2021 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK height

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Contents





Overview
Eco-driving
01 Dashboard instruments
10 Driver information
10 Digital instrument panel
11 Warning and indicator lamps
17 Indicators
21 Manual test
21 Total distance recorder
22 Trip computer
23 Clock
23 12-inch touch screen
25 Remotely operable additional functions
(Rechargeable hybrid)
02 Access
26 Electronic key with remote control function and
built-in key
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Keyless Entry and Start
30 Central locking
30 Back-up procedures
32 Doors
32 Boot
33 Motorised tailgate
37 Alarm
39 Electric windows
40 Panoramic sunroof
03 Ease of use and comfort
42 Driving position
43 Front seats
46 Steering wheel adjustment
47 Mirrors
48 Rear seats
49 Heating and Ventilation
51 Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
53 Front demisting/defrosting
54 Rear screen demisting/defrosting
54 Heated windscreen
54 Temperature pre-conditioning
(Rechargeable hybrid)
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Front fittings
59 Touch-sensitive courtesy lamps
59 Interior ambient lighting
60 Rear fittings
60 Boot fittings
04 Lighting and visibility
63 Exterior lighting control stalk
64 Direction indicators
65 Headlamp beam height adjustment
65 Automatic illumination of headlamps
65 Guide-me-home and welcome lighting
66 Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
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Automatic headlamp dipping
67 Adaptive Frontlight System
69 DS PIXEL LED VISION 3.0
70 DS NIGHT VISION
72 Wiper control stalk
74 Changing a wiper blade
74 Automatic wipers
05 Safety
76 General safety recommendations
76 Hazard warning lamps
77 Horn
77 Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)
77 Emergency or assistance
79 Electronic stability control (ESC)
81 Seat belts
83 Airbags
86 Child seats
87 Deactivating the front passenger airbag
90 ISOFIX child seats
94 i-Size child seats
95 Child lock
06 Driving
96 Driving recommendations
97 Starting/switching off the engine
98 Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles
99 Electric parking brake
101 Automatic gearbox
104 e-EAT8 automatic gearbox (Rechargeable hybrid)
105 DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION
106 Driving modes
108 Hill start assist
109 Gear shift indicator
109 Stop & Start
110 Tyre under-inflation detection
112 Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
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Shortcuts for driving aids
114 Road signs recognition
117 Speed limiter
118 Cruise control - Specific recommendations
119 Programmable cruise control
120 DS DRIVE ASSIST
120 Adaptive cruise control
124 Lane positioning assist
128 Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
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Distraction detection
133 Lane keeping assist
135 Blind spot monitoring

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Overview
Steering-mounted controls
1. Exterior lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Service indicator
2. Automatic gearbox control paddles
3. Infrared camera (associated with the DS
DRIVER ATTENTION MONITORING function)
4. Wipers/Screenwash/Trip computer control
stalk
5. Controls for Cruise control/Speed limiter/
Adaptive cruise control
6. Audio system and instrument panel controls
A. Choice of instrument panel display mode
B. Short press: system voice commands
Long press: smartphone voice commands
C. Decrease/Increase volume D.
Press: radio/media display
Up/Down: previous/next radio/media/
smartphone selection
Press: confirm a selection
E. Pick up/Hang up call
Access to the Phone application's call log
F. Select an audio source
G. Display the list of radio stations/audio tracks
Side control bar

1.Manual headlamp beam height adjustment
2. Door mirrors adjustment
3. Heated windscreen
4. Temperature pre-conditioning operation
indicator lamp
5. Lane positioning assist
6. Opening/closing the motorised tailgate
7. Opening the fuel filler flap
Central control bar

1. Front demisting/defrosting
2. Rear screen demisting/defrosting
3. Ventilation off
4. Manual recirculation of the interior air
5. Audio system on/off
6. Volume adjustment
7. HOME button
8. Access to the Shortcuts for driving aids
9. Access to the Climate application
10. Hazard warning lamps

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Access02
Memorising is not available until the
height of opening is more than or equal to
1 metre between the low position and the high
position of the tailgate.
Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
When opening and closing the motorised tailgate
manually, there is no assistance from gas struts.
Resistance to opening and closing is therefore
entirely normal.
Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating
of its electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric motor
to cool down before operating the tailgate
again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.
Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case of
failure
This operation is only necessary in the case of
failure of the tailgate motor.
If the failure originates from the battery, it is
recommended to recharge it or change it with the
tailgate closed.
In this situation, a significant force may be
needed to close the tailgate.
►  Close it gently without slamming, as slowly as
possible, by pushing at the centre of the tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at
one of its sides - risk of damage!
Precautions in use
In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, do not forget to lock and move
away from the vehicle to prevent any risk of
unwanted opening.
Hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate
Access)
With the electronic key on your person, this
function allows the motorised tailgate to be
opened, closed or stopped via a "kicking"
movement under the rear bumper.
The "Handsfree Trunk Opening" function is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before performing the "kicking"
movement.
Take care not to touch the exhaust system
which may be hot - risk of burns!
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The function is not available when the
vehicle is connected.

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Ease of use and comfort03
Driving position
Correct seating position
Adopting a good driving position contributes to
improving driver comfort and protection.
It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as
well as access to controls.
Certain seat adjustments described in this
section depend on the trim level and the country
in which the vehicle is sold.
Driver’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the seat cushion height so that your eyes
are level with the centre of the windscreen.
The head should be at a minimum distance of
10 cm from the roof.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that
you can fully depress the pedals with legs slightly
flexed.
The distance between the knees and the
dashboard should be at least 10 cm, for easy
access to the dashboard controls.
Adjust the backrest angle to as vertical a position
as possible; never tilt it more than 25°.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is
level with the top of the head.
Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support
your thighs.
Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to
the shape of the spine.
Adjust the steering wheel reach so that it is at
least 25 cm from the sternum and you can hold it
with your arms slightly bent.
Adjust the steering wheel height so that it does
not obstruct the information displayed on the
instrument panel.
As a safety precaution, adjust the seats
only when the vehicle is stationary.
Electrically-adjustable seats
Switch the ignition on to enable the
adjustments to be made.
Passenger’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with the pelvis, back and
shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that
you are at a distance of at least 25 cm from the
dashboard.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is
level with the top of the head.
Before moving off
Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to
reduce blind spots.
Fasten the seat belt: place the diagonal belt in the
middle of the shoulder and adjust the lap belt so
that it is tightened across the pelvis.
Ensure that all passengers have fastened their
seat belts correctly.
Electric door mirrors
Switch the ignition on to enable the
adjustments to be made.

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When driving
Maintain a good driving position and hold the
steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to
three' position, so that you can easily and quickly
reach the controls behind and near the steering
wheel.
Never adjust the seats or steering wheel
when driving.
Always keep your feet on the floor.
Front seats
Front head restraints

Adjusting the height
Upwards:
►  Pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; you can feel the head restraint clicking
into position.
Downwards:
►  Depending on equipment, press lug A or button
B and then, while still pressing, lower the head
restraint.
The head restraint is correctly adjusted
when its upper edge is level with the top
of the head.
Adjusting the angle
(Depending on equipment)
Forwards:
►  move the lower part of the head restraint
forwards.
Rearwards:
►  press and hold button B and push the lower
part of the head restraint rearwards.
Removing a head restraint
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
►  Depending on equipment, press lug A or C to
release the head restraint and raise it fully.
►  Stow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►  Push the head restraint fully down.
►  If the vehicle is so equipped, press lug Aor C to
release the head restraint and push it down.
►  Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed on
the floor behind the seat.
Manually-adjustable seats
Longitudinal

►  Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►  Release the control bar to lock the seat in
position on one of the notches.

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Height

► Pull the control upwards to raise or push it
downwards to lower, until you obtain the position
required.
Backrest angle

►  Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle.
Electrically-adjustable seats
To avoid draining the battery, carry out
these adjustments with the engine
running.
Longitudinal

►  Push the control forwards or backwards to
slide the seat.
Backrest angle

►  Tilt the control forwards or rearwards.
Cushion height and angle

► Tilt the rear of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.
►  Tilt the front of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required angle.
Additional adjustments
Electric lumbar adjustment

"2-way" adjustment
►  Press and hold the front or rear of the
control to increase or reduce the lumbar
support.
"4-way" adjustment
The control allows independent adjustment of the
depth and vertical position of the lumbar support.
►  Press and hold the front or rear of the
control to increase or reduce the lumbar
support.
►  Press and hold the top or bottom of the control
to raise or lower the lumbar support area.

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Changing settings
► In the Heating Functions or Ventilated Seats
page, select the relevant seat.
►  Select an intensity from the three preset
levels: "1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3" (High).
The settings are memorised when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (e.g. illness,
taking medication).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent a
short circuit:
–

Do no
t place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–

Do no
t kneel or stand on the seat.
–

Do no
t spill liquids onto the seat.
–

Ne
ver use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Multipoint massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode of the Stop & Start.
Activation/Deactivation
In the Seats touch screen application,
select the Massage tab.
►  Select the driver or passenger seat.
The corresponding page is displayed with the last
memorised settings.
If the settings are suitable, press to
activate/deactivate the function in the
Seats application.
If no action is taken, the display returns to its
initial state.
The function status is not memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Changing settings
►  In the Massage page, select the seat
concerned.
►  Select a massage intensity from the three
preset levels: "1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3"
(High).
►  Select another type of massage from those
offered.
The modifications are taken into account
immediately and memorised when the ignition is
switched off.
Once activated, the system starts a one hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6
minutes of massage followed by 3 minutes at
rest.
The system stops automatically at the end of the
cycle.
Steering wheel
adjustment


►  When stationary, pull the control to release
the steering wheel.
►  Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving
position.
►  Push the control to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.

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Mirrors
Door mirrors
Adjustment



►  Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►  Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►  Return the control to the central position.
For optimum safety, adjust the mirrors to
reduce the "blind spot".
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than
they appear. Take this into account in order
to correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Folding
Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic
key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control
A downwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Unfolding
Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the electronic
key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control A
upwards.
The mirrors can be folded manually if necessary.
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door
mirrors is configured in the Settings >
Vehicle touch screen application.
Before using an automatic car wash, fold the
mirrors.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Depending on version, this function allows you to
automatically tilt the mirrors downwards to assist
with parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They each return to their original positions:
–

A fe
w seconds after coming out of reverse gear.
–

O
nce the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h).
–

When the engine is s
witched off.
It can be activated/deactivated in the
Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen demisting/
defrosting, refer to the corresponding section.
Electrochrome interior rear
view mirror


The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while
manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.