2023 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK start stop button

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Move the electronic key so that the engine can
be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not
detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-
off" section.
Illuminated animations of the "START/
STOP" button indicate the presence or
absence of the electronic key in the passenger
compartment.
Starting
►  Select mode P or N on the automatic gearbox,
then depress the brake pedal.


►  Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine
starts.
Diesel engines
In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
►  Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering column.
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
Starting rechargeable hybrid
vehicles
►  Fully depress the brake pedal and press the
START/STOP button for approximately 2 seconds.
►  Keep your foot on the pedal until this
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery
charge level or outside temperature), the system
determines whether it is necessary to start the
petrol engine.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any
time using the mode selector.
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,
it makes no noise.
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming
despite the pedestrian horn.
Switching off
►  Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
►  Select mode P on the automatic gearbox.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button.
►  For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY
indicator lamp is switched off.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox
(EAT8), the steering column does not lock, but the
gearbox locks in mode P.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.

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Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
without depressing any of the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine.
► Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if
the battery in the electronic key is flat.


►  Place and hold the remote control against the
back-up reader.
►  Select mode P on the automatic gearbox, then
depress the brake pedal. ► 
Press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no longer
in the recognition zone, a message appears in the
instrument panel when closing a door or trying to
switch off the engine.
►  To confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the "START/STOP" button for
approximately 5 seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
►  Press the "START/STOP" button for about
5 seconds. In this case, the steering column locks as soon as
the vehicle stops.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.




At any time, with the engine running:
►  To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.
►  To release it, briefly push the control while
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in
certain situations.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on the
instrument panel and on the control to
confirm that the parking brake has been applied,
accompanied by display of the message "Parking
brake applied".

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to change modes, an alert message is displayed
on the instrument panel.
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time. Risk of
damaging the gearbox!
If the battery is flat, you must place the chocks
supplied with the vehicle tools against one of
the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
– From mode P: ►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Press the Unlock button.
►  While continuing to press the brake pedal
and the Unlock button, select another mode.
–

F
rom neutral N, at a speed below 3 mph
(5 km/h): ►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  While continuing to depress the brake pedal,
select another mode.
Engaging reverse gear
►  Slow down until you come to a stop.
►  Depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock button.
►  While continuing to press, select mode R.
Permanent manual mode
Entering the mode:
► With mode D initially selected.
►  Press button M; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
►  Push forwards once to return to D.
or
►  Press button M; the indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
Free-wheeling
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to
the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode N
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides
optimal performance based on ambient
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and
driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed and
engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
► 
Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►  Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
►  Push once or twice rearwards to select
the automatic mode D, or forwards to engage
reverse R.
From neutral N:
►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►  Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rearwards to select the automatic mode D,
or forwards, while pressing the Unlock button to
engage reverse R.
Then, from D or R:
►  Release the brake pedal.
►  Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.

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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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In the presence of areas in shade, or in
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate
lighting, the image may be darkened and with
lower contrast.
Obstacles may appear further away than they
actually are.
Sensors
The operation of the sensors, as well as
any associated functions, may be disrupted by
noise pollution such as that emitted by noisy
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries, pneumatic
drills), by the accumulation of snow or dead
leaves on the road or in the event of damaged
bumpers and mirrors.
When reverse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors
may be dirty.
A front or rear impact to the vehicle can
upset the sensors’ settings, which is not
always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be distorted.
The sensors do not systematically detect
obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs)
or too thin (trees, posts, wire fences).
Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind
spots may not be detected or may no longer be
detected during the manoeuvre.
Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
Maintenance
Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and
the field of vision of the cameras regularly.
When washing your vehicle at high pressure,
direct the spray from at least 30 cm away from
the radar, sensors and cameras.
Mats/Pedal trims
The use of mats or pedal trims not
approved by the Manufacturer may interfere
with the operation of the speed limiter or
cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
–

Ensure tha
t the mat is secured correctly.
–

Ne
ver fit one mat on top of another.
Units of speed
Ensure that the units of speed displayed
on the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are
those for the country you are driving in.
If this is not the case, when the vehicle is
stationary, set the display to the required
units of speed so that it complies with what is
authorised locally.
In case of doubt, contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Shortcuts for driving aids
The full list of available driving aids can be found
in the Functions tab. Driving aids can be accessed directly to quickly
activate/deactivate them.
By default, driving aids are already stored in the
Shortcuts tab (e.g. Stop & Start, Lane keeping
assist).
Other driving aids can be added or deleted from
this tab.
It is configured in the ADAS>Functions
touch screen application.
► 
Press the button corresponding to the
driving assistance concerned:
•

Full s
ymbol: the function is added to the
Shortcuts tab.
•

Empty s
ymbol: the function is deleted from
the Shortcuts tab.
►  Check the modification in the Shortcuts tab.




►  Press this button to access directly to the
Shortcuts tab.
Multiple deactivation
It is possible to deactivate several driver
assistance functions simultaneously.
This is done in two steps:

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– First of all, the selection of all the functions
that you want to deactivate.
–
Sec
ondly, the simultaneous deactivation of all
these functions.
Selection of functions
►  Press this button on the dashboard to
display the ADAS tabs.
►  Select the Functions tab.
► Press this button to display the list of
available functions.
►  Select the functions to deactivate (e.g. Stop
& Start, Lane Keeping Assist, Automatic Braking
System (Active Safety Brake)).
►  Press this button to return to the
previous page.
The functions to deactivate are saved in the
system.
Deactivation of these functions
►  Press and hold this button on
the dashboard.
All previously selected functions are deactivated
until the vehicle is next restarted (confirmed by an
audible signal).
Road signs recognition
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


This system displays the maximum speed
authorised locally on the instrument panel, using:
–

Speed limit signs det
ected by the camera.
–

Speed limit in
formation from the navigation
system’s mapping.
–

Signs indic
ating a shared traffic zone detected
by the camera.
Sign detected Suggested speed (calculated)
Entry into a shared traffic zoneExample:


Without DS IRIS SYSTEM
10 mph or 20 km/h (depending on
the units on the
instrument panel)
With DS IRIS SYSTEM Display of the speed
in force in the country you are driving in.
–

Some supplemen

tary traffic signs detected by
the camera.
Supplementary
traffic sign detected Display of the speed
associated with
the supplementary traffic sign
Speed limit when raining
Examples:


If the wiper control stalk is in the
"intermittent wipe"
or "automatic wipe" position (in order
to activate the rain sensor):
68 mph (110 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit when towing


If an approved towing device is fixed to the vehicle:
56 mph (90 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit
applicable over a certain distance Example:


43 mph (70 km/h) (for example)

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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).

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or other objects; they may hamper correct
operation of the system.
Parking sensors
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.


This system detects and signals the proximity of
obstacles (e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier)
using sensors located in the bumper.
Rear parking sensors
►  Engage reverse gear to start the system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
The system is switched off when reverse gear is
disengaged.
Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles
which are both within the sensors’ detection zone
and in the vehicle path defined by the direction of
the steering wheel.


Depending on version, in the example shown, only
the obstacles present in the shaded area will be
signalled by the audible assistance.
The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than about thirty
centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
located.
Adjusting the audible signalPressing this button opens the
window for adjusting the volume of
the audible signal.
Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal, without
taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by
displaying bars on the screen whose location
represents the distance between the obstacle
and the vehicle (white: more distant, orange:
close, red: very close).
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensor operation is suspended if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in
forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected
or the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).