2021 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK Owners Manual

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Never leave the vehicle unattended with
the vehicle into free-wheeling mode.
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Release procedure
►  With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, select mode N and switch off the engine.
Within 5 seconds:
►  Switch on the ignition.
►  While depressing the brake pedal, move the
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm
mode N.
►  While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control to release the parking brake.
►  Release the brake pedal, switch off the
ignition.
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the
gearbox engages mode P; it is then
necessary to restart the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
►  While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine and select mode P.
Keyless Entry and Start
You must not depress the brake pedal
while switching the ignition on again, then
switching it off. If you do, the engine will start,
requiring you to restart the procedure.
Advice on care and
maintenance
General recommendations
Observe the following recommendations to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
Exterior
Never use a high-pressure jet wash in the
engine compartment - risk of damaging
the electrical components!
Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or
extremely cold conditions.
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
roller-brush car wash, be sure to lock the
doors and, depending on version, move the
electronic key away and deactivate the
"hands-free" function (Hands-Free Tailgate
Access).
When using a pressure washer, keep the jet
nozzle at a minimum distance of 30 cm from
the vehicle (particularly when cleaning areas
containing chipped paint, sensors or seals).
Promptly clean up any stains containing
chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's
paintwork (including tree resin, bird droppings,
insect secretions, pollen and tar).
Depending on the environment, clean the
vehicle frequently to remove salty deposits
(in coastal areas), soot (in industrial areas)
and mud/salts (in wet or cold areas). These
substances can be highly corrosive.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop for
advice on removing stubborn stains requiring
special products (such as tar or insect
removers).
Preferably, have paint touch-ups performed by
a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Interior
When washing the vehicle, never use a
water hose or high-pressure jet to clean
the interior.
Liquids carried in cups or other open
containers can spill, presenting a risk of
damage to the instruments and controls and
the controls located on the centre console. Be
vigilant!
To clean instrument panels, touch screens
or other displays, wipe gently with a soft,
dry cloth. Do not use products (e.g. alcohol,
disinfectant) or soapy water directly on these
surfaces - risk of damage!

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Bodywork
High-gloss paint
Do not use abrasive products, solvents,
petrol or oil to clean the bodywork.
Never use an abrasive sponge to clean
stubborn stains - risk of scratching the
paintwork!
Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to
plastic or rubber parts.
Use a soft cloth and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean
microfibre cloth.
Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.
Comply with the instructions for use stated on
the product.
Decals
(Depending on version)
Do not use a high-pressure washer to
clean the vehicle - risk of damaging or
detaching the decals!
Use a high-flow hose (temperature
between 25°C and 40°C).
Place the jet of water perpendicular to the
surface to be cleaned.
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.
Textile
The dashboard, door panels and seats may
contain parts made of textile material.
Maintenance
Do not use aggressive cleaning products
(e.g. alcohol, solvent or ammonia).
Do not use steam-cleaning systems - risk of
affecting the adhesion of the fabrics!
Remove dust from the textile parts
regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Rub down the textile parts once per year with
a clean, damp cloth. After leaving overnight to
dry, brush with a soft-bristled brush.
Stain removal
Do not rub the stain or it may spread or
you may cause the substance to
penetrate the surface.
Act quickly by reducing the stain from its
edges inwards.
Remove as much substance or solids as
possible using a spoon or spatula, and
remove as much liquid as possible using
absorbent paper.
Product/Procedure to use depending on
the type of stain:
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G

rease, oil and ink: clean with a pH-neutral
detergent.
–

V

omit: clean with sparkling mineral water.
–

Blood: spread flour o
ver the stain and allow
to dry; remove with a slightly damp cloth.
–

Mud: allo
w to dry and then remove with a
slightly damp cloth.
–

Cak
e, chocolate, ice cream: clean with
lukewarm water.
–

Sugary and/
or alcoholic drinks: clean with
lukewarm water, or lemon juice if the stain is
persistent.
–

Hair gel, c
offee, tomato sauce, vinegar:
clean with lukewarm water and lemon juice.
For solid substances, then use a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
For liquid substances, then use a damp
microfibre cloth and then dry with another
cloth.
Alcantara®
Alcantara® is an elegant and practical material
which is very resistant and easy to maintain.
Do not use printed cloths or
printed absorbent paper.
Do not use steam-cleaning systems.

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Remove dust from the Alcantara® parts
regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Clean the Alcantara
®, without rubbing too
vigorously, with a white cotton cloth which is
slightly damp.
To find out which products and procedures to use
on different types of stains, refer to the "Textile -
Stain removal" section.
For more information, go to the Alcantara
®
trademark website: www.alcantara.com.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular
care is essential for its durability.
It must be protected and nourished using a
specific leather product, to keep it supple and
preserve its original appearance.
Do not use maintenance products which
are not suitable for cleaning leather
(e.g. solvent, detergent, petrol, pure alcohol).
Do not use bleaching or colour-removal
products (e.g. perchloroethylene).
When cleaning items partly made from leather,
take care not to damage the other materials
with the specific leather product.
Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids,
quickly mop up any surplus.
Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable
to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has
been dampened with demineralised water and
thoroughly wrung out.
Clean the leather, without rubbing too
vigorously, using a soft cloth moistened with
soapy water or a pH-neutral product.
Dry with a soft, dry cloth.

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Warning triangle
This reflective and dismantlable device is to be
installed on the side of the road when a vehicle is
broken down or damaged.
Before getting out of the vehicle
Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then
put on the safety vest to assemble and install
the triangle.
Storage compartment

There is a compartment in the interior trim of the
tailgate to store a warning triangle.
►  After opening the tailgate, release the cover by
turning the screw a quarter turn to the left.
Assembling and placing the
triangle


For versions supplied with a triangle as original
equipment, refer to the illustration above.
For other versions, refer to the assembly
instructions provided with the triangle.
►  Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle, as
required by local legislation.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be
primed if you run out of fuel.
Before starting to prime the system, it is essential
to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the fuel tank.
For more information on Refuelling and on
Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to the
corresponding section. ► 
Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►  Wait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
►  Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
Tool kit
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
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T
emporary puncture repair kit.
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Spare wheel.

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Accessing the tools

The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.
Versions with rigid boot floor:
► Open the boot.
►  Lift the rigid boot floor.
►  Attach the floor hook to the upper boot seal.
Versions with 2-position boot floor:
► Open the boot.
►  Place the adjustable boot floor in the high
position. ► 
Lift the boot floor past the two retractable
stops.
►  Place the boot floor onto these two stops to
hold it up.
Versions with articulated boot mat
(Rechargeable hybrid):
►  Open the boot.
►  Unfold the articulated boot mat by pulling its
handle until it is fully opened.
With temporary puncture repair kit

With spare wheel

These tools are specific to the vehicle and
may vary according to the level of
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop
to obtain the one that was intended by the
manufacturer.
The jack meets European standards, as
defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/
CE.
The jack does not require any maintenance.

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List of tools

1.Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment)
To adapt the wheelbrace to the special
‘security’ bolts.
3. Removable towing eye and tool to open the
rear protective cover
For more information on Towing the vehicle and
using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
With temporary puncture repair kit

4. 12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant and
speed limit sticker
For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust the
tyre pressure.
For more information on the Temporary puncture
repair kit, refer to the corresponding section.
With spare wheel

5. Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on
equipment)
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer to
the corresponding section.
Temporary puncture repair
kit
Visit this link to view explanatory videos:
http://q-r.to/bagGl9
Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows you to carry out a temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures located on
the tyre tread.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor to the 12 V

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power supply for long enough to repair a tyre
after a puncture.
Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on
this label.
For more information on Identification
markings, particularly this label, refer to the
corresponding section.
For more information on the Tool kit, refer
to the corresponding section.
Repair procedure
Do not remove any foreign body (e.g. nail,
screw) which has penetrated the tyre.
►  Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic
and apply the parking brake.
►  Follow the safety instructions (hazard warning
lamps, warning triangle, high visibility jacket,
etc.) according to the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
►  Switch the ignition off.


► Remove the transparent cap from the bottle
of sealant.
►  Lift the protective cover before installing the
bottle of sealant on the compressor.
►  Turn the bottle of sealant over and screw it a
quarter turn into the compressor.
►  Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean place.


►  Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
►  Connect the pipe from the compressor to the
valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten firmly.
►  Check that the compressor switch is in
position "O".
►  Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under
the compressor.
►  Connect the compressor's electric plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
►  Affix the speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be affixed
inside the vehicle in the area close to the
driver, to remind them that a wheel is in
temporary use.
►  Switch the ignition on.


► Switch on the compressor by moving the
switch to position "I" until the tyre pressure
reaches 2 bar. The sealant product is injected
under pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk
of blowback).
If after approximately 7 minutes, the
pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this
indicates that the tyre is not repairable;
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop for
assistance.

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► Move the switch to position "O".
►  Disconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12 V socket.
►  Remove the kit.
►  Refit the cap on the valve.
►  Remove and store the bottle of sealant.
The sealant product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of children.
The use-by date of the fluid is marked on the
bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle into
the environment; take it to a dealer or an
authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a dealer or a qualified
workshop.


►  Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles
(5 kilometres) at reduced speed (between 12 and
37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)) to plug the puncture.
►  Stop to check the repair and the tyre pressure
using the kit:
• If the tyre pre ssure is incorrect, contact a
dealer to have the tyre changed.
•

If the tyre pre
ssure is correct, drive a second
time for approximately 3 miles (5 kilometres)
at reduced speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20
and 60 km/h)), stop then check again the tyre
pressure using the kit to confirm the effective
repair of the tyre.
With a tyre repaired using this type of kit,
do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not drive more than
125 miles (200 km).
You must contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the repair checked and the
tyre changed.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
The compressor can be used, without injecting
sealant, to check and, if necessary, adjust the
tyre pressures.
►  Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep it
in a clean place.
►  Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
►  Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten
firmly.
►  Check that the compressor switch is in
position "O".
►  Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under
the compressor.
►  Connect the compressor's electric plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
►  Switch the ignition on.
►  Start the compressor by placing the switch
at position "I" and adjust the pressure to the
value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure label.
To deflate: press the black button located on the
compressor pipe, near the valve connection.
If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is
not reached, the tyre is damaged; contact
a dealer or a qualified workshop for
assistance.
►  Once the correct pressure is reached, put the
switch in position "O".
►  Remove the kit and stow it.
►  Refit the cap on the valve.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection, refer to the corresponding section.