2018 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK steering wheel

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The system uses a computer and sensors, which
determine the optimal level of shock absorption
to be applied to each shock absorber.
The system is also associated with a camera,
located at the top of the windscreen, constantly
monitoring the road condition. Based on the
information transmitted by the camera, the
system anticipates possible road defects.
The operation of the system depends on the
driving mode selected (depending on equipment).
For more information on the Driving modes,
please refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driving modes
The driving modes available depend on the engine
and equipment of the vehicle.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:




►  Press the control to display the modes on the
instrument panel.
►  Press the control again to change mode.
The selected mode is activated immediately.
With petrol / Diesel engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on, Normal
driving mode is selected by default.
Eco
To reduce fuel consumption by optimising the
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,
depending on version, accelerator, automatic
gearbox, gear shift indicator.
Free-wheeling in Eco mode: depending on version,
with the EAT8 gearbox, switching into "free-
wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle down
without using engine braking. You can save fuel
by taking your foot gradually and fully off the
accelerator pedal in anticipation of slowing down.
Comfort
To achieve more comfortable driving on poor
road surfaces, over speed humps and sleeping
policemen or on long journeys. In this mode, DS
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION utilises additional
information coming from the multifunction
camera (early detection of road type and road
surface condition).
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Sport
To obtain more dynamic driving with action on the
power steering, DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION,
accelerator and gear changes (with an automatic
gearbox), acoustic ambience of the engine and
the possibility of displaying the vehicle’s dynamic
settings on the instrument panel.
Manual
Permanent Manual mode with an automatic
gearbox.
This manual mode is accessed via the button M of
the push selector.
To change gears manually using the control
paddles on the steering wheel.
For more information on Automatic gearbox
(EAT8), refer to the corresponding section.

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E-TENSE 4X4 360
The electrical energy is used to
supplement the petrol engine or recharge the
traction battery, depending on the type of
driving.
This mode is optimised with specific settings
which make the most of the dynamic
performance of this vehicle (power steering,
accelerator pedal sensitivity, ESC).
Comfort
(Depending on equipment)
Combines Hybrid mode and Comfort mode of the
DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION function.
To favour flexible shock absorption improving
driving comfort on poor surfaces.
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding
section.
4WD (4-wheel drive)
(Depending on version)
Improves the vehicle's grip at low and moderate
speeds by driving all 4 wheels continuously.
4WD mode (4-wheel drive) is especially suited
to driving on snow-covered roads and difficult
terrain (e.g. mud, sand) as well as ford crossings,
at moderate speed.
Depending on the driving conditions and the
battery charge level, 4WD mode may be 100%
electric.
If the system does not detect a situation of wheel
slipping or poor grip after 300 metres of driving, it
switches to Hybrid mode.
This mode will be even more effective if
the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres,
such as winter tyres.
The grip can be improved up to 84 mph (135 km/h)
using the electric motors; above this speed, the
vehicle is driven by the front wheels only.
Hill start assist
This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
The system is only active when:
–

The v
ehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal.
–

Cert
ain slope conditions are met.
–

The driv
er’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. Then check that the parking brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the
electric parking brake control are on fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, using the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.
Operation

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the
vehicle is held for a short time when the driver
releases the brake pedal:
–

If mode
D or M is selected on an automatic
gearbox.


Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary and
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a
short time when the driver releases the brake
pedal.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, these
warning lamps light up on the

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– The outside temperature must be between 0°C
and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby (STOP
mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to
stop:
–

With an automatic gearbo
x, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) on BlueHDi versions, or below
2 mph (3 km/h) on PureTech 130, 180 and 225
versions, when you depress the brake pedal or
place the gear selector in mode N.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases:
–

St
eep slope (ascending or descending).
–

Needed t
o maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
–

Demisting activ
e.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is
not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again:
–

With the select
or in mode D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
–

With the select
or in mode N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
–

With the select
or in mode P and the brake pedal
depressed: with the selector at R, N, D or M.
–

With re
verse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if the
conditions for operation are met again and in the
following cases:
–
V
ehicle speed exceeds 2.5 mph (4 km/h) with
PureTech 130, 180 and 225 versions, or 16 mph
(25 km/h) with BlueHDi versions.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a fault with the system, this
warning lamp flashes for a few moments
on the instrument panel, then remains on,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
►  Switch off the ignition then start the engine
again with the "START/STOP" button.
12 V battery
The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work must be carried out only by a dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
This system alerts the driver if one or more tyres
suffer a drop in pressure.
The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving, not
when stationary.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which must
be reinitialised every time the tyre pressures are
adjusted or a wheel changed.
It takes into account the last values stored
during the reinitialisation request. It is therefore
essential that the tyre pressure is correct during
the operation. This operation is the driver’s
responsibility.

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The tyre under-inflation detection cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
regularly check the tyre pressures (including
the spare wheel), especially before a long
journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high speed,
long journey):
–

w

orsens road-holding.
–

lengthens braking dist
ances.
–

c

auses premature wear of the tyres.
–

increase
s energy consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for the
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the Identification
markings, refer to the corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done monthly when
the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour
or after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown
on the label.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
►  Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
►  Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected may not
always cause visible deformation of the
tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.
►  Using a compressor, such as the one in
the temporary puncture repair kit, check the
pressures of all four tyres when cold.
►  If it is not possible to carry out this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.
►  In the event of a puncture, use the temporary
puncture repair kit or the spare wheel (depending
on equipment).
Driving too slowly may not ensure
optimum monitoring.
The alert is not immediately triggered in the
event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre blow-
out. This is because analysis of the values read
by the wheel's speed sensors can take several
minutes.
The alert may be delayed at speeds below 25
mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty
driving mode.
The alert is kept active until the system is
reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
►  The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,
and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, make
sure that the pressures of the four tyres
are correct for the conditions of use of the
vehicle and conform to the values written on
the tyre pressure label.
Check the pressures of the four tyres before
performing the reinitialisation.
The system does not advise if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
With the vehicle stationary, the system
can be reinitialised in the Settings>Vehicle
touch screen application.
►  Then select Safety > Tire Pressure Setup.
►  Press YES to confirm.
The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display of
a message and an audible signal.

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Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, these
warning lamps light up on the
instrument panel.
A message appears, accompanied by an audible
signal.
In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring
function is no longer performed.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Non-standard or 'space-saver' spare
wheel
The use of this type of spare wheel may
suspend tyre pressure monitoring.
In this case, the malfunction warning lamp
comes on and disappears once the wheel has
been replaced by one of uniform size (the same
as the others), the pressure readjusted and
the reinitialisation carried out.
Driving and manoeuvring
aids - General
recommendations
Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in
any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must comply with the Highway
Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in
all circumstances and must be able to retake
control of it at all times. The driver must adapt
the speed to climatic conditions, traffic and
the state of the road.
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly
monitor traffic conditions, assess the distance
and relative speed of other vehicles, and
anticipate their manoeuvres before using the
direction indicator and changing lanes.
These systems do not make it possible to
exceed the laws of physics.
Driving aids
You should hold the steering wheel with
both hands, always use the door and interior
mirrors, always leave your feet close to the
pedals and take a break every 2 hours.
Manoeuvring aids
The driver must always check the
surroundings of the vehicle before and during
the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the
mirrors.
Radar(s)
The operation of the radar(s), along with
any associated functions, may be affected by
the accumulation of dirt (e.g. mud, ice), in poor
weather conditions (e.g. heavy rain, snow), or
if the bumpers are damaged.
If the front bumper is to be repainted, contact
a dealer or a qualified workshop; certain types
of paint could interfere with the operation of
the radar(s).


Driving aids camera
This camera and its associated functions
may be impaired or not work if the windscreen
area in front of the camera is dirty, misty,
frosty, covered with snow, damaged or masked
by a sticker.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle
(headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low sun,
reflections on a damp road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating shade and light) can also impair
detection performance.
In the event of a windscreen replacement,
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop
to recalibrate the camera; otherwise, the
operation of the associated driving aids may
be disrupted.
Other cameras
The images from the camera(s) displayed
on the touch screen or on the instrument panel
may be distorted by the terrain.

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Operating limits
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits, especially those imposed in the
following cases:
–
Poor w
eather (rain, snow).
–

A
tmospheric pollution.
–
Towing.
–

D
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel or
snow chains fitted.
–

Tyre repaired using the t
emporary puncture
repair kit.
–

Y
oung drivers.
The system may not display the speed limit if it
does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period and in the following situations:
–

R
oad signs that are obstructed, non-standard,
damaged or bent.
–

Ob
solete or incorrect maps.
Recommendation

In addition to Road signs recognition, the driver
can select the speed displayed as a speed setting
for the speed limiter or cruise control using the
speed limiter or cruise control 'store' button.
For more information on the Speed limiter,
Cruise control or Adaptive cruise control,
refer to the corresponding sections.
Steering-mounted controls
1. Speed limiter/cruise control mode selection
2. Memorise the speed setting
Information displayed on the instrument
panel


3.Speed limit indication
4. Speed memorisation prompt
5. Current speed setting
Storing the speed setting

►  Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
The speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
Upon detecting a sign suggesting a new speed
setting, the system displays the value and "MEM"
flashes for a few seconds, prompting you to save
it as a new speed setting.
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph
(9 km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the Road signs
recognition, the "MEM" symbol is not
displayed.
Depending on the road conditions, several speeds
may be displayed.
►  Press button 2 once to save the suggested
speed value.
A message is displayed, confirming the request.
►  Press button 2 again to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
The display then reverts to its previous state.
Extended Traffic Sign
Recognition
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


This additional system recognises these road
signs and displays them on the instrument panel.

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As you approach it, the symbol of the
corresponding sign is displayed on the instrument
panel.
The selected display mode must be "Driving".
The actual road signs always take priority
over those displayed by the system.
The signs must comply with the Vienna
Convention on road signs.
Activation/Deactivation
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
Speed limiter
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.
This system prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the
driver (speed setting).
The speed limiter is switched on manually.
The minimum speed setting is 19 mph (30 km/h).
The speed setting remains in the system memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Steering-mounted control



1. ON (LIMIT position)/OFF
2. Reduce the speed setting
3. Increase the speed setting
4. Pause/resume speed limiter with the speed
setting previously stored
5. Use the speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function (MEM display)
For more information on the Road signs
recognition, refer to the corresponding section.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


6. Speed limiter on/pause status indication
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication
8. Speed setting value
9. Speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function
Switching on/Pausing
►  Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position to
select speed limiter mode; the function is paused.
►  If the speed limit setting is suitable (most
recent speed setting programmed in the system),
press button 4-II to switch the speed limiter on.
►  Pressing 4-II again temporarily pauses the
function (pause).
When the speed setting remains below
the vehicle's speed for a prolonged period
of time, an audible warning is emitted.
Adjusting the limit speed
setting
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in
order to set the speed.
To modify the limit speed setting based on the
vehicle’s current speed:
►  For steps of +/- 1 mph (1 km/h), briefly
press 2-SET- or 3-SET+ repeatedly.
►  For steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h), press and
hold 2-SET- or 3-SET+.

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Programmable cruise
control
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids and the Specific
recommendations on cruise control.
This system automatically maintains the
vehicle’s speed at the value programmed
by the driver (speed setting), without the use of
the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h).
With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second
gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear on engines fitted with the
Stop & Start function.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
speed setting.
Steering-mounted control

1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF
2. Activate cruise control at the current speed/
decrease speed setting
3. Activate cruise control at the current speed/
increase speed setting
4. Pause/resume cruise control with the speed
setting previously saved
5. Use the speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function (MEM display)
For more information on the Road signs
recognition, refer to the corresponding section.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


6. Cruise control pause/resume
7. Cruise control mode selection
8. Speed setting value
9. Speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function
Switching on/pausing
►  Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position
to select cruise control mode; the function is
paused.
►  Press button 2-SET- or 3-SET+ to activate
cruise control and save a speed setting when
the vehicle has reached the desired speed; the
vehicle’s current speed is saved as the speed
setting.
►  Release the accelerator pedal.
►  Pressing button 4-II temporarily pauses the
function (pause).
►  Pressing button 4-II again resumes operation
of the cruise control (ON).