2017-2026 DS 7 4 Door Driving User Manual
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Driving for Your DS 7 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

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Do not park the vehicle or leave the engine  
running on a flammable surface (e.g. dry  
grass, dead leaves).The vehicle exhaust  
system is very hot, even several minutes after  
the engine stops. Risk of fire!  
►ꢀ Check that the depth of the water does not  
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might  
be generated by other users.  
Driving recommendations  
►ꢀ Observe the driving regulations and remain  
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.  
►ꢀ Monitor your environment and keep your  
hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything  
that may happen any time.  
►ꢀ Deactivate the Stop & Start function.  
►ꢀ For rechargeable hybrid engines, place the  
mode selector in 4WD position (depending on  
version).  
Never leave the 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.  
►ꢀ 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 motor.  
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.  
►ꢀ Stop the vehicle before performing operations  
that require sustained attention (e.g. settings).  
►ꢀ During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.  
Never leave children inside the vehicle  
Important!  
unsupervised.  
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!  
Towing  
On flooded roads  
Driving with a trailer places greater  
demands on the towing vehicle and  
particular care must be taken.  
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.  
In very 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).  
Do not exceed the maximum towable  
weights.  
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%  
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air  
density at high altitudes decreases engine  
performance.  
Never drive with the parking brake  
applied. Risk of overheating and  
damaging the braking system!  
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the  
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles  
(1,000 kilometres).  
If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a  
flooded section of road:  
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If the outside temperature is high, let the  
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the  
►ꢀ Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to  
limit the amount of heating produced.  
►ꢀ Pay constant attention to the coolant  
temperature.  
Starting/switching off the  
engine  
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.  
The electronic key must be present in the  
passenger compartment.  
If this warning lamp and the STOP  
warning lamp come on, stop the  
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as  
possible.  
Before setting off  
Nose weight  
If the electronic key is not detected, a message  
is displayed.  
►ꢀ 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.  
Move the electronic key so that the engine can  
be started or switched off.  
Brakes  
Using the engine brake is recommended to limit  
the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances  
are increased when towing a trailer.  
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not  
detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-  
off" section.  
Tyres  
Side wind  
►ꢀ Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle  
and of the trailer, observing the recommended  
pressures.  
Illuminated animations of the "START/  
STOP" button indicate the presence or  
absence of the electronic key in the passenger  
compartment.  
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more  
susceptible to wind when towing.  
Lighting  
Anti-theft protection  
►ꢀ Check the electrical signalling on the trailer  
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.  
Starting  
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, select mode P  
Electronic immobiliser  
The keys contain a code, which must be  
recognised by the vehicle before starting is  
possible.  
If a genuine towing device is used, the  
rear parking sensors will be deactivated  
automatically to avoid the audible signal.  
or N and depress the brake pedal.  
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the  
display of a message, the engine will not start.  
Contact a dealer.  
When driving  
Cooling  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button while  
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine  
starts.  
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant  
temperature to increase. The maximum towable  
load depends on the gradient and the exterior  
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not  
increase with engine speed.  
Diesel engines  
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In negative temperatures and/or when the  
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the  
preheating warning lamp goes out.  
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.  
Depending on certain parameters (battery  
charge level or outside temperature), the system  
determines whether it is necessary to start the  
petrol engine.  
With the engine off, the braking and  
steering assistance systems are also cut  
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!  
If this warning lamp comes on after  
pressing the "START/STOP" button:  
Never leave your vehicle with the  
electronic key still inside.  
►ꢀ Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not  
press the "START/STOP" button again until the  
engine is running.  
It is possible to change the driving mode at any  
time using the mode selector.  
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,  
it makes no noise.  
Switching on the ignition  
without starting the engine  
With the electronic key in the passenger  
compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button,  
without depressing any of the pedals, allows the  
ignition to be switched on without starting the  
engine.  
In all circumstances, if one of the starting  
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.  
In some circumstances, a message indicates  
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel  
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist  
unlocking of the steering column.  
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and  
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming  
despite the pedestrian horn.  
Switching off  
Petrol engines  
►ꢀ Immobilise the vehicle using the parking  
brake.  
►ꢀ Press this button again to switch off the  
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.  
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,  
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause  
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up  
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).  
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, ideally select  
mode P or N.  
Key not detected  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button.  
►ꢀ For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before  
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY  
indicator lamp is switched off.  
Back-up starting  
Starting rechargeable hybrid  
vehicles  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal and press the  
START/STOP button for approximately 2 seconds.  
►ꢀ Keep your foot on the pedal until this  
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the  
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system  
(confirmed by an audible signal).  
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,  
to enable the engine to be started if the system  
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if  
the battery in the electronic key is flat.  
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.  
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the  
engine will not stop.  
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY  
indicator lamp to come on.  
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instrument panel when closing a door or trying to  
switch off the engine.  
At any time, with the engine running:  
►ꢀ To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the  
control.  
►ꢀ To confirm the instruction to switch off the  
engine, press the "START/STOP" button for  
approximately 5 seconds.  
►ꢀ To release it, briefly push the control 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.  
This automatic operation can be deactivated in  
certain situations.  
Emergency switch-off  
In case of emergency only, the engine can be  
switched off without conditions (even when  
driving).  
Indicator lamp  
This indicator lamp comes on both on the  
►ꢀ Place and hold the remote control against the  
back-up reader.  
instrument panel and on the control to  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button for about  
5 seconds.  
confirm that the parking brake has been applied,  
accompanied by display of the message "Parking  
brake applied".  
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, select mode P,  
then depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button.  
The engine starts.  
In this case, the steering column locks as soon as  
the vehicle stops.  
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the release  
of the parking brake, accompanied by the display  
of the message "Parking brake released".  
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a  
manual request to apply or release the brake.  
On certain versions with automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock.  
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 will not operate.  
As a safety measure, with an automatic  
gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied,  
immobilise the vehicle by placing the supplied  
chocks 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  
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►ꢀ While maintaining pressure on the brake  
Automatic application  
pedal, briefly push the control.  
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake  
is applied automatically when the engine is  
switched off.  
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the  
parking brake is not released and a  
message is displayed.  
It is not applied automatically if the  
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with  
Stop & Start.  
Manual application  
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the  
parking brake is applied: the parking  
brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel  
and the control must be on fixed.  
With the vehicle stationary:  
In automatic mode, the parking brake can  
be manually applied or released at any  
time using the control.  
►ꢀ Briefly pull the control.  
The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the  
application request.  
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an  
audible signal and a message is displayed on  
opening the driver's door.  
Automatic operation  
Special cases  
Automatic release  
Immobilising the vehicle with the engine  
running  
Never leave a child alone inside the  
vehicle, as they could release the parking  
brake.  
First ensure that the engine is running and that  
the driver's door is closed.  
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running,  
briefly pull the control.  
The electric parking brake gradually releases  
automatically as the vehicle moves off.  
With an automatic gearbox  
When the vehicle is parked: on a steep  
slope, heavily loaded or during towing  
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%.  
Parking the vehicle with the brake  
released  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Select mode D, M or R.  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal and depress the  
accelerator pedal.  
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.  
If the brake does not release  
automatically, check that the front doors  
are fully closed.  
Manual operation  
Manual release  
When stationary with the engine running,  
do not depress the accelerator pedal  
With the ignition on or engine running:  
►ꢀ Press the brake pedal.  
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.  
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With an automatic gearbox, mode P is  
This indicator lamp on the instrument  
Automatic gearbox  
automatically selected when the ignition  
panel comes on to confirm deactivation of  
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.  
is switched off. The wheels are blocked.  
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer  
to the corresponding section.  
the automatic functions.  
From this point onwards, only the manual  
functions, using the control, allow the parking  
brake to be applied and released.  
►ꢀ Follow this procedure again to reactivate  
automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator  
lamp on the instrument panel going out).  
With an automatic gearbox, if you open  
the driver's door while mode N is engaged,  
an audible signal will sound and mode P will be  
engaged. The audible signal stops when the  
driver's door is closed.  
Gearbox selector positions  
P. Park  
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are  
blocked.  
Emergency braking  
R. Reverse gear  
If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide  
effective braking or in exceptional circumstances  
(e.g. driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle  
can be braked by sustained pulling on the electric  
parking brake control. Braking continues for as  
long as the control is kept pulled, and ceases  
when the control is released.  
N. Neutral  
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.  
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or  
to allow it to free-wheel.  
For more information on Changing to free-  
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.  
D. Driving in automatic mode  
The gearbox manages gear changes according  
to the style of driving, the road profile and the  
vehicle load.  
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle  
during emergency braking.  
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message  
"Parking brake fault" will be displayed on the  
instrument panel.  
►ꢀ Use the control to apply the parking brake, if it  
is released.  
M. Driving in manual mode  
The driver changes gear using the steering-  
mounted controls.  
►ꢀ Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Keep the control pushed in the release  
direction for 10 to a maximum of 15 seconds.  
►ꢀ Release the control.  
►ꢀ Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Pull the control in the application direction for  
2 seconds.  
If the ABS and DSC systems  
malfunction, indicated by lighting  
one or both warning lamps on the instrument  
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.  
►ꢀ In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by  
successive and repeated "pull-release" actions on  
the electric parking brake control until the vehicle  
comes to a complete stop.  
►ꢀ Release the control and the brake pedal.  
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Push selector  
►ꢀ Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and  
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.  
►ꢀ 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.  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox  
status is displayed on the instrument panel:  
P : Park.  
A. Button P  
To put the gearbox into Park mode.  
B. Unlock button  
For example, to change from P to R, while pressing  
Unlock, push forward twice without crossing the  
point of resistance or push once crossing the  
point of resistance:  
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.  
R : Reverse.  
N : Neutral.  
D1...D6/D8 : Automatic mode.  
M1...M6/M8 : Manual mode (temporary or  
permanent).  
– In the first case, the gearbox goes from P to N,  
then from N to R.  
C. Button M  
To change from mode D to permanent manual  
mode.  
– In the second case, the gearbox goes directly  
from P to R.  
- : Instruction not processed in manual mode.  
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition on,  
a message is displayed, prompting you to set the  
gearbox to mode P.  
(Depending on version: with DS PARK PILOT,  
the manual mode is accessed via the DRIVE  
MODE control)  
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.  
D. Gearbox state indicator lamps (R, N, D)  
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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.  
Operation  
►ꢀ Slow down until you come to a stop.  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal, then press the  
Unlock button.  
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.  
►ꢀ While maintaining the presses, select mode R.  
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode are  
accepted.  
Special aspects of automatic mode  
Permanent manual mode  
The gearbox selects the gear that provides  
optimal performance based on ambient  
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and  
driving style.  
Entering the mode:  
With EAT8 without DS PARK PILOT button and  
EAT6:  
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.  
►ꢀ With mode D initially selected.  
►ꢀ Press button M; the green indicator lamp in  
the button comes on.  
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.  
With EAT8 and DS PARK PILOT button:  
►ꢀ Press the DRIVE MODE control.  
►ꢀ Select "Manual" mode, which is displayed on  
the instrument panel.  
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.  
Exiting the mode:  
►ꢀ Push forwards once to return to D.  
or  
Special aspects of manual mode  
The gearbox only changes from one gear to  
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed  
conditions permit.  
►ꢀ Press button M; the indicator lamp in the  
button goes off.  
Unlocking the gearbox  
or  
– From mode P:  
►ꢀ Select another mode using the DRIVE MODE  
control.  
►ꢀ 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):  
Starting the vehicle  
From mode P:  
Switching off the ignition  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Start the engine.  
►ꢀ Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,  
press the Unlock button.  
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be  
stationary.  
Changing to free-wheeling  
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ While continuing to depress the brake pedal,  
select another mode.  
►ꢀ Push once or twice rearwards to select  
the automatic mode D, or forwards to engage  
reverse R.  
For more information on Changing to free-  
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.  
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From neutral N:  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Gearbox malfunction  
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by an audible signal and the display of a  
message.  
►ꢀ 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.  
e-EAT8 electric automatic  
gearbox (Rechargeable  
hybrid)  
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),  
keeping to the speed limit.  
Then, from D or R:  
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector  
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal.  
►ꢀ Accelerate gradually to automatically release  
the electric parking brake.  
and regenerative braking function.  
Mode D locks in third gear.  
With the exception of manual mode and  
regenerative braking, the operation is identical to  
that of other EAT8 gearboxes.  
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work  
and mode M is no longer accessible.  
The vehicle moves off immediately.  
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging reverse  
gear. This will not damage the gearbox.  
Automatic gearbox  
Never try to start the engine by pushing  
the vehicle.  
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  
Switching the vehicle off  
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by the display of a message and an audible  
signal.  
P.  
Car park  
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode P  
is immediately engaged automatically when the  
ignition is switched off.  
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels  
are blocked.  
Drive carefully.  
R.  
N.  
Reverse gear  
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged after  
a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-wheeling  
mode).  
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may  
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still  
displayed on the instrument panel.  
Neutral  
For moving the vehicle with the ignition  
off: in certain car washing machines, when  
towing the vehicle, etc.  
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 on the  
gear selector and the electric parking  
brake control must be on, as well as the  
indicator lamps on the instrument panel.  
Major malfunction  
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by the display of a message.  
You must stop the vehicle.  
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and  
switch off the ignition.  
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This partial recharging has no effect on  
the charge level indicator.  
D/B. Automatic forward gear (D) or automatic  
forward gear with regenerative braking (B)  
The gearbox manages gear changes  
C. Gearbox selector indicator lamps (R, N, D/B)  
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY  
indicator lamp to come on.  
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle  
does not cause the brake lamps to come  
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.  
on.  
Displays in the instrument  
panel  
When the ignition is switched on, the status of  
the gearbox is displayed in the instrument panel:  
P: park.  
►ꢀ From mode D/B, move the push selector  
backwards to activate/deactivate the function.  
D on the instrument panel is replaced with B.  
The state of the function is not saved when the  
ignition is switched off.  
Push selector  
R: reverse.  
In some situations (e.g. battery full,  
extreme temperatures), the amount of  
regenerative braking may be temporarily  
limited, resulting in less deceleration.  
The driver must remain alert to traffic  
conditions and must always be ready to use  
the brake pedal.  
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.  
Regenerative braking using the brake  
pedal  
Regenerative braking (Brake  
function)  
The regenerative braking function emulates  
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need  
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver  
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows  
down more quickly.  
Energy recovery can also be produced by  
depressing the brake pedal in order to partially  
recharge the traction battery, without  
affecting the charge level indicator.  
A. Button P  
To put the gearbox into Park mode.  
B. Unlock button  
To unlock the gearbox and come out of P or to  
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.  
Press and hold this button before pushing the  
selector.  
The energy recovered when the accelerator  
pedal is released is used to partially recharge the  
traction battery.  
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Eco  
DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION  
To reduce fuel consumption by optimising the  
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,  
depending on version, accelerator, automatic  
gearbox, gear shift indicator.  
This system adapts the vehicle suspension  
according to the road condition and profile, the  
vehicle load, the driving style and the selected  
driving mode.  
Free-wheeling in Eco mode: depending on version,  
with the EAT8 gearbox, switching into "free-  
wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle down  
without using engine braking. You can save fuel  
by taking your foot gradually and fully off the  
accelerator pedal in anticipation of slowing down.  
The system uses a computer and sensors, which  
determine the optimal level of shock absorption  
to be applied to each shock absorber.  
The system is also associated with a camera,  
located at the top of the windscreen, constantly  
monitoring the road condition. Based on the  
information transmitted by the camera, the  
system anticipates possible road defects.  
The operation of the system depends on the  
driving mode selected (depending on equipment).  
For more information on the Driving modes,  
please refer to the corresponding section.  
Comfort  
1. Pressing the control activates Eco mode. The  
indicator lamp comes on.  
To achieve more comfortable driving on poor  
road surfaces, over speed humps and sleeping  
policemen or on long journeys. In this mode, DS  
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION utilises additional  
information coming from the multifunction  
camera (early detection of road type and road  
surface condition).  
2. Pressing the front of the control activates  
Sport mode; pressing the rear activates Eco  
mode. The corresponding indicator lamp  
comes on.  
3. Pressing the control displays the modes on the  
instrument panel.  
Malfunction  
Normal  
The selected mode is activated immediately.  
With the Advanced Traction Control optimising  
traction, additional driving modes are available.  
For more information on Advanced Traction  
Control, refer to the corresponding section.  
The choice of driving mode is also  
In the event of a malfunction, this warning  
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
To restore the default settings.  
Sport  
To obtain more dynamic driving with action on the  
power steering, DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION,  
accelerator and gear changes (with an automatic  
gearbox), acoustic ambience of the engine and  
the possibility of displaying the vehicle’s dynamic  
settings on the instrument panel.  
managed by the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE  
Driving modes  
The driving modes available depend on the engine  
function; refer to the corresponding section.  
and equipment of the vehicle.  
With petrol / Diesel engines  
Whenever the ignition is switched on,  
Driving modes are selected using one of the  
following controls (depending on version):  
Normal driving mode is selected by default.  
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Manual  
– Adequate battery charge level. Charging  
the vehicle after each drive is therefore  
recommended. Electric mode is available as long  
as there is power left in the battery.  
– Outside temperature between approximately  
-5°C and 45°C.  
conditions or approximately 125 miles (200  
km) in urban conditions.  
Permanent Manual mode with an automatic  
gearbox and DS PARK PILOT.  
This phenomenon does not cause any  
mechanical or electrical damage. It can occur  
several times in the life of the vehicle.  
To change gears manually using the control  
paddles on the steering wheel.  
Hybrid  
Manually exiting the mode  
With Rechargeable hybrid  
engines  
►ꢀ Fully depress the accelerator pedal, or  
►ꢀ Select another mode.  
To optimise the vehicle's fuel consumption  
by managing the alternating or simultaneous  
operation of the two types of engine, depending  
on driving 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.  
Whenever the ignition is switched on, Electric  
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.  
driving mode is selected by default.  
Electric  
Allows driving using 100% electrical energy.  
The maximum speed is approximately 84 mph  
(135 km/h).  
Depending on equipment, Electric mode is  
combined with Normal mode of the DS  
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION function.  
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
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 on the instrument panel.  
The vehicle automatically changes to Hybrid  
mode.  
Depending on equipment, Hybrid mode is  
combined with Normal mode of the DS  
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION function.  
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
If an LED comes on under the interior rear view  
mirror, visible from outside the vehicle, this  
confirms that you are driving in Electric mode  
(depending on country of sale).  
In the event of multiple starts of the  
internal combustion engine without a  
sufficient rise in  
Sport  
To obtain more dynamic driving in order to benefit  
from the maximum performance of the vehicle.  
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol  
engine as long as there is energy left in the  
battery.  
temperature, Electric mode may be temporarily  
unavailable (natural phenomenon of dilution of  
fuel in oil). The message "Electric mode  
unavailable: automatic operation in progress"  
then appears on the instrument panel.  
To regain normal electrical operation, drive  
approximately 50 miles (80 km) in "motorway"  
The LED can be deactivated by inserting  
the tip of a paper clip or other similar  
object into the hole located underneath the  
interior rear view mirror.  
Conditions of activation  
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Depending on equipment, Sport mode is  
combined with Sport mode of the DS  
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION function.  
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
This mode will be even more effective if  
the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres,  
such as winter tyres.  
Operation  
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.  
Comfort  
Hill start assist  
(Depending on equipment)  
Combines Hybrid mode and Comfort mode of the  
DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION function.  
To favour flexible shock absorption improving  
driving comfort on poor surfaces.  
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.  
Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the  
vehicle is held for a short time when the driver  
releases the brake pedal:  
This system is only active when:  
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
– If mode D or M is selected on an automatic  
gearbox.  
– The vehicle is completely stationary, with your  
foot on the brake pedal.  
– Certain slope conditions are met.  
– The driver’s door is closed.  
4WD (4-wheel drive)  
(Depending on version)  
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being  
held temporarily by hill start assist.  
Improves the vehicle's grip at low and moderate  
speeds by driving all 4 wheels continuously.  
4WD mode (4-wheel drive) is especially suited  
to driving on snow-covered roads and difficult  
terrain (e.g. mud, sand) as well as ford crossings,  
at moderate speed.  
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.  
Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary and  
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a  
short time when the driver releases the brake  
pedal.  
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, using the parking  
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its  
operation.  
If the system does not detect a situation of wheel  
slipping or poor grip after 300 metres of driving, it  
switches to Hybrid mode.  
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The information appears on the instrument  
panel, in the form of an arrow and the  
Malfunction  
If the event of a malfunction, these  
recommended gear.  
warning lamps light up on the  
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of  
a message.  
The system adapts the gear change  
instructions according to the driving  
conditions (e.g. slope, load) and driving style  
(e.g. power demand, acceleration, braking).  
The system never suggests:  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
– engaging first gear;  
Gear shift indicator  
►ꢀ Press the button.  
– engaging reverse gear.  
A message on the instrument panel confirms the  
change of status.  
(Depending on engine)  
This system is designed to reduce fuel  
consumption by recommending the most suitable  
gear.  
When the function is deactivated, the orange  
indicator lamp is lit; if the engine was in standby,  
it restarts immediately.  
Stop & Start  
The Stop & Start function puts the engine  
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during  
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red  
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically  
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver  
indicates the intention of moving off again.  
Primarily designed for urban use, the function  
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and  
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when  
stationary.  
Operation  
Depending on the driving situation and the  
vehicle's equipment, the system may recommend  
skipping one or more gears.  
Associated indicator lamps  
Function activated.  
Function deactivated or malfunction.  
Gear engagement recommendations are not to be  
considered mandatory. Indeed, 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.  
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.  
The function does not affect the functionalities of  
the vehicle, in particular the braking.  
The system cannot be deactivated.  
Deactivation/Reactivation  
With an automatic gearbox, the system is  
only active in manual operation.  
The function is activated by default when the  
ignition is switched on.  
To deactivate/reactivate the function:  
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Driving on flooded roads  
Time counter  
– With the selector in mode N and the brake  
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.  
Before entering into a flooded area, it is  
strongly recommended that you deactivate the  
Stop & Start system.  
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby  
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time  
the ignition is switched on.  
– With the selector in mode P and the brake pedal  
depressed: with the selector at R, N, D or M.  
– With reverse gear engaged.  
For more information on Driving  
Special cases:  
recommendations, particularly on flooded  
roads, refer to the corresponding section.  
Special cases  
The engine will not go into standby if the  
conditions for operation are not met and in the  
following cases:  
The engine will restart automatically if the  
conditions for operation are met again and in the  
following cases:  
Operation  
Main conditions for operation  
– Steep slope (ascending or descending).  
– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature  
in the passenger compartment.  
– Vehicle speed exceeds 2.5 mph (4 km/h) with  
PureTech 130, 180 and 225 versions, or 16 mph  
(25 km/h) with BlueHDi versions.  
– The driver’s door must be closed.  
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.  
– The level of charge in the battery must be  
sufficient.  
– Demisting active.  
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes  
for a few seconds, then goes off.  
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes  
for a few seconds, then goes off.  
– The temperature of the engine must be within  
its nominal operating range.  
After the engine has restarted, STOP  
mode is not available until the vehicle has  
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).  
Malfunctions  
In the event of a fault with the system, this  
warning lamp flashes for a few moments  
on the instrument panel, then remains on,  
accompanied by the display of a message.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
– The outside temperature must be between 0°C  
and 35°C.  
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is  
not available for a few seconds after  
coming out of reverse gear or turning the  
steering wheel.  
Putting the engine into standby (STOP  
mode)  
The engine automatically enters standby mode  
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to  
stop:  
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode  
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come  
on if there is a fault.  
–
With an automatic gearbox, at speeds below  
Restarting the engine (START mode)  
12 mph (20 km/h) on BlueHDi versions, or below  
2 mph (3 km/h) on PureTech 130, 180 and 225  
versions, when you depress the brake pedal or  
place the gear selector in mode N.  
►ꢀ Switch off the ignition then start the engine  
again with the "START/STOP" button.  
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the  
driver indicates the intention of moving off again:  
With an automatic gearbox:  
12 V battery  
– With the selector in mode D or M: with the  
brake pedal released.  
The Stop & Start system requires a  
12 V battery of specific technology and  
specification.  
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All work must be carried out only by a dealer or  
The inflation pressures defined for the  
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure  
►ꢀ Using a compressor, such as the one in  
the temporary puncture repair kit, check the  
pressures of all four tyres when cold.  
a qualified workshop.  
label.  
For more information on the Identification  
markings, refer to the corresponding section.  
►ꢀ If it is not possible to carry out 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).  
Under-inflation detection  
This system alerts the driver when one or more  
Checking tyre pressures  
tyres have a drop in pressure.  
This check should be done monthly when  
the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour  
or after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)  
at moderate speeds).  
The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving, not  
when stationary.  
Driving too slowly may not ensure  
optimum monitoring.  
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 alert is not immediately triggered in the  
event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre blow-  
out. This is because analysis of the values read  
by the wheel's speed sensors can take several  
minutes.  
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown  
on the label.  
It takes the last values stored during  
the reinitialisation request into account. It is  
therefore essential that the tyre pressure is  
correct during the operation. This operation is the  
driver’s responsibility.  
Snow chains  
The system does not have to be  
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow  
chains.  
The alert may be delayed at speeds below 25  
mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty  
driving mode.  
The tyre under-inflation detection cannot,  
in any circumstances, replace the need  
for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
This system does not avoid the need to  
regularly check the tyre pressures (including  
the spare wheel), especially before a long  
journey.  
The alert is kept active until the system is  
reinitialised.  
Under-inflation alert  
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.  
Reinitialisation  
►ꢀ The system must be reinitialised after any  
adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,  
and after changing one or more wheels.  
►ꢀ Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive  
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.  
►ꢀ Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly  
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high speed,  
long journey):  
Before reinitialising the system, make  
sure that the pressures of the four tyres  
are correct for the conditions of use of the  
The loss of pressure detected may not  
always cause visible deformation of the  
tyre.  
– worsens road-holding.  
– lengthens braking distances.  
– causes premature wear of the tyres.  
– increases energy consumption.  
Do not rely on just a visual check.  
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vehicle and conform to the values written on  
the tyre pressure label.  
as the others), the pressure readjusted and  
the reinitialisation carried out.  
Manoeuvring aids  
The driver must always check the  
Check the pressures of the four tyres before  
performing the reinitialisation.  
surroundings of the vehicle before and during  
the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the  
mirrors.  
The system does not advise if a pressure is  
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.  
Driving and manoeuvring  
aids - General  
recommendations  
Radar(s)  
With the vehicle stationary, the system is  
reinitialised via the Driving/Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
The operation of the radar(s), along with  
any associated functions, may be affected by  
the accumulation of dirt (e.g. mud, ice), in poor  
weather conditions (e.g. heavy rain, snow), or  
if the bumpers are damaged.  
Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in  
any circumstances, replace the need for  
vigilance on the part of the driver.  
►ꢀ In this menu, select the “Vehicle settings” tab.  
►ꢀ On this page, select the "Under-inflation  
initialisation" function.  
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 climatic conditions, traffic and  
the state of the road.  
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(s).  
►ꢀ Select "Yes" to confirm.  
The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display of  
a message and an audible signal.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction, these  
warning lamps light up on the  
instrument panel.  
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly  
monitor traffic conditions, assess the distance  
and relative speed of other vehicles, and  
anticipate their manoeuvres before using the  
direction indicator and changing lanes.  
These systems do not make it possible to  
exceed the laws of physics.  
A message appears, accompanied by an audible  
signal.  
In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring  
function is no longer performed.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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.  
Driving aids  
"Space-saver" type spare wheel  
You should hold the steering wheel with  
both hands, always use the door and interior  
mirrors, always leave your feet close to the  
pedals and take a break every 2 hours.  
The use of this type of spare wheel may  
suspend tyre pressure monitoring.  
In humid and cold weather, demist the  
windscreen regularly.  
In this case, the malfunction warning lamp  
comes on and disappears once the wheel has  
been replaced by one of uniform size (the same  
Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,  
heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle  
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(headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low sun,  
A front or rear impact to the vehicle can  
upset the sensors’ settings, which is not  
always detected by the system: distance  
measurements may be distorted.  
Units of speed  
reflections on a damp road, leaving a tunnel,  
alternating shade and light) can also impair  
detection performance.  
Ensure that the units of speed displayed  
on the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are  
those for the country you are driving in.  
If this is not the case, when the vehicle is  
stationary, set the display to the required  
units of speed so that it complies with what is  
authorised locally.  
In 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.  
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 terrain.  
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.  
Road signs recognition  
Maintenance  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
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.  
Obstacles may appear further away than they  
actually are.  
Mats/Pedal trims  
Sensors  
The use of mats or pedal trims not  
approved by the Manufacturer may interfere  
with the operation of the speed limiter or  
cruise control.  
The operation of the sensors, as well as  
any associated functions, may be disrupted by  
noise pollution such as that emitted by noisy  
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries, pneumatic  
drills), by the accumulation of snow or dead  
leaves on the road or in the event of damaged  
bumpers and mirrors.  
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 speed  
authorised locally on the instrument panel, using:  
– Speed limit signs detected by the camera.  
– Speed limit information from the navigation  
system’s mapping.  
When reverse gear is engaged, an audible  
signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors  
may be dirty.  
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The units for the speed limit (mph or  
km/h) depend on the country you are  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
driving in.  
This should be taken into account to ensure  
you observe the speed limit.  
For a suggested maximum speed, the first time  
For the system to work properly when  
changing countries, the speed unit of the  
instrument panel must match that of the  
country you are driving in.  
that the vehicle exceeds it by more than 3 mph  
(5 km/h) (e.g. 59 mph (95 km/h)), the speed is  
displayed and flashes for 10 seconds (depending  
on version).  
Operating limits  
The system does not take account of reduced  
speed limits, especially those imposed in the  
following cases:  
Automatic sign reading is a driving aid  
system and does not always display the  
correct speed limits.  
The speed limit signs present on the road  
always take priority over those displayed by  
the system.  
– Poor weather (rain, snow).  
1. Detected speed limit indication  
or  
– Atmospheric pollution.  
– 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.  
Specific speed limits, such as those for  
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.  
The display of the speed limit on the  
instrument panel is updated when passing  
a speed limit sign intended for cars (light  
vehicles).  
– 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.  
The system is active but is not detecting speed  
limit information.  
– Obsolete or incorrect maps.  
Activation/Deactivation  
By default, the system is automatically activated  
On detecting speed limit information, the system  
displays the value.  
at every engine start.  
The settings are changed via the  
Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.  
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Information displayed on the instrument  
panel  
►ꢀ Press button 2once to save the suggested  
speed value.  
Recommendation  
A message is displayed, confirming the request.  
►ꢀ Press button 2again to confirm and save the  
new speed setting.  
The display then reverts to its previous state.  
In addition to Road signs recognition, 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 'store' button.  
Extended Traffic Sign  
Recognition  
3. Speed limit indication  
4. Speed memorisation prompt  
5. Current speed setting  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
For more information on the Speed limiter,  
Cruise control or Adaptive cruise control,  
refer to the corresponding sections.  
Storing the speed setting  
Steering-mounted controls  
►ꢀ Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.  
The speed limiter/cruise control information is  
displayed.  
This additional system recognises these road  
signs and displays them on the instrument panel  
if the appropriate display mode is selected:  
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 a new speed setting.  
–
No entry: when entering a lane in the wrong  
direction, an alert message, including the symbol  
of this sign, is displayed on the instrument panel  
(request to check the direction of traffic).  
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 Road signs  
recognition, the "MEM" symbol is not  
displayed.  
–
Other signs: as you approach it, the symbol  
of the corresponding sign is displayed on the  
instrument panel.  
The selected display mode must be "Driving".  
Depending on the road conditions, several speeds  
may be displayed.  
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The actual road signs always take priority  
over those displayed by the system.  
The signs must comply with the Vienna  
Convention on road signs.  
Steering-mounted control  
6. Speed limiter on/pause status indication  
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication  
8. Speed setting value  
9. Speed suggested by the Road signs  
recognition function  
Activation / Deactivation  
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch  
Switching on/Pausing  
screen menu.  
►ꢀ Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position to  
select speed limiter mode; the function is paused.  
►ꢀ If the limit speed setting is suitable (most  
recent speed setting programmed in the system),  
press button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 4 again temporarily pauses  
the function.  
Speed limiter  
1. ON (LIMIT position)/OFF  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
2. Reduce the speed setting  
3. Increase the speed setting  
4. Pause/resume speed limiter with the speed  
setting previously stored  
When the speed setting remains below  
the vehicle's speed for a prolonged period  
of time, an audible warning is emitted.  
This system prevents the vehicle from  
exceeding the speed programmed by the  
driver (speed setting).  
5. Use the speed suggested by the Road signs  
recognition (MEM display)  
The speed limiter is switched on manually.  
The minimum speed setting is 19 mph (30 km/h).  
The speed setting remains in the system memory  
when the ignition is switched off.  
For more information on the Road signs  
recognition, refer to the corresponding section.  
Adjusting the limit speed  
setting  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in  
order to set the speed.  
To modify the limit speed setting based on the  
vehicle’s current speed:  
►ꢀ Briefly press button 2 or 3 to change the value  
in steps of + or - 1 mph (1.6 km/h).  
►ꢀ Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the  
value in steps of + or - 5 mph (8 km/h).  
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To modify the cruise speed setting based on the  
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition,  
as shown on the instrument panel:  
When descending a steep hill, the cruise  
control system cannot prevent the vehicle from  
exceeding the set speed. Brake if necessary to  
control the vehicle speed.  
Switching off  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:  
speed limiter information is no longer displayed.  
►ꢀ Press button 5 once; a message is displayed to  
confirm the memorisation request.  
On steep climbs or when towing, the set speed  
may not be reached or maintained.  
Malfunction  
►ꢀ Press button 5 again to save the suggested  
speed.  
The speed is immediately shown on the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
Exceeding the programmed speed setting  
You can temporarily exceed the speed  
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the  
programmed speed flashes).  
Temporarily exceeding the  
speed setting  
►ꢀ Fully depress the accelerator pedal.  
The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated and  
the displayed speed setting flashes.  
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are  
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the  
speed setting.  
To return to the speed setting, release the  
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is  
reached again, the displayed speed stops  
flashing).  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
►ꢀ Release the accelerator pedal to return to  
below the speed setting.  
Operating limits  
Cruise control - Specific  
recommendations  
Never use the system in the following  
situations:  
When exceeding the speed is not due to the  
driver's action (e.g. in case of a steep slope), an  
audible signal is triggered immediately.  
– In an urban area with the risk of pedestrians  
crossing the road.  
The cruise control function does not  
guarantee compliance with the maximum  
authorised speed and the safety distance  
between vehicles, the driver remains  
responsible for their driving.  
On a steep descent or in the event of  
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will  
not be able to prevent the vehicle from  
exceeding the speed setting.  
– In heavy traffic (except versions with the  
Stop & Go function).  
– On winding or steep roads.  
– On slippery or flooded roads.  
– In poor weather conditions.  
– In the event of restricted visibility for the  
driver.  
If necessary, apply the brakes to control your  
vehicle’s speed.  
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise  
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles  
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an  
adequate safety distance.  
When the vehicle speed returns to the speed  
setting level, the speed limiter operates again: the  
speed setting display becomes fixed again.  
– Driving on a speed circuit.  
– Driving on a rolling road.  
– When using a ‘space-saver’ type spare  
wheel.  
Remain vigilant while cruise control is  
activated. If you press and hold one of the  
speed setting modification buttons, your  
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.  
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– When using snow chains, non-slip covers or  
studded tyres.  
Steering-mounted control  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
Programmable cruise  
control  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids and the Cruise control  
- particular recommendations.  
6. Cruise control pause/resume  
7. Cruise control mode selection  
8. Speed setting value  
1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF  
2. Activate cruise control at the current speed/  
decrease speed setting  
This system automatically maintains the  
vehicle’s speed at the value programmed  
by the driver (speed setting), without the use of  
the accelerator pedal.  
9. Speed suggested by the Road signs  
recognition function  
3. Activate cruise control at the current speed/  
increase speed setting  
4. Pause/resume cruise control with the speed  
setting previously saved  
Cruise control is switched on manually.  
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph  
(40 km/h).  
Switching on/pausing  
►ꢀ Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position  
to select cruise control mode; the function is  
paused.  
5. Use the speed suggested by the Road signs  
recognition (MEM display)  
With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second  
gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.  
For more information on the Road signs  
►ꢀ 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.  
recognition, refer to the corresponding section.  
Cruise control remains active after  
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox  
type, on engines fitted with the Stop & Start  
function.  
Switching off the ignition cancels any  
speed setting.  
►ꢀ Pressing button 4 again restores operation of  
the cruise control (ON).  
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Cruise control can also be paused  
temporarily:  
The speed is immediately shown on the  
The system assists the driver by acting on  
the steering, acceleration and braking  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
– by pressing the brake pedal.  
within the physical limits and capacities of the  
vehicle. Certain road infrastructure elements  
or vehicles in the surroundings may not be  
properly seen or may be poorly interpreted by  
the camera and radar, resulting in an  
Switching off  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:  
the cruise control information disappears from  
the screen.  
– automatically, if the electronic stability  
control (ESC) system is triggered.  
Modifying the cruise speed  
setting  
unexpected change in direction, a lack of  
steering correction and/or inappropriate  
management of acceleration or braking.  
Malfunction  
Cruise control must be active.  
To modify the cruise speed setting, based on the  
current speed of the vehicle:  
Primarily designed for driving on main  
roads and motorways, this system only  
works with moving vehicles driving in the same  
direction as your vehicle.  
►ꢀ Briefly press button 2 or 3 to change the value  
in steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h).  
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are  
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the  
speed setting.  
►ꢀ Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the  
value in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h).  
Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results  
in a rapid change in the speed of the  
vehicle.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Adaptive cruise control  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids and the Cruise control  
- particular recommendations.  
DS DRIVE ASSIST  
Only available on versions with automatic  
As a precaution, we recommend setting a  
cruise speed fairly close to the current  
gearbox.  
speed of your vehicle, to avoid any sudden  
acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.  
This system automatically adjusts the speed  
and corrects the trajectory of the vehicle, using  
Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function in  
conjunction with Lane Positioning Assist.  
These two functions must be activated and in  
operation.  
This system automatically maintains the vehicle  
speed at a value set by the driver (speed setting),  
while respecting a safety distance from the  
vehicle in front (target vehicle) previously set by  
the driver. The system automatically manages the  
acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle.  
With the Stop function, the system manages  
braking until the vehicle comes to a complete  
stop.  
To modify the cruise speed setting using the  
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition  
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.  
For more information on Adaptive cruise  
control and Lane Positioning Assist, refer to the  
corresponding sections.  
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With the Stop & Go function, the system manages  
braking until the vehicle comes to a complete stop  
and restarts the vehicle.  
Switching on cruise control and setting the  
speed  
Steering-mounted controls  
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).  
The brake lamps come on if the vehicle is  
slowed down by the system.  
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake lamps  
are not in perfect working order.  
►ꢀ Press 3 to increase or 2 to decrease the speed  
setting (steps of 5 mph (km/h) if held pressed).  
1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF  
2. Activation of cruise control at the current  
speed/decrease speed setting  
To do this, the system uses a camera fitted at the  
top of the windscreen and, depending on version,  
a radar fitted in the front bumper.  
Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results  
in a rapid change in the speed of the  
vehicle.  
3. Activation of cruise control at the current  
speed/increase speed setting  
4. Pause/resume cruise control with the speed  
setting previously saved  
Primarily designed for driving on main  
roads and motorways, this system only  
works with moving vehicles driving in the same  
direction as your vehicle.  
Pausing/resumption of cruise control  
Confirmation of vehicle restart after  
automatic stop (versions with Stop & Go  
function)  
►ꢀ Press 4 or depress the brake pedal. To pause  
cruise control, it is also possible to:  
• shift from mode D to N;  
5. Use the speed suggested by the Road signs  
recognition (MEM display)  
• Press the electric parking brake control.  
►ꢀ Press 4 to restart cruise control. Cruise control  
may have been paused automatically:  
• by triggering of the ESC system.  
If the driver activates the direction  
indicator to overtake a slower vehicle,  
cruise control may temporarily reduce the  
distance to the target vehicle to facilitate  
overtaking, without exceeding the speed  
setting.  
6. Display and adjustment of the distance  
setting to the vehicle in front  
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.  
Use  
Activating the system (pause)  
►ꢀ With the engine running, turn the thumbwheel  
1 downwards to the CRUISE position. Cruise  
control is ready to operate (grey display).  
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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.  
Changing the inter-vehicle distance  
10. Speed suggested by the Road signs  
recognition function  
►ꢀ Press 6 to display the distance setting  
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or "Close"), then  
press again to select a threshold.  
11. Vehicle held stationary (versions with  
automatic gearbox)  
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and  
will be memorised when the ignition is switched  
off.  
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting  
Cruise control remains active after  
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox  
type.  
►ꢀ Press the accelerator pedal fully. Distance  
monitoring and cruise control are deactivated  
while acceleration is maintained. "Cruise control  
suspended" is displayed.  
12. Inter-vehicle distance setting  
13. Position of the vehicle detected by the  
system  
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).  
Deactivating the system  
Messages and alerts  
The digital instrument panel's "Driving" display  
►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF  
position.  
mode must have been selected first.  
Information displayed on the  
instrument panel  
The actual order in which these messages  
or alerts are displayed may vary.  
Changing the programmed speed setting with  
the Road signs recognition function  
"Cruise paused" or "Cruise control on hold"  
following brief acceleration by the driver.  
"Active cruise control", no vehicle  
detected.  
►ꢀ Press 5 to accept the speed suggested by  
the function on the instrument panel, then press  
again to confirm.  
"Cruise paused", vehicle detected.  
To prevent sudden acceleration or  
deceleration of the vehicle, select a speed  
setting relatively close to the vehicle's current  
speed.  
"Active cruise control", vehicle detected.  
(orange)  
"Take back control".  
7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)  
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey)  
9. Speed setting value  
►ꢀ Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.  
(red)  
"Take back control".  
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►ꢀ 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.  
– When approaching a roundabout.  
"Activation refused, conditions  
unsuitable".  
Operating limits  
Cruise control operates by day and night, in dry  
The system refuses to activate cruise control, as  
the necessary conditions are not fulfilled.  
weather or moderate rainfall.  
– When following a narrow vehicle.  
Stop function  
Certain situations cannot be managed by the  
system and require driver intervention.  
Cases not taken into account by the system:  
– Pedestrians, cyclists, animals.  
Reactivate the system when conditions allow.  
Situations in which the driver is prompted to  
immediately resume control:  
"Cruise paused" (for a few  
seconds).  
The system has brought the vehicle to a complete  
stop and is keeping it immobilised: cruise control  
is paused.  
– Excessively sharp deceleration by the vehicle in  
front of you.  
– Stationary vehicles (e.g. traffic jams,  
breakdown).  
The driver must accelerate to move off again,  
then reactivate cruise control.  
Stop & Go function  
"To pick up again: accelerate or  
press the II button" (button 4).  
The system has brought the vehicle to a complete  
stop.  
– When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your  
vehicle and the one in front.  
– Vehicles crossing your lane.  
– Vehicles driving in the opposite direction.  
Situations where the driver must suspend the  
system:  
Within 3 seconds, the vehicle gradually and  
automatically begins moving again.  
Beyond 3 seconds, the driver must accelerate or  
press button 4 to move off again.  
Some vehicles on the road may be poorly  
perceived or interpreted by the camera  
and/or the radar (e.g. truck), which can lead to  
an incorrect evaluation of distances and result  
in inappropriate acceleration or braking of the  
vehicle.  
While the vehicle is immobilised, the  
following recommendations apply:  
– The driver should not leave the vehicle.  
– Do not open the boot.  
Pay particular attention:  
– When motorcycles are present and  
when there are vehicles staggered across the  
traffic lane.  
– Do not drop off or pick up passengers.  
– Do not engage reverse gear.  
– Vehicles in a tight bend.  
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– When entering a tunnel or crossing a bridge.  
Activation/Deactivation  
Lane positioning assist  
If any of the following malfunctions  
occurs, do not use the system:  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
– Following an impact on the windscreen close  
to the camera or on the front bumper (versions  
with radar).  
– Brake lamps not working.  
If the vehicle has undergone any of the  
following modifications, do not use the  
system:  
►ꢀ With the Adaptive cruise control with Stop &  
Go function activated, press this button.  
The action is confirmed by:  
The system identifies the edges of the traffic lane  
and steers the vehicle to keep it inside this lane  
and maintain the lateral position chosen by the  
driver.  
– Carrying long objects on roof bars.  
– Towing.  
– The indicator lamp in the button lighting up  
green.  
– Front end of the vehicle modified (for  
example by adding long-range headlamps or  
painting the front bumper).  
– Obstructed radar.  
– The following symbol being displayed on the  
instrument panel.  
To do this, the system uses a camera placed on  
the upper part of the windscreen.  
The colour of the symbol on the instrument panel  
depends on the operating status of the system:  
(grey colour)  
This system is particularly suited to driving on  
motorways and main roads.  
Malfunction  
One or more operating conditions is not  
met; the system is paused.  
Operating conditions  
– Adaptive cruise control active.  
– Traffic lane marked out by lines on both sides.  
– ESC system operational.  
In the event of a malfunction,  
dashes are displayed instead of  
the speed setting.  
(green colour)  
All operating conditions are met; the  
system is active.  
(orange colour)  
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by a message and an audible signal, to  
confirm the malfunction.  
– ASR system activated.  
System malfunction.  
– No trailer detected.  
If the driver no longer wishes to use the system  
for a while, they can deactivate it by pressing the  
button again.  
– No 'space-saver' spare wheel in use.  
– Vehicle not subject to strong lateral g-forces.  
– Direction indicators not activated.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
The indicator lamp in the button goes off and the  
symbol disappears from the instrument panel.  
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The system status is saved when the  
ignition is switched off.  
the Adaptive cruise control to pause will also  
cause the system to pause.  
If the system detects that the driver is not  
holding the wheel firmly enough, it  
triggers a series of gradual alerts and then  
deactivates itself if there is no response from  
the driver.  
Cruise control  
The driver must hold the steering wheel properly.  
When cruise control is activated, the symbol is  
displayed in green: by small steering actions, the  
system directs the vehicle and keeps it in the  
position chosen by the driver, in the traffic lane.  
This position is not necessarily the centre of the  
lane.  
If the function is suspended due to the  
prolonged release of the force holding the  
steering wheel, the function must be  
The driver can feel movements in the steering  
wheel.  
reactivated by pressing the button again.  
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  
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.  
Automatic pause  
– Triggering of the ESC.  
– Prolonged failure to detect one of the lane limit  
markings. In this case, the Active lane departure  
warning system function can take over, and the  
system will reactivate itself once the operating  
conditions are met again.  
In response to action by the driver: suspension  
Pausing/Suspending the  
system  
– 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).  
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  
intervention on the brake pedal that causes  
– Pausing of Adaptive 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 actual order of display of these alerts may be different.  
Button indicator lamp  
Cruise control  
thumbwheel  
Symbols  
Display  
Comments  
Off  
CRUISE  
Cruise paused.  
Lane positioning assist not activated.  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(green)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
(grey)  
Off  
CRUISE  
Active cruise control.  
Lane positioning assist not activated.  
(green)  
(green)  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Green  
CRUISE  
DS DRIVE ASSIST activated.  
The system is operating normally  
(correction is made at the steering wheel).  
CRUISE  
DS DRIVE ASSIST paused.  
70  
(grey)  
CRUISE  
DS DRIVE ASSIST activated.  
All the operating conditions for lane  
positioning assist have not been met.  
(green)/(grey)  
(grey)  
OFF or LIMIT  
Cruise control deactivated.  
All the operating conditions for lane  
positioning assist have not 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 lane positioning assist"  
"Conditions unsuitable - Awaiting activation"  
"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"  
"Take back 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  
Risk of undesirable operation  
Operating limits  
The system should be deactivated in the  
following situations:  
tunnel, alternating light and shade).  
– Windscreen area in front of the camera dirty,  
misted up, frost-covered, snow-covered, damaged  
or covered by a sticker.  
The system may issue an alert when the  
vehicle is travelling on a long, straight  
road with smooth road surface even if the  
driver thinks they are holding the steering  
wheel correctly.  
– Driving with a "space-saver" type spare  
wheel.  
– When towing or with a bicycle carrier  
attached to a towing device, particularly when  
a trailer is not connected or the trailer is not an  
approved type.  
– Lane markings eroded, partially hidden (snow,  
mud) or multiple (roadworks, surface joints).  
– Travelling in a tight bend.  
The system may not operate or may produce  
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the  
following situations:  
– Winding roads.  
– Adverse weather conditions.  
– Driving on slippery road surfaces (risk of  
aquaplaning, snow, ice).  
– Presence of a tarmac joint on the road.  
– Poor visibility (insufficient road lighting,  
snowfall, rain, fog).  
– In roadworks or toll booth areas.  
– Driving on racing circuits.  
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– Driving on a rolling road.  
The speed will be reduced by a maximum  
of 16 mph (25 km/h) for versions with  
This system does not replace the need for  
vigilance on the part of the driver.  
camera only, or by a maximum of 31 mph  
(50 km/h) for versions with camera and radar.  
This system is designed to assist the driver  
and improve road safety.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction, the  
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously  
monitor traffic conditions in accordance with  
applicable driving regulations.  
Service warning lamp comes on and  
this (orange) symbol appears on the instrument  
panel, accompanied by the display of a message  
and an audible signal.  
The system also takes motorcyclists and  
animals into account; however, animals  
below 0.5 m tall and objects on the road are  
not necessarily detected.  
As soon as the system detects a potential  
obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in  
case automatic braking is needed. This may  
cause a slight noise and a slight sensation of  
deceleration.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
This system is comprised of three functions:  
– Collision Risk Alert.  
– Intelligent emergency braking assistance  
(iEBA).  
Active Safety Brake with  
Collision Risk Alert and  
Intelligent emergency  
braking assistance  
– Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency  
braking).  
Deactivation/Activation  
By default, the system is automatically activated  
at every engine start.  
The settings are changed via the  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.  
Deactivation of the system is signalled by  
the illumination of this warning lamp,  
accompanied by the display of a message.  
Operating conditions and limits  
Vehicle moving forward.  
ESC system operational.  
This system:  
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.  
Stabilised speed on roads with few bends.  
In the following cases, deactivating the system  
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:  
– Towing a trailer.  
The vehicle has a multifunction camera located  
at the top of the windscreen and, depending on  
version, a radar located in the front bumper.  
– 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.  
– Carrying long objects on roof bars.  
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– Vehicle with snow chains fitted.  
– Before using an automatic car wash, with the  
engine running.  
(red)  
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.  
Level 2: visual and audible alert, warning  
you that a collision is imminent.  
– Before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in a  
workshop.  
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.  
– Towed vehicle, engine running.  
– Following an impact to the windscreen close to  
the detection camera.  
Modifying the alert trigger threshold  
This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity  
with which the function warns of the risk of  
collision.  
Where the speed of your vehicle is too  
high approaching another vehicle, the  
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.  
The threshold is set via the Driving/Vehicle  
touch screen menu.  
first level of alert may not be displayed: the  
level 2 alert may be displayed directly.  
►ꢀ Select one of the three pre-defined thresholds:  
"Far", "Normal" or "Close".  
Important: the level 1 alert is not displayed  
when there is a stationary obstacle or when  
the "Near" trigger threshold has been selected.  
The last threshold selected is memorised when  
the ignition is switched off.  
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake  
lamps are not in perfect working order.  
Intelligent emergency braking  
assistance (iEBA)  
This function supplements braking in the event  
that the driver brakes, but not enough to avoid a  
collision.  
Operation  
Depending on the degree of risk of collision  
detected by the system and the alert trigger  
threshold chosen by the driver, several different  
levels of alert may be triggered and displayed on  
the instrument panel.  
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.  
This assistance will only be provided if the driver  
presses the brake pedal.  
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,  
steering wheel, etc.) to trigger the alert at the  
most relevant moment.  
Following an impact, the system is  
automatically deactivated.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
(orange)  
Level 1: visual alert only, warning you that  
the vehicle in front is very close.  
The message "Vehicle close" is displayed.  
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– 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 only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions  
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle is  
detected.  
accompanied by the display of a message and an  
audible signal.  
Active Safety Brake  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
If these warning lamps come on  
after the engine has been switched  
off and then restarted, contact a dealer or a  
qualified workshop to have the system checked.  
These warning lamps light up on  
This warning lamp flashes (for  
the instrument panel to indicate  
approximately 10 seconds) as soon as the  
function applies the vehicle’s brakes.  
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of  
automatic emergency braking bringing the  
vehicle to a complete stop, keep the brake pedal  
depressed to prevent the vehicle from moving off  
again.  
that the driver's and/or front passenger's seat  
belt is not fastened (depending on version). The  
automatic braking system is deactivated until the  
seat belts are fastened.  
Distraction detection  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
The driver can maintain control of the  
vehicle at any time by firmly turning the  
steering wheel and/or firmly depressing the  
accelerator pedal.  
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.  
The function comprises the "Driver Attention  
Warning" and "Driver Attention Warning by  
Camera" systems, combined, depending on  
version, with the "DS DRIVER ATTENTION  
MONITORING" system.  
The system aims to reduce the speed of impact or  
avoid a collision where the driver fails to react.  
The brake pedal may vibrate slightly while  
the function is operating.  
The speed will be reduced by a maximum  
of 16 mph (25 km/h) for versions with  
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,  
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2  
seconds.  
camera only, or by a maximum of 31 mph  
(50 km/h) for versions with camera and radar.  
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.  
Malfunction  
Operation  
In the event of a malfunction, this warning  
The system operates subject to the following  
conditions:  
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,  
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Take a break if you are feeling tired or at least  
every 2 hours.  
As soon as the speed of the vehicle drops  
below 43 mph (70 km/h), the system goes  
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.  
into standby.  
Driving time starts being counted again once  
the speed reaches above 43 mph (70 km/h).  
Activation/Deactivation  
This function is set via the touch screen  
DS DRIVER ATTENTION  
MONITORING  
Driving/Vehicle menu.  
Driver Attention Warning by  
Camera  
The state of the system is memorised when the  
ignition is switched off.  
(Depending on version)  
Driver Attention Warning  
The system triggers an alert when it  
detects that the driver has not taken a  
break after two hours of driving at a speed above  
43 mph (70 km/h).  
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:  
An additional (infrared) camera is fitted to  
the steering column, behind the steering  
The system assesses the driver's level of  
alertness, fatigue and distraction by  
identifying trajectory changes in relation to the  
lane markings.  
wheel, to monitor driver behaviour.  
– With the engine running, the vehicle has been  
stationary for more than 15 minutes.  
– The ignition has been switched off for a few  
minutes.  
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 "Level of vigilance"  
To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on  
the upper part of the windscreen.  
– The driver's seat belt is unfastened and their  
door is opened.  
This system is particularly suited to fast roads  
(speed higher than 43 mph (70 km/h)).  
At a first alert level, the driver is warned by the  
message "Be vigilant!", accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
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diagram, which enables them to monitor this  
information in real time.  
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.  
accompanied by the display of a message and an  
audible signal.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
The system is activated at speeds above  
16 mph (25 km/h).  
This system is particularly useful on motorways  
and main roads.  
Active lane departure  
warning system  
The following situations may interfere  
with the operation of the system or  
prevent it from working:  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
– system’s camera field of vision blocked or  
obstructed.  
– wearing certain types of spectacles or  
sunglasses that are very dark or reflective.  
– face partially obscured (e.g. by a hand, by  
hair).  
The system corrects the vehicle's trajectory by  
alerting the driver as soon as it detects a risk of  
involuntary lane departure or crossing of a verge  
or hard shoulder (depending on version).  
To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on  
the upper part of the windscreen, identifying the  
lane markings on the ground and the side of the  
road (depending on version).  
Activation/Deactivation  
The settings are changed via the Driving/  
Vehicle touch screen menu.  
– unusual or incorrect driving position.  
Under no circumstances shall the  
Manufacturer be held liable in the event of  
alerts not being given or for the consequences  
of using this system.  
The status of the system stays in the memory  
when switching off the ignition.  
Detection  
If an unexpected change of direction is  
detected, this warning lamp flashes in the  
instrument panel accompanied by an audible  
signal.  
This system is particularly useful on motorways  
and main roads.  
Lane departure warning  
system  
No warning is transmitted while the direction  
indicator is activated and for approximately 20  
seconds after the direction indicator is switched  
off.  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
Operating conditions  
– Vehicle speed between 43 and 112 mph (70 and  
Malfunction  
This system, using a camera which recognises  
solid or broken lines, detects the involuntary  
crossing of longitudinal traffic lane markings on  
the ground.  
In the event of a malfunction, this warning  
180 km/h).  
lamp comes on on the instrument panel,  
– Road marked with a central dividing line.  
– Steering wheel held in both hands.  
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– Direction indicators not activated.  
The driver can prevent the correction by  
Operation  
– ESC system activated and operational.  
firmly holding the steering wheel  
(e.g. during an emergency manoeuvre).  
The correction is interrupted immediately if  
the direction indicators are operated.  
As soon as the system identifies a risk of  
involuntarily crossing one of the lane markings  
detected on the ground or a lane boundary  
(e.g. grass verge), it performs the trajectory  
correction necessary to restore the vehicle to its  
original lane.  
The system helps the driver only if there is  
a risk of the vehicle unintentionally  
wandering from the lane it is being driven in. It  
does not manage the safe driving distance,  
vehicle speed or braking.  
While the direction indicators are activated and  
for a few seconds after switching them off, the  
system considers that a change of trajectory is  
intentional and no correction is triggered during  
this period.  
The driver will notice a turning movement of the  
steering wheel.  
The driver must hold the steering wheel with  
both hands in a way that allows control to  
be maintained in circumstances where the  
system is not able to intervene (for example, if  
the central dividing line disappears).  
This warning lamp flashes during  
trajectory correction.  
Driving situations and related alerts  
The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed in different driving situations.  
The actual order of display of these alerts may be different.  
Function status  
OFF  
Display  
Comments  
Function deactivated.  
ON  
None.  
System active, conditions not met:  
– Speed below 40 mph (65 km/h).  
– No lane marking recognised.  
– ESC operation triggered.  
– "Sporty" driving.  
ON  
ON  
Automatic deactivation/standby of the function (e.g. detection of a trailer, use of the  
"space-saver" type spare wheel supplied with the vehicle, failure).  
None.  
Lane marking detected.  
Speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).  
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Function status  
ON  
Display  
Comments  
The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the risk of line crossing is detected.  
The driver's hands are on the steering wheel.  
ON  
If, while correcting the trajectory, the system determines that the correction will not be  
enough and that a solid line will be crossed: the driver is warned that they must provide  
additional trajectory adjustment.  
If the steering wheel is not held properly, an audible warning sounds, accompanied by a  
message, until the trajectory correction is completed or the driver has grasped the steering  
wheel correctly.  
"Hold the steering wheel".  
The duration of audible warnings will increase if multiple corrections are performed in quick  
succession. The warning will become continuous, persisting until the driver responds.  
The following situations may interfere  
with the operation of the system or  
prevent it from working:  
– Towing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing  
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or  
not approved.  
Operating limits  
The system goes into standby automatically in  
the following cases:  
– Insufficient contrast between the road  
surface and the verge or hard shoulder  
(e.g. shade).  
– Road in poor condition, unstable or with very  
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow, ice).  
– Adverse weather conditions.  
– ESC deactivated or operation triggered.  
– Speed below 43 mph (70 km/h) or greater than  
112 mph (180 km/h).  
– Lane markings worn, hidden (snow, mud) or  
multiple (roadworks, etc.),  
– Driving on racing circuits.  
– Electrical connection to a trailer.  
– Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected (as  
detection is not immediate, deactivation of the  
system is recommended).  
– Driving on a rolling road.  
– Close proximity to the vehicle in front (lane  
markings may not be detected).  
– Roads that are narrow, winding.  
Deactivation/Activation  
– Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on the  
brake or accelerator pedal.  
Risk of undesirable operation  
– Driving over lane markings.  
– Activation of the direction indicators.  
– Crossing the inside line on a bend.  
– Driving on a tight bend.  
The system should be deactivated in the following  
situations:  
– When changing a wheel or working near a  
wheel.  
– Inactivity by the driver detected during  
correction.  
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►ꢀ Press this button to deactivate/reactivate the  
system at any time.  
This system warns the driver of a potential  
danger posed by the presence of another vehicle  
(car, lorry, motorcycle) in the vehicle's blind  
spots (areas hidden from the driver's field of  
vision) using sensors located on the sides of the  
bumpers.  
Operating conditions  
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction  
Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of  
the indicator lamp in the button and this  
warning lamp on the instrument panel.  
The state of the system is stored when the  
ignition is switched off.  
and in adjacent lanes.  
– The speed of your vehicle must be between  
7 and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h) (versions without  
Park Assist or DS PARK PILOT) or between 19 and  
87 mph (30 and 140 km/h) (versions with Park  
Assist or DS PARK PILOT).  
Malfunction  
– 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.  
In the event of a malfunction, these  
warning lamps light up on the  
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of  
a message and an audible signal.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
– Overtaking a vehicle over a certain period of  
time and the vehicle being overtaken remains in  
the blind spot.  
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.  
Blind spot monitoring  
– Your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan,  
etc.  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
Activation/Deactivation  
It is set via the Driving/Vehicle touch  
screen menu.  
When starting the vehicle, the warning lamp  
comes on in each mirror to indicate that the  
system is activated.  
The status of the system is memorised when the  
ignition is switched off.  
The system is automatically deactivated  
when towing with a towing device  
approved by the Manufacturer.  
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– presence of stationary objects (e.g. parked  
vehicles, safety rails, lampposts, signs).  
– vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.  
– on winding roads or in case of sharp turns.  
– when overtaking or being overtaken by a  
very long vehicle (e.g. truck, bus), which is both  
detected in a blind spot from behind and present  
in the driver's field of vision from the front.  
– quick overtaking manoeuvre.  
front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels  
or other objects; they may hamper correct  
operation of the system.  
Operating limits  
Parking sensors  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
– very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in  
front and behind are confused with a lorry or a  
stationary object.  
– activation of the Park Assist or DS PARK  
PILOT function.  
Malfunction  
If the event of a malfunction, this warning  
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,  
accompanied by the display of a message.  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
This system detects and signals the proximity of  
obstacles (e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier)  
using sensors located in the bumper.  
The system may be temporarily disturbed  
by certain climatic conditions (e.g. rain,  
hail).  
Rear parking sensors  
►ꢀ Engage reverse gear to start the system  
(confirmed by an audible signal).  
The system is switched off when reverse gear is  
disengaged.  
In particular, driving on a wet road or going  
from a dry to a wet area can cause false alerts  
(e.g. presence of a cloud of water droplets in  
the blind spot 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  
No alert is triggered in the following conditions:  
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Audible assistance  
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).  
Adjusting the audible signal  
Depending on version, with DS  
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.  
CONNECT RADIO or NAVIGATION,  
pressing this button opens the window for  
adjusting the volume of the audible signal.  
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.  
Visual assistance  
Side parking sensors  
This supplements the audible signal, without  
taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by  
displaying bars on the screen whose location  
represents the distance between the obstacle  
and the vehicle (white: more distant, orange:  
close, red: very close).  
Using four additional sensors located on the sides  
of the bumpers, the system records the position  
of obstacles during the manoeuvre and indicates  
them when they are located alongside the vehicle.  
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.  
Only fixed obstacles are indicated  
correctly. Moving obstacles detected at  
the beginning of the manoeuvre may be  
indicated mistakenly, while moving obstacles  
that appear alongside the vehicle but were not  
previously recorded will not be indicated.  
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"  
symbol is displayed on the screen.  
When the distance between the vehicle and  
the obstacle becomes less than about thirty  
centimetres, the audible signal becomes  
continuous.  
Front parking sensors  
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the front  
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle  
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle is  
below 6 mph (10 km/h).  
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Objects memorised during the manoeuvre  
will no longer be stored after switching off  
When starting the vehicle, the graphic  
and audible aids are only available after  
the touch screen has started up.  
the ignition.  
Deactivation/Activation  
Operating limits  
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,  
The settings are changed via  
the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.  
The system status is memorised when the ignition  
is switched off.  
affecting distance measurements.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction when  
With the engine running, these systems allow  
views of your vehicle’s close surroundings to be  
displayed on the touch screen using one camera  
for Reversing camera and two cameras for 360  
Vision.  
changing into reverse gear, one of  
these warning lamps lights up on the instrument  
panel, accompanied by the display of a message  
and an audible signal (short beep).  
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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  
Reversing camera - 360  
Vision  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
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  
function or DS PARK PILOT function, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
The screen is divided into two parts with a  
contextual view and a view from above the vehicle  
in its close surroundings.  
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The parking sensors supplement the information  
on the view from above the vehicle.  
Various contextual views may be displayed:  
– Standard view.  
Using one or two cameras, the close surroundings  
of the vehicle are recorded whilst manoeuvring at  
low speed.  
Reversing camera  
Rear view  
An image from above your vehicle in its close  
surroundings is reconstructed (represented  
between the brackets) in real time and as the  
manoeuvre progresses.  
– 180° rear view - 360° front and rear view.  
– Zoom view.  
AUTO mode is activated by default.  
In this mode, the system chooses the best view to  
display (standard or zoom).  
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.  
You can change the type of view at any time  
during a manoeuvre.  
►ꢀ Press the button in the bottom left-hand  
corner of the touch screen.  
►ꢀ Select the type of view:  
To activate the camera located on the tailgate,  
engage reverse gear and do not exceed a speed of  
6 mph (10 km/h).  
• "Standard view".  
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.  
• "180° view".  
• "Zoom view".  
The system is deactivated:  
• "AUTO view".  
– Automatically, at speeds above approximately  
6 mph (10 km/h),  
The display is immediately updated with the type  
of view selected.  
– 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 system status is not saved when the ignition  
is switched off.  
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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.  
Obstacles may appear further away than  
they actually are.  
It is important to monitor the sides of the  
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the  
mirrors.  
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.  
Parking sensors also provide additional  
information about the area around the vehicle.  
180° view  
Zoom view  
This mode is activated by default.  
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the automatic  
view changes from the rear view (standard) to  
the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is  
approached at the level of the red line (less than  
30 cm) during a manoeuvre.  
Standard view  
The camera records the vehicle's surroundings  
during the manoeuvre in order to create a  
view from above the rear of the vehicle in its  
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be  
manoeuvred around nearby obstacles.  
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the  
view selection menu.  
The 180° view facilitates reversing out of a  
parking space, making it possible to see the  
approach of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.  
This view is not recommended for carrying out a  
complete manoeuvre.  
It features 3 areas: left A, centre B and right C.  
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the  
screen.  
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This view is only available via the view selection  
menu.  
– When shifting out of reverse (the front vision  
image replaces the rear vision image for 7  
seconds).  
►ꢀ Select "Visual parking assistance".  
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.  
The system is deactivated:  
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.  
– By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left  
corner of the touch screen.  
– Automatically above about 19 mph (30 km/h)  
(the image disappears temporarily from 12 mph  
(20 km/h)).  
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.  
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.  
– By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left  
corner of the touch screen.  
AUTO mode  
The rear vision views are similar to those for the  
Reversing camera function.  
For more information on the Reversing  
camera function, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
Rear vision  
Front and rear vision  
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.  
The system activates automatically when reverse  
gear is engaged.  
The system is deactivated:  
– Automatically, at speeds above approximately  
6 mph (10 km/h).  
With the engine running and the speed  
below 12 mph (20 km/h), the system is  
activated via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen  
menu:  
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Standard view  
Zoom view  
180° view  
The area in front of your vehicle is displayed on  
the screen.  
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 orange lines 1 represent the width of your  
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction  
changes according to the position of the steering  
wheel.  
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.  
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.  
Obstacles may appear further away than  
they actually are.  
This view is not recommended for carrying out a  
complete manoeuvre.  
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.  
It consists of 3 areas: left A, centre B and right C.  
This view is available only from the view selection  
menu.  
Park Assist  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
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This system provides active parking assistance:  
it detects a parking space and then steers in the  
appropriate direction to park in the space while  
the driver controls the driving direction, gear  
changes, acceleration and braking.  
Activating the function  
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.  
The function is activated in the Vehicle/  
Driving touch screen menu.  
Select "Park Assist".  
Activating the function deactivates the  
Blind spot monitoring system.  
Parking space search  
To help the driver monitor the manoeuvre, the  
system automatically triggers the display from  
the Reversing camera or 360 Vision function and  
activates the parking sensors.  
►ꢀ 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.  
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.  
The system measures the available parking  
spaces and calculates the distances to obstacles  
using ultrasonic sensors built into the front and  
rear bumpers of the vehicle.  
The parking space search stops over this limit.  
The function automatically deactivates once the  
vehicle speed exceeds 31 mph (50 km/h).  
Selecting the type of manoeuvre  
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.  
The system assists with the following  
manoeuvres:  
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.  
A. Entering a "parallel" parking space  
B. Leaving a "parallel" parking space  
C. Entering a "bay" parking space  
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.  
Operation  
►ꢀ When approaching a parking area, reduce the  
speed of your vehicle to 19 mph (30 km/h) or less.  
►ꢀ Select the type and side of the manoeuvre to  
activate the parking space search.  
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During the manoeuvre  
manoeuvre (loose clothing, scarf, tie, etc.).  
Risk of injury!  
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.  
These instructions are displayed as a symbol  
accompanied by a message:  
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.  
"Reverse".  
The images from the camera(s) displayed  
on the touch screen may be distorted by  
the terrain.  
“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:  
In shady areas, or in inadequate sunlight  
or lighting conditions, the image may be  
darkened and with lower contrast.  
Manoeuvre in progress (green).  
Preparing for the manoeuvre  
The manoeuvre can be permanently interrupted at  
any time, either by the driver or automatically by  
the system.  
Manoeuvre cancelled or finished (red) (the  
arrows indicate that the driver must  
resume control of the vehicle).  
►ꢀ Move very slowly until the request to stop  
the vehicle is displayed: "Stop the vehicle",  
accompanied by the "STOP" sign and an audible  
signal.  
Interruption by the driver:  
The maximum speeds during manoeuvres are  
indicated by these symbols:  
– taking over control of the steering.  
– activating the direction indicator lamps on the  
opposite side to that of the manoeuvre.  
– unfastening the driver's seat belt.  
– switching off the ignition.  
Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions  
page is displayed on the screen.  
5 mph or 7 km/h, for parking space entry.  
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►ꢀ To prepare for the manoeuvre, follow the  
instructions.  
3 mph or 5 km/h, for parking space exit.  
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The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by the  
message "Manoeuvre under way", accompanied  
by an audible signal.  
Interruption by the system:  
During manoeuvring phases, the steering  
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold  
– 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.  
Reversing is indicated by this message: "Release  
the steering wheel, reverse".  
the steering wheel or put your hands between  
the spokes of the steering wheel. Watch out  
for any objects that could interfere with the  
The Reversing camera or 360 Vision function  
and the parking sensors are automatically  
activated to help you monitor your vehicle's close  
surroundings during the manoeuvre.  
– activation of anti-slip regulation on a slippery  
road.  
– opening of a door or the boot.  
– engine stall.  
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– system malfunction.  
– 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.  
If the vehicle has undergone any of the  
following modifications, do not use the  
function:  
– after 10 manoeuvres to enter or exit a parallel  
parking space and after 7 manoeuvres to enter a  
parking bay.  
– 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.  
Interrupting the manoeuvre automatically  
deactivates the function.  
– 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 manoeuvre symbol is displayed in red,  
accompanied by the "Manoeuvre cancelled"  
message on the touch screen.  
– When driving on a small-diameter or "space-  
saver" type spare wheel.  
A message prompts the driver to take back  
control of the vehicle.  
– The system does not detect spaces that  
are much larger than the vehicle itself or that  
are delimited by obstacles that are too low  
(pavements, studs, etc.) or too thin (trees, posts,  
wire fences, etc.).  
– When the wheels fitted are a different size  
from the original ones.  
The function is deactivated after a few  
seconds; this indicator lamp goes off and  
the function returns to the initial display.  
– After modifying one or both bumpers (added  
protection).  
– If the sensors have been repainted other  
than by the dealer network.  
End of the parking space entry or exit  
manoeuvre  
– If the boot is heavily loaded, the tilt of the  
vehicle towards the rear may interfere with the  
distance measurements.  
– With sensors not approved for the vehicle.  
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is  
completed.  
Do not use the function under the  
following exterior conditions:  
Malfunctions  
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.  
When the function is not activated, this  
indicator lamp will flash briefly and an  
audible signal will be emitted to indicate a system  
malfunction.  
– Alongside a soft shoulder (e.g. ditch) or quay  
or on the edge of a drop.  
– When the road surface is slippery (e.g. ice).  
If the malfunction occurs while the system is in  
use, the indicator lamp goes off.  
If any of the following malfunctions  
occurs, do not use the system:  
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.  
– If a tyre is under-inflated.  
– If one of the bumpers is damaged.  
– If one of the cameras is faulty.  
Operating limits  
– The system may suggest an inappropriate  
parking space (parking prohibited, work in  
progress with damaged road surface, location  
alongside a ditch, etc.).  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
In the event of a power steering  
malfunction, this warning lamp is  
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displayed on the instrument panel, accompanied  
by a warning message.  
Sequence  
Once the system is activated, the following steps  
will be performed successively:  
– Select the type of manoeuvre via the touch  
screen.  
You must stop the vehicle.  
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and  
switch off the ignition.  
– Search for an available space.  
– Prepare for the manoeuvre.  
– Perform the manoeuvre.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
– Finalise the manoeuvre.  
DS PARK PILOT  
You can deactivate the system at any time  
up until the start of the manoeuvre, by  
pressing the red arrow in the top left corner of  
the window.  
For more information, refer to the General  
recommendations on the use of driving  
and manoeuvring aids.  
Activation/Deactivation  
To activate assistance when approaching a  
parking area:  
►ꢀ Reduce the speed of the vehicle to a maximum  
of 19 mph (30 km/h).  
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 automatically exit a "parallel"  
parking space.  
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.  
The system controls the steering, direction,  
acceleration and braking. The system measures  
the available parking spaces and calculates  
the distances to obstacles using 12 ultrasonic  
sensors built into the front and rear bumpers of  
the vehicle.  
The driver's seat belt must remain fastened  
during the manoeuvre.  
Manoeuvre type selection and  
parking space search  
Depending on whether the vehicle has been driven  
or not since the ignition was switched on, the  
function offers to enter or exit a parking space on  
the touch screen.  
►ꢀ Press the button on the gear selector or, on  
the touch screen, select Driving/Vehicle > DS  
PARK PILOT.  
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.  
Activating the system deactivates Blind  
spot monitoring.  
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►ꢀ Select the type and side of the manoeuvre to  
activate the parking space search.  
►ꢀ To undertake the manoeuvre, press this  
button.  
Forward gear.  
Reverse gear.  
This lamp comes on to confirm activation.  
►ꢀ While holding down the button, gradually  
release the brake pedal.  
You can change the type of manoeuvre at any  
time, including during the available parking space  
search phase.  
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.  
►ꢀ Drive at a distance of 0.50 to 1.50 m from the  
row of parked vehicles, not exceeding 19 mph  
(30 km/h), until the system finds an available  
space (indicated by OK on the display and an  
audible signal).  
The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by  
the display of a window with the message  
"Manoeuvre in progress", accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
Throughout the whole manoeuvre,  
indicated by the green "AUTO" symbol, the  
driver must hold down the function control  
button.  
The Reversing camera or 360 Vision and the  
parking sensors are automatically activated to  
help monitor the vehicle's close surroundings  
throughout the manoeuvre.  
For "parallel" parking, the space must at  
least equal to the length of your vehicle  
plus 1 m.  
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. Beware of  
any object likely to block the manoeuvre  
(e.g. loose clothing, scarves, ties) - risk of  
injury!  
For "bay" parking, the space must at least  
equal to the width of your vehicle plus 0.70 m.  
Performing the manoeuvre  
As soon as the driver releases the brake pedal,  
the system automatically takes control of  
choosing the travel direction, forwards or reverse,  
acceleration, braking and the steering direction.  
The manoeuvring status is indicated by these  
symbols:  
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.  
Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions  
page is displayed on the screen.  
If the vehicle slows down significantly, the  
brake lamps may come on.  
Manoeuvre in progress.  
Suspending/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 prepare for the manoeuvre, you must fulfil  
all of these instructions.  
Manoeuvre interrupted.  
This symbol will be displayed  
Manoeuvre completed or aborted.  
The white arrows indicate that the driver  
must take back control of the vehicle.  
The direction of the manoeuvre is indicated by  
these symbols:  
automatically when the instruction has  
been applied.  
To suspend the manoeuvre, the driver can:  
– Release the function control button.  
– Depress the brake pedal.  
When all of the instructions have been validated,  
a new page is displayed, indicating that you can  
undertake the manoeuvre.  
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– Resume control of the steering.  
– Change the gearbox status (except changing  
to P).  
– 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,  
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 vehicle is immediately immobilised if the  
manoeuvre is suspended.  
This is confirmed by the display of this  
symbol, accompanied by the message  
"Manoeuvre suspended".  
The gearbox automatically changes to mode P if  
no action is taken by the driver within 30 seconds.  
– System malfunction during the manoeuvre.  
Abandoning the manoeuvre immediately  
triggers the vehicle’s brakes and automatically  
deactivates the function.  
Resuming the manoeuvre after resolving the  
conditions for suspending it:  
Operating limits  
►ꢀ Release all controls (brake pedal, function  
control button, steering wheel, gear selector).  
►ꢀ Press the function control button again.  
Permanent interruption after suspending the  
manoeuvre:  
– The system may suggest an inappropriate  
parking space (parking prohibited, work in  
progress with damaged road surface, location  
alongside a ditch, etc.).  
This symbol is displayed accompanied by  
the message "Manoeuvre aborted".  
A message prompts the driver to take back  
control of the vehicle.  
– 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.  
►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal and engage a gear.  
The function is deactivated after a few  
seconds; this indicator lamp goes off on  
the instrument panel and the initial display is  
resumed.  
Aborting the manoeuvre  
The manoeuvre is aborted in the following  
situations:  
The system automatically engages gearbox mode  
P after 4 seconds.  
– The system may indicate that a space has been  
found but the manoeuvre will not be triggered  
because the width of the lane is insufficient.  
– The system is not designed to perform parking  
manoeuvres on a steep slope or on a sharp curve.  
– The 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.).  
– No action by the driver within 30 seconds of the  
manoeuvre being suspended.  
– Intentional application of the parking brake.  
– Gearbox mode P engaged by the driver.  
– Driver's seat belt unfastened.  
End of manoeuvre  
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is  
completed.  
– Opening of a door or the boot.  
This symbol is displayed accompanied by  
the message "Manoeuvre completed".  
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  
– 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 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.  
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Do not use the function under the  
following exterior conditions:  
Malfunctions  
When the function is not activated, the  
– Alongside a soft shoulder (ditch) or quay or  
on the edge of a drop.  
temporary flashing of this indicator lamp  
and an audible signal indicate a DS PARK PILOT  
malfunction.  
– When the road surface is slippery (ice).  
If the malfunction occurs while in use, the  
indicator lamp goes off.  
Do not use the function in the presence of  
one of the following malfunctions:  
– If a tyre is under-inflated.  
If the parking sensor malfunction  
occurs during DS PARK PILOT use,  
indicated by one of these warning lamps coming  
on, the function is deactivated.  
– If one of the bumpers is damaged.  
– If one of the cameras is faulty.  
– If the brake lamps are not working.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
In the event of a power steering  
Do not use the function if the vehicle has  
been subject to one of the following  
modifications:  
malfunction, this warning lamp lights up  
on the instrument panel, accompanied by a  
message.  
– 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.  
You must stop the vehicle.  
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and  
switch off the ignition.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
– 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.  

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