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Driving
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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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