Driving for Your DS 7 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2017-2022)

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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.  
►ꢀ Deactivate the Stop & Start function.  
►ꢀ For hybrid engines, place the mode selector in  
4WD position (depending on version).  
►ꢀ 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.  
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.  
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.  
Never leave children inside the vehicle  
unsupervised.  
Important!  
Towing  
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!  
Driving with a trailer places greater  
demands on the towing vehicle and  
particular care must be taken.  
On flooded roads  
We strongly advise against driving on flooded  
roads, as this could cause serious damage to the  
internal combustion engine or electric motor, the  
gearbox and the electrical systems of the vehicle.  
Do not exceed the maximum towable  
weights.  
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).  
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%  
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air  
density at high altitudes decreases engine  
performance.  
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the  
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles  
(1,000 kilometres).  
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!  
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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.  
►ꢀ Reduce speed and lower the engine speed, so  
as to limit the 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.  
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.  
Move the electronic key so that the engine can  
be started or switched off.  
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 of the brakes, the use  
of engine braking is recommended.  
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not  
detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-  
off" section.  
Side wind  
Tyres  
The lighting state of the "START/STOP"  
button indicates the presence or absence  
of the electronic key in the passenger  
compartment.  
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the  
wind that the vehicle will have.  
►ꢀ Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle  
and of the trailer, observing the recommended  
pressures.  
Anti-theft protection  
Lighting  
►ꢀ Check the electrical signalling on the trailer  
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.  
Starting  
Electronic immobiliser  
►ꢀ 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.  
The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser  
system, with a code that must be recognised in  
order for starting to be possible.  
If a genuine towing device is used, the  
rear parking sensors will be deactivated  
automatically to avoid the audible signal.  
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the  
display of a message, the engine will not start.  
Contact a dealer.  
►ꢀ 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  
When driving  
Cooling  
Towing a trailer uphill increases the temperature  
of the coolant. The maximum towable load  
depends on the gradient and the exterior  
temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan does  
not increase with engine speed.  
pressing the "START/STOP" button:  
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►ꢀ 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.  
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.  
It is possible to change the driving mode at any  
time using the mode selector.  
Never leave your vehicle with the  
electronic key still inside.  
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,  
it makes no noise.  
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and  
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming  
despite the pedestrian horn.  
Switching 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.  
►ꢀ Press this button again to switch off the  
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.  
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..  
►ꢀ For hybrid vehicles, before leaving the vehicle,  
check that the READY warning lamp is switched  
off.  
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the  
steering wheel to lock the steering column.  
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox  
(EAT6 / EAT8), the steering column does not lock,  
but the gearbox locks in mode P.  
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).  
Key not detected  
If the engine stalls, release the clutch  
pedal and fully depress it again, the  
engine will restart automatically.  
Back-up starting  
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column  
so that the engine can be started if the system  
does not detect the key in the recognition zone, or  
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.  
Starting hybrid vehicles  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal and press briefly  
on the START/STOP button.  
►ꢀ Keep you foot on the pedal until this  
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the  
activation of the hybrid system (confirmed by an  
audible signal).  
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the  
engine will not switch off.  
By default, the system starts in ELECTRIC mode.  
Depending on certain parameters (battery  
charge level or exterior temperature), the system  
determines whether it is necessary to start the  
petrol engine.  
With the engine off, the braking and  
steering assistance systems are also cut  
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!  
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►ꢀ Place and hold the remote control against the  
reader.  
Emergency switch-off  
Indicator lamp  
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can  
be switched off without conditions (even when  
driving).  
This indicator lamp comes on in the  
►ꢀ With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in  
neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.  
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, select mode P,  
then fully depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Press the “START/STOP” button.  
The engine starts.  
instrument panel and on the control lever  
to confirm the application of the parking brake,  
accompanied by display of the message "Parking  
brake applied".  
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking  
brake.  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button for about  
5 seconds.  
In this case, the steering column locks as soon as  
the vehicle stops.  
On certain versions with automatic gearbox (EAT6  
/ EAT8), the steering column does not lock.  
This indicator lamp flashes on the control lever  
when manual parking brake application or release  
is performed.  
Back-up switch-off  
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.  
In the event of a battery failure, the  
electric parking brake does not work.  
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, if the parking brake is not applied,  
immobilise the vehicle by placing the chocks  
supplied against one of the wheels.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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.  
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.  
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,  
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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.  
off, accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake released".  
►ꢀ Press the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Select mode D, M or R.  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal and press the  
accelerator pedal.  
If you push the control lever without  
pressing the brake pedal, the parking  
brake will not be released and a message is  
displayed.  
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake  
does not release automatically, check  
that the front doors are correctly closed.  
Manual application  
With the vehicle stationary:  
Never leave a child alone inside the  
vehicle, as they could release the parking  
brake.  
The complete release of the parking brake is  
confirmed by the braking indicator lamp and  
the P indicator lamp in the control lever going  
off, accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake released".  
►ꢀ Pull briefly on the control lever.  
Confirmation of the application instruction is  
signalled by flashing of the indicator lamp in the  
control lever.  
The application of the parking brake is confirmed  
by illumination of the braking indicator lamp  
and of the P indicator lamp in the control lever,  
accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake applied".  
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, turn the wheels  
toward the pavement and select mode P.  
When towing, the vehicle is approved for  
parking on slopes of up to 12%.  
When stationary with the engine running,  
do not press the accelerator pedal  
unnecessarily: risk of parking brake release.  
Automatic application  
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake  
is applied automatically when the engine is  
switched off.  
When the parking brake is applied, the brake  
indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the  
control lever come on, accompanied by the  
onscreen message "Parking brake applied".  
Automatic operation  
Manual operation  
Automatic release  
Ensure first that the engine is running and the  
driver's door is properly closed.  
The electric parking brake releases automatically  
and progressively when the vehicle moves off.  
With a manual gearbox  
►ꢀ Fully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1st gear  
or reverse.  
Manual release  
With the ignition on or engine running:  
►ꢀ Press the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ While maintaining pressure on the brake  
pedal, briefly push the control lever.  
The complete release of the parking brake is  
confirmed by the braking indicator lamp and  
the P indicator lamp in the control lever going  
It is not applied automatically if the  
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with  
Stop & Start.  
►ꢀ Press the accelerator pedal and release the  
clutch pedal.  
With an automatic gearbox  
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With automatic operation, it is also  
possible to manually apply or release the  
parking brake using the control lever.  
►ꢀ Release the parking brake manually by  
pushing the control lever while keeping your foot  
on the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Pull the control lever in the “Application”  
direction for 2 seconds.  
►ꢀ Release the control lever and the brake pedal.  
This indicator lamp on the instrument  
panel comes on to confirm deactivation of  
the automatic functions.  
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, 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.  
Special cases  
In some situations, you may need to operate the  
parking brake manually.  
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the  
engine running  
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running,  
briefly pull the control lever.  
Application of the parking brake is confirmed by  
illumination of the braking indicator lamp and the  
P indicator lamp in the control lever, accompanied  
by the display of the message "Parking brake  
applied".  
With an automatic gearbox, while mode N  
is selected, opening the driver’s door  
triggers an audible signal. It stops when the  
driver's door closes again.  
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 electric parking brake control lever will brake  
the vehicle. Braking takes place while the control  
lever is being pulled; it is interrupted when the  
control lever is released.  
Deactivating automatic  
operation  
In some situations, for example when it is  
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,  
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate  
automatic operation of the system.  
►ꢀ Start the engine.  
Parking the vehicle with the brake  
released  
The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of the  
vehicle during emergency braking.  
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the  
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be  
displayed in the instrument panel.  
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.  
►ꢀ 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.  
►ꢀ Release the control lever.  
►ꢀ Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
Immobilising the vehicle with the parking brake  
released  
►ꢀ Switch off the engine.  
►ꢀ Switch on the ignition again, without starting  
the engine.  
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,  
signalled by the illumination of one or both  
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then  
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.  
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In this event, stability must be assured by the  
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"  
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is  
immobilised.  
Failure to follow this instruction could  
cause permanent damage to the gearbox  
(inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).  
Push selector  
Automatic gearbox  
Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push  
selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear  
changes via control paddles located behind the  
steering wheel.  
6-speed manual gearbox  
Engaging reverse gear  
Gearbox selector positions  
P. Park  
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are  
blocked.  
R. Reverse gear  
N. Neutral  
A. Button P  
To put the gearbox into Park mode.  
B. Unlock button  
►ꢀ Raise the trigger under the knob and move the  
gear lever to the left, then forwards.  
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or  
to allow it to free-wheel.  
Only engage reverse gear when the  
vehicle is stationary with the engine at  
idle.  
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.  
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.  
M. Driving in manual mode  
The driver changes gear using the steering-  
mounted controls.  
C. Button M  
As a safety precaution and to facilitate  
starting of the engine, always select  
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.  
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)  
Engaging 5th or 6th gear  
►ꢀ Move the gear selector fully to the right to  
D. Gearbox status indicators (P, R, N, D)  
engage 5th or 6th gear.  
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Operation  
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.  
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 chocks supplied with the vehicle tools  
against one of the wheels to immobilise the  
vehicle.  
►ꢀ 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.  
Displays on the instrument  
panel  
With the ignition on, the status of the gearbox is  
displayed in the instrument panel:  
P: park.  
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.  
R: reverse.  
N: neutral.  
Unlocking the gearbox  
D1 to D6 or D8: automatic mode.  
M1 to M6 or M8: manual mode (temporary or  
permanent).  
-: 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.  
– From mode P:  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Press the Unlock button.  
►ꢀ While continuing to press the brake pedal  
and the Unlock button, select another mode.  
– 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.  
– In the second case, the gearbox goes directly  
from P to R.  
Steering-mounted controls  
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.  
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Engaging reverse gear  
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.  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Start the engine.  
►ꢀ Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,  
push rearwards to select the automatic mode D,  
or forwards, while pressing the Unlock button to  
engage reverse R.  
Then, from D or R:  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Accelerate gradually to automatically release  
the electric parking brake.  
The vehicle moves off immediately.  
►ꢀ Slow down until you come to a stop.  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal, then press the  
Unlock button.  
►ꢀ While maintaining the presses, select mode R.  
Special aspects of automatic mode  
Permanent manual mode  
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.  
Entering the mode:  
With EAT8 without DS PARK PILOT button and  
EAT6:  
►ꢀ 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.  
or  
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.  
Special aspects of manual mode  
The change from one gear to another takes place  
only if the road speed and engine speed permit.  
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.  
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.  
Starting the vehicle  
From mode P:  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Start the engine.  
►ꢀ Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,  
press the Unlock button.  
►ꢀ Push once or twice rearwards to select  
the automatic mode D, or forwards to engage  
reverse R.  
►ꢀ Select another mode using the DRIVE MODE  
control.  
Switching off the ignition  
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be  
stationary.  
Changing to free-wheeling  
For more information on Changing to free-  
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.  
From neutral N:  
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Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away  
from traffic, and call a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Operating faults  
D/B. Automatic forward gear (D) or automatic  
forward gear with regenerative braking (B)  
The gearbox manages gear changes  
Gearbox malfunction  
according to the style of driving, the road  
profile and the vehicle load. With the  
regenerative braking function activated,  
the gearbox also controls braking when  
the accelerator pedal is released.  
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.  
e-EAT8 electric automatic  
gearbox (Hybrid)  
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector  
and regenerative braking function.  
Push selector  
With the exception of manual mode and  
regenerative braking, the operation is identical to  
that of other EAT8 gearboxes.  
For more information on the Operation or the  
Malfunctions of the EAT8 gearbox, refer to the  
corresponding sections.  
Selector malfunction  
Minor malfunction  
Gearbox selector positions  
P.  
Car park  
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.  
In certain cases, the selector indicator lamps may  
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still  
displayed on the instrument panel.  
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels  
are blocked.  
R.  
N.  
Reverse gear  
Neutral  
For moving the vehicle with the ignition  
off: in certain car washing machines, when  
towing the vehicle, etc.  
A. Button P  
To put the gearbox into Park mode.  
B. Unlock button  
Major malfunction  
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by the display of a message.  
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.  
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The state of the function is not saved when the  
ignition is switched off.  
C. Gearbox state indicator lamps (R, N, D/B)  
Driving modes  
The number and type of driving modes available  
depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.  
Driving modes are selected using one of the  
following controls, depending on version:  
If the battery is almost fully charged, the  
braking effect when the accelerator pedal  
is released may be limited.  
Displays in the instrument  
panel  
When the ignition is switched on, the status of  
the gearbox is displayed in the instrument panel:  
P: park.  
DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION  
This suspension adapts itself to the following  
parameters: state and profile of the road, load  
of the vehicle, driving style and selected driving  
mode.  
It is managed by a computer, which interprets the  
data transmitted by different sensors to apply the  
optimal level of damping to each shock absorber.  
It is associated with a camera, located at the top  
of the windscreen, which constantly monitors the  
state of the road. Depending on the additional  
information transmitted by the camera, the  
suspension anticipates the possible defects of  
the road.  
R: reverse.  
N: neutral.  
D1 to D8: automatic forward gear.  
B1 to B8: automatic forward gear with  
regenerative braking function activated.  
In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not  
indicated.  
The state of the gearbox remains displayed in  
the instrument panel for a few seconds after  
switching off the ignition.  
1. Pressing the control activates ECO mode. The  
indicator lamp comes on.  
2. Pressing the front of the control activates  
SPORT mode; pressing the rear activates  
ECO mode. The corresponding indicator lamp  
comes on.  
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.  
3. Pressing the control displays the modes on the  
instrument panel.  
It offers three modes: Comfort, Normal and Sport.  
The mode can be selected using the DRIVE MODE  
control on the central console.  
For more information on the Driving modes,  
please refer to the corresponding section.  
When the accelerator pedal is released,  
mechanical energy is recovered and used to  
partially recharge the battery.  
►ꢀ While in mode D/B, pushing the pulse selector  
backwards activates/deactivates the function.  
The D on the instrument panel is replaced with  
a B.  
The selected mode is activated immediately.  
The choice of driving mode is also  
managed by the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE  
function; refer to the corresponding section.  
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vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument  
panel.  
recommended. The ELECTRIC mode is available as  
long as there is power left in the battery.  
– Exterior temperature between 0°C and 45°C.  
Manually exiting the mode  
– Fully depress the accelerator pedal.  
– Select another mode.  
With petrol / Diesel engines  
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL  
MANUAL  
mode is selected by default.  
Permanent "Manual" mode with an automatic  
gearbox and DS PARK PILOT.  
Enables manual gear changing using the steering-  
mounted paddles.  
ECO  
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.  
In case of non-use of the vehicle for a long  
period (several months), a restart of the  
petrol engine may occur even if the battery is  
charged.  
With hybrid engine  
Each time the ignition is switched on, ELECTRIC  
mode is selected by default.  
HYBRID  
ELECTRIC  
Optimises the fuel consumption of the vehicle  
by managing the alternating or simultaneous  
operation of the two types of engine, according to  
road conditions and driving style.  
In HYBRID mode, it is possible to drive in 100%  
electric mode if the battery charge level is  
sufficient and acceleration requirements are  
moderate.  
Allows 100% electric driving. The maximum speed  
is approximately 84 mph (135 km/h).  
COMFORT  
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do  
not allow the activation or retention of ELECTRIC  
mode, the message “Electric mode currently  
unavailable” is displayed in the instrument panel.  
The vehicle automatically changes to HYBRID  
mode.  
The lighting of a blue LED under the interior rear  
view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle,  
confirms driving in ELECTRIC mode.  
Allows more comfortable driving on poor road  
surfaces, over speed humps and sleeping  
policemen, or during long journeys by activating  
the DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION function, which  
associates the variable damping system with the  
multifunction camera to detect the condition of  
the road surface.  
When navigation is activated, the use  
of HYBRID mode is advisable to optimise  
electrical consumption.  
NORMAL  
The lighting of the LED can be deactivated  
by inserting the tip of a paper clip type  
accessory into the hole under the mirror.  
Restores the vehicle’s original settings.  
SPORT  
SPORT  
Allows more dynamic driving to take advantage of  
the vehicle's maximum performance.  
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol  
engine as long as there is energy left in the  
battery.  
Enables more dynamic driving, acting on the  
power steering, variable damping system (DS  
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION), pedals, gear changes  
with an automatic gearbox, ambient engine  
sounds and the possibility of displaying the  
Conditions of activation  
– Adequate battery charge level. Charging  
the vehicle after each drive is therefore  
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COMFORT  
Operation  
Hill start assist  
Depending on equipment.  
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.  
Combines the HYBRID mode and DS ACTIVE  
SCAN SUSPENSION (controlled shock absorption  
option).  
In COMFORT mode, the suspension favours soft  
shock absorption to improve driving comfort on  
uneven surfaces.  
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.  
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
Facing uphill, 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.  
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being  
held temporarily by hill start assist.  
4WD (4-wheel drive)  
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.  
Depending on equipment.  
4WD mode ("4-wheel drive") improves the  
vehicle's grip at low and moderate speeds by  
driving all 4 wheels continuously.  
This mode is especially suited to snow-covered  
roads and difficult terrain (mud, sand, etc.) as  
well as ford crossings, at moderate speed.  
Depending on the driving conditions and the  
battery charge level, 4WD mode may be 100%  
electric.  
The hill start assist function cannot be  
deactivated. However, use of the parking  
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its  
operation.  
This mode will be even more effective if  
the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres,  
such as winter tyres.  
Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary and  
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a  
short time when you release the brake pedal.  
The grip can be improved up to 84 mph (135 km/h)  
using the electric motors; above this speed, the  
vehicle is driven by the front wheels only.  
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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,  
Gear efficiency indicator  
(Depending on engine.)  
– engaging reverse.  
►ꢀ Press the button.  
A message in the instrument panel confirms the  
change of status.  
When the function is deactivated, the orange  
indicator lamp is lit; if the engine was in standby,  
it restarts immediately.  
This system reduces fuel consumption by  
recommending the most appropriate gear.  
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.  
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.  
Associated indicator lamps  
Function activated.  
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.  
Function deactivated or malfunction.  
Opening the bonnet  
Before doing anything under the bonnet,  
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid  
any risk of injury caused by the engine  
restarting automatically.  
With an automatic gearbox, the system is  
only active in manual operation.  
Deactivation/Reactivation  
The function is activated by default when the  
ignition is switched on.  
The information appears in the instrument  
panel in the form of an arrow and the  
recommended gear.  
To deactivate/reactivate the function:  
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Driving on flooded roads  
225 versions, when you depress the brake pedal  
►ꢀ With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal  
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.  
or place the gear selector in mode N.  
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.  
Time counter  
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby  
during a journey. It resets to zero every time the  
ignition is switched on.  
Special cases:  
The engine does not go into standby if one of  
the operating conditions is not met and in the  
following cases.  
Operation  
Main conditions for operation  
• Reverse gear engaged.  
– 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.  
Special cases  
– Steep slope (rising or falling).  
– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature  
in the passenger compartment.  
The engine restarts automatically if the operating  
condition is once again met and in the following  
cases.  
– Vehicle speed exceeds 2.5 mph (4 km/h) with  
manual gearbox versions, or PureTech 180 and  
PureTech 225 versions with automatic gearbox,  
or exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h) with BlueHDi 180  
versions with automatic gearbox.  
– Demisting active.  
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes  
for a few seconds, then goes off.  
– The outside temperature must be between 0°C  
and 35°C.  
After the engine has restarted, STOP  
mode is not available as long as the  
vehicle has not reached a speed of 5 mph  
(8 km/h).  
Putting the engine into standby (STOP  
mode)  
The engine automatically goes into standby  
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of  
stopping.  
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes  
for a few seconds, then goes off.  
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is  
not available for a few seconds after  
coming out of reverse gear or turning the  
steering wheel.  
Malfunctions  
In the event of a malfunction, this warning  
lamp flashes for a few moments, then  
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen  
message.  
–
with a manual gearbox, at a speed below 2 mph  
(3 km/h), when you place the gear lever in neutral  
and release the clutch pedal,  
–
with an automatic gearbox, at a speed below 12  
Engine restarting (START mode)  
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the  
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.  
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
mph (20 km/h) for BlueHDi 180 versions, or below  
2 mph (3 km/h) for PureTech 180 and PureTech  
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The vehicle stalls in STOP mode  
the spare wheel) as well as before a long  
journey.  
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly  
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high speed,  
long journey):  
Under-inflation alert  
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.  
This is signalled by the fixed illumination of  
this warning lamp, accompanied by an  
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.  
– worsens road-holding,  
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V  
battery of specific technology and  
specification.  
– lengthens braking distances,  
– causes premature wear of the tyres,  
– increases fuel consumption.  
All work concerning the battery must be  
carried out only by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
The loss of pressure detected does not  
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.  
Do not rely on just a visual check.  
The inflation pressures specified for the  
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure  
label.  
For more information on the Identification  
markings, refer to the corresponding section.  
►ꢀ 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).  
Tyre under-inflation  
detection  
This system automatically checks the pressures  
of the tyres while driving.  
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.  
Checking tyre pressures  
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 alert is kept active until the system is  
reinitialised.  
Snow chains  
Reinitialisation  
The system must be reinitialised after any  
adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,  
and after changing one or more wheels.  
The system does not have to be  
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow  
chains.  
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  
Before reinitialising the system, make  
sure that the pressures of the four tyres  
are correct for the conditions of use of the  
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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.  
Operation  
To use all camera functions, you must perform the  
following operations:  
►ꢀ Download the DS ConnectedCAM application  
onto a smartphone.  
►ꢀ Pair the smartphone with the camera  
following the instructions given by the  
application.  
Pairing is necessary at the first connection. After  
this it will be automatic.  
The default pairing code is: “ConnectedCAM”.  
With the vehicle stationary, the system is  
reinitialised via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu..  
►ꢀ In this menu, select the “Vehicle settings” tab.  
►ꢀ In the page, select the "Under-inflation  
initialisation" function.  
►ꢀ Select "Yes" to confirm.  
The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display of  
a message and an audible signal.  
This camera, installed at the top of the  
windscreen and connected wirelessly, allows you  
to:  
– Take photos and videos on demand and share  
them.  
– Send the vehicle's GPS coordinates to a  
smartphone.  
– Record videos automatically in the event of a  
vehicle impact.  
On/Off  
►ꢀ Press and hold this button to switch  
the camera on/off (confirmed by the  
indicator lamp coming on/going off).  
When the camera is switched on, video recording  
is automatic and permanent.  
Malfunction  
As the use of the DS ConnectedCAM is  
under your control and your responsibility,  
you must comply with the regulations for the  
protection of personal data (images of other  
people, vehicle number plates, protected  
buildings, etc.). Check first that your insurance  
company accepts the footage collected from  
the DS ConnectedCAM as evidence.  
These warning lamps come on in  
the event of a malfunction.  
The status of the function is stored when the  
ignition is switched off.  
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.  
Managing photos and videos  
►ꢀ Press this button briefly to take a  
photo.  
An audible signal confirms that the request has  
been acknowledged.  
►ꢀ Press and hold this button to record a  
video.  
A micro USB socket also allows the data from  
the camera to be saved onto other media such as  
computers, tablets, etc.  
Without exception, any action which the  
driver takes concerning the camera must  
be with the vehicle stationary.  
DS ConnectedCAM  
(Depending on country of sale.)  
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Thanks to the DS ConnectedCAM application, you  
can then automatically and immediately share  
your photos and videos on social networks or by  
email.  
An audible signal confirms that the request has  
been acknowledged.  
the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the  
mirrors.  
Driving and manoeuvring  
aids - General  
Radar  
recommendations  
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.  
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.  
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly  
check the traffic, to assess the relative  
distances and speeds of other vehicles and to  
anticipate their movements before indicating  
and changing lane.  
Resetting the system  
Pressing and holding these two buttons  
simultaneously resets the system.  
This action erases all data recorded in the camera  
and reinitialises the camera’s default pairing  
code.  
For safety reasons, the driver must not  
use the DS ConnectedCAM application  
from a smartphone while driving. He or she  
must perform any action requiring sustained  
attention when the vehicle is stationary.  
The systems cannot exceed the limits of the  
laws of physics.  
Driving aids camera  
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.  
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,  
Malfunction  
Driving aids  
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.  
When a system fault occurs, the indicator  
lamp in the button flashes.  
Have the system checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Manoeuvring aids  
The driver must always check the  
surroundings of the vehicle before and during  
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alternating shade and light) can also impair  
detection performance.  
always detected by the system: distance  
measurements may be distorted.  
units of speed so that it complies with what is  
authorised locally.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound  
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.  
Other cameras  
The images from the camera(s) displayed  
on the touch screen or on the instrument panel  
may be distorted by the relief.  
Maintenance  
In the presence of areas in shade, or in  
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate  
lighting, the image may be darkened and with  
lower contrast.  
Obstacles may appear further away than they  
actually are.  
Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and  
the field of vision of the cameras regularly.  
When washing your vehicle at high pressure,  
direct the spray from at least 30 cm away from  
the radar, sensors and cameras.  
Mats  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Units of speed  
Navigation mapping should be regularly  
updated in order to receive accurate  
speed limit information from the system.  
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  
A front or rear impact to the vehicle can  
upset the sensors’ settings, which is not  
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The units for the speed limit (mph or  
km/h) depend on the country you are  
driving in.  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
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.  
Operating limits  
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 does not take account of reduced  
speed limits, especially those imposed in the  
following cases:  
– Poor weather (rain, snow).  
– Atmospheric pollution.  
1. Detected speed limit indication  
or  
– Towing.  
The system is designed to detect signs that  
conform to the Vienna Convention on road  
signs.  
2. End of speed limit indication  
– Driving with a space-saver type spare wheel or  
snow chains fitted.  
– 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.  
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).  
The system is active but is not detecting speed  
limit information.  
Activation/Deactivation  
– Obsolete or incorrect maps.  
By default, the system is automatically activated  
at every engine start.  
On detecting speed limit information, the system  
displays the value.  
The function is activated and deactivated  
in the Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch  
screen.  
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Information displayed on the instrument  
panel  
►ꢀ Press button 2once to save the suggested  
speed value.  
A message is displayed to confirm the request.  
►ꢀ Press button 2again to confirm and save the  
new speed setting.  
Recommendation  
The display then reverts to its previous state.  
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.  
Extended Traffic Sign  
Recognition  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
3. Speed limit indication  
4. Speed memorisation prompt  
5. Current speed setting  
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,  
including the sign's symbol, is displayed in the  
instrument panel (request to check the traffic  
direction).  
Other signs: when approaching one of these  
signs, the sign’s symbol is displayed in the  
instrument panel.  
With the matrix instrument panel, the display  
mode selected must be "Road sign recognition".  
With the digital instrument panel , the display  
mode selected must be "Driving".  
Steering mounted controls  
►ꢀ Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.  
The speed limiter/cruise control information is  
displayed.  
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.  
1. Speed limiter/cruise control mode selection  
2. Memorise the 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.  
Depending on the road conditions, several speeds  
may be displayed.  
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The actual road signs always take priority  
over the display from the system.  
The signs must comply with the Vienna  
Convention on road signs.  
Steering mounted control  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
Activation/Deactivation  
The activation and deactivation is done in  
the Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch  
screen.  
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  
Speed limiter  
1. ON (LIMIT position) / OFF  
2. Reduce the speed setting  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
3. Increase the speed setting  
4. Pause / resume speed limiter with the speed  
setting previously stored  
5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM  
display)  
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.  
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).  
For more information on the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
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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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.  
Adjusting the limit speed  
setting  
Cruise control - particular  
recommendations  
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in  
order to set the speed.  
For the safety of everyone, only use the  
cruise control where the driving  
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).  
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.  
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.  
►ꢀ Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the  
value in steps of + or - 5 mph (8 km/h).  
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.  
Switching off  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:  
the display of information on the speed limiter  
disappears.  
On steep climbs or when towing, the set speed  
may not be reached or maintained.  
Malfunction  
The speed is immediately shown on the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
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).  
Temporarily exceeding the  
speed setting  
►ꢀ Press the accelerator pedal down fully.  
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.  
The display of dashes (flashing then fixed)  
indicates a fault with the speed limiter.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Operating limits  
Never use the system in the following  
situations:  
– In an urban area with the risk of pedestrians  
crossing the road.  
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– In heavy traffic (except versions with the  
Stop & Go function).  
Switching off the ignition cancels any  
speed setting.  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
– On winding or steep roads.  
– On slippery or flooded roads.  
– In poor weather conditions.  
– Driving on a speed circuit.  
– Driving on a rolling road.  
– When using snow chains, non-slip covers or  
studded tyres.  
Steering mounted control  
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  
Programmable 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.  
The cruise control is switched on manually.  
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph  
(40 km/h).  
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  
5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM  
display)  
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.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 4 temporarily pauses the  
function.  
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.  
For more information on the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 4 again restores operation of  
the cruise control (ON).  
The cruise control remains active after  
changing gear on engines fitted with a  
manual gearbox and Stop & Start.  
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Operation of the cruise control can also be  
paused temporarily:  
►ꢀ Press button 5 again to save the suggested  
speed.  
This system is especially suitable for driving on  
motorways and main roads.  
– by pressing the brake pedal.  
– automatically, if the electronic stability  
control (ESC) system is triggered.  
The speed is immediately shown on the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
For more information on Adaptive Cruise  
Control and Lane Positioning Assist, refer to the  
corresponding sections.  
Switching off  
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  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:  
the cruise control information disappears from  
the screen.  
Modifying the cruise speed  
setting  
Cruise control must be active.  
Malfunction  
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).  
inappropriate management of acceleration or  
braking.  
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.  
Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results  
in a rapid change in the speed of the  
vehicle.  
Adaptive Cruise Control  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids and to Cruise  
control - particular recommendations.  
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.  
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.  
DS DRIVE ASSIST  
Only available on versions with automatic  
gearbox.  
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.  
These two functions must be activated and in  
operation.  
To modify the cruise speed setting using the  
speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition  
and Recommendation shown on the instrument  
panel:  
►ꢀ Press button 5 once; a message is displayed to  
confirm the memorisation request.  
With the Stop function, the system manages the  
braking until the vehicle comes to a complete  
stop.  
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With the Stop & Go function, the system manages  
the braking until the vehicle comes to a complete  
stop and the restarting of the vehicle.  
Switching on cruise control and setting the  
speed  
Steering mounted control  
With a manual gearbox, your speed must be  
between 19 and 112 mph (30 and 180 km/h).  
With an automatic EAT6 gearbox, your speed  
must be between 1 and 112 mph (2 and 180 km/h).  
With an automatic EAT8 gearbox, 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).  
To do so, it has a camera located at the top of the  
windscreen and, depending on version, a radar  
located in the front bumper.  
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)  
5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM  
display)  
Primarily designed for driving on main  
roads and motorways, this system only  
works with moving vehicles driving in the same  
direction as your vehicle.  
►ꢀ Press 3 to increase or 2 to decrease the speed  
setting (steps of 5 mph (km/h) if held pressed).  
Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results  
in a rapid change in the speed of the  
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.  
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;  
• 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.  
Some vehicles present on the road may  
not be properly seen or may be poorly  
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  
6. Display and adjustment of the distance  
setting to the vehicle in front  
Use  
inappropriately accelerating or braking.  
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).  
• by triggering of the ESC system.  
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With an EAT6 gearbox, following braking that  
has brought the vehicle to a complete stop,  
the system holds the vehicle stationary; cruise  
control is paused. The driver should depress the  
accelerator pedal to move off, then, when above 1  
mph (2 km/h), reactivate the system by pressing  
one of the buttons 2, 3 or 4.  
With an EAT8 gearbox, 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.  
To prevent sudden acceleration or  
deceleration of the vehicle, select a speed  
setting relatively close to the vehicle's current  
speed.  
Displays in the instrument  
panel  
Changing the inter-vehicle distance  
►ꢀ 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.  
7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)  
8. Cruise control active (colour not in grey)  
9. Value of the speed setting  
10. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
Recognition and Recommendation  
11. Vehicle held stationary (versions with  
automatic gearbox)  
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.  
Deactivating the system  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF  
position.  
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).  
12. Inter-vehicle distance setting  
13. Position of the vehicle detected by the  
system  
Modifying the programmed speed setting  
with the Speed Limit Recognition and  
Recommendation function  
Messages and alerts  
The "Driving" display mode of the digital  
instrument panel must have been selected first.  
►ꢀ Press 5 to accept the speed suggested by  
the function on the instrument panel, then press  
again to confirm.  
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The display of these messages or alerts is  
not sequential.  
Stop & Go function  
"To move off again, press the  
accelerator pedal or press  
the II button” (button 4).  
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.  
"Cruise control paused" or "Cruise control  
suspended" following a brief acceleration  
by the driver.  
"Cruise control active", no vehicle  
– Vehicles crossing your lane.  
– Vehicles driving in the opposite direction.  
Situations in which the driver must pause the  
cruise control system:  
detected.  
"Cruise control paused", vehicle detected.  
"Cruise control active", vehicle detected.  
"Take back control" (orange).  
While the vehicle is immobilised, the  
following recommendations apply:  
– Do not open doors.  
►ꢀ Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.  
– Do not drop off or pick up passengers.  
– Do not engage reverse gear.  
"Take back control" (red).  
►ꢀ Take back control of the vehicle immediately:  
the system cannot manage the current driving  
situation.  
When moving off again, watch out for  
cyclists, pedestrians and animals, as they  
may not be detected properly.  
– Vehicles in a tight bend.  
– When approaching a roundabout.  
"Activation not possible, conditions  
unsuitable". The system refuses to  
activate cruise control, as the necessary  
conditions are not fulfilled.  
Operating limits  
Cruise control operates by day and night, in fog or  
moderate rainfall.  
Stop function  
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.).  
"Cruise control paused" (for a few  
seconds).  
The system has brought the vehicle to a complete  
stop and is holding it immobilised: cruise control  
is paused.  
– 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.  
The driver must accelerate to move off again,  
then reactivate cruise control.  
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– ESC system operational.  
– ASR system activated.  
Malfunction  
If the cruise control malfunctions,  
– No trailer detected.  
dashes are displayed instead of  
the cruise control speed setting.  
– No 'space-saver' spare wheel in use.  
– Vehicle not subject to strong lateral g-forces.  
– Direction indicators not activated.  
If this warning lamp comes on,  
– When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your  
vehicle and the one in front.  
accompanied by an alert message and an  
audible signal, this confirms the malfunction.  
Have the system checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Activation/Deactivation  
Pay particular attention:  
– When motorcycles are present and  
when there are vehicles staggered across the  
traffic lane.  
Active Lane Keeping  
Assist  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
– When entering a tunnel or crossing a bridge.  
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).  
►ꢀ With the Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop &  
Go function activated, press this button.  
The action is confirmed by:  
– Illumination of the indicator lamp in the button  
in green.  
– Display of the following symbol in the  
instrument panel.  
The colour of the symbol in the instrument panel  
depends on the operating state of the system:  
(grey colour)  
– 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.  
At least one of the operating conditions is  
not met; the system is paused.  
(green colour)  
All of the operating conditions are met; the  
system is active.  
Conditions for operation  
– Adaptive Cruise Control active.  
(orange colour)  
– Traffic lane marked out by lines on both sides.  
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The system has a fault.  
wheel, they must release the pressure to let the  
system resume control of the steering, but the  
vehicle will not be automatically centred within  
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.  
If the driver no longer wishes to benefit from  
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.  
Pausing/Suspending the  
system  
Automatic pause  
– Triggering of the ESC.  
The state of the system stays in the  
memory when the ignition is switched off.  
– 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.  
The driver must act promptly if they  
believe that the traffic conditions or the  
state of the road surface require their  
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.  
Cruise control  
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.  
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.  
– Action on the brake pedal (resulting in a pause  
until cruise control is reactivated) or accelerator  
pedal (suspension for as long as the pedal is  
depressed).  
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.  
The driver can feel movements in the steering  
wheel.  
The driver can change the position of the vehicle  
at any time, by turning the steering wheel. When  
the driver feels that the vehicle’s position is  
appropriate, whilst keeping hands on the steering  
– Pausing of the cruise control.  
– Deactivation of the ASR.  
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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 control paused; lane positioning  
assist not active.  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(green)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
Off  
Cruise control active; lane positioning assist  
not active.  
(green)  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Green  
CRUISE  
DS DRIVE ASSIST active, operates normally  
(correction is executed at the steering  
wheel).  
(green)  
CRUISE  
DS DRIVE ASSIST paused.  
70  
(grey)  
(green)/(grey)  
(grey)  
CRUISE  
DS DRIVE ASSIST active; not all conditions  
required for lane positioning assist have  
been met.  
OFF or LIMIT  
Cruise control not active; not all conditions  
required for lane positioning assist have  
been met.  
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Button indicator lamp  
Cruise control  
thumbwheel  
Symbols  
Display  
Comments  
Green  
CRUISE  
DS DRIVE ASSIST suspended: cruise control  
and lane positioning assist are suspended.  
(green)/(grey)  
(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.  
– Dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low  
sun, reflections on a wet road surface, leaving a  
The system must not be activated in the  
following situations:  
Operating limits  
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.  
– Driving with a "space-saver" type spare  
wheel.  
– When towing, especially with an  
unconnected or unapproved trailer.  
– Poor weather conditions.  
– Driving on slippery road surfaces (risk of  
aquaplaning, snow, ice).  
– Driving on racing circuits.  
– Driving on a rolling road.  
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.  
The system may fail to operate or may produce  
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the  
following situations:  
– Winding roads.  
– Presence of a tarmac joint on the road.  
– Poor visibility (insufficient road lighting,  
snowfall, rain, fog).  
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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,  
Malfunction  
A system malfunction is indicated  
by the Service warning lamp coming  
on and this (orange) symbol, accompanied by an  
alert message and an audible signal.  
accompanied by the display of a message.  
Operating conditions and limits  
Active Safety Brake with  
Collision Risk Alert and  
Intelligent emergency  
braking assistance  
ESC system in working order.  
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.  
– 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 vehicle has a multifunctional camera located  
at the top of the windscreen and, depending on  
version, a radar located in the front bumper.  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
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.  
This system:  
– warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of  
collision with the vehicle in front.  
– reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a collision  
or limit its severity.  
This system is comprised of three functions:  
– Collision Risk Alert.  
– Intelligent emergency braking assistance.  
– Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency  
braking).  
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.  
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  
with a pedestrian 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 under the following  
conditions:  
Operation of the function may be felt by  
slight vibration in the brake pedal.  
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the  
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2  
seconds.  
Activation/Deactivation  
These functions are activated and  
deactivated in the Driving/Vehicle menu of  
the touch screen.  
The state of the system stays in the memory when  
the ignition is switched off.  
– 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 is detected.  
– The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and  
53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with  
camera alone) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions  
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle is  
detected.  
This warning lamp flashes (for about  
10 seconds) once the function is acting on  
the vehicle's brakes.  
With an automatic gearbox, 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 starting  
off again.  
Malfunction  
Driver Attention Alert  
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.  
The system triggers an alert as soon as it  
detects that the driver has not taken a  
break after two hours of driving at a speed above  
40 mph (65 km/h).  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have  
the system checked.  
This alert is issued via the display of a message  
encouraging the driver to take a break,  
accompanied by an audible signal.  
If the driver does not follow this advice, the alert  
is repeated hourly until the vehicle is stopped.  
The system resets itself if one of the following  
conditions is met:  
– With the engine running, the vehicle has been  
stationary for more than 15 minutes.  
– The ignition has been switched off for a few  
minutes.  
Distraction detection  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
Take a break in case of feeling tired or at least  
every 2 hours.  
The function comprises the "Driver Attention  
Alert" and "Driver Attention Alert by camera"  
systems, combined, depending on version, with  
the "DS Driver Attention Monitoring" system.  
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's seat belt is unfastened and their  
door is opened.  
The driver can maintain control of the  
vehicle at any time by sharply turning the  
steering wheel and/or pressing the accelerator  
pedal.  
These systems are in no way designed to  
keep the driver awake or to prevent the  
driver from falling asleep at the wheel.  
It is the driver’s responsibility to stop if feeling  
tired.  
As soon as the speed of the vehicle drops  
below 40 mph (65 km/h), the system goes  
into standby.  
The driving time is counted again once the  
speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).  
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The distraction or loss of attention  
detection system may be impaired or may  
not work, especially in the following  
conditions:  
Driver Attention Alert by  
camera  
DS Driver Attention Monitoring  
– system’s camera field of vision blocked or  
obstructed.  
– wearing certain types of spectacles or  
sunglasses that are very dark or reflective.  
– face partially covered (by your hand, hair,  
etc.).  
– unusual or incorrect driving position.  
In no case shall the Manufacturer be held  
liable in the event of alerts not being given or  
for consequences associated with the use of  
this system.  
In versions offering this function, an  
additional (infrared) camera is fitted on  
the steering column, behind the steering wheel, to  
monitor driver behaviour.  
Using a camera placed at the top of the  
windscreen, the system assesses the  
driver's level of vigilance, fatigue or distraction by  
identifying variations in trajectory compared to  
the lane markings.  
This system is particularly suited to fast roads  
(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h)).  
At a first-level alert, the driver is warned by the  
“Take care!” message, accompanied by an audible  
signal.  
The camera analyses, firstly, the direction of the  
driver's gaze and head to assess their distraction  
level and, secondly, the closing of their eyelids to  
assess the level of their vigilance and attention.  
When the vigilance level (distraction or loss of  
attention) is low, the system emits an alert.  
With the “Personal” display mode of the digital  
instrument panel, the driver can select the  
permanent display of the “Vigilance level”  
diagram so that they can monitor this information  
in real time.  
Lane Departure Warning  
System  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
This system, using a camera which recognises  
solid or broken lines, detects the involuntary  
crossing of longitudinal traffic lane markings on  
the ground.  
If the driver's attention drops and the speed  
is higher than 37 mph (60 km/h), the system  
triggers a warning if there is an unexpected  
change of direction.  
After three first-level alerts, the system triggers  
a further alert with the message "Dangerous  
driving: take a break", accompanied by a more  
pronounced audible signal.  
The function activates over 16 mph (25  
km/h).  
This system is particularly useful on motorways  
and main roads.  
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– The driver must hold the wheel with both  
hands.  
– The change of trajectory must not be  
accompanied by operation of the direction  
indicators.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction, this warning  
lamp comes on on the instrument panel,  
accompanied by the display of a message and an  
audible signal.  
– The ESC system must be activated and not  
faulty.  
Deactivation / Activation  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
The function is activated automatically when the  
ignition is switched on.  
The system helps the driver only when  
Active Lane Departure  
Warning System  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
there is a risk of the vehicle involuntarily  
wandering from the lane it is being driven in. It  
does not manage the safe driving distance, the  
speed of the vehicle or the brakes.  
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 dividing line marking disappears).  
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).  
OFF  
The function is deactivated and activated by  
pressing this button.  
The button indicator lamp lights up to confirm  
deactivation of the function.  
Operation  
This system is particularly useful on motorways  
and main roads.  
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.  
The driver will notice a turning movement of the  
steering wheel.  
Detection  
If an unexpected change of direction is  
detected, this warning lamp flashes in the  
instrument panel accompanied by an audible  
signal.  
This warning lamp flashes during  
trajectory correction.  
No warning is transmitted while the direction  
indicator is activated and for approximately 20  
seconds after the direction indicator is switched  
off.  
Conditions for operation  
– The speed of the vehicle must be between 40  
and 112 mph (65 and 180 km/h).  
– The traffic lane must be delimited by a dividing  
line.  
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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.  
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.  
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Function status  
ON  
Indicator lamp  
Display and/or associated  
message  
Comments  
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)  
(green)  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Lane marking detection.  
Speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).  
The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the  
risk of unintentional crossing is detected (orange line).  
(orange)/(green)  
– If, while correcting the trajectory, the system detects  
that the driver has not held the steering wheel for a few  
seconds, it interrupts the correction and returns control to  
the driver.  
– 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.  
(orange)/(green)  
"Take control of the  
vehicle."  
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.  
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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,  
– driving on a speed circuit,  
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of  
a message and an audible signal.  
Have the system checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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),  
Blind Spot Detection  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
– driving on a rolling road.  
Deactivation / Activation  
– dynamic driving style detected, pressure on the  
brake or accelerator pedal,  
– driving where there are no lane markings,  
– activation of the direction indicators,  
– crossing the inside line on a bend,  
– driving in a tight corner,  
– inactivity by the driver detected during  
correction.  
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).  
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.),  
►ꢀ Press this button to deactivate / reactivate  
the system at any time.  
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.  
– running close to the vehicle in front (the lane  
markings may not be detected),  
– roads that are narrow, winding, etc.  
Malfunction  
A fault with the system is signalled by the  
illumination of these warning lamps in the  
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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.  
– You are driving on a straight or slightly curved  
road.  
– Your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan,  
etc.  
Operating limits  
Activation/Deactivation  
The function is activated and deactivated  
in the Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch  
screen.  
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.  
No alert is triggered in the following conditions:  
– 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.  
Conditions for operation  
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction  
and in adjacent lanes.  
– The speed of your vehicle must be between 7  
and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h).  
– 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.  
– 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.  
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This system is the combination of the Active  
Lane Departure Warning System and Blind Spot  
Detection.  
These two functions must be activated and in  
operation.  
This is confirmed by an audible signal.  
The system is switched off when you come out of  
reverse gear.  
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.  
Audible assistance  
The speed of the vehicle must be between 40 and  
87 mph (65 and 140 km/h).  
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.  
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.  
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 signals the presence of obstacles  
which are both within the sensors’ detection zone  
and in the vehicle path defined by the direction of  
the steering wheel.  
Parking sensors  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
Depending on version, in the example shown, only  
the obstacles present in the shaded area will be  
signalled by the audible assistance.  
The proximity information is given by an  
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of  
which increases as the vehicle approaches the  
obstacle.  
Active Blind Spot  
Detection  
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.  
Using sensors located in the bumper, this  
system signals the proximity of obstacles  
(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in  
their field of detection.  
Rear parking sensors  
The system is switched on by engaging reverse  
gear.  
When the distance between the vehicle and  
the obstacle becomes less than about thirty  
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centimetres, the audible signal becomes  
continuous.  
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle is  
still below 6 mph (10 km/h).  
which were not previously recorded will not be  
signalled.  
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or  
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is  
located.  
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).  
Deactivation / Activation  
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
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, whether in front of or behind it on  
its path.  
The state of the system stays in the memory when  
the ignition is switched off.  
button opens the window for adjusting the  
volume of the audible signal.  
Visual assistance  
Side parking sensors  
The rear parking sensors system will be  
deactivated automatically if a trailer or  
bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device  
installed in accordance with the  
It supplements the audible assistance, without  
taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by  
displaying bars on the screen that represent the  
distance between the obstacle and the vehicle  
(white: more distant obstacles, orange: close  
obstacles, red: very close obstacles).  
Using four additional sensors located on the  
sides of the front and rear bumpers, the system  
records the position of fixed obstacles during  
the manoeuvre and signals them when they are  
located by the sides of the vehicle.  
manufacturer's recommendations.  
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed  
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.  
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.  
Only fixed obstacles are signalled  
correctly. Moving obstacles detected at  
the beginning of the manoeuvre may be  
signalled mistakenly, while moving obstacles  
which appear at the sides of the vehicle and  
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"  
symbol is displayed on the screen.  
Front parking sensors  
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the front  
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle  
When the vehicle is started, the visual and  
audible aids will be available after the  
touch screen has started up.  
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for the Reversing camera and two cameras for  
360 Vision.  
• "Standard view".  
• "180° view".  
• "Zoom view".  
• "AUTO view".  
Operating limits  
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,  
affecting distance measurements.  
The display is immediately updated with the type  
of view selected.  
The state of the function is not saved when the  
ignition is switched off.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction when  
changing into reverse, this warning  
lamp comes on on the instrument panel,  
accompanied by an onscreen message and an  
audible signal (short beep).  
Principle of operation  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have  
the system checked.  
Reversing camera - 360  
Vision  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
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° rear view - 360° front and rear 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.  
Using one or two cameras, the close surroundings  
of the vehicle are recorded whilst manoeuvring 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.  
With 360 Vision, the image is created using  
both cameras, when going forward and when  
reversing.  
►ꢀ Press the button in the bottom left-hand  
corner of the touch screen.  
►ꢀ Select the type of view:  
With the engine running, these systems allow  
views of your vehicle’s close surroundings to be  
displayed on the touch screen using one camera  
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When the function is activated, it is possible  
that the view from above is not displayed. If  
the system is activated when the vehicle has  
already moved, the view from above can be fully  
displayed.  
AUTO mode  
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.  
Reversing camera  
Rear vision  
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  
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  
6 mph (10 km/h),  
– Automatically, if the tailgate is opened.  
– Upon changing out of reverse gear (the image  
remains displayed for 7 seconds).  
– By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left  
corner of the touch screen.  
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 area behind the vehicle is displayed on the  
screen.  
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Obstacles may appear further away than  
they actually are.  
This view is only available via the view selection  
menu.  
– by pressing the white arrow in the upper-left  
corner of the touch screen.  
It is important to monitor the sides of the  
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the  
mirrors.  
Parking sensors also provide additional  
information about the area around the vehicle.  
If a trailer or a bicycle carrier is fitted to  
the towball, the area behind the vehicle  
on the view from above goes dark.  
The surroundings are reconstructed by the  
front camera only.  
360 Vision  
The vehicle has a camera at the front, fitted in the  
grille, and a camera at the rear, located close to  
the tailgate opening control.  
Using these cameras, the system displays the  
vehicle's near surroundings on the touch screen,  
offering views from the rear of the vehicle (rear  
vision) when reverse gear is engaged and views  
from the front of the vehicle (front vision) when  
the gearbox is in neutral or a gear is engaged.  
The rear vision views are similar to those for the  
Reversing camera.  
For more information on the Reversing camera,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
180° view  
Front and rear vision  
Rear vision  
With the engine running and the speed  
below 12 mph (20 km/h), the system is  
activated via the Driving / Vehicle touch screen  
menu:  
The system activates automatically when reverse  
gear is engaged.  
The system is deactivated:  
– automatically above about 6 mph (10 km/h).  
– when shifting out of reverse (the rear view  
image is replaced by the front view image after 7  
seconds).  
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.  
►ꢀ Select "Panoramic visual aid".  
AUTO mode is displayed by default, with front  
vision, if the gearbox is in neutral or with a gear  
engaged, or with rear vision, if reverse is engaged.  
It features 3 areas: left A, centre B and right C.  
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The system is deactivated:  
The area in front of your vehicle is displayed on  
the screen.  
The orange lines 1 represent the width of your  
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction  
changes according to the position of the steering  
wheel.  
Obstacles may appear further away than  
they actually are.  
It is important to check the sides of the vehicle  
during the manoeuvre, using the mirrors.  
The parking sensors also supplement the  
information on the vehicle's surroundings.  
– Automatically above about 19 mph (30 km/h)  
(the image disappears temporarily from 12 mph  
(20 km/h)).  
– By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left  
corner of the touch screen.  
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30 cm from  
the front bumper; the two orange lines 3 and 4  
represent 1 m and 2 m, respectively.  
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the  
view selection menu.  
AUTO mode  
180° view  
Zoom view  
This mode is activated by default.  
Using sensors in the front bumper, the automatic  
view changes from the front view (standard) to  
the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is  
approached during a manoeuvre.  
Standard view  
The camera records the vehicle's surroundings  
during the manoeuvre in order to create a  
view from above the front of the vehicle in its  
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be  
manoeuvred around obstacles nearby.  
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the  
view selection menu.  
The 180° view assists with exiting from a parking  
space in forward gear, making it possible to  
see the approach of vehicles, pedestrians and  
cyclists.  
This view is not recommended for carrying out a  
complete manoeuvre.  
It consists of 3 areas: left A, centre B and right C.  
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This view is available only from 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 or 360  
Vision 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  
vehicle plus 0.60 m.  
For ''bay'' parking, the width of the space must  
be equal to the width of your vehicle plus 0.70  
m.  
Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions  
page is displayed on the screen.  
►ꢀ 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 or 360 Vision and the  
parking sensors are automatically activated  
to help you monitor the area immediately  
surrounding your vehicle during the manoeuvre.  
The maximum speeds during manoeuvres are  
indicated by these symbols:  
5 mph or 7 km/h, for parking space entry.  
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5
3 mph or 5 km/h, for parking space exit.  
During manoeuvring phases, the steering  
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold  
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.  
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!  
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 manoeuvre symbol is displayed in red,  
accompanied by the message “Manoeuvre  
completed” on the touch screen.  
When the function is deactivated, this  
indicator lamp goes off, accompanied by  
an audible signal.  
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.  
Interruption by the system:  
– 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.  
When entering a parking space, the driver may be  
required to complete the manoeuvre.  
If the parking sensor malfunction  
occurs during use, indicated by one  
of these warning lamps 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.  
Operating limits  
– The system may suggest an inappropriate  
parking space (parking prohibited, work in  
progress with damaged road surface, location  
alongside a ditch, etc.).  
– 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.  
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
DS PARK PILOT  
Refer to the General recommendations on the use  
of driving and manoeuvring aids.  
This system provides active parking assistance  
for vehicles fitted with the EAT8 automatic  
gearbox: 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 function is deactivated after a few  
seconds; this warning lamp goes off and  
the function returns to the initial display.  
End of the parking space entry or exit  
manoeuvre  
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is  
completed.  
The system controls the steering, direction,  
acceleration and braking. The system measures  
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the available parking spaces and calculates  
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 or  
360 Vision and activates the parking sensors.  
Choice of the type of  
manoeuvre and search for  
►ꢀ Press the button on the gear selector or, on  
the touch screen, select Driving / Vehicle > DS  
PARK PILOT.  
space  
Depending on whether the vehicle has been  
Activating the system deactivates Blind  
Spot Detection.  
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  
Sequence  
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.  
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).  
– 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.  
To initiate parking assistance when approaching  
a parking area:  
►ꢀ Reduce the speed of the vehicle to a maximum  
of 19 mph (30 km/h).  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
►ꢀ To undertake the manoeuvre, press this  
button.  
►ꢀ While holding down the button, gradually  
release the brake pedal.  
Manoeuvre in progress.  
Manoeuvre interrupted.  
Pausing/resuming the manoeuvre  
The manoeuvre can be interrupted temporarily  
at any time, either automatically by the system if  
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.  
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:  
►ꢀ Release all controls (brake pedal, function  
control button, steering wheel, etc.).  
►ꢀ Press the function control button again.  
Permanent interruption after suspending the  
manoeuvre:  
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.  
Reverse gear.  
The central arrow is green whilst the vehicle is  
moving, or white to indicate the next manoeuvring  
direction.  
The button must be held down throughout  
the manoeuvre.  
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 or 360 Vision and the parking  
sensors are automatically activated to help you  
monitor the close surrounding area of your vehicle  
throughout the manoeuvre.  
Throughout the whole manoeuvre,  
indicated by the green "AUTO" symbol, the  
driver must hold the selector button down.  
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!  
Performing the manoeuvre  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal and engage a gear.  
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:  
Abandoning the manoeuvre  
The manoeuvre is abandoned in the following  
situations:  
– No action by the driver within 30 seconds of the  
manoeuvre being suspended.  
If the vehicle slows down significantly, the  
brake lamps may come on.  
– Intentional application of the parking brake.  
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– Gearbox mode P engaged by the driver.  
– Driver's seat belt unfastened.  
– Opening of a door or the boot.  
– 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.  
– The system may indicate that a space has been  
End of manoeuvre  
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 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.).  
– 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.  
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is  
completed.  
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.  
The gearbox automatically changes to mode  
P if no action is taken by the driver within 30  
secondss.  
– 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,  
– 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.  
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 road surface is slippery (ice).  
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.  
Operating limits  
– The system may suggest an inappropriate  
parking space (parking prohibited, work in  
progress with damaged road surface, location  
alongside a ditch, etc.).  
The function is deactivated after a few  
seconds; this indicator lamp goes off on  
the instrument panel and the initial display is  
resumed.  
The system automatically engages gearbox mode  
P after 4 seconds.  
– 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.  
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Do not use the function if the vehicle has  
been subject to one of the following  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
In the event of a power steering  
modifications:  
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.  
– 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.  
– 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.  
Malfunctions  
When the function is not activated, the  
temporary flashing of this warning lamp  
and an audible signal indicate a DS PARK PILOT  
malfunction.  
If the malfunction occurs while the system is in  
use, the warning lamp goes off.  
If a parking sensor malfunction,  
indicated by one of these warning  
lamps coming on, occurs during DS PARK PILOT  
use, the function is deactivated.  

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DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION
Driving modes
Hill start assist
Gear efficiency indicator
Stop & Start
Tyre under-inflation detection
DS ConnectedCAM
Driving and manoeuvring aids
Speed Limit Recognition and Recommendation
Speed limiter
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Programmable cruise control
DS DRIVE ASSIST
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Lane Departure Warning System
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Blind Spot Detection
Active Blind Spot Detection
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Park Assist
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