2018 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK first service

8Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise the vehicle's
energy consumption (fuel and/or electricity) and
CO
2 emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to engage
the most suitable gear. Whenever this indication
is displayed on the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These practices
help to save on energy consumption, reduce CO
2
emissions and decrease general traffic noise.
Favour the use of the "Eco" driving mode by
selecting it using the "DRIVE MODE" control.
When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the
cruise control.
Control the use of electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning. At speeds above 31 mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep the
temperature in the passenger compartment down
(e.g. sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
functions, if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt your use of the headlamps and/or foglamps
to the level of visibility, in accordance with
current legislation in the country in which you are
driving.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter (other than in severe wintry
conditions: temperature below -23°C). The vehicle
will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your multimedia
devices (e.g. film, music, video game) to help
reduce the consumption of energy.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving the
vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible to
the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and minimise
wind resistance (e.g. roof bars, roof rack, bicycle
carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–

before a long journe
y.
–

a
t each change of season.
–

a
fter a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g. engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
has a fault, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit a
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible
to restore your vehicle's nitrogen oxide emissions
to legal levels.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your new
vehicle settle down to a consistent average after
the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).
Optimising the driving range (rechargeable
hybrid vehicles)
Connect the vehicle as soon as possible.
Favour the ECO zone of the power indicator by
driving smoothly and at a steady speed.

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Dashboard instruments01
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the "ON" position.
In this case, do not install a "rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat - risk of
serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the “OFF” position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Low fuel levelFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
When it first comes on, there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel in the tank (reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will
be repeated every time the ignition is switched
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level
decreases and approaches zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty, as this could
damage the emissions control and injection
systems.
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed.
Horn fault detected.
Carry out (3).
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The system has been deactivated via the touch
screen.
Flashing.
The system activates and brakes the
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of
collision with the vehicle in front.
For more information, refer to the Driving section.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
If these warning lamps come on after the engine
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system is deactivated
temporarily because the driver and/or front
passenger (depending on version) has been
detected as present but the corresponding seat
belt has not been fastened.
Lane keeping assistFixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing.
You are about to cross a broken lane
marking without operating the direction
indicators. The system is activated, then corrects the
trajectory if it detects a risk of unintentionally
crossing a line or hard shoulder (depending on
version).
For more information, refer to the Driving section.
Fixed, accompanied by the display
of a message and an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Lane positioning assistFixed, accompanied by the Service
warning lamp.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Stop & StartFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated
manually.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop.
Reactivate the system via the touch screen.
Fixed.
The Stop & Start system has been
deactivated automatically.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic
stop, if the exterior temperature is:
–

belo

w 0°C.
–

abo

ve +35°C.
For more information, refer to the Driving section.

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Vehicle ready to drive (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
when it comes on.
The vehicle is ready to drive.
The indicator lamp goes out upon reaching a
speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and lights
up again when the vehicle stops moving.
The lamp will go out when you switch off the
motor and exit the vehicle.
Lane positioning assistFixed.
The function has been activated.
All conditions have been met: the system is
operating.
For more information, refer to the Driving section.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.
Direction indicatorsFlashing with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
SidelampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
DS NIGHT VISIONFixed.
(grey)
The function is activated, but not available.
Fixed.
The function is active.
All of the conditions are met: the system is
operating.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
DS PIXEL LED VISION 3.0Fixed.
(grey)
The function is activated, but not available.
All the operating conditions have not been met.
Fixed.
The function is active.
All of the conditions are met: the system is
operating.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed.
The function has been activated via
the touch screen.
The lighting control stalk ring is in the “AUTO”
position.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
e-SAVE function (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed, accompanied by the reserved
electric range.
The function is activated.
Black/white warning lamps
Automatic gearbox or Electric automatic
gearbox (e-EAT8) (Rechargeable hybrid)
Fixed.
The automatic gearbox is locked.
You must press the Unlock button to unlock it.
Indicators
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms of
distance (miles or kilometres) and time (months
or days).
The alert is given at whichever of these two terms
is reached first.
The servicing information is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the version of the
vehicle:
–

The dist
ance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the "-" sign.
–

An alert me
ssage indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.

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The time counter is reset each time the ignition is
switched on.
Clock



It is deployed automatically when the ignition is
switched on and folds back automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
The hands mechanism is synchronised with the
time displayed on the touch screen.
Do not fold the clock back manually - it
may break!
12-inch touch screen
This system gives access to the following
elements:
– Time and e xterior temperature.
– Hea ting/air conditioning system controls and
reminders of settings.
–

Settings for driving aid functions, c
omfort and
safety functions, audio equipment and digital
instrument panel.
–

Settings o
f functions specific to rechargeable
hybrid vehicles.
–

Displa
y of visual manoeuvring aid functions.
–

In
teractive handbook.
–

Video t
utorials (e.g. screen management,
driving aids, voice recognition).
–

Audio equipmen
t and telephone controls with
display of associated information.
–

Connect
ed services and display of associated
information.
–

Na
vigation system controls and display
of associated information (depending on
equipment).
–

V
oice recognition (depending on equipment).
For safety reasons, always stop the
vehicle before performing operations that
require sustained attention.
Some functions are not accessible while
driving.
Recommendations
This screen is of the capacitive type.
– Do no t use pointed objects on the touch screen.
–

Do no
t touch the touch screen with wet hands.
–

U
se a soft, clean cloth to clean the touch
screen.
Main controls
Access to one of the home pages
Return to the first home page
Direct access to the Climate application
Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving
aids
►  Swipe down from the upper edge of the touch
screen to access a list of quick settings (e.g.
Brightness, Diagnostics).
►  Depending on the pages displayed on the
screen, with or without the context menu, scroll
the text by swiping with your finger, as with a
smartphone.
Show/Hide context menu
Return to the previous page
►  To change the status of a function, press the
description for the corresponding line (change
confirmed by the slider moving to the right/left:
function activated/deactivated).
Access additional information on the
function
Access to function parameters
Adding/Removing shortcuts
Short press, ignition off: system on/off.
Short press, ignition on: mute/restore
sound.

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General safety
recommendations
Do not remove the labels attached in
different places on your vehicle. They
include safety warnings as well as
identification information for the vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required, all
of which a dealer is able to provide.
Depending on country regulations, certain
safety equipment may be mandatory: high
visibility safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare fuses, fire
extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear
of the vehicle, etc.
Installing electrical accessories:
– The fitting o f electrical equipment or
accessories not approved by the Manufacturer
may cause excessive current consumption
and faults and failures with the electrical
system of your vehicle. Contact a dealer
for information on the range of approved
accessories.
–

As a sa
fety measure, access to the
diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's
electronic systems, is reserved strictly for
authorised dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic
systems that could cause breakdowns or
serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot
be held responsible if this advice is not
followed.
–

An
y modification or adaptation not
intended or authorised by the Manufacturer
or carried out without meeting the technical
requirements defined by the Manufacturer
will result in the suspension of the commercial
warranty.
Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with an external aerial, you
must without fail contact a dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can be
fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial
position, specific installation requirements),
in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Declarations of conformity for radio
equipment
The relevant certificates are available on the
brand website:
http://service.dsautomobiles.com
Hazard warning lamps



►  Pressing this button causes all the direction
indicators to flash.
They can work with the ignition switched off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically when you next accelerate.
They can be switched off by pressing the button.

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Do not switch off the engine until the filter
is fully regenerated; repeated intervals
can degrade the engine oil prematurely.
Regenerating the filter while the vehicle is
stationary is not recommended.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you
may, in exceptional circumstances, notice
water vapour coming from the exhaust while
accelerating. These emissions have no impact
on the vehicle’s behaviour and the
environment.
New vehicle
During the first few particle filter
regeneration operations, you may notice a
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine
servicing. However, in the event of a
problem, do not hesitate to have the system
checked by a dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake, refer to the corresponding
section.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style of driving,
particularly in the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are
worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in
wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake disc
wear, contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres,
including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure label
are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven for
more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles (10
kilometres) at over 31 mph (50 km/h), add 0.3 bar
(30 kPa) to the values indicated on the label.
Under-inflation increases energy
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely and
have an adverse effect on the vehicle's road
holding - risk of accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the tyres
(tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as the
presence of the valve caps.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as
possible.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres
that will be stored when fitting winter or summer
tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be identified
by this symbol on their sidewalls.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,

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the shock absorbers have a major impact on road
holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is important
to have them regularly checked by a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Timing and accessory kits
The timing and accessory kits are used
from the time the engine is started until it
is switched off. It is normal for them to wear over
time.
A faulty timing or accessory kit can damage
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the
recommended replacement frequency, stated in
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is
reached first.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
To respect the environment and ensure
compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without
adversely affecting the performance or
fuel consumption of its Diesel engines, the
Manufacturer has taken the decision to equip
its vehicles with a system that combines SCR
(Selective Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel
Particle Filter (DPF) for the treatment of exhaust
gases.
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue® is contained in a special tank
holding about 17 litres.
Its capacity allows a driving range of
approximately 3,900 miles (6,500 km), which may
vary considerably depending on your driving style.
An alert system is triggered once the reserve level
is reached: it is then possible to drive for a further
1,500 miles (2,400 km) before the tank is empty
and the vehicle is immobilised.
For more information on the Warning and
indicator lamps and the associated alerts,
or the Indicators, please refer to the
corresponding sections.
Once the AdBlue® tank is empty, a device
required by law prevents the engine from
being restarted.
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of
emissions from the vehicle will no longer meet
the Euro 6 standard and the vehicle starts
polluting the environment.
In the event of a confirmed SCR system
malfunction, it is essential to visit a dealer or a
qualified workshop. After 660 miles (1,100 km),
a device is automatically activated to prevent
the engine from starting.
In both cases, a range indicator indicates
the distance that can be travelled before the
vehicle is stopped.
Freezing of the AdBlue®
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below
around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater for the
AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to continue driving
in very cold conditions.
Supply of AdBlue®
It is recommended that the AdBlue® be topped up
as soon as the first alert is issued indicating that
the reserve level has been reached.
For the correct operation of the SCR
system:
–

U

se only AdBlue
® fluid that meets the ISO
22241 standard.
–

Ne

ver transfer AdBlue
® to another container
as it would lose its purity.
–

Ne

ver dilute AdBlue
® with water.
You can obtain AdBlue
® from a dealer or a
qualified workshop, as well as service stations
equipped with AdBlue
® pumps specially designed
for passenger vehicles.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and deteriorates
above +25°C. Containers should be stored in a
cool area and protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept for
at least a year.
If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has
completely thawed out at room temperature.

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Never store AdBlue® containers in your
vehicle.
Precautions for use
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid is non-
flammable, colourless and odourless (when kept
in a cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the
affected area with soap and running water. In the
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of children,
in its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature
of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise the
AdBlue
® may be frozen and so cannot be poured
into the tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried
out.
Never pour the AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
If any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are
any spillages on the bodywork, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with a
damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off using a
sponge and hot water.
Important: in the event of a top-up after an
AdBlue breakdown, you must wait about
5 minutes before switching on the ignition,
without opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle or bringing the electronic key into
the passenger compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10
seconds before starting the engine.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button to switch off
the engine.


►  Turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►  With a container of AdBlue®: after checking
the expiry date, read the instructions on the
label carefully before pouring the contents of the
container into the vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
►  With an AdBlue® pump: insert the nozzle and
fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts
out.
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:
–
Add betw
een 10 and 13 litres using
AdBlue
® containers.
–
St
op after the nozzle’s first automatic cut-
out, if you are refilling at a service station.
The system only registers AdBlue
®
intermediate top-ups of 5 litres or more.
If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty
– which is confirmed by the message “Top
up AdBlue: Starting impossible” – it is essential
to add at least 10 litres.
Top-up detection may not be instantaneous
after addition. It may take a few minutes of
driving before the top-up detection is effective.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode),
rail or sea transport).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake.