2014.5 Citroen DS4 RHD Owner's Manual

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With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually apply the parking
brake by pulling control lever A.
Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
The emergency braking must only be
used in exceptional circumstances.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-

i

llumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P warning
lamp in the control lever A ,
-

d

isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a message is
displayed accompanied by an audible signal, if
the parking brake has not been applied, except
in the case of an automatic gearbox with the
gear lever in position P .
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter its
force. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pulling then releasing the
control lever A . The full release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in
the control lever A and in the instrument panel
going off and display of the message "Parking
brake off ".
Emergency braking
In the event of failure of the electronic
stability control system, signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
braking stability is then not guaranteed.
In the event of a failure of the main service
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be
displayed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever A
.
Driving

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.Situations Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.
-

T
he electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -

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

H
ill start assist is not available.
-

T
he automatic functions and the manual application are still available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

H
ill start assist is not available.

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SituationsConsequences
To apply the electric parking brake:
F

i
mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
F

p
ull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
F

s
witch 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 parking brake:
F

s
witch on the ignition.
F

p
ull 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 possibly
flashing
Display of the message "
Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -

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

T
he manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the
emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
flashing
Battery fault -

I
f 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).
-

A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
Driving

Manual parking brake
Applying
F Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
F 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 and
switch 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
parking brake is still on or has not been
properly released.

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6-speed manual gearbox
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Engaging reverse
gear
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
Engaging 5th
or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage
5th or 6th g e a r.
Failure to observe this procedure
may cause permanent damage to the
gearbox (engaging 3
rd or 4th gear by
m i st a ke).
Driving

Six-speed electronic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation or the pleasure of manual gear
changing.
There are two driving modes:
-
a
utomated mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action on the part of the driver
-

m
anual mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver using the steering mounted
paddles.
In automated mode, you can temporarily take
over control of gear changing.
Electronic gearbox
R. Reverse
F
W ith your foot on the brake, lift the lever
and push forwards.
N.

N
eutral.
F

W
ith your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.

A
utomated mode.
F

M
ove the lever backwards to select
this
mode.
M.



M
anual mode with sequential gear
changing.
F

M
ove 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.
F

P
ress the back of the "+" steering mounted
paddle to change up a gear.
-.

C
hange down paddle to the left of the
steering wheel.
F

P
ress the back of the "-" steering mounted
paddle to change down a gear.
Steering mounted control paddles
The steering mounted paddles cannot
be used to select neutral or to engage
or disengage reverse gear.

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Gear lever positions
N. Neutral
R.
R everse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode.
AUTO. T
his comes on when the automated
mode is selected. It switches off on
changing to manual mode.
Displays in the instrument panelMoving off
If the engine does not start:
- I f N is flashing in the instrument
panel, move the gear lever to
position A , then to position N .
F

Sel
ect position N
.
F

P

ress the brake pedal down fully.
F

S

tart the engine.
N appears in the instrument panel
screen. F
S
elect automated mode (position A
) or
sequential mode (position M ) or reverse
(position R ).
F
R
elease the parking brake unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
F
P
rogressively take your foot off the
brake pedal.
F
A
ccelerate away.
AUTO and 1, 1 or R appear in the
instrument panel screen.
You must press the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
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I
f the "Foot on
brake"


warning lamp
comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and
the display of a message,
press the brake pedal
f i r m l y.
Driving

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
F 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:
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o

ptimisation of fuel consumption,
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t

he style of driving,
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t

he profile of the road,
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t

he vehicle load. F

Sel
ect 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.