2021 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK App

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To modify the speed limit setting based on the
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition
function displayed on the instrument panel:
► Press 5-MEM once; a message is displayed,
confirming the memorisation request.
►  Press 5-MEM again to save the suggested
speed.
The new speed setting value is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
►  Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated and
the displayed speed setting flashes.
►  Release the accelerator pedal to return to
below the speed setting.
When exceeding the speed is not due to the
driver's action (e.g. in case of a steep slope), an
audible signal is triggered immediately.
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the speed setting.
If necessary, apply the brakes to control your
vehicle’s speed.
When the vehicle speed returns to the speed
setting level, the speed limiter operates again: the
speed setting display becomes fixed again.
Switching off
►  Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:
speed limiter information is no longer displayed.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the
speed setting.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Cruise control - Specific
recommendations
The cruise control function does not
guarantee compliance with the maximum
authorised speed and the safety distance
between vehicles, the driver remains
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is
activated. If you press and hold one of the
speed setting modification buttons, your
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the set speed. Brake if necessary to
control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set speed
may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is
reached again, the displayed speed stops
flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following
situations:
–

In an urban area with the risk o
f pedestrians
crossing the road.
–

In hea
vy traffic (except versions with the
Stop & Go function).
–

O

n winding or steep roads.
–

O

n slippery or flooded roads.
–

In poor w
eather conditions.
–

In the e
vent of restricted visibility for the
driver.
–

D

riving on a speed circuit.
–

D

riving on a rolling road.
–

When using a ‘
space-saver’ type spare
wheel.
–

When using sno
w chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.

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Cruise control can also be paused
temporarily:
–

b

y pressing the brake pedal.
–

aut
omatically, if the electronic stability
control (ESC) system is triggered.
Changing the cruise speed
setting
The cruise control must be active.
To change the cruise 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+.
Pressing and holding 2-SET- or 3-SET+
results in a rapid change in the speed of
the vehicle.
As a precaution, we recommend setting a
cruise speed fairly close to the current
speed of your vehicle, to avoid any sudden
acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.
To change the cruise speed setting using the
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition
function displayed on the instrument panel:
►  Press 5-MEM once; a message is displayed,
confirming the memorisation request.
►  Press 5-MEM again to save the suggested
speed.
The new speed setting value is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Switching off
►  Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:
the cruise control information disappears from
the screen.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the
speed setting.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
DS DRIVE ASSIST
This system automatically adjusts the speed
and corrects the trajectory of the vehicle, using
Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function in
conjunction with Lane Positioning Assist.
These two functions must be activated and in
operation.
For more information on Adaptive cruise
control and Lane Positioning Assist, refer to the
corresponding sections.
The system assists the driver by acting on
the steering, acceleration and braking
within the physical limits and capacities of the
vehicle. Certain road infrastructure elements
or vehicles in the surroundings may not be
properly seen or may be poorly interpreted by
the camera and radar, resulting in an
unexpected change in direction, a lack of
steering correction and/or inappropriate
management of acceleration or braking.
Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motorways, this system only
works with moving vehicles driving in the same
direction as your vehicle.
Adaptive cruise control
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids and the Specific
recommendations of cruise control.
This system automatically maintains the vehicle
speed at a value set by the driver (speed setting),
while respecting a safety distance from the
vehicle in front (target vehicle) previously set by
the driver. The system automatically manages the
acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle.
With the Stop function, the system manages
braking until the vehicle comes to a complete
stop.
With the Stop & Go function, the system manages
braking until the vehicle comes to a complete stop
and restarts the vehicle.

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If the driver takes no action after the vehicle
has been stopped, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after about 5 minutes.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type.
When the driver attempts to reactivate
cruise control after the function has been
paused, the message "Activation not possible,
unsuitable conditions" is displayed briefly if
reactivation is not possible (safety conditions
not met).
Changing the programmed speed setting with
the Road signs recognition function
►  Press 5-MEM to accept the speed suggested
by the system on the instrument panel, then press
again to confirm.
To prevent sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle, select a speed
setting relatively close to the vehicle's current
speed.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
►  Press 6 to display the distance setting
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal", "Close"), then
press again to select a threshold.
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
off.
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting
►  Press the accelerator pedal fully. Distance
monitoring and cruise control are deactivated
while acceleration is maintained. "Cruise control
on hold" is displayed.
Deactivating the system
►  Turn thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF
position.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey)
9. Speed setting value
10. Speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function
11. Vehicle held stationary


12.Inter-vehicle distance setting
13. Position of the vehicle detected by the
system
Messages and alerts
The digital instrument panel's "Driving" display
mode must have been selected first.
The actual order in which these messages
or alerts are displayed may vary.
"Cruise paused" or "Cruise control on hold"
following brief acceleration by the driver.
"Active cruise control", no vehicle
detected.
"Cruise paused", vehicle detected.
"Active cruise control", vehicle detected.
(orange)
"Take back control".
►  Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.
(red)
"Take back control".
►  Take back control of the vehicle immediately:
the system cannot manage the current driving
situation.
"Activation refused, conditions
unsuitable".
The system refuses to activate cruise control, as
the necessary conditions are not fulfilled.

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Stop function
"Cruise paused" (for a few
seconds).
The system has brought the vehicle to a complete
stop and is keeping it immobilised: cruise control
is paused.
The driver must accelerate to move off again,
then reactivate cruise control.
Stop & Go function
"To pick up again: accelerate or
press the II button".
The system has brought the vehicle to a complete
stop.
Within 3 seconds, the vehicle gradually and
automatically begins moving again.
Beyond 3 seconds, the driver must accelerate or
press 4-II to move off again.
While the vehicle is immobilised, the
following recommendations apply:
–

The driv
er should not leave the vehicle.
–

Do no
t open the boot.
–

Do no
t drop off or pick up passengers.
–

Do no
t engage reverse gear.
When moving off again, watch out for
cyclists, pedestrians and animals, as they
may not be detected properly.
Operating limits
Cruise control operates by day and night, in dry
weather or moderate rainfall.
Certain situations cannot be managed by the
system and require driver intervention.
Cases not taken into account by the system:
–

Pede
strians, cyclists, animals.
–

St
ationary vehicles (e.g. traffic jams,
breakdown).


– Vehicles crossing your lane.
– V ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
Situations where the driver must suspend the
system:


– Vehicles in a tight bend.
– When approaching a roundabout.

– When follo wing a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate the system when conditions allow.
Situations in which the driver is prompted to
immediately resume control:
–

Ex
cessively sharp deceleration by the vehicle in
front of you.


– When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your
vehicle and the one in front.
Some vehicles on the road may be poorly
perceived or interpreted by the camera
and/or the radar (e.g. truck), which can lead to
an incorrect evaluation of distances and result
in inappropriate acceleration or braking of the
vehicle.
Pay particular attention:
– When mo torcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered across the
traffic lane.
–

When en
tering a tunnel or crossing a bridge.

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If any of the following malfunctions
occurs, do not use the system:
–

Follo
wing an impact on the windscreen close
to the camera or on the front bumper (versions
with radar).
–

B

rake lamps not working.
If the vehicle has undergone any of the
following modifications, do not use the
system:
–

Carrying long objects on roo
f bars.
–

Towing.
–

F

ront end of the vehicle modified (for
example by adding long-range headlamps or
painting the front bumper).
–

Ob
structed radar.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction,
dashes are displayed instead of
the speed setting.
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal, to
confirm the malfunction.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Lane positioning assist
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


The system identifies the edges of the traffic lane
and steers the vehicle to keep it inside this lane
and maintain the lateral position chosen by the
driver.
To do this, the system uses a camera placed on
the upper part of the windscreen.
This system is particularly suited to driving on
motorways and main roads.
Operating conditions
– Adaptive cruise control active.
– Tra ffic lane marked out by lines on both sides.
–

ESC s
ystem operational.
–

ASR s
ystem activated.
–

No trailer det
ected.
–

No '
space-saver' spare wheel in use.
–

V
ehicle not subject to strong lateral
acceleration.
–

Direction indic
ators off upon activation of the
system.
Activation/Deactivation



►  With Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go
function activated, press this button.
The action is confirmed by:
–

The indic
ator lamp in the button lighting up
green.
–

The follo
wing symbol being displayed on the
instrument panel.
The colour of the symbol on the instrument panel
depends on the operating status of the system:
(grey colour)
One or more operating conditions is not
met; the system is paused.
(green colour)
All operating conditions are met; the
system is active.
(orange colour)
System malfunction.
If the driver no longer wishes to use the system
for a while, they can deactivate it by pressing the
button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
symbol disappears from the instrument panel.

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The system status is saved when the
ignition is switched off.
Cruise control
The driver must hold the steering wheel properly.
When cruise control is activated, the symbol is
displayed in green: by small steering actions, the
system directs the vehicle and keeps it in the
position chosen by the driver, in the traffic lane.
This position is not necessarily the centre of the
lane.
The driver can feel movements in the steering
wheel.
The driver can change the position of the vehicle
at any time, by turning the steering wheel. When
the driver feels that the vehicle’s position is
appropriate, whilst keeping hands on the steering
wheel, they must release the pressure to let the
system resume control of the steering, but the
vehicle will not be automatically centred within
the lane.
Pausing/Suspending the
system
The driver must act promptly if they
believe that the traffic conditions or the
state of the road surface require their
intervention, by moving the steering wheel to
temporarily suspend system operation. Any
intervention on the brake pedal that causes
the Adaptive cruise control to pause will also
cause the system to pause.
If the system detects that the driver is not
holding the wheel firmly enough, it
triggers a series of gradual alerts and then
deactivates itself if there is no response from
the driver.
If the function is suspended due to the
prolonged release of the force holding the
steering wheel, the function must be
reactivated by pressing the button again.
Automatic pause
– Triggering o f the ESC.
– Prolonged failure t o detect one of the lane
limit markings. In this case, the Lane keeping
assist function can take over, and the system will
reactivate itself once the operating conditions are
met again.
In response to action by the driver: suspension
– Activation of the direction indicators.
– Tra velling outside the lane limits.
–

T
oo tight a grip on the steering wheel or
dynamic action on the steering wheel.
–

Action on the brak
e pedal (resulting in a pause
until cruise control is reactivated) or accelerator
pedal (suspension for as long as the pedal is
depressed).
–

Pausing o
f Adaptive cruise control.
–

Deactiv
ation of the ASR.

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Button indicator lamp Cruise control
thumbwheelSymbols
Display Comments
Green CRUISE


(green)/(grey)


(grey)DS DRIVE ASSIST suspended.
Cruise control and lane positioning assist
are suspended.
Messages
Driving situations
"Activate cruise control to use lane positioning assist" Activation of lane positioning assist while cruise control is not active. "Conditions unsuitable - Awaiting activation" Activation of lane positioning assist while not all conditions are met.
"Keep your hands on the steering wheel" Prolonged driving without holding the steering wheel, holding it improperly or
without applying any force.
"Hold the steering wheel" Actual or imminent loss of lane positioning assist.
"Take back control" Simultaneous loss of cruise control and lane positioning assist.
Operating limits
The system may issue an alert when the
vehicle is travelling on a long, straight
road with smooth road surface even if the
driver thinks they are holding the steering
wheel correctly.
The system may not operate or may produce
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the
following situations:
–

Poor visibility (insufficien
t road lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog). –

Dazzle (headlamp
s of an oncoming vehicle, low
sun, reflections on a wet road surface, leaving a
tunnel, alternating light and shade).
– Windscreen area in fron t of the camera dirty,
misted up, frost-covered, snow-covered, damaged
or covered by a sticker.
–

Lane markings eroded, partially hidden (
snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, surface joints).
–

Tra
velling in a tight bend.
–

Winding roads.
–


Pre
sence of a tarmac joint on the road.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the
following situations:
–

D

riving with a "space-saver" type spare
wheel.
–

When t
owing or with a bicycle carrier
attached to a towing device, particularly when
a trailer is not connected or the trailer is not an
approved type.
–

Adv
erse weather conditions.
–

D

riving on slippery road surfaces (risk of
aquaplaning, snow, ice).
–

In roadw
orks or toll booth areas.
–

D

riving on racing circuits.

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– Driving on a rolling road.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, the
Service warning lamp comes on and
this (orange) symbol appears on the instrument
panel, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Active Safety Brake with
Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


This system:
– w arns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the preceding vehicle, a pedestrian
or a cyclist.
–

reduc
es the vehicle's speed to avoid a collision
or to limit its severity.
The speed will be reduced by a maximum
of 16 mph (25 km/h) (versions with camera
only) or by a maximum of 31 mph (50 km/h)
(versions with camera and radar).
The system also takes motorcyclists into
account.
It may also react on animals. Animals
(especially animals smaller than 0.5 m)
and objects on the road are not necessarily
detected.
This system includes three functions:
–

Collision Risk Alert.
–


In

telligent emergency braking assistance
(iEBA).
–

Activ
e Safety Brake (automatic emergency
braking).


The vehicle has a multifunction camera located
at the top of the windscreen and, depending on
version, a radar located in the front bumper.
This system does not replace the need for
driver vigilance.
This system is designed to assist the driver
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously
monitor traffic conditions in accordance with
applicable driving regulations.
As soon as the system detects a potential
collision, it prepares the braking circuit.
This may cause a slight noise and a slight
sensation of deceleration.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating conditions and limits
Vehicle moving forward without trailer.
Brake system operational.
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.
Stabilised speed on roads with no or low
curvature.
This warning lamp lights up on the
instrument panel without any additional
message, to indicate that the automatic braking
system is not available.