
panel, follow it straight away.
With an electronic or automatic gearbox, this
indicator appears only in manual mode.



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 CO
2 emissions and also
helps reduce 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 windows
and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can
help keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic 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.

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As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.



Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after
the third cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any
over flow.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require their
use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm
up much faster while driving.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after
the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you
will see the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.

Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 1



1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).

2.
Gear efficiency indicator or gear lever
position and gear engaged (electronic or
automatic gearbox).

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.
Trip mileage 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 the
background colour of the screens.

C.
Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).

D.
Reminder of the servicing information
Reset the service indicator or the trip
mileage recorder.

Type 2 instrument panel central screen and controls




1.
Speed limiter or cruise control settings.

2.
Engine oil level indicator.
Reminder of the servicing information.
These functions are displayed successively
on switching on the ignition, after the
welcome sequence and before display of
the active available functions.
Alert or information messages may be
displayed temporarily.
This group of controls allows:


- when stationary
, configuration of the
vehicle, central screen and instrument
panel parameters (driving and comfort
systems, language, units, sounds...),

- when stationar y and while driving
,
scrolling the active functions available
(trip computer, navigation-guidance...).



Controls

There is a button and a thumb wheel to control
the central screen in the instrument panel:


A.
button on the end of the wiper stalk:
run through the various active functions
available.

B.
thumb wheel on the left of the steering
column,


- rotation (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,

- press: main menu, confirm the selection,

- rotation (in a menu): move up or down in
the menu.

Approaching the maximum engine speed,
the bars are displayed in red and flash,
to indicate to you the need to change up a gear.







Rev counter


Choice of sounds

This menu allows you to choose a family of
polyphonic sounds from the four available.
These sounds are grouped together in a family
and are adapted to suit the situation and
context (alert, confirmation, rejection, direction
indicators, lighting left on, key in ignition...).



Display confi guration

This menu is used to configure:


- the display language of the central screen,
from a pre-defined list,

- the units: temperature (°Celsius or
°Fahrenheit) and fuel consumption
(l/100 km, mpg or km/l),

- the graphical presentation of the central
screen, from a pre-defined list.

43Monitoring
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the
occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamp)
or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).









Warning and indicator lamps


When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp in question.


Associated warnings

The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain
warning lamps may be accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen or in the type 2 instrument
panel central screen.

Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the part of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument panel
or appears in the type 2 instrument panel
central screen. If your vehicle has a screen, a warning lamp coming on is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






STOP


fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
associated with a serious fault with
the braking system, power steering,
engine lubrication system or cooling
system. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that
the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.




Maximum
coolant
temperature


fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system
is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.




Engine oil
pressure


fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.