2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD fuel consumption

87Comfort








Rear screen demist - defrost

The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.



Press this button to demist /defrost the
rear screen and (depending on version)
the door mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button comes on.



Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.



It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.


Switch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.

For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the
point of resistance.


Temporary control of gear
changing
You can temporarily take over control of
gear changing using the "+"
and "-"
steering
mounted paddles: if the engine speed allows,
the request to change gear is acted on.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations such as overtaking a vehicle or the
approach to a corner.
After a few moments without any action on
the control paddles, the gearbox resumes
automatic control of the gears.



Manual mode




Select position A
.


Automated mode


AUTO
and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the part of the driver. It
continuously selects the most suitable gear for:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- the style of driving,

- the profile of the road.

- the vehicle load.



Select position M
.
The gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel screen.
The gear change requests are
only acted on if the engine speed
permits. It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to allow the
vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will not
change up unless the driver acts on the gear
lever or the steering mounted paddles.

Never select neutral N
when driving.
Never select neutral N
while the vehicle
is moving.

You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear lever from A
to M
or
the other way round.

211Driving

Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P
or N
to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

If the lever is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, there is an audible signal and a
message appears.



Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.




Operating fault

When the ignition is on, the lighting of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P

to R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door
is opened.
You risk damaging the gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the lever from position P

to another position when the
battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear lever at N
and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

213Driving








Gear effi ciency indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up.
With an electronic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.


Operation

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing 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 system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicles with manual gearbox, the arrow
can be accompanied by the recommended
gear.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:


- engaging first gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear.


Example:


- You are in third gear.

- You press the accelerator pedal.

Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection


System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the
vehicle is moving.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of a
each tyres (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.
The tyre under-inflation detection system is
an aid to driving which does not replace the
need for the driver to be vigilant or to drive
responsibly.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The tyre pressures for your vehicle
can be found on the tyre pressure
label (see the "Identification markings"
section).
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after driving for less then
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the values
indicated on the label.

This system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).

Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode

With an electronic gearbox, for your
comfort during parking maoeuvres,
STOP mode is not available for a few
seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes 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 clutch
pedal,

- with an electronic gearbox
, at a speed
below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press
the brake pedal or put the gear lever into
position N
.
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It resets
itself to zero every time the ignition
is switched on with the key. STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,

- the electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.


Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
In this case, the "ECO"
warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes off.

This operation is per fectly normal.

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Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.

A. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
under the bonnet.

This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the suspension damper mounting.

B.

Vehicle identification number on the dashboard.
This number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.

This label is affixed to the driver's front pillar.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption. The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
C. Manufacturer's label.

The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying label
affixed to the driver's centre pillar. It bears the following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden
conditions,

- the tyre sizes (including the load index and
speed rating),

- the spare tyre inflation pressure,

- the paint colour code.

393Alphabetical index
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ........336, 362
Date (setting) ............................................. 64, 68
Daytime running lamps ................. 125, 262, 264
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............... 186
Deadlocking .................................................. 103
Defrosting .................................................. 87, 94
Diesel additive level ...................................... 241
Dimensions ................................................... 294
Dipped beam ................................. 124, 262, 263
Dipstick .................................................... 54, 239
Directional lighting ................................ 131, 132
Direction indicators ....... 127, 176, 262, 263, 266
Doors ............................................................. 113
Doors emergency control ............................. 114
Doors, rear .................................................... 173
Door trays ...................................................... 144
Dynamic emergency braking ................ 194, 198
Filling with fuel ...............................118, 120, 121
Fitting a wheel ............................................... 256
Fitting roof bars ............................................. 280
Fittings, boot ................................................. 154
Flashing indicators ................ 127, 176, 263, 264
Foglamps, Front .................... 126, 132, 262, 265
Foglamps, rear ..............................126, 266, 268
Front seats ................................................ 88, 89
Fuel.......................................................... 34, 120
Fuel consumption ............................................ 34
Fuel filler flap ......................................... 118, 121
Fuel gauge .................................................... 118
Fuel tank................................................ 118, 121 EBA
(Emergency braking assistance) ........ 178, 179
Eco-driving ..................................................... 34
Eco-driving (advice) ........................................ 34
Economical driving ........................................ 34
Economy mode ............................................. 278
Electric window controls ............................... 116
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ........................................................ 178
Electronic engine immobiliser............... 104, 107
Electronic gearbox system ........... 204, 216, 243
Electronic stability control (ESC) .................. 179
D
F
EG
H
Gearbox, automatic ......................208, 243, 277
Gearbox, electronic ...................................... 277
Gearbox, manual .......................... 203, 216, 243
Gear efficiency indicator ............................... 213
Gear lever ....................................................... 34
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ..................... 208
Gear lever, manual gearbox ......................... 203
Glove box ...................................................... 145
G.P.S. ............................................................ 310
Guidance ............................................... 308, 315
Guide-me-home ............................................ 128
Halogen headlamps ...................................... 262
Hands-free kit ....................................... 324, 370
Hazard warning lamps .......................... 176, 177
Headlamp adjustment ................................... 130
Headlamps, directional ................. 130, 131, 262
Headlamp wash ............................................ 135
Head restraints, front ...................................... 90
Head restraints, rear ....................................... 92
Heated seats ................................................... 90
Heating ...................................................... 34, 80
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel .............................................. 93 Emergency boot release ............................... 115
Emergency braking system .......................... 179
Emergency call ............................. 177, 299, 300
Emergency warning lamps ................... 176, 177
eMyWay .................................................. 68, 301
Energy economy mode ................................. 278
Engine compartment ............................ 237, 238
Engine compartment fusebox ....................... 268
Engine, Diesel .......................120, 236, 238, 292
Engine oil level indicator ................... 54, 57, 239
Engine, petrol ................................ 120, 237, 290
Engines .................................................290, 292
Environment ............................................ 34, 107
Equipment settings .............................40, 64, 68
ESC/ASR ....................................................... 179
ESP ............................................................... 179Fusebox, dashboard ..................................... 268
Fuses ............................................................. 268