Driving for Your DS 3 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2018-2022)

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Do not park the vehicle or leave the engine  
running on a flammable surface (dry  
grass, dead leaves, etc.). The exhaust system  
of your vehicle is very hot, even several  
minutes after the engine stops. Risk of fire!  
►ꢀ check that the depth of water does not exceed  
15 cm, taking account of waves that might be  
generated by other users,  
Driving recommendations  
►ꢀ Observe the driving regulations and remain  
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.  
►ꢀ Monitor your environment and keep your  
hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything  
that may happen any time.  
►ꢀ deactivate the Stop & Start function,  
►ꢀ drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In  
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),  
►ꢀ do not stop and do not switch off the engine.  
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety  
conditions allow, make several light brake  
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.  
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, contact  
a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Never leave a vehicle unattended with the  
engine running. If you have to leave your  
vehicle with the engine running, apply the  
parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral  
or position N or P (depending on the type of  
gearbox).  
►ꢀ Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for braking  
and maintain a longer safety distance, especially  
in bad weather.  
►ꢀ Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that  
require close attention (such as adjustments).  
►ꢀ During long trips, take a break every two  
hours.  
Noise (Electric)  
Never leave children inside the vehicle  
On the outside  
unsupervised.  
Important!  
Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving,  
the driver should pay particular attention.  
At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the  
pedestrian horn warns other road users of the  
vehicle’s presence.  
Never leave the engine running in a closed  
space without sufficient ventilation.  
Internal combustion engines emit toxic  
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.  
Danger of poisoning and death!  
On flooded roads  
We strongly advise against driving on flooded  
roads, as this could cause serious damage to the  
engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical  
systems of your vehicle.  
Cooling the traction battery  
The cooling fan comes on during charging  
to cool the on-board charger and the traction  
battery.  
In severe wintry conditions (temperature  
below -23°C), let the engine run for 4  
minutes before moving off, to ensure the  
correct operation and durability of the  
mechanical components of your vehicle  
(engine and gearbox).  
On the inside  
During use, you may hear certain perfectly normal  
noises specific to electric vehicles, such as:  
– Traction battery relay when starting.  
– Vacuum pump when braking.  
If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:  
Never drive with the parking brake  
applied. Risk of overheating and damage  
to the braking system!  
– Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.  
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– Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.  
Tyres  
Side wind  
►ꢀ Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle  
and of the trailer, observing the recommended  
pressures.  
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more  
susceptible to wind when towing.  
Towing  
Driving with a trailer places greater  
demands on the towing vehicle and  
particular care must be taken.  
Lighting  
Anti-theft protection  
►ꢀ Check the electrical signalling on the trailer  
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.  
Electronic immobiliser  
The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser  
system, with a code that must be recognised in  
order for starting to be possible.  
Do not exceed the maximum towable  
weights.  
If a genuine towing device is used, the  
rear parking sensors will be deactivated  
automatically to avoid the audible signal.  
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%  
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air  
density at high altitudes decreases engine  
performance.  
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the  
display of a message, the engine will not start.  
Contact a dealer.  
When driving  
Cooling  
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the  
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles  
(1,000 kilometres).  
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant  
temperature to increase. The maximum towable  
load depends on the gradient and the exterior  
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not  
increase with engine speed.  
►ꢀ Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to  
limit heating up.  
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant  
temperature.  
If this warning lamp and the STOP  
warning lamp come on, stop the  
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as  
possible.  
Starting/Switching off the  
engine  
The electronic key must be present in the  
passenger compartment.  
For versions equipped with Proximity Keyless  
Entry and Start, the electronic key is also  
detected in the boot.  
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.  
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.  
If the outside temperature is high, let the  
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the  
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.  
Before setting off  
Nose weight  
►ꢀ Distribute the load in the trailer so that the  
heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle  
and the nose weight (at the point where it joins  
your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted  
without exceeding it.  
Brakes  
Braking distances are increased when towing a  
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use of  
engine braking is recommended.  
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The lighting state of the "START/STOP"  
button indicates the presence or absence  
of the electronic key in the passenger  
compartment.  
With petrol engines, after a cold start,  
preheating the catalytic converter can  
cause noticeable engine vibrations for  
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with  
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).  
Starting/Switching off the  
electric motor  
Starting  
The drive selector must be in mode P.  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press  
the "START/STOP" button.  
►ꢀ Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the  
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible  
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is  
ready to drive.  
►ꢀ With your foot on the brake, press the  
"Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.  
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and  
the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral"  
position. The steering column automatically  
unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the  
steering wheel move).  
Starting  
If the engine stalls, release the clutch  
pedal and fully depress it again, the  
engine will restart automatically.  
►ꢀ With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in  
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.  
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, select mode P  
or N and press the brake pedal.  
Switching off  
►ꢀ Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at idle.  
►ꢀ With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear  
lever into neutral.  
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, ideally select  
mode P or N.  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button..  
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the  
steering wheel to lock the steering column.  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button while  
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine  
starts.  
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is below  
zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will only  
occur once the preheating warning lamp is off.  
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.  
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a  
message is displayed.  
Switching off  
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the  
engine will not switch off.  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button.  
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:  
– The drive selector is in mode P.  
– The READY indicator lamp is off.  
With the engine off, the braking and  
steering assistance systems are also cut  
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!  
If the driver's door is opened while the  
required conditions for stopping are not  
satisfied, an audible signal is emitted,  
accompanied by the display of a warning  
message.  
Never leave your vehicle with the  
electronic key still inside.  
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.  
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The engine starts.  
Switching on the ignition  
without starting the engine  
With the electronic key in the passenger  
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP” button,  
without pressing any of the pedals, allows the  
ignition to be switched on without starting the  
engine.  
Starting/Switching off  
Back-up switch-off  
the engine with DS SMART  
ACCESS  
After activation by the customer, this function  
makes it possible, via the MyDS application, to  
access the vehicle, to start it and to delegate its  
use to people of their choice.  
►ꢀ Press this button again to switch off the  
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.  
For more information on DS SMART ACCESS and  
its activation, install the MyDS application and  
refer to the corresponding section.  
Key not detected  
Back-up starting  
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.  
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 discharged.  
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 the event of an emergency only, the engine can  
be switched off without conditions (even when  
driving).  
►ꢀ Place and hold the remote control against the  
reader.  
At any time, with the engine running:  
►ꢀ to apply the parking brake, briefly pull the  
control lever;  
►ꢀ to release it, briefly push the control lever  
while pressing the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in  
neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.  
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,  
select mode P, then fully depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button.  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button for about  
5 seconds.  
In this case, the steering column locks as soon as  
the vehicle stops.  
Automatic mode is activated by default.  
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Before leaving the vehicle, check that the  
parking brake is applied: the indicator  
lamps on the instrument panel and the control  
lever must be on fixed.  
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an  
audible signal and a message is displayed on  
opening the driver's door.  
brake is not released and a message is  
displayed.  
Indicator lamp  
This indicator lamp comes on on the  
instrument panel and on the control lever  
to confirm the application of the parking brake,  
accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake applied".  
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the release  
of the parking brake, accompanied by the display  
of the message "Parking brake released".  
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a  
manual request to apply or release the brake.  
Manual application  
With the vehicle stationary:  
►ꢀ Pull briefly on the control lever.  
The control lever indicator lamp flashes to  
confirm the application request.  
Never leave a child alone inside the  
vehicle, as they could release the parking  
brake.  
Automatic operation  
Automatic release  
In the event of a battery failure, the  
electric parking brake will not operate.  
As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox,  
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise  
the vehicle by engaging a gear.  
As a safety measure, with an automatic  
gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake  
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by  
placing the supplied chock against one of the  
wheels.  
When the vehicle is parked: on a steep  
slope, heavily loaded or during towing  
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels  
toward the pavement and engage a gear.  
With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,  
turn the wheels toward the pavement and  
select mode P.  
First ensure that the engine is running and the  
driver's door is properly closed.  
The electric parking brake gradually releases  
automatically as the vehicle moves off.  
With a manual gearbox  
►ꢀ Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage first  
gear or reverse.  
►ꢀ Depress the accelerator pedal and release the  
clutch pedal.  
When towing, the vehicle is approved for  
parking on slopes of up to 12%.  
With an automatic gearbox  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Select mode D, M or R.  
Manual operation  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal and depress the  
accelerator pedal.  
With a drive selector  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Select mode D, B or R.  
Manual release  
With the ignition on or engine running:  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ While maintaining pressure on the brake  
pedal, briefly push the control lever.  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal and depress the  
accelerator pedal.  
If you push the control lever without  
pressing the brake pedal, the parking  
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With an automatic gearbox or drive  
selector, if the brake does not release  
automatically, check that the front doors are  
correctly closed.  
Parking the vehicle with the brake  
released  
Deactivating automatic  
operation  
In some situations, for example when it is  
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,  
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the  
parking brake is not recommended.  
To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or  
place the chocks against one of the wheels.  
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate  
automatic operation of the system.  
►ꢀ Start the engine.  
►ꢀ Use the control lever to apply the parking  
brake, if it is released.  
►ꢀ Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Hold the control lever pressed in the release  
direction for between 10 and a maximum of 15  
seconds.  
When stationary with the engine running,  
do not depress the accelerator pedal  
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.  
Immobilising the vehicle with the parking brake  
released  
►ꢀ Switch off the engine.  
►ꢀ Switch on the ignition again, without starting  
the engine.  
►ꢀ Release the parking brake manually by  
pushing the control lever while keeping your foot  
on the brake pedal.  
Automatic application  
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake  
is automatically applied when the engine is  
switched off.  
►ꢀ Release the control lever.  
It is not applied automatically if the  
engine stalls or enters STOP mode of Stop  
& Start.  
►ꢀ Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Pull the control lever in the “Application”  
direction for 2 seconds.  
This indicator lamp on the instrument  
panel comes on to confirm deactivation of  
the automatic functions.  
►ꢀ Release the control lever and the brake pedal.  
From now on, the parking brake can only be  
applied and released manually using the control  
lever.  
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic  
operation (confirmed by the indicator lamp on the  
instrument panel going off).  
►ꢀ Switch off the ignition.  
With an automatic gearbox or drive  
selector, mode P is automatically selected  
when the ignition is switched off. The wheels  
are blocked.  
For more information on Changing to free-  
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.  
With automatic operation, it is also  
possible to manually apply or release the  
parking brake using the control lever.  
Special cases  
With an automatic gearbox or drive  
selector, while mode N is selected,  
opening the driver’s door triggers an audible  
signal. It stops when the driver's door closes  
again.  
Immobilising the vehicle with the engine  
running  
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running,  
briefly pull the control lever.  
Emergency braking  
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or  
in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,  
driver under instruction), a continuous pull on the  
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electric parking brake control lever will brake the  
vehicle. Braking continues while the control lever  
is pulled, and ceases when the control lever is  
released.  
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle  
during emergency braking.  
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message  
"Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed on  
the instrument panel.  
Engaging reverse gear  
R. Reverse gear  
N. Neutral  
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or  
to allow it to free-wheel.  
For more information on Changing to free-  
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.  
D. Driving in automatic mode  
The gearbox manages gear changes according  
to the style of driving, the road profile and the  
vehicle load.  
If the ABS and DSC systems  
malfunction, indicated by lighting  
►ꢀ Raise the ring under the knob and move the  
gear selector to the left, then forwards.  
M. Driving in manual mode  
one or both warning lamps on the instrument  
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.  
In this event, the driver must keep the vehicle  
stable by successively pulling and releasing the  
control lever, repeating the operation until the  
vehicle has stopped.  
The driver changes gear using the steering-  
mounted controls.  
Only engage reverse gear when the  
vehicle is stationary with the engine at  
idle.  
Push selector  
As a safety precaution and to facilitate  
starting the engine:  
– Always select neutral.  
– Press the clutch pedal.  
6-speed manual gearbox  
Engaging 5th or 6th gear  
Automatic gearbox (EAT8)  
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector.  
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes  
via control paddles located behind the steering  
wheel.  
►ꢀ Move the gear selector fully to the right to  
engage 5th or 6th gear.  
Failure to follow this instruction could  
cause permanent damage to the gearbox  
(inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).  
Gearbox selector positions  
P. Park  
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are  
blocked.  
A. Button P  
To put the gearbox into Park mode.  
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For example, to change from P to R, either push  
forwards twice without passing the point of  
resistance or push just once, passing the point of  
resistance:  
– In the first case, the gearbox goes from P to N,  
then from N to R.  
S: Sport programme  
M1...M8: manual mode.  
-: instruction not accepted in manual mode.  
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition  
on, a message is displayed asking you to put the  
gearbox into mode P.  
The state of the gearbox is displayed in the  
instrument panel for a few moments after  
switching off the ignition.  
B. Unlock button  
To unlock the gearbox and come out of P or to  
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.  
Press and hold this button before pushing the  
selector.  
C. Button M  
– In the second case, the gearbox goes directly  
from P to R.  
To change from mode D to permanent manual  
mode.  
(Depending on version: with DS PARK PILOT,  
the manual mode is accessed via the DRIVE  
MODE control)  
Steering-mounted controls  
Operation  
In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control  
paddles can be used to change gear manually.  
They cannot be used to select neutral or to  
engage or disengage reverse gear.  
With the engine running, if it is necessary to press  
the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button in order  
to change mode, an alert message is displayed in  
the instrument panel.  
D. Gearbox status indicators (P, R, N, D)  
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode are  
accepted.  
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.  
►ꢀ Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and  
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.  
Never press the accelerator and brake  
pedals at the same time - risk of damage  
to the gearbox!  
In the event of a battery failure, you must  
place the chock supplied with the vehicle tools  
against one of the wheels to immobilise the  
vehicle.  
Displays on the instrument  
panel  
With the ignition on, the status of the gearbox is  
►ꢀ Move the selector by pressing it forwards (N  
or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice, passing  
the point of resistance if necessary.  
The push selector returns to its initial position  
when released.  
displayed in the instrument panel:  
P: park.  
R: reverse.  
N: neutral.  
D1...D8: automatic mode.  
Unlocking the gearbox  
– From mode P:  
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►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal.  
Switching off the ignition  
►ꢀ Start the engine.  
►ꢀ Press the Unlock button.  
►ꢀ 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.  
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be  
stationary.  
►ꢀ While continuing to press the brake pedal  
and the Unlock button, select another mode.  
– From 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.  
Changing to free-wheeling  
For more information on Changing to 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.  
Engaging reverse gear  
►ꢀ Slow down until you come to a stop.  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal, then press the  
Unlock button.  
Special aspects of automatic mode  
►ꢀ While maintaining the presses, select mode R.  
The gearbox selects the gear that offers optimum  
performance, taking account of the outside  
temperature, the road profile, the vehicle load and  
the 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.  
Permanent manual mode  
►ꢀ Accelerate gradually to automatically release  
the electric parking brake.  
The vehicle moves off immediately.  
Entering the mode:  
With EAT8 without DS PARK PILOT button:  
►ꢀ With mode D initially selected.  
►ꢀ Press button M; the green indicator lamp in  
the button comes on.  
With EAT8 and DS PARK PILOT button:  
►ꢀ Press the DRIVE MODE control.  
►ꢀ Select "Manual" mode, which is displayed on  
the instrument panel.  
Exiting the mode:  
►ꢀ Push forwards once to return to D.  
or  
►ꢀ Press button M; the indicator lamp in the  
button goes off.  
With an automatic gearbox, never try to  
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.  
Stopping the vehicle  
Whatever the state of the gearbox, when the  
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged  
automatically and immediately.  
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged after  
a delay of 5 seconds (allowing for the process of  
putting the vehicle into free-wheeling mode).  
Check that mode P has been engaged and  
that the electric parking brake was applied  
automatically; if not, apply it manually.  
Special aspects of manual mode  
The change from one gear to another takes place  
only if the road speed and engine speed permit.  
Starting the vehicle  
From mode P:  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal.  
or  
►ꢀ Select another mode using the DRIVE MODE  
control.  
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The corresponding indicator lamps in the  
selector and the electric parking brake  
control lever must be on, as well as those in the  
instrument panel.  
Major malfunction  
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
When the ignition is switched on, the drive  
selector status is displayed on the instrument  
panel:  
P : Park.  
by the display of a message.  
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away  
from traffic, and call a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Operating faults  
R : Reverse.  
N : Neutral.  
D : Automatic forward drive.  
B : Automatic forward drive with regenerative  
braking activated.  
Gearbox malfunction  
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by an audible signal and the display of a  
message.  
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),  
keeping to the speed limit.  
The gearbox switches to back-up mode: mode D  
is locked in third gear, the steering-mounted  
control paddles are inoperative, mode M is no  
longer available. You may feel a significant jolt on  
engaging reverse gear. This will not damage the  
gearbox.  
Drive selector (Electric)  
The drive selector is a pulse selector with a  
regenerative braking function.  
The drive selector provides traction control based  
on the driving style, the road profile and the  
vehicle load.  
With regenerative braking activated, it also  
manages engine braking when the accelerator  
pedal is released.  
Operation  
P.  
Park  
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are  
blocked.  
Selector malfunction  
Minor malfunction  
R.  
N.  
Reverse gear  
Neutral  
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off  
and allowing it to free-wheel.  
For more information on Changing to  
free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by the display of a message and an audible  
signal.  
Drive cautiously and visit a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
D/B. Automatic forward drive (D) or automatic  
forward drive with regenerative braking (B)  
In certain cases, the selector indicator lamps may  
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still  
displayed on the instrument panel.  
A. Button P  
To put the gearbox into Park mode.  
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The D on the instrument panel is replaced with  
a B.  
The state of the function is not saved when the  
ignition is switched off.  
ECO  
B. Unlock button  
To unlock the selector and come out of P or  
Reduces fuel consumption by optimising the  
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,  
depending on version, the accelerator pedal, the  
automatic gearbox and the gear shift indicator.  
Free-wheeling in ECO mode: depending on  
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, moving into "free-  
wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle down  
without using engine braking. You can save fuel  
by anticipating the need to slow down and lifting  
your foot fully off the accelerator pedal.  
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.  
Press and hold this button before pushing the  
selector.  
If the battery is almost fully charged, the  
braking effect when the accelerator pedal  
is released may be limited.  
C. Selector state indicators (R, N, D/B)  
►ꢀ Move the selector by pushing it forwards (N or  
R) or backwards (N or D/B) once or twice, passing  
the point of resistance if necessary.  
The push selector returns to its initial position  
when released.  
For example, to change from P to R, either push  
forwards twice without passing the point of  
resistance or push just once, passing the point of  
resistance:  
– In the first case, the selector goes from P to N,  
then from N to R.  
– In the second case, the selector goes directly  
from P to R.  
Driving modes  
The number and type of driving modes available  
depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.  
Driving modes are selected using the following  
control:  
NORMAL  
Restores the vehicle’s original settings.  
SPORT  
Enables more dynamic driving, acting on the  
power steering, accelerator and gear changes  
with an automatic gearbox and the possibility of  
displaying the vehicle’s dynamic settings on the  
instrument panel.  
MANUAL  
Regenerative braking  
The regenerative braking function emulates  
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no  
need to depress the brake pedal. The vehicle  
slows more quickly when the driver releases the  
accelerator pedal.  
When the accelerator pedal is released,  
mechanical energy is recovered and used to  
partially recharge the battery.  
Permanent "Manual" mode with an automatic  
gearbox and DS PARK PILOT.  
Enables manual gear changing using the steering-  
mounted paddles.  
With an electric motor, you cannot select a mode  
if the READY lamp is off.  
The selected mode is activated immediately.  
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL  
mode is selected by default.  
Hill start assist  
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary  
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill  
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake  
pedal to the accelerator pedal.  
►ꢀ While in mode D/B, pushing the pulse selector  
backwards activates/deactivates the function.  
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This system is only active when:  
– The vehicle is completely stationary, with your  
foot on the brake pedal.  
– Certain slope conditions are met.  
– The driver’s door is closed.  
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle  
stationary, the vehicle is held for a short time  
when you release the brake pedal:  
– provided you are in first gear or neutral with a  
manual gearbox.  
– provided you are in mode D or M with an  
automatic gearbox.  
– provided you are in mode D or B with a drive  
selector.  
System which reduces fuel consumption by  
recommending the most appropriate gear.  
Operation  
Depending on the driving situation and the  
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise  
skipping one or more gears.  
Gear engagement recommendations are only  
optional. In fact, the configuration of the road,  
the traffic density and safety remain determining  
factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore,  
the driver remains responsible for deciding  
whether or not to follow the system’s advice.  
This function cannot be deactivated.  
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being  
held temporarily by hill start assist.  
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle with  
the engine running, apply the parking brake  
manually. After that, ensure that the parking  
brake indicator lamp and the indicator lamp P  
in the electric parking brake control lever are  
on fixed.  
With an automatic gearbox, the system is  
only active in manual operation.  
The hill start assist function cannot be  
deactivated. However, use of the parking  
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its  
operation.  
The information appears in the instrument  
panel in the form of an arrow and the  
recommended gear.  
On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary  
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a  
short time when you release the brake pedal.  
Operation  
The system adapts its gear shift  
recommendation according to the driving  
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s  
requirements (power, acceleration, braking,  
etc.).  
Malfunction  
These warning lamps come on in  
the event of a malfunction.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have  
the system checked.  
The system never suggests:  
– engaging first gear,  
– engaging reverse.  
Gear shift indicator  
(Depending on engine.)  
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any risk of injury caused by the engine  
restarting automatically.  
– With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever in  
neutral and the clutch pedal released.  
– With an automatic gearbox: with the brake  
pedal depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear  
selector in position N, with the vehicle stopped.  
Stop & Start  
The Stop & Start function puts the engine  
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during  
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,  
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically  
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to  
move off again.  
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.  
Driving on flooded roads  
Primarily designed for urban use, the function  
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and  
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when  
stationary.  
The function does not affect the functionalities of  
the vehicle, in particular the braking.  
Before entering into a flooded area, it is  
strongly recommended that you deactivate the  
Stop & Start system.  
For more information on Driving  
recommendations, particularly on flooded  
roads, refer to the corresponding section.  
Special cases:  
The engine will not go into standby if all of the  
conditions for operation are not met and in the  
following cases.  
Deactivation/Reactivation  
The function is activated by default when the  
ignition is switched on.  
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
A message in the instrument panel confirms the  
change of status.  
– Steep slope (ascending or descending).  
– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature  
in the passenger compartment.  
Operation  
Main conditions for operation  
– Demisting active.  
– The driver’s door must be closed.  
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.  
– The state of charge of the battery must be  
sufficient.  
– The temperature of the engine must be within  
its nominal operating range.  
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).  
When the function is deactivated, if the engine  
was in standby, it restarts immediately.  
Associated indicator lamps  
– The outside temperature must be between 0°C  
and 35°C.  
Function activated.  
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is  
not available for a few seconds after  
coming out of reverse gear or turning the  
steering wheel.  
Putting the engine into standby (STOP  
mode)  
Function deactivated or malfunction.  
The engine automatically goes into standby  
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of  
stopping.  
Opening the bonnet  
Before doing anything under the bonnet,  
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid  
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Restarting the engine (START mode)  
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode  
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly  
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high speed,  
long journey):  
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the  
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.  
►ꢀ With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal  
fully depressed.  
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox:  
• With the selector in position D or M: with the  
brake pedal released.  
• With the selector in position N and the brake  
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.  
• With the selector in position P and the brake  
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D  
or M.  
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.  
– worsens road-holding.  
– lengthens braking distances.  
– causes premature wear of the tyres.  
– increases fuel consumption.  
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V  
battery of specific technology and  
specification.  
All work concerning the battery must be  
carried out only by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
The inflation pressures defined for the  
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure  
label.  
For more information on the Identification  
markings, refer to the corresponding section.  
• Reverse gear engaged.  
Under-inflation detection  
Checking tyre pressures  
Special cases  
This system automatically checks the pressures  
of the tyres while driving.  
This check should be done when the  
tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or  
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at  
moderate speeds).  
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown  
on the label.  
The engine restarts automatically if all the  
operating conditions are met again and in the  
following cases.  
– With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed exceeds  
2.5 mph (4 km/h),  
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.  
The system triggers an alert as soon as it detects  
a drop in the inflation pressure of one or more  
tyres.  
– With an automatic gearbox, in mode N, vehicle  
speed exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).  
Under-inflation alert  
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes  
for a few seconds, then goes off.  
This is signalled by the fixed illumination of  
this warning lamp, accompanied by an  
Under-inflation detection does not replace  
the need for vigilance on the part of the  
driver.  
This system does not avoid the need to  
regularly check the tyre pressures (including  
the spare wheel) as well as before a long  
journey.  
Malfunctions  
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the  
display of a message.  
►ꢀ Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive  
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.  
►ꢀ Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  
In the event of a malfunction, this warning  
lamp flashes for a few moments, then  
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen  
message.  
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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The loss of pressure detected does not  
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.  
Do not rely on just a visual check.  
Snow chains  
anticipate their movements before indicating  
and changing lane.  
The systems cannot exceed the limits of the  
laws of physics.  
The system does not have to be  
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow  
chains.  
►ꢀ Using a compressor, such as the one in  
the temporary puncture repair kit, check the  
pressures of the four tyres when cold.  
►ꢀ If it is not possible to make this check  
immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.  
►ꢀ In the event of a puncture, use the temporary  
puncture repair kit or the spare wheel (depending  
on equipment).  
Driving aids  
Malfunction  
You should hold the steering wheel  
with both hands, always use the interior and  
exterior rear view mirrors, always keep the feet  
close to the pedals and take a break every two  
hours.  
These warning lamps come on in  
the event of a malfunction.  
A message appears, accompanied by an audible  
signal.  
In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring  
function is no longer performed.  
Have the system checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
The alert is kept active until the system is  
reinitialised.  
Manoeuvring aids  
The driver must always check the  
surroundings of the vehicle before and during  
the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the  
mirrors.  
Reinitialisation  
The system must be reinitialised after any  
adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,  
and after changing one or more wheels.  
Driving and manoeuvring  
aids - General  
recommendations  
Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in  
any circumstances, replace the need for  
vigilance on the part of the driver.  
The driver must comply with the Highway  
Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in  
all circumstances and must be able to retake  
control of it at all times. The driver must adapt  
the speed to climactic conditions, traffic and  
the state of the road.  
Radar  
The operation of the radar as well as the  
associated functions may be impaired through  
the accumulation of dirt (mud, frost, etc.),  
in certain difficult weather conditions (very  
heavy rain, snow) or if the bumper is damaged.  
If the front bumper is to be repainted, contact  
a dealer or a qualified workshop; certain types  
of paint could interfere with the operation of  
the radar.  
Before reinitialising the system, make  
sure that the pressures of the four tyres  
are correct for the conditions of use of the  
vehicle and conform to the values written on  
the tyre pressure label.  
Check the pressures of the four tyres before  
performing the reinitialisation.  
The system does not advise if a pressure is  
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.  
With the vehicle stationary, the system is  
reinitialised via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu..  
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly  
check the traffic, to assess the relative  
distances and speeds of other vehicles and to  
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lighting, the image may be darkened and with  
lower contrast.  
Obstacles may appear further away than they  
actually are.  
When washing your vehicle at high pressure,  
direct the spray from at least 30 cm away from  
the radar, sensors and cameras.  
Mats  
Sensors  
The use of mats 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 that the mat is secured correctly.  
– Never fit one mat on top of another.  
Driving aids camera  
The operation of the sensors as well as  
the associated functions may be disturbed  
by sound interference 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.  
This camera and its associated functions  
may be impaired or not work if the windscreen  
area in front of the camera is dirty, misty,  
frosty, covered with snow, damaged or masked  
by a sticker.  
In humid and cold weather, demist the  
windscreen regularly.  
Units of speed  
Ensure that the units of speed displayed  
in 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.  
Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,  
heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle  
(headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low sun,  
reflections on a damp road, leaving a tunnel,  
alternating shade and light) can also impair  
detection performance.  
In the event of a windscreen replacement,  
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop  
to recalibrate the camera; otherwise, the  
operation of the associated driving aids may  
be disrupted.  
In case of doubt, contact a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Speed Limit Recognition  
and Recommendation  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
Other cameras  
Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound  
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.  
The images from the camera(s) displayed  
on the touch screen or on the instrument panel  
may be distorted by the relief.  
In the presence of areas in shade, or in  
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate  
Maintenance  
Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and  
the field of vision of the cameras regularly.  
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Sign detected  
Suggested speed  
(calculated)  
Qualifier plate  
detected  
Display of the speed  
associated with the  
qualifier plate  
Entry into an  
intersection area  
Example:  
Without DS CONNECT  
NAV  
Speed limit if towing  
If an approved towing  
device is fixed to the  
vehicle:  
56 mph (90 km/h)  
(for example)  
10 mph or 20 km/h  
(depending on  
the units of the  
instrument panel)  
With DS CONNECT  
NAV  
Display of the speed  
in force in the country  
in which you are  
driving.  
This system displays the maximum authorised  
speed in the instrument panel, according to  
the speed limits in the country in which you are  
driving, using:  
– Speed limit signs detected by the camera.  
– Speed limit details from the navigation system  
mapping.  
Speed limit  
applicable over a  
certain distance  
Example:  
43 mph (70 km/h)  
(for example)  
Navigation mapping should be regularly  
updated in order to receive accurate  
speed limit information from the system.  
– Certain qualifier plates are detected by the  
camera.  
Speed limit for  
vehicles whose gross  
vehicle weight or  
gross train weight is  
less than 3.5 tonnes  
56 mph (90 km/h)  
(for example)  
Qualifier plate  
detected  
Display of the speed  
associated with the  
qualifier plate  
– Signs indicating an intersection area detected  
by the camera.  
Speed limit in rain  
If the wiper control  
stalk is in the  
Examples:  
"intermittent wipe"  
or "automatic wipe"  
position (in order  
to activate the rain  
sensor):  
Speed limit in snow  
If the exterior  
temperature is below  
3°C:  
19 mph (30 km/h)  
(for example)  
with a "snowflake"  
symbol  
Example:  
68 mph (110 km/h)  
(for example)  
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Specific speed limits, such as those for  
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.  
The display of the speed limit in the instrument  
panel is updated when passing a speed limit  
sign intended for cars (light vehicles).  
Qualifier plate  
detected  
Display of the speed  
associated with the  
qualifier plate  
The system is active but is not detecting speed  
limit information.  
Speed limit at certain  
times  
19 mph (30 km/h)  
(for example)  
Example:  
with a "clock" symbol  
Activation / Deactivation  
By default, the system is automatically activated  
at every engine start.  
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
On detecting speed limit information, the system  
displays the value.  
The units for the speed limit (mph or  
km/h) depend on the country you are  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
driving in.  
This should be taken into account so that you  
observe the speed limit.  
For the system to work correctly when  
changing country, the speed unit in the  
instrument panel must correspond to that of  
the country you are driving in.  
In the case of suggested maximum speeds, the  
first time the vehicle exceeds the suggested  
speed by more than 3 mph (5 km/h) (e.g. 59 mph  
(95 km/h)), the speed is displayed flashing for 10  
seconds.  
The automatic reading of road signs is a  
driving aid system and does not always  
display speed limits correctly.  
The speed limit signs present on the road  
always take priority over the display by the  
system.  
The system is designed to detect signs that  
conform to the Vienna Convention on road  
signs.  
Operating limits  
The system does not take account of reduced  
speed limits, especially those imposed in the  
following cases:  
– Atmospheric pollution.  
– Towing.  
1. Detected speed limit indication  
or  
2. End of speed limit indication  
– Driving with a space-saver type spare wheel or  
snow chains fitted.  
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– Tyre repaired using the temporary puncture  
repair kit.  
– Young drivers.  
The system may not display the speed limit if it  
does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset  
period and in the following situations:  
– Road signs that are obstructed, non-standard,  
damaged or bent.  
Steering mounted controls  
Upon detecting a sign suggesting a new speed  
setting, the system displays the value and "MEM"  
flashes for a few seconds, prompting you to save  
it as the new speed setting.  
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph  
(9 km/h) between the speed setting and  
the speed displayed by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation, the "MEM"  
symbol is not displayed.  
1. Speed limiter/cruise control mode selection  
2. Memorise the speed setting  
– Obsolete or incorrect maps.  
Recommendation  
Depending on the road conditions, several speeds  
may be displayed.  
►ꢀ Press button 2once to save the suggested  
speed value.  
Information displayed on the instrument  
panel  
A message is displayed to confirm the request.  
►ꢀ Press button 2again to confirm and save the  
new speed setting.  
In addition to Speed Limit Recognition and  
Recommendation, the driver can select the speed  
displayed as a speed setting for the speed limiter  
or cruise control using the speed limiter or cruise  
control memorisation button.  
If rain is detected, the system will suggest to the  
driver a speed setting lower than the speed read/  
obtained from the map in order to adapt to the  
weather conditions (example: on a motorway,  
the suggested speed will be 60 mph (97 km/h)  
instead of 70 mph (112 km/h).  
The display then reverts to its previous state.  
3. Speed limit indication  
4. Speed memorisation prompt  
5. Current speed setting  
Extended Traffic Sign  
Recognition  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
Memorising the speed  
For more information on the Speed limiter,  
Cruise control or Adaptive cruise control,  
refer to the corresponding sections.  
This additional system recognises these road  
signs and displays them in the instrument panel if  
the appropriate display mode is selected.  
One-way street: if you start driving the wrong  
way down a one-way street, an alert message,  
►ꢀ Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.  
The speed limiter/cruise control information is  
displayed.  
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including the sign's symbol, is displayed in the  
instrument panel (request to check the traffic  
direction).  
Steering-mounted control  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
Other signs: when approaching one of these  
signs, the sign’s symbol is displayed in the  
instrument panel.  
The actual road signs always take priority  
over the display from the system.  
The signs must comply with the Vienna  
Convention on road signs.  
6. Speed limiter on/pause  
7. Speed limiter mode selected  
8. Programmed speed value  
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation system  
(depending on version)  
1. ON (LIMIT position) / OFF  
2. Reduce the speed setting  
3. Increase the speed setting  
4. Pause / resume speed limiter with the speed  
setting previously stored  
Activation / Deactivation  
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
5. Depending on version:  
Speed limiter  
Display of the speed thresholds saved using  
Memorising speeds  
or  
Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM  
display)  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
Switching on / pausing  
►ꢀ Turn knob 1 to the "LIMIT" position to select  
speed limiter mode; the function is paused.  
►ꢀ If the speed setting is suitable (last speed  
setting programmed in the system), press  
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 4 again temporarily interrupts  
the function (pause).  
This system prevents the vehicle from  
exceeding the speed programmed by the  
driver (speed setting).  
The speed limiter is switched on manually.  
The minimum speed setting is 19 mph (30 km/h).  
The speed setting remains in the system memory  
when the ignition is switched off.  
For more information on Memorising  
speeds or the Speed Limit Recognition and  
Recommendation, refer to the corresponding  
sections.  
When the speed setting remains below  
the vehicle's speed for a prolonged period  
of time, an audible warning is emitted.  
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The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and  
the displayed speed setting flashes.  
►ꢀ Release the accelerator pedal to return to  
below the programmed speed.  
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not  
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep  
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers  
immediately.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Adjusting the limit speed  
setting  
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in  
order to set the speed.  
Cruise control - particular  
recommendations  
To modify the limit speed setting based on the  
vehicle’s current speed:  
►ꢀ Briefly press button 2 or 3 to change the value  
in steps of + or - 1 mph (1.6 km/h).  
►ꢀ Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the  
value in steps of + or - 5 mph (8 km/h).  
To change the limit speed setting using  
memorised speeds, via the touch screen:  
►ꢀ Press button 5 to display the memorised speed  
settings.  
For the safety of everyone, only use the  
cruise control where the driving  
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.  
Brake if necessary to control the speed of your  
vehicle.  
conditions allow running at a constant speed  
and keeping an adequate safety distance.  
Remain vigilant when the cruise control is  
activated. If you hold one of the speed setting  
modification buttons down, a very rapid  
change in the speed of your vehicle may occur.  
When descending a steep hill, the cruise  
control system cannot prevent the vehicle from  
exceeding the set speed. Brake if necessary to  
control the speed of your vehicle.  
►ꢀ Press the touch screen button for the desired  
speed setting.  
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to the  
programmed setting, the speed limiter functions  
again: the display of the speed setting becomes  
fixed again.  
The selection screen closes after a few moments.  
This setting becomes the new limit speed.  
To modify the cruise speed setting based on the  
speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition  
and Recommendation, as shown on the  
instrument panel:  
►ꢀ Press button 5 once; a message is displayed to  
confirm the memorisation request.  
►ꢀ Press button 5 again to save the suggested  
speed.  
On steep climbs or when towing, the set speed  
may not be reached or maintained.  
Switching off  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:  
the display of information on the speed limiter  
disappears.  
Exceeding the programmed speed setting  
The speed setting can be exceeded  
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal  
(the programmed speed flashes).  
To return to the speed setting, release the  
accelerator pedal (when this speed is reached  
again, the display of the speed stops flashing).  
Malfunction  
The speed is immediately shown on the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
Temporarily exceeding the  
speed setting  
►ꢀ Press the accelerator pedal down fully.  
Operating limits  
Never use the system in the following  
situations:  
The display of dashes (flashing then fixed)  
indicates a fault with the speed limiter.  
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– In an urban area with the risk of pedestrians  
crossing the road.  
– In heavy traffic (except versions with the  
Stop & Go function).  
Cruise control remains active after  
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox  
type, on engines fitted with Stop & Start.  
For more information on Memorising  
speeds or the Speed Limit Recognition and  
Recommendation, refer to the corresponding  
sections.  
– On winding or steep roads.  
– On slippery or flooded roads.  
– In poor weather conditions.  
– Driving on a speed circuit.  
– Driving on a rolling road.  
Switching off the ignition cancels any  
speed setting.  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
Steering mounted control  
– When using snow chains, non-slip covers or  
studded tyres.  
Cruise control  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids and to Cruise  
control - particular recommendations.  
This system automatically keeps the  
vehicle’s speed at the cruise value  
programmed by the driver (speed setting),  
without using the accelerator pedal.  
Cruise control is switched on manually.  
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph  
(40 km/h).  
With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must  
be engaged.  
With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second  
gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.  
With a drive selector, mode D or B must be  
engaged.  
6. Cruise control pause/resume  
7. Cruise control mode selection  
8. Speed setting value  
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation system  
(depending on version)  
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. Depending on version:  
Switching on/pausing  
►ꢀ Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position  
to select cruise control mode; the function is  
paused.  
►ꢀ Press button 2 or 3 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.  
Display the speed thresholds saved using the  
Memorising speeds function  
or  
Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM  
display)  
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►ꢀ Pressing button 4 temporarily pauses the  
function.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 4 again restores operation of  
the cruise control (ON).  
►ꢀ Press button 5 to display the memorised speed  
settings.  
►ꢀ Press the touch screen button for the desired  
speed setting.  
The selection screen closes after a few moments.  
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.  
To modify the cruise speed setting using the  
speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition  
and Recommendation shown on the instrument  
panel:  
Memorising speeds  
This function, used only for the speed limiter and  
programmable cruise control, lets you save speed  
settings that will subsequently be proposed for  
the purpose of configuring these two systems.  
You can memorise multiple speed settings for  
each of the two systems.  
Operation of the cruise control can also be  
paused temporarily:  
– by pressing the brake pedal.  
– automatically, if the electronic stability  
control (ESC) system is triggered.  
By default, some speed settings are already  
memorised.  
►ꢀ Press button 5 once; a message is displayed to  
confirm the memorisation request.  
►ꢀ Press button 5 again to save the suggested  
speed.  
The speed is immediately shown on the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
As a safety measure, the driver must only  
change speed settings when stationary.  
Modifying the cruise speed  
setting  
Cruise control must be active.  
Changing a speed setting  
Speed settings can be activated,  
deactivated, selected and changed in the  
Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu.  
To modify the cruise speed setting, based on the  
current speed of the vehicle:  
►ꢀ Briefly press button 2 or 3 to change the value  
in steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h).  
►ꢀ Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the  
value in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h).  
Switching off  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:  
the cruise control information disappears from  
the screen.  
"MEM" button  
Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results  
in a rapid change in the speed of the  
vehicle.  
Malfunction  
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.  
The display of dashes (flashing then fixed)  
indicates a malfunction with the cruise control  
system.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
With this button, you can select a memorised  
speed setting to use with the speed limiter or the  
programmable cruise control.  
For more information on the Speed limiter or  
Cruise control, refer to the corresponding section.  
To change the cruise speed setting using  
memorised speed settings and from the touch  
screen:  
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This system automatically maintains the speed  
of your vehicle at a value which you set (speed  
setting), while keeping a safe distance from the  
vehicle in front (target vehicle), and which has  
been set beforehand by the driver. The system  
automatically manages the acceleration and  
deceleration of the vehicle.  
With the Stop & Go function, the system manages  
the braking until the vehicle comes to a complete  
stop and the restarting of the vehicle.  
interpreted by the camera and/or radar (e.g. a  
lorry), which may lead to a poor assessment of  
the distances and lead to the vehicle  
DS DRIVE ASSIST  
Only available on versions with the EAT8  
automatic gearbox and gear selector.  
This system automatically adjusts the speed and  
corrects the trajectory, using the Adaptive Cruise  
Control with Stop & Go function in conjunction  
with the Lane Positioning Assist.  
inappropriately accelerating or braking.  
Steering mounted control  
These two functions must be activated and in  
operation.  
This system is especially suitable for driving on  
motorways and main roads.  
For more information on Adaptive Cruise  
Control and Lane Positioning Assist, refer to the  
corresponding sections.  
To do so, it has a camera located at the top of  
the windscreen and a radar located in the front  
bumper.  
The system assists the driver by acting on  
the steering, acceleration and braking,  
within the limits of the laws of physics and the  
capabilities of the vehicle. Certain road  
infrastructure elements or vehicles present on  
the road 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  
1. ON (CRUISE position) / OFF  
2. Activation of cruise control at the current  
speed / decrease speed setting  
3. Activation of cruise control at the current  
speed / increase speed setting  
4. Pausing / resumption of cruise control with  
the speed setting previously stored  
Confirmation of the restarting of the vehicle  
after automatic stop (versions with Stop & Go  
function)  
Primarily designed for driving on main  
roads and motorways, this system only  
works with moving vehicles driving in the same  
direction as your vehicle.  
If the driver operates a direction indicator  
to overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise  
control allows the vehicle to temporarily  
approach the vehicle in front to assist the  
overtaking manoeuvre, without ever exceeding  
the speed setting.  
inappropriate management of acceleration or  
braking.  
Adaptive Cruise Control  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids and to Cruise  
control - particular recommendations.  
Some vehicles present on the road may  
not be properly seen or may be poorly  
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Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results  
in a rapid change in the speed of the  
vehicle.  
When the driver attempts to reactivate  
cruise control, after the function has been  
paused, the message "Activation not possible,  
unsuitable conditions" is briefly displayed if  
reactivation is not possible (safety conditions  
not met).  
5. Depending on version:  
Display of speed thresholds recorded using  
Memorising speeds  
or  
Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM  
display)  
Pausing / resumption of cruise control  
►ꢀ Press 4 or depress the brake pedal. To pause  
cruise control, it is also possible to:  
• shift from mode D to N;  
• depress the clutch pedal for more than 10  
seconds;  
Modifying the programmed speed setting  
with the Speed Limit Recognition and  
Recommendation function  
6. Display and adjustment of the distance  
setting to the vehicle in front  
• press the electric parking brake control.  
►ꢀ Press 4 to restart cruise control. Cruise control  
may have been paused automatically:  
• when the speed of the vehicle goes below 19  
mph (30 km/h) with a manual gearbox.  
• when the speed of the engine goes below 1100  
rpm with a manual gearbox.  
►ꢀ Press 5 to accept the speed suggested by  
the function on the instrument panel, then press  
again to confirm.  
Use  
Activating the system (pause)  
►ꢀ With the engine running, turn the thumbwheel  
1 downwards to the CRUISE position. Cruise  
control is ready to operate (grey display).  
To prevent sudden acceleration or  
deceleration of the vehicle, select a speed  
setting relatively close to the vehicle's current  
speed.  
Switching on cruise control and setting the  
speed  
• by triggering of the ESC system.  
With an EAT8 gearbox or a drive selector,  
following braking that has brought the vehicle to  
a complete stop, if the traffic conditions do not  
allow the vehicle to begin moving again within  
3 seconds of stopping, press button 4 or the  
accelerator pedal to move off.  
If the driver takes no action after the vehicle  
has been stopped, the electric parking brake is  
applied automatically after about 5 minutes.  
Changing the inter-vehicle distance  
With a manual gearbox, your speed must be  
between 19 and 112 mph (30 and 180 km/h).  
With an EAT8 automatic gearbox or a drive  
selector, your speed must be between 0 and  
112 mph (0 and 180 km/h).  
►ꢀ Press button 2 or 3: the current speed  
becomes the speed setting (minimum 19 mph  
(30 km/h)) and cruise control is immediately  
activated (green display).  
►ꢀ Press 6 to display the distance setting  
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or "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  
►ꢀ Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Distance  
monitoring and cruise control are deactivated  
while acceleration is maintained. "Cruise control  
suspended" is displayed.  
Cruise control remains active after  
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox  
type.  
►ꢀ Press 3 to increase or 2 to decrease the speed  
setting (steps of 5 mph (km/h) if held pressed).  
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Deactivating the system  
The system has brought the vehicle to a complete  
stop.  
Within 3 seconds, the vehicle gradually and  
automatically begins moving again.  
After 3 seconds, the driver must accelerate or  
press button 4 to move off again.  
Messages and alerts  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF  
position.  
To benefit from the following information on the  
instrument panel, select the DRIVING or Driving  
aids display mode.  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
The display of these messages or alerts is  
not sequential.  
While the vehicle is immobilised, the  
following recommendations apply:  
– Do not open doors.  
– Do not drop off or pick up passengers.  
– Do not engage reverse gear.  
"Cruise control paused" or "Cruise control  
suspended" following a brief acceleration  
by the driver.  
"Cruise control active", no vehicle  
detected.  
"Cruise control paused", vehicle detected.  
When moving off again, watch out for  
cyclists, pedestrians and animals, as they  
may not be detected properly.  
"Cruise control active", vehicle detected.  
"Take back control" (orange).  
7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)  
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey)  
9. Speed setting value  
10. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation  
Operating limits  
Cruise control operates by day and night, in fog or  
moderate rainfall.  
►ꢀ Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.  
"Take back control" (red).  
Certain situations cannot be managed by the  
system and require driver intervention.  
Elements not detected by the system:  
– Pedestrians, some cyclists, animals.  
– Stationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,  
etc.).  
11. Vehicle held stationary (versions with  
automatic gearbox or drive selector)  
►ꢀ Take back control of the vehicle immediately:  
the system cannot manage the current driving  
situation.  
"Activation not possible, conditions  
unsuitable". The system refuses to  
activate cruise control, as the necessary  
conditions are not fulfilled.  
12. Inter-vehicle distance setting  
13. Position of the vehicle detected by the  
system  
Stop & Go function  
"To move off again, press the  
accelerator pedal or press  
the II button” (button 4).  
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– Vehicles crossing your lane.  
– When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your  
vehicle and the one in front.  
If this warning lamp comes on,  
accompanied by an alert message and an  
audible signal, this confirms the malfunction.  
Have the system checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
– Vehicles driving in the opposite direction.  
Situations in which the driver must pause the  
cruise control system:  
Pay particular attention:  
– When motorcycles are present and  
when there are vehicles staggered across the  
traffic lane.  
– When entering a tunnel or crossing a bridge.  
Active Lane Keeping  
Assist  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
If any of the following malfunctions  
occurs, do not use the system:  
– Following an impact on the windscreen close  
to the camera or on the front bumper (versions  
with radar).  
– Vehicles in a tight bend.  
– When approaching a roundabout.  
– Brake lamps not working.  
If the vehicle has undergone any of the  
following modifications, do not use the  
system:  
– Carrying long objects on roof bars.  
– Towing.  
– Front end of the vehicle modified (for  
example by adding long-range headlamps or  
painting the front bumper).  
Using a camera located at the top of the  
windscreen, the system identifies lane markings  
and steers the vehicle inside this lane to keep it in  
the lateral position chosen by the driver.  
This function is primarily suitable for driving on  
motorways and main roads.  
– When following a narrow vehicle.  
Reactivate cruise control when conditions permit.  
Situations in which the driver is prompted to  
immediately resume control:  
– Excessively sharp deceleration by the vehicle in  
front of you.  
Conditions for operation  
Malfunction  
– Adaptive Cruise Control active.  
– ESC system operational.  
If the cruise control malfunctions,  
dashes are displayed instead of  
the cruise control speed setting.  
– ASR system activated.  
– No trailer detected.  
– No 'space-saver' spare wheel in use.  
– Vehicle not subject to strong lateral g-forces.  
– Direction indicators not activated.  
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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.  
state of the road surface require their  
Activation/Deactivation  
intervention, by moving the steering wheel to  
temporarily suspend system operation. Any  
action on the brake pedal that results in cruise  
control being paused will also cause the  
system to be paused.  
The system status is saved when the  
ignition is switched off.  
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.  
Cruise control  
►ꢀ With the Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop &  
Go function activated, press this button.  
The action is confirmed by:  
– The indicator lamp in the button lighting up  
green.  
– The following 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.  
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.  
If the function is suspended due to the  
prolonged release of the force holding the  
steering wheel, you must reactivate it by  
pressing the button again.  
The driver can feel movements in the steering  
wheel.  
Automatic pause  
The driver can change the position of the vehicle  
at any time, by turning the steering wheel, which  
suspends the function. The driver positions the  
vehicle where they wish to in the lane. When  
the driver feels that the vehicle’s position is  
appropriate, they maintain it until the function  
is reactivated. The system regains control by  
regulating on the new defined position.  
– Triggering of the ESC.  
– Prolonged failure to detect one of the lane  
limit markings. In this case, the active lane  
departure warning function can take over, and the  
system will reactivate itself once the operating  
conditions are again met.  
(orange colour)  
System malfunction.  
In response to action by the driver: suspension  
– Activation of the direction indicators.  
– Travelling outside the lane limits.  
– Too tight a grip on the steering wheel or  
dynamic action on the steering wheel.  
For vehicles equipped with a head-up  
display, the information is projected onto  
the blade.  
Pausing/Suspending the  
system  
– Action on the brake pedal (resulting in a pause  
until cruise control is reactivated) or accelerator  
The driver must act promptly if they  
believe that the traffic conditions or the  
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pedal (suspension for as long as the pedal is  
depressed).  
– Pausing of the cruise control.  
– Deactivation of the ASR.  
Driving situations and related alerts  
The tables below describe the displays associated with the main driving situations. The display of these alerts is not sequential.  
Button indicator lamp  
Cruise control  
thumbwheel  
Symbols  
Display  
Comments  
Off  
CRUISE  
CRUISE  
CRUISE  
CRUISE  
CRUISE  
Cruise control paused; lane positioning  
assist not active.  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(green)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
Off  
Cruise control active; lane positioning assist  
not active.  
(green)  
Green  
Green  
Green  
DS DRIVE ASSIST active, operates normally  
(correction is executed at the steering  
wheel).  
(green)  
DS DRIVE ASSIST paused.  
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(grey)  
DS DRIVE ASSIST active; not all conditions  
required for lane positioning assist have  
been met.  
(green)/(grey)  
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Button indicator lamp  
Cruise control  
thumbwheel  
Symbols  
Display  
Comments  
Green  
OFF or LIMIT  
Cruise control not active; not all conditions  
required for lane positioning assist have  
been met.  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
Green  
CRUISE  
DS DRIVE ASSIST suspended: cruise control  
and lane positioning assist are suspended.  
(green)/(grey)  
Messages  
Driving situations  
"Activate cruise control to use the lane positioning assist system"  
"Unsuitable conditions, Activation on stand-by"  
"Keep your hands on the steering wheel"  
Activation of lane positioning assist while cruise control is not active.  
Activation of lane positioning assist while not all conditions are met.  
Prolonged driving without holding the steering wheel, holding it improperly or  
without applying any force.  
"Hold the steering wheel"  
"Retake control"  
Actual or imminent loss of lane positioning assist.  
Simultaneous loss of cruise control and lane positioning assist.  
The system may fail to operate or may produce  
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the  
following situations:  
– Poor visibility (insufficient road lighting,  
snowfall, rain, fog).  
– Dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low  
sun, reflections on a wet road surface, leaving a  
tunnel, alternating light and shade).  
– Windscreen area in front of the camera being  
dirty, misted up, frost-covered, snow-covered,  
damaged or masked by a sticker.  
– Lane markings eroded, partially hidden (snow,  
mud) or multiple (roadworks, surface joints).  
– Travelling in a tight bend.  
Operating limits  
The Lane Keeping Assist system may  
issue an alert when the vehicle is  
travelling in a long straight lane on a smooth  
road surface even if the driver is holding the  
steering wheel properly.  
– Winding roads.  
– Presence of a tarmac joint on the road.  
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The system must not be activated in the  
following situations:  
The driver will notice a turning movement of the  
steering wheel.  
– Driving with a "space-saver" type spare  
wheel.  
This warning lamp flashes during  
trajectory correction.  
– When towing, especially with an  
unconnected or unapproved trailer.  
– Poor weather conditions.  
– Driving on slippery road surfaces (risk of  
aquaplaning, snow, ice).  
The driver can prevent the correction by  
keeping a firm grip on the wheel (during  
an avoiding manoeuvre, for example).  
The correction is interrupted immediately if  
the direction indicators are operated.  
Conditions for operation  
– Vehicle speed between 40 and 112 mph (65 and  
180 km/h).  
– Driving on racing circuits.  
– Driving on a rolling road.  
– Road marked with a central dividing line.  
– Steering wheel held in both hands.  
– Direction indicators not activated.  
– ESC system activated and operational.  
Malfunction  
A system malfunction is indicated  
by the Service warning lamp coming  
The system helps the driver only if there is  
a risk of the vehicle unintentionally  
wandering from the lane it is being driven in. It  
does not manage the safe driving distance,  
vehicle speed or brakes.  
on and this (orange) symbol, accompanied by an  
alert message and an audible signal.  
The driver must hold the steering wheel with  
both hands in a way that allows control to  
be maintained in circumstances where the  
system is not able to intervene (for example, if  
the central dividing line disappears).  
While the direction indicators are on and for  
a few seconds after switching them off, the  
system considers that any change of trajectory is  
intentional and no correction is triggered during  
this period.  
Active Lane Departure  
Warning System  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
Using a camera located at the top of the  
windscreen to identify lane markings on the  
road and at the edges of the road (depending on  
version), the system corrects the trajectory of the  
vehicle while alerting the driver if it detects a risk  
of unintentionally crossing a line or hard shoulder  
(depending on version).  
However, with the Blind Spot Detection system  
activated, if the driver starts changing lanes and  
another vehicle is detected in the vehicle's blind  
spot, the system will correct the trajectory even  
though the direction indicators are on.  
Operation  
Once the system identifies a risk of the vehicle  
involuntarily crossing one of the lane markings  
detected or a lane limit (e.g. grass border), it  
makes the necessary trajectory correction to  
return the vehicle to its initial path.  
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
This system is particularly useful on motorways  
and main roads.  
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If the system detects that the driver is not  
holding the wheel firmly enough during an  
automatic correction of trajectory, it interrupts  
the correction. An alert is triggered to  
encourage the driver to take back control of  
the vehicle.  
Driving situations and related alerts  
The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed in different driving situations.  
These alerts are not displayed sequentially.  
Function status  
Indicator lamp  
Display and/or associated  
message  
Comments  
OFF  
Function deactivated.  
(grey)  
(grey)  
ON  
System active, conditions not met:  
– speed below 40 mph (65 km/h),  
– no lane marking recognised,  
– ASR/DSC systems deactivated or operation of ESC  
system triggered,  
– "sport" driving.  
ON  
ON  
Automatic deactivation/standby of the function (for  
example, due to detection of a trailer or use of the "space-  
saver" spare wheel provided with the vehicle).  
(grey)  
Lane marking detection.  
Speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).  
(green)  
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Function status  
ON  
Indicator lamp  
Display and/or associated  
message  
Comments  
The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the  
risk of unintentional crossing is detected (orange line).  
(orange)/(green)  
ON  
– If, while correcting the trajectory, the system determines  
that the correction will not be enough and that a solid line  
will be crossed (orange line): the driver is warned that they  
must provide additional trajectory adjustment.  
– If the steering wheel is not held properly, an audible  
warning sounds, accompanied by a message, until the  
trajectory correction is completed or the driver has grasped  
the steering wheel correctly.  
(orange)/(green)  
"Hold the wheel"  
The duration of audible warnings will increase if multiple  
corrections are performed in quick succession. The warning  
will become continuous, persisting until the driver responds.  
– activation of the direction indicators,  
– crossing the inside line on a bend,  
– driving in a tight corner,  
– inactivity by the driver detected during  
correction.  
– running close to the vehicle in front (the lane  
markings may not be detected),  
– roads that are narrow, winding, etc.  
Operating limits  
The system goes into standby automatically in  
the following cases:  
– ESC deactivated or operation triggered,  
– speed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or greater than  
112 mph (180 km/h),  
– electrical connection of a trailer,  
– use of the "space-saver" spare wheel detected  
(as detection is not immediate, deactivation of  
the system is recommended),  
Risk of undesirable operation  
We recommend deactivating the system in the  
following driving situations:  
– driving on damaged, unstable or very slippery  
(ice) road surfaces,  
– unfavourable weather conditions,  
The following situations may interfere  
with the operation of the system or  
prevent it from working:  
– insufficient contrast between the road  
surface and the shoulders (e.g. shade),  
– lane markings worn, hidden (snow, mud) or  
multiple (roadworks, etc.),  
– dynamic driving style detected, pressure on the  
brake or accelerator pedal,  
– driving on a speed circuit,  
– driving on a rolling road.  
– driving where there are no lane markings,  
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When starting the vehicle, the warning lamp  
comes on in each mirror to indicate that the  
system is activated.  
Deactivation / Activation  
The state of the system stays in the memory when  
switching off the ignition.  
The system is automatically deactivated  
when towing with a towing device  
approved by the Manufacturer.  
This system includes sensors, placed on the  
sides of the bumpers, and warns the driver of the  
potentially dangerous presence of another vehicle  
(car, truck, motorcycle) in the blind spot areas of  
their vehicle (areas hidden from the driver's field  
of vision).  
Conditions for operation  
►ꢀ Press this button to deactivate / reactivate  
the system at any time.  
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction  
and in adjacent lanes.  
Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of  
the indicator lamp in the button and this  
warning lamp in the instrument panel.  
The system is automatically reactivated every  
time the ignition is switched on.  
– The speed of your vehicle must be between  
7 and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h) (versions without  
Park Assist or DS PARK PILOT) or between 19 and  
87 mph (30 and 140 km/h) (versions with Park  
Assist or DS PARK PILOT).  
– When overtaking a vehicle, the speed  
difference is less than 6 mph (10 km/h).  
– When overtaken by a vehicle, the speed  
difference is less than 16 mph (25 km/h).  
– Traffic is flowing normally.  
– Overtaking a vehicle over a certain period of  
time and the vehicle being overtaken remains in  
the blind spot.  
– You are driving on a straight or slightly curved  
road.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a system  
malfunction, these warning lamps  
come on on the instrument panel, accompanied  
by an onscreen message and an audible signal.  
Have the system checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
The warning is given by a fixed warning lamp that  
appears in the door mirror on the side in question:  
– immediately, when being overtaken;  
– after a delay of about one second, when  
overtaking a vehicle slowly.  
Blind Spot Detection  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
Activation / Deactivation  
– Your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan,  
etc.  
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
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– In the presence of non-moving objects (parked  
vehicles, barriers, street lamps, road signs, etc.).  
– Oncoming traffic.  
– Driving on a winding road or a sharp corner.  
– When overtaking or being overtaken by a very  
long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) that is detected  
in the rear blind spot but is also present in the  
driver’s front field of vision.  
Take care not to cover the warning zone in  
the door mirrors or the detection zones on the  
front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels  
or other objects; they may hamper correct  
operation of the system.  
Operating limits  
Active Blind Spot  
Detection  
– When overtaking quickly.  
– In very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in  
front and behind are confused with a lorry or a  
stationary object.  
– If the Park Assist or DS PARK PILOT function is  
activated.  
In addition to the fixed warning lamp in the door  
mirror on the side in question, a correction of  
trajectory will be felt if you attempt to cross  
a lane marking with the direction indicator  
activated, to help you avoid a collision.  
This system is the combination of the Active  
Lane Departure Warning System and Blind Spot  
Detection.  
Malfunction  
If the event of malfunction, this warning  
lamp comes on in the instrument panel,  
accompanied by the display of a message.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have  
the system checked.  
These two functions must be activated and in  
operation.  
The speed of the vehicle must be between 40 and  
87 mph (65 and 140 km/h).  
These functions are especially suitable for driving  
on motorways and main roads.  
For more information on the Active Lane  
Departure Warning System and Blind Spot  
Detection, refer to the corresponding sections.  
The system may suffer temporary  
interference in certain weather conditions  
(rain, hail, etc.).  
In particular, driving on a wet surface or  
moving from a dry area to a wet area can  
cause false alerts (for example, the presence  
of a fog of water droplets in the blind spot  
angle is interpreted as a vehicle).  
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the  
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or snow.  
No alert is triggered in the following conditions:  
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It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
Deactivation of the system is signalled by  
the illumination of this warning lamp,  
Active Safety Brake with  
Collision Risk Alert and  
Intelligent emergency  
braking assistance  
accompanied by the display of a message.  
Operating conditions and limits  
ESC system in working order.  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
ASR system activated.  
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.  
Stabilised speed on unwinding roads.  
In the following cases, deactivating the system  
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:  
– Towing a trailer.  
– Carrying long objects on roof bars.  
– Vehicles with snow chains fitted.  
– Before using an automatic car wash, with the  
engine running.  
The vehicle has a multifunctional camera located  
at the top of the windscreen and, depending on  
version, a radar located in the front bumper.  
This system:  
– warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of  
collision with the vehicle in front, a pedestrian or,  
depending on version, a cyclist.  
– reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a collision  
or limit its severity.  
This system does not avoid the need for  
vigilance on the part of the driver.  
This system is designed to assist the driver  
and improve road safety.  
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously  
monitor the state of the traffic, observing the  
driving regulations.  
– Before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in a  
workshop.  
– Towed vehicle, engine running.  
– Following impact to the windscreen close to the  
detection camera.  
The system also takes motorcyclists and  
animals into account; however, animals  
below 0.5 m tall and objects on the road are  
not necessarily detected.  
As soon as the system detects a potential  
obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in  
case automatic braking is needed. This may  
cause a slight noise and a slight sensation of  
deceleration.  
This system is comprised of three functions:  
– Collision Risk Alert.  
– Intelligent emergency braking assistance.  
– Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency  
braking).  
The system is automatically deactivated  
once the use of a different diameter  
"space-saver" type spare wheel is detected, or  
if a fault with the two lateral brake lamps is  
detected.  
Deactivation / Activation  
By default, the system is automatically activated  
at every engine start.  
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It is possible that warnings are not given,  
are given too late or seem unjustified.  
The driver must always stay in control of the  
vehicle and be prepared to react at any time to  
avoid an accident.  
threshold chosen by the driver, several different  
levels of alert may be triggered and displayed in  
the instrument panel.  
The system takes account of the vehicle  
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the one  
in front, the environmental conditions and the  
operation of the vehicle (actions on the pedals,  
the steering wheel, etc.) to trigger the alert at the  
best moment.  
Level 1 (orange): visual alert only,  
indicating that the vehicle in front is very  
close.  
The message "Vehicle close" is displayed.  
Level 2 (red): visual and audible alert,  
indicating that a collision is imminent.  
The message "Brake!" is displayed.  
Level 3: in some cases, a vibration alert in the  
form of micro-braking can be given, confirming  
the risk of collision.  
Intelligent emergency braking  
assistance  
If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid a  
collision, this system will supplement the braking,  
within the limits of the laws of physics.  
This assistance will only be provided if the driver  
presses the brake pedal.  
After an impact, the function  
automatically stops operating. Contact a  
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the  
system checked.  
Active Safety Brake  
Collision Risk Alert  
This function warns the driver that their vehicle is  
at risk of a collision with the vehicle in front, or a  
pedestrian or cyclist present in their traffic lane.  
Modifying the alert trigger threshold  
This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity  
with which the function warns of the risk of  
collision.  
The threshold is set via the Driving /  
Vehicle touch screen menu.  
►ꢀ Select one of the three pre-defined thresholds:  
– "Distant".  
– “Normal".  
– “Close".  
The last threshold selected is memorised when  
the ignition is switched off.  
Where the speed of your vehicle is too  
high approaching another vehicle, the  
first level of alert may not be displayed: the  
level 2 alert may be displayed directly.  
Important: the level 1 alert is not displayed  
when there is a stationary obstacle or when  
the "Close" trigger threshold has been  
selected.  
This function, also called automatic emergency  
braking, intervenes following the alerts if the  
driver does not react quickly enough and does not  
operate the vehicle's brakes.  
It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid a  
collision where the driver fails to react.  
Operation  
Depending on the degree of risk of collision  
detected by the system and the alert trigger  
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Operation  
The system operates subject to the following  
conditions:  
The brake pedal may vibrate slightly while  
the function is operating.  
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,  
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2  
seconds.  
(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in  
their field of detection.  
Rear parking sensors  
– The vehicle's speed does not exceed 37 mph (60  
km/h) when a pedestrian is detected.  
– The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph  
(80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle or a cyclist  
is detected.  
– The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and  
53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with  
camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions  
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle is  
detected.  
This warning lamp immediately flashes  
(for approximately 10 seconds) when the  
function acts on the vehicle’s braking.  
With an automatic gearbox or drive selector, in  
the event of automatic emergency braking until  
the vehicle comes to a complete stop, keep the  
brake pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle  
from moving off again.  
The system is switched on by engaging reverse  
gear, as confirmed by an audible signal.  
The system is switched off when you come out of  
reverse gear.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a fault with the system, you  
are alerted by the fixed illumination of this  
warning lamp, accompanied by the display of a  
message and an audible signal.  
Audible assistance  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have  
the system checked.  
If these warning lamps come on  
after the engine has been switched  
off and then restarted, contact a dealer or a  
qualified workshop to have the system checked.  
The system signals the presence of obstacles  
within the sensors’ detection zone.  
Parking sensors  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic  
emergency braking until the vehicle comes to a  
complete stop, the engine may stall.  
The driver can maintain control of the  
vehicle at any time by firmly turning the  
steering wheel and/or firmly depressing the  
accelerator pedal.  
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  
Using sensors located in the bumper, this  
system signals the proximity of obstacles  
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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.  
installed in accordance with the  
Front parking sensors  
manufacturer's recommendations.  
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed  
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.  
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  
still below 6 mph (10 km/h).  
The parking sensors are deactivated while the  
Park Assist and DS PARK PILOT functions are  
measuring a space.  
For more information on the Park Assist or the DS  
PARK PILOT, refer to the corresponding section.  
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).  
Adjusting the audible signal  
With DS CONNECT RADIO or DS  
CONNECT NAV, pressing this  
The sound emitted by the speaker (front  
or rear) locates the obstacle relative to  
the vehicle, in front or behind it.  
When the vehicle is started, the visual and  
audible aids will be available after the  
touch screen has started up.  
button opens the window for adjusting the  
volume of the audible signal.  
Deactivation / Activation  
Operating limits  
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
Visual assistance  
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,  
affecting distance measurements.  
The state of the system stays in the memory when  
the ignition is switched off.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction when shifting  
to reverse, this warning lamp comes on on  
the instrument panel, accompanied by the display  
of a message and an audible signal (short beep).  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have  
the system checked.  
This supplements the audible signal by displaying  
bars on the screen that represent 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.  
Reversing camera  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
The rear parking sensors system will be  
deactivated automatically if a trailer or  
bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device  
As soon as reverse gear is engaged with the  
engine running, this system displays views of your  
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vehicle’s close surroundings on the touch screen  
using a camera located at the rear of the vehicle.  
Principle of operation  
Rear vision  
Using the rear camera, the vehicle's close  
surroundings are recorded during manoeuvres at  
low speed.  
An image from above your vehicle in its close  
surroundings is reconstructed (represented  
between the brackets) in real time and as the  
manoeuvre progresses.  
It facilitates the alignment of your vehicle when  
parking and allows obstacles close to the vehicle  
to be seen. It is automatically deleted if the  
vehicle remains stationary for too long.  
To activate the camera, located on the tailgate,  
engage reverse and keep the speed of the vehicle  
below 6 mph (10 km/h).  
The system is deactivated:  
– Automatically, at speeds above approximately  
12 mph (20 km/h),  
– Automatically, if the tailgate is opened.  
– When changing out of reverse gear.  
– By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left  
corner of the touch screen.  
The screen is divided into two parts with a  
contextual view and a view from above the vehicle  
in its close surroundings.  
The parking sensors supplement the information  
on the view from above the vehicle.  
Various contextual views may be displayed:  
– Standard view.  
– 180° view.  
– Zoom view.  
AUTO mode is activated by default.  
In this mode, the system chooses to display the  
best view (standard or zoom).  
You can change the type of view at any time  
during a manoeuvre.  
The state of the function is not saved when the  
ignition is switched off.  
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The blue lines 1 represent the width of your  
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction  
changes according to the position of the steering  
wheel.  
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30 cm  
from the rear bumper; the two blue lines 3 and 4  
represent 1 m and 2 m, respectively.  
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the  
view selection menu.  
Obstacles may appear further away than  
they actually are.  
It is important to monitor the sides of the  
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the  
mirrors.  
AUTO mode  
Parking sensors also provide additional  
information about the area around the vehicle.  
180° view  
Zoom view  
This mode is activated by default.  
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the automatic  
view changes from the rear view (standard) to  
the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is  
approached at the level of the red line (less than  
30 cm) during a manoeuvre.  
Standard view  
The camera records the vehicle's surroundings  
during the manoeuvre in order to create a  
view from above the rear of the vehicle in its  
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be  
manoeuvred around nearby obstacles.  
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the  
view selection menu.  
The 180° view facilitates reversing out of a  
parking space, making it possible to see the  
approach of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.  
This view is not recommended for carrying out a  
complete manoeuvre.  
It features 3 areas: left A, centre B and right C.  
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the  
screen.  
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This view is only available via the view selection  
menu.  
Selecting the type of manoeuvre  
A. Entering a "parallel" parking space  
B. Leaving a "parallel" parking space  
C. Entering a "bay" parking space  
Park Assist  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
Operation  
►ꢀ When approaching a parking area, reduce the  
This system provides active parking assistance  
for vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox: it  
detects a parking space and then steers in  
the appropriate direction to park in this space  
while the driver controls the driving direction,  
engagement of gears, acceleration and braking.  
To assist the driver in monitoring the correct  
manoeuvring operation, the system automatically  
triggers the display of Reversing camera and the  
activation of the parking sensors.  
The system performs the measurements of  
available parking spaces and calculations of  
distances to obstacles using ultrasonic sensors  
built into the front and rear bumpers of the  
vehicle.  
speed of your vehicle to 19 mph (30 km/h) or less.  
Activating the function  
The function is activated in the Vehicle /  
Driving touch screen menu.  
Select "Park Assist".  
A manoeuvre selection page is displayed on the  
touch screen: by default, the "Entry" page if the  
vehicle has been running since the ignition was  
switched on, otherwise, the "Exit" page.  
►ꢀ Select the type and side of the manoeuvre to  
activate the parking space search.  
The selected manoeuvre can be changed at any  
time, even while searching for an available space.  
This indicator lamp comes on to confirm  
the selection.  
Activating the function deactivates the  
Blind Spot Detection.  
You can deactivate the function at any  
time until the parking space entry or exit  
manoeuvre begins, by pressing the arrow  
located in the top left-hand corner of the  
display page.  
Parking space search  
►ꢀ You should drive at a distance of between  
0.50 m and 1.50 m from the row of parked  
vehicles, without ever exceeding 19 mph  
(30 km/h), until the system finds an available  
space.  
The parking space search stops over this limit.  
The function automatically deactivates once the  
vehicle speed exceeds 31 mph (50 km/h).  
The system assists with the following  
manoeuvres:  
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For ''parallel'' parking, the space must at  
a minimum be equal to the length of your  
Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions  
page is displayed on the screen.  
The maximum speeds during manoeuvres are  
indicated by these symbols:  
vehicle plus 0.60 m.  
►ꢀ To prepare for the manoeuvre, follow the  
instructions.  
The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by the  
"Manoeuvre under way" onscreen message and  
an accompanying audible signal.  
Reversing is indicated by this message: “Release  
the steering wheel, reverse”.  
The Reversing camera and the parking sensors  
are automatically activated to help you monitor  
the area immediately surrounding your vehicle  
during the manoeuvre.  
5 mph or 7 km/h, for parking space entry.  
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For ''bay'' parking, the width of the space must  
be equal to the width of your vehicle plus 0.70  
m.  
3 mph or 5 km/h, for parking space exit.  
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During manoeuvring phases, the steering  
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold  
the steering wheel or put your hands between  
the spokes of the steering wheel. Watch out  
for any objects that could interfere with the  
manoeuvre (loose clothing, scarf, tie, etc.).  
Risk of injury!  
If the parking sensors function has been  
deactivated in the Driving/Vehicle menu  
of the touch screen, it will be automatically  
reactivated when the system is activated.  
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly  
monitor the traffic, especially vehicles coming  
towards you.  
The driver should check that no objects or  
people are obstructing the vehicle’s path.  
During the manoeuvre  
The system controls the vehicle’s steering. It  
gives instructions on the manoeuvring direction  
when starting "parallel" entry and exit parking  
manoeuvres, and for all "bay" entry manoeuvres.  
There instructions are displayed as a symbol  
accompanied by a message:  
The images from the camera(s) displayed  
on the touch screen may be distorted by  
the terrain.  
"Reverse".  
In shady areas, or in inadequate sunlight  
or lighting conditions, the image may be  
darkened and with lower contrast  
“Go forwards".  
When the system finds an available space, "OK" is  
displayed on the parking view, accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
The manoeuvring status is indicated by these  
symbols:  
The manoeuvre can be permanently interrupted at  
any time, either by the driver or automatically by  
the system.  
Interruption by the driver:  
– taking over control of the steering.  
Preparing for the manoeuvre  
Manoeuvre in progress (green).  
►ꢀ Move very slowly until the request to stop  
the vehicle is displayed: "Stop the vehicle“,  
accompanied by the “STOP” sign and an audible  
signal.  
Manoeuvre cancelled or finished (red) (the  
arrows indicate that the driver must  
resume control of the vehicle).  
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– activating the direction indicator lamps on the  
opposite side to that of the manoeuvre.  
– unfastening the driver's seat belt.  
– switching off the ignition.  
The manoeuvring symbol is displayed in red  
accompanied by the message “Manoeuvre  
completed” on the touch screen.  
Do not use the function under the  
following exterior conditions:  
– Alongside a soft shoulder (e.g. ditch) or quay  
or on the edge of a drop.  
Deactivation of the function is confirmed  
by this indicator lamp going off,  
Interruption by the system:  
– When the road surface is slippery (e.g. ice).  
– vehicle exceeding the speed limit of 5 mph  
(7 km/h) during parking space entry manoeuvres,  
or 3 mph (5 km/h) during parking space exit  
manoeuvres.  
– activation of anti-slip regulation on a slippery  
road.  
– opening of a door or the boot.  
– engine stall.  
– system malfunction.  
– after 10 manoeuvres to enter or exit a parallel  
parking space and after 7 manoeuvres to enter a  
parking bay.  
Interrupting the manoeuvre automatically  
deactivates the function.  
The manoeuvre symbol is displayed in red,  
accompanied by the "Manoeuvre cancelled"  
message on the touch screen.  
A message prompts the driver to take back  
control of the vehicle.  
accompanied by an audible signal.  
If entering a parking space, the driver may be  
required to complete the manoeuvre.  
If any of the following malfunctions  
occurs, do not use the system:  
– If a tyre is under-inflated.  
– If one of the bumpers is damaged.  
– If one of the cameras is faulty.  
Operating limits  
– The system may suggest an inappropriate  
parking space (parking prohibited, work in  
progress with damaged road surface, location  
alongside a ditch, etc.).  
If the vehicle has undergone any of the  
following modifications, do not use the  
function:  
– When carrying an object extending beyond  
the dimensions of the vehicle (ladder on the  
roof bars, bicycle carrier on the tailgate, etc.).  
– With a non-approved towball in place.  
– With snow chains fitted.  
– When driving on a small-diameter or "space-  
saver" type spare wheel.  
– When the wheels fitted are a different size  
from the original ones.  
– The system may indicate that a space has  
been found but will not offer it because of a fixed  
obstacle on the opposite side of the manoeuvre,  
which would not allow the vehicle to follow a  
trajectory required for parking.  
– The system may indicate that a space has been  
found but the manoeuvre will not be triggered,  
because the width of the lane is insufficient.  
– The system is not designed for performing the  
parking manoeuvre on a sharp bend.  
– The system does not detect spaces that  
are much larger than the vehicle itself or that  
are delimited by obstacles that are too low  
(pavements, studs, etc.) or too thin (trees, posts,  
wire fences, etc.).  
– If the boot is heavily loaded, the tilt of the  
vehicle towards the rear may interfere with the  
distance measurements.  
The function is deactivated after a few  
seconds; this warning lamp goes off and  
the function returns to the initial display.  
– After modifying one or both bumpers (added  
protection).  
– If the sensors have been repainted other  
than by the dealer network.  
End of the parking space entry or exit  
manoeuvre  
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is  
completed.  
– With sensors not approved for the vehicle.  
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the distances to obstacles using 12 ultrasonic  
sensors built into the front and rear bumpers of  
the vehicle.  
To help the driver monitor the successful  
completion of the manoeuvre, the system  
automatically displays the Reversing camera and  
activates the parking sensors.  
►ꢀ Press the button on the gear selector or, on  
the touch screen, select Driving / Vehicle > DS  
PARK PILOT.  
Malfunctions  
When the function is not activated, the  
temporary flashing of this indicator lamp  
and an audible signal indicate a system  
malfunction.  
If the malfunction occurs while the system is in  
use, the indicator lamp goes off.  
Activating the system deactivates Blind  
Spot Detection.  
Sequence  
If the parking sensor malfunction occurs  
during use, indicated by this warning lamp  
coming on, it causes the function to deactivate.  
In the event of a malfunction, have the system  
checked by a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
In the event of a power steering  
malfunction, this warning lamp is  
displayed on the instrument panel, accompanied  
by a warning message.  
Once the system is activated, the following steps  
will be performed successively:  
– Select the type of manoeuvre via the touch  
screen.  
– Search for an available space.  
– Prepare for the manoeuvre.  
– Perform the manoeuvre.  
– Finalise the manoeuvre.  
It is possible to deactivate the system at  
any time until the start of the manoeuvre,  
by pressing the red arrow in the upper left  
corner of the screen.  
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
To initiate parking assistance when approaching  
a parking area:  
►ꢀ Reduce the speed of the vehicle to a maximum  
of 19 mph (30 km/h).  
DS PARK PILOT  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
DS PARK PILOT is not always able to react  
automatically and appropriately due to  
the performance limits inherent to the system.  
The manoeuvre remains the responsibility  
of the driver, who must not leave the driving  
position and must never try to lock the system  
control button.  
This system provides active parking assistance  
for vehicles fitted with the EAT8 automatic  
gearbox or a gear selector: it detects a free  
"parallel" or "bay" parking space and then  
operates the vehicle, parking it with no need for  
driver intervention. It also allows you to drive out  
of a "parallel parking" space automatically.  
The system controls the steering, direction,  
acceleration and braking. The system measures  
the available parking spaces and calculates  
The driver's seat belt must remain fastened  
during the manoeuvre.  
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Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions  
page is displayed on the screen.  
►ꢀ To prepare for the manoeuvre, you must fulfil  
all of these instructions.  
This symbol will be displayed automatically  
when the instruction has been applied.  
When all instructions have been validated, a  
new screen is displayed, indicating that you can  
undertake the manoeuvre.  
Manoeuvre interrupted.  
Choice of the type of  
manoeuvre and search for  
space  
Depending on whether the vehicle has been  
driven or not since the ignition was switched on,  
the function proposes the entry to or exit from a  
parking space on the touch screen.  
►ꢀ Select the type and side of the manoeuvre to  
activate the parking space search.  
Illumination of this lamp confirms  
Manoeuvre completed or abandoned  
(white arrows indicate that the driver must  
take back control of their vehicle).  
The direction of the manoeuvre is indicated by  
these symbols:  
Forward gear.  
►ꢀ To undertake the manoeuvre, press this  
button.  
Reverse gear.  
►ꢀ While holding down the button, gradually  
release the brake pedal.  
The central arrow is green whilst the vehicle is  
moving, or white to indicate the next manoeuvring  
direction.  
activation.  
It is possible to change the type of manoeuvre  
at any time, including during the available space  
search phase.  
►ꢀ Drive at a distance of 0.50 to 1.50 m from the  
row of parked vehicles, not exceeding 19 mph  
(30 km/h), until the system finds an available  
space (indicated by OK on the display and an  
audible signal).  
The button must be held down throughout  
the manoeuvre.  
Throughout the whole manoeuvre,  
indicated by the green "AUTO" symbol, the  
driver must hold the selector button down.  
The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by the  
display of a screen with the message "Manoeuvre  
under way", accompanied by an audible signal.  
Reversing camera and the parking sensors are  
automatically activated to help you monitor the  
close surrounding area of your vehicle throughout  
the manoeuvre.  
During manoeuvring phases, the steering  
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold  
the steering wheel or put your hands between  
the spokes of the steering wheel. Watch out  
for any objects that could interfere with the  
manoeuvre (loose clothing, scarf, tie, etc.).  
Risk of injury!  
For "parallel" parking, the space must at  
least equal to the length of your vehicle  
plus 1 m.  
For "bay" parking, the space must at least  
equal to the width of your vehicle plus 0.70 m.  
Performing the manoeuvre  
As soon as the driver releases the brake pedal,  
the system automatically takes control of  
choosing the travel direction, forwards or reverse,  
acceleration, braking and the steering direction.  
The manoeuvring status is indicated by these  
symbols:  
If the vehicle slows down significantly, the  
brake lamps may come on.  
Preparing for the manoeuvre  
►ꢀ Move very slowly until the request to stop  
the vehicle and the "STOP" sign are displayed,  
accompanied by an audible signal.  
Pausing/resuming the manoeuvre  
The manoeuvre can be interrupted temporarily  
at any time, either automatically by the system if  
Manoeuvre in progress.  
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an obstacle is detected, or by driver action. If the  
driver notices a hazard, they may also interrupt  
the manoeuvre permanently.  
To suspend the manoeuvre, the driver can:  
– Release the function control button.  
– Depress the brake pedal.  
– Resume control of the steering.  
– Change the gearbox status (except changing  
to P).  
The vehicle is immediately immobilised if the  
manoeuvre is suspended.  
– Activation of the direction indicator lamps on  
the opposite side to that of the manoeuvre.  
– In certain cases, when a wheel of the vehicle  
hits a pavement or a low obstacle.  
– Triggering of anti-slip regulation on a slippery  
road.  
This symbol is displayed, accompanied by  
the message "Manoeuvre completed" on  
the touch screen.  
When the function is deactivated, this  
indicator lamp on the instrument panel  
goes off and the original display is restored.  
– If entering a parking space, the driver may be  
required to complete the manoeuvre. The gearbox  
changes to P 4 seconds after completion of the  
manoeuvre.  
– When exiting a parking space, the gearbox  
changes to N when the manoeuvre is complete. A  
message and symbols prompt the driver to take  
back control of the vehicle.  
– Engine stalling.  
– Sudden appearance in the field of the  
manoeuvre of an obstacle not detected by the  
system before the manoeuvre was started, with  
the obstacle remaining for more than 30 seconds.  
– After 10 manoeuvres to enter or exit a "parallel"  
parking space and after 7 manoeuvres to enter a  
"bay" parking space,  
This is confirmed by the display of this  
symbol, accompanied by the message  
"Manoeuvre suspended".  
Resuming the manoeuvre after resolving the  
conditions for suspending it:  
– System malfunction during the manoeuvre.  
Abandoning the manoeuvre immediately  
triggers the vehicle’s brakes and automatically  
deactivates the function.  
This symbol is displayed, accompanied by  
the message "Manoeuvre abandoned" on  
the touch screen.  
A message prompts the driver to take back  
control of the vehicle.  
The function is deactivated after a few  
seconds; this indicator lamp goes off on  
the instrument panel and the initial display is  
resumed.  
The gearbox automatically changes to mode  
P if no action is taken by the driver within 30  
secondss.  
►ꢀ Release all controls (brake pedal, function  
control button, steering wheel, etc.).  
►ꢀ Press the function control button again.  
Permanent interruption after suspending the  
manoeuvre:  
Operating limits  
– The system may suggest an inappropriate  
parking space (parking prohibited, work in  
progress with damaged road surface, location  
alongside a ditch, etc.).  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal and engage a gear.  
Abandoning the manoeuvre  
– The system may indicate that a space has  
been found but will not offer it because of a fixed  
obstacle on the opposite side of the manoeuvre,  
which does not allow the vehicle to follow the  
trajectory required for parking.  
– The system may indicate that a space has been  
found but the manoeuvre will not be triggered  
because the width of the lane is insufficient.  
– The system is not designed to perform parking  
manoeuvres on a steep slope or on a sharp curve.  
The manoeuvre is abandoned in the following  
situations:  
– No action by the driver within 30 seconds of the  
manoeuvre being suspended.  
– Intentional application of the parking brake.  
– Gearbox mode P engaged by the driver.  
– Driver's seat belt unfastened.  
The system automatically engages gearbox mode  
P after 4 seconds.  
End of manoeuvre  
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is  
completed.  
– Opening of a door or the boot.  
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– The system does not detect spaces that  
are much larger than the vehicle itself or that  
are delimited by obstacles that are too low  
(pavements, studs, etc.) or too thin (trees, posts,  
wire fences, etc.).  
– When the wheels fitted are a different size  
from the original ones.  
– After modifying one or both bumpers (added  
protection).  
– If the sensors have been repainted outside  
the dealer network.  
– With sensors not approved for the vehicle.  
– The system may be impaired by incorrect  
inflation of the vehicle’s tyres.  
– The tilting of the vehicle if the boot is heavily  
loaded can affect the distance measurements.  
Malfunctions  
Do not use the function under the  
following exterior conditions:  
– Alongside a soft shoulder (ditch) or quay or  
on the edge of a drop.  
When the function is not activated, the  
temporary flashing of this warning lamp  
and an audible signal indicate a DS PARK PILOT  
malfunction.  
– When the road surface is slippery (ice).  
If the malfunction occurs while the system is in  
use, the warning lamp goes off.  
Do not use the function in the presence of  
one of the following malfunctions:  
– If a tyre is under-inflated.  
– If one of the bumpers is damaged.  
– If one of the cameras is faulty.  
– If the brake lamps are not working.  
If a parking sensor malfunction, indicated  
by this warning lamp coming on, occurs  
during DS PARK PILOT use, the function is  
deactivated.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
In the event of a power steering  
malfunction, this warning lamp is  
displayed on the instrument panel, accompanied  
by a message.  
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Do not use the function if the vehicle has  
been subject to one of the following  
modifications:  
– When carrying an object extending beyond  
the dimensions of the vehicle (ladder on the  
roof bars, bicycle carrier on the tailgate, etc.).  
– With a non-approved towball in place.  
– With snow chains fitted.  
– When driving on a small-diameter or "space-  
saver" type spare wheel.  

Related Topics

Driving recommendations / On flooded roads
Anti-theft protection / Starting & Stopping
Starting/Switching off the electric motor
Electric parking brake
6-speed manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox (EAT8)
Drive selector (Electric)
Driving modes
Hill start assist
Gear shift indicator
Stop & Start
Under-inflation detection
Driving and manoeuvring aids
Speed Limit Recognition
Speed limiter
Cruise control
Memorising speeds
DS DRIVE ASSIST / Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Lane Departure Warning System
Blind Spot Detection / Active Blind Spot
Active Safety Brake / Collision Risk Alert
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Reversing camera
Park Assist
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