2014 Citroen DS4 brake

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.
F

W
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

B
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.
F

I

mmobilise the vehicle.
F

P

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.
F
W
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:
F

P
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.
(

see the "Access - Back-up key" section).
F

P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
electronic or automatic gearbox, or fully
declutch with a manual gearbox.
F

P
ress the "START/STOP"
button.
T

he engine starts.
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Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake has two operating
modes:
-
A
utomatic Application/Release
A

pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (activated by default),
-

M
anual Application/Release
T

he parking brake can be applied /
released manually by pulling control
lever


A. Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between the
gear lever and the electric parking
brake control lever. It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. Activation / deactivation is done
using the vehicle configuration
menu; refer to the section covering
the configuration of your vehicle's
systems.
The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. When the driver's door is opened,
there is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the brake is not applied.

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With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal or the accelerator, pull then release
control A .
Manual release
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by: -
i

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

d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, 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 . The full application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-

t
he braking warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going off,
-

d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake off ".
If you pull control lever A without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
warning lamp will come on in the
instrument panel.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. This is
obtained by means of a long pull on the control
lever A , until you see the message "Parking
brake on maximum" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-

i
n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
-

w
hen the gradient you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
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With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
Automatic application,
engine off
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed
(not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
-
i

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

d

isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you
press the accelerator:
F

M
anual gearbox: press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and move
of f.
F

E
lectronic gearbox : select position A, M
or R then press on the accelerator pedal.
F

A
utomatic gearbox : select position
d
,
M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by: -

t
he braking warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going off,
-

d
isplay of the message
"Parking brake off ".

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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
.
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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.
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