2023 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK Boot release

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Dashboard instruments01
List of warning and indicator
lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is
too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled
down before topping up the level, if necessary. If
the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed.
The rechargeable hybrid system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable connected (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by a message.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the flap.
12 V battery charge (depending on country of
sale)
Fixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty
(e.g. dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator
belt).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake stops working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►  Fit the chock against one of the wheels.
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
Select mode P on the automatic gearbox.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSIONFixed.
A malfunction of the active suspension
system is detected.
Reinitialise the system:
►  Switch the ignition off and wait for at least 30
seconds.
►  Switch the ignition on again and wait for at
least 5 seconds before starting the engine.
If the problem persists, carry out (3).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
An audible signal supplements the alert if the
speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is not properly closed.

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Electronic key with remote
control function and
built-in key
Remote control function

The remote control can be used to perform
the following remote functions (depending on
version):
–
U
nlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–

U
nlocking - Opening the boot.
–

Folding/U
nfolding the door mirrors.
–

Activ
ating/Deactivating the alarm.
–

Loc
ating the vehicle.
–

O
pening/Closing the windows.
–

C
losing the sunroof.
–

Activ
ating the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser.
Built-in key
Depending on version, using the remote control
built-in key, you can perform the following
operations:
–
Activ
ation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
– Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–

Back
-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.


► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull and
hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out the
corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.
Complete unlocking
►  If the selective unlocking is deactivated, press
the unlocking button.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
►  Press the unlocking button.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked (Petrol or Diesel).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable
hybrid).
►  Press it again to unlock the other doors and
the boot.
The charging nozzle can be unplugged on the
second press.
Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm
deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Opening the windows
Depending on version, holding the
unlocking button pressed for more than 3
seconds opens the windows.
The windows stop when the button is released.
Selective unlocking and opening of the
tailgate
By default, selective unlocking of the tailgate
is deactivated and its motorised operation is
activated.
►  Press and hold this button to unlock
the boot and, depending on version, trigger
the motorised opening of the tailgate.
When selective unlocking of the tailgate is
activated, the doors and the fuel filler flap remain
locked.

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►  Raise the tailgate.
When selective unlocking is activated, the
electronic key must be close to the rear of
the vehicle.
The tailgate is not designed to hold a
bicycle carrier.
Closing the tailgate
►  Lower the tailgate using the interior grips.
►  Release the grips and press down on the
outside of the tailgate to close it.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay, to avoid the
issue deteriorating and prevent any risk of the
tailgate dropping, potentially causing serious
injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
►  Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.


►  Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►  Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Motorised tailgate
(Depending on version)
The motorised tailgate must only be operated
with the vehicle stationary.


Check that there is enough space to allow
for the movement of the motorised
tailgate.


Never insert a finger in the locking system
of the motorised tailgate - risk of serious
injury!
Anti-pinch
The motorised tailgate has an obstacle detection
system that automatically interrupts and reverses
its movement by a few degrees, to allow the
obstacle to be cleared.
Please note that this anti-pinch system is not
active at the end of the closing travel (around
1 cm from completely closed).
To avoid the risk of injury through
pinching or trapping, before and during
operation of the motorised tailgate:
–

ensure tha
t there is no-one close to the rear
of the vehicle.

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– monitor the activity of the rear passengers,
particularly any children.
Bicycle carrier/Towing device
The motorised tailgate is not designed to support
a bicycle carrier.
When installing a bicycle carrier on the towing
device with connection of the cable to the trailer
socket, the motorised operation of the tailgate
will be automatically deactivated.
If using a towing device or bicycle carrier
not recommended by the Manufacturer, it
is essential to deactivate the motorised
operation of the tailgate.
Motorised operation
The motorised operation of the tailgate is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.


There are several ways of operating the tailgate:
A. Using the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key
B. Using the exterior tailgate control
C. Using the interior tailgate control
D. Using the control on the dashboard
Opening
►  A long press on the central button A of the
electronic key.
or
►  A short press on the exterior tailgate control B,
with the electronic key on your person.
or
►  Two consecutive presses on the control D on
the dashboard.
The tailgate opens, either completely by
default, or to the position memorised
beforehand.
If motorised operation is not activated, these
actions release the tailgate (partially-open
position).
When the vehicle is locked, the request to open
the boot with one of the controls A or B unlocks
the vehicle, or only the boot if selective
unlocking is activated, prior to the opening of
the boot.
Closing
►  A short press on the interior tailgate control C.
It is possible to interrupt the operation of
the tailgate at any point.
Pressing one of these controls again interrupts
the movement that is underway.
Memorising an opening
position
To limit the opening angle of the motorised
tailgate:
►  move the tailgate to the desired position
manually or by pressing the button.
►  press button C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds (memorisation is confirmed
by a brief audible signal).
A new memorisation operation cancels the
previous one.

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Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
An LED, located below the interior
rear view mirror and visible from outside
the vehicle, lights up blue to indicate that
the vehicle is being driven in Electric mode
(depending on country of sale).
Rear seats
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:
– A high position, for when the seat is in use:
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
–
A low position, for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
Refitting a head restraint
►  Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding backrest.
►  Push the head restraint fully down.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at the
rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Backrest angle

►  To straighten or recline the backrest 3, press
control 4 or pull it into the desired position.
When adjusting the backrest with the
boot loaded, check that no object might
hinder the movement of the backrest - risk of
damaging the backrest!
Folding the backrests

Each section of the backrest has two release
controls:
–

A grip
1 on the outer edge of the backrest.
–

A le
ver 2 on the boot side trim.
The backrests should only be manoeuvred
when the vehicle is stationary.
First steps:
►  Lower the head restraints.
►  Lift up the rear armrest.
►  If necessary, move the front seats forward.

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►  Check that no person or object might interfere
with the folding of the backrests (e.g. clothing,
luggage).
►  Check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is
accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding cushion.
To obtain a flat surface, it is necessary to place
the adjustable boot floor in the high position.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator in the release grip is visible.
Folding from the passenger compartment

►  Press the backrest release grip 1.
►  Guide the backrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
Folding from the boot

►  Pull the backrest release lever 2 towards you.
The backrest 3 folds fully onto the cushion.
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.


►  Straighten the backrest 3 and push it firmly to
latch it into place.
►  Check that the red indicator is no longer
visible in the release grip 1.
►  Ensure that the outer seat belts were not
trapped during the operation.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an accident.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forwards - risk of serious injury!
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
The controls are accessible through the
Climate touch screen application and are
also grouped together on the centre console
panel.

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In the event of a breakdown08
►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►  Connect the cables of charger B as follows:
•

the po
sitive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery A,
•

the nega
tive (-) black cable to earth point C on
the vehicle.
►  At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components.
24V
12V
Disconnecting/reconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
►  Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof).
►  Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►  Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes. After accessing the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal


► 
Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►  Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.
►  Remove clamp B by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
►  Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►  Push clamp B fully down.
►  Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
►  Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the (+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on it,
as if the clamp is not positioned correctly,
locking will then not be possible. Start the
procedure again.
The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
With Rechargeable hybrid
engines
The rechargeable hybrid system has two
accessory batteries: one at the front and one at
the rear of the vehicle.
Replacing the accessory batteries
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

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In the event of a breakdown08
Jump-starting another vehicle
Do not start or jump-start another vehicle
using the vehicle’s accessory batteries.
Accessing the accessory batteries
Front
The front battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
►  Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
►  Raise the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located near
the battery.
Rear
The rear battery is located in the boot.
To reach the battery:


►  Lift the boot floor.
(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic
cover (not accessible).
(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release
connector.
Charging the front battery using a battery
charger
For optimum service life of the front battery, it
is essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the front battery:
–

When using the v
ehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–

If the v
ehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
To charge the vehicle's front battery
yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage
of 12 V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►  Switch the ignition off.
►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).