2014 Citroen DS4 start stop button

Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in
succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
in the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral to the remote control) in the
driver's door lock.
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nlock the vehicle using the key (integral to
the remote control) in the driver's door lock,
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pen the door; the alarm is triggered,
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witch on the ignition; the alarm stops; the
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Operating fault
When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates a fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

2. driver's side adjustment 4. A utomatic visibility
programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
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urn control 2 or 3 to the left
until
"LO" is displayed or to
the right until "HI" is displayed.
See "Front demisting - defrosting".
3. Passenger's side adjustment
The driver and front passenger can
each adjust the temperature to their
requirements.
The value indicated on the display
corresponds to a level of comfort and not to a
temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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urn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right
respectively to decrease or increase this
value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
You are advised to avoid a left / right setting
difference of more than 3.
Manual operation
If you wish, you can make a different choice
from that offered by the system by changing
a setting. The the "AUTO" indicator lamps go
off; the other functions will still be controlled
automatically.
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ressing the "AUTO" button returns the
system to completely automatic operation.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

Switching the system off
F Turn the air flow control to the left until all of the indicator
lamps go off.
This switch does not operate the air conditioning, only the air fan.
When the "REST" function is activated, you cannot modify the temperature, air flow
and distribution settings: these are controlled automatically according to the ambient
temperature.
This function is not available in the STOP mode of Stop & Start. Avoid prolonged operation in interior
air recirculation mode or driving for
long periods with the system off (risk of
misting and deterioration of air quality).
On switching on the engine
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he control screens come on: the function
is available.
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ressing the REST button activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.
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he function can be deactivated and
reactivated if the control screens are on.
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he screens go off at the end of this
period. On stopping the engine
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hile the control screens remain on: the
function is available.
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ressing the REST button activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.
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ocking the vehicle has no effect on this
function.
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he control screens go off at the end of this
period.
P

ressing again before the end of the period
interrupts off the ventilation definitively: the
control screens go off and the function is
no longer available. This action switches off the air conditioning and
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
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odify the settings (temperature, air flow
or air distribution) or press the "AUTO"
button to reactivate the system with the
values set before it was switched off.

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Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
F Put the temperature, air flow and distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
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ut the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
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indicator lamp on the control off).
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witch on the air conditioning by pressing
the "A /C " button; the warning lamp in the
button comes on.
With digital dual-zone air
conditioning
With Stop & Start, when the demisting,
air conditioning and air flow functions
are activated, STOP mode is not
available.
Automatic visibility programme
F Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
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o stop the programme, press either the
"visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp on the "AUTO" button
comes on.
The system starts again with the values in
use before it was overridden by the visibility
programme. With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
Comfort

Starting-switching off the engine Keyless Entry and Starting
Starting the engine
F Place the gear selector lever at N for vehicles with an electronic gearbox, P or N
with an automatic gearbox, or neutral with
a manual gearbox.
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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal for vehicles with
an electronic or automatic gearbox, or
fully declutch for vehicles with a manual
gearbox. F

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riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts. If the electronic key is not detected
in the zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into the zone
so that the engine can be started.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the " START/STOP " button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
The presence of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" electronic key in the
recognition zone is essential.
As a safety measure, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
diesel vehicles
In temperatures below zero
the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp
has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing " START/STOP ", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do
not press the " START/STOP" button
again.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel versions.
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the reader.

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Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Do not leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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mmobilise the vehicle.
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lace the gear selector at N for vehicles
with an electronic gearbox, P or N with
an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a
manual gearbox.
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ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
Emergency starting
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and, after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, the engine does not start:
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lace the gear selector at N for vehicles
with an electronic gearbox, P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox. F
P lace the electronic key in the back-up
reader.
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see the "Access - Back-up key" section).
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ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
electronic or automatic gearbox, or fully
declutch with a manual gearbox.
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ress the "START/STOP"
button.
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he engine starts.
driving

Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched of without
conditions. To do this, press and hold
the "START/STOP" button for about
3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
Electronic key not
recognised
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off the engine,
a
message is displayed. F

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ress and hold the " S TA R T/
STOP" button for about
3
seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine (note
that restar ting will not be
possible without the key) .
Ignition on position
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting key inside
the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP"
button, with no action on the pedals , allows
the ignition to be switched on.
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ress the "START/STOP " button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
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ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be
locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode when required to
maintain the state of charge of the
battery.

Stop & StartThe Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
T he 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 manoeuvres,
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 or the "START/STOP"
button.
The
"ECO" warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
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ith a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary with
PureTech 130 petrol and BlueHDi 115 and
120 Diesel versions, when you put the gear
lever into neutral and release the clutch
pedal,
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ith an electronic gearbox , at a speed
below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press
the brake pedal or place the gear lever in
position N .
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ith an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or place the gear lever in 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 or the "START/STOP" button.
STOP mode is not invoked when:
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he vehicle is on a steep slope (up or
d ow n),
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he driver's door is open,
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he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- t he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start (using
the key or the "START/STOP" button),
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he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
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he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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emisting is active,
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ome 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
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.