2020-2024 DS 9 4 Door Driving -> Driving modes User Manual
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"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.  
DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION  
This system adapts the vehicle suspension  
according to the road condition and profile, the  
vehicle load, the driving style and the selected  
driving mode.  
Comfort  
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).  
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.  
1. Pressing the front of the control activates Eco  
mode; pressing the rear activates Sport mode.  
The corresponding indicator lamp comes on.  
2. Pressing the control displays the modes on the  
instrument panel.  
Normal  
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) and the possibility of displaying the  
vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument  
panel.  
The selected mode is activated immediately.  
The choice of driving mode is also  
managed by the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE  
function; refer to the corresponding section.  
Malfunction  
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.  
With petrol engines  
Whenever the ignition is switched on,  
Manual  
Permanent Manual mode with an automatic  
gearbox and DS PARK PILOT.  
Normal driving mode is selected by default.  
Eco  
To change gears manually using the control  
paddles on the steering wheel.  
Driving modes  
The driving modes available depend on the engine  
To reduce fuel consumption by optimising the  
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,  
depending on version, accelerator, automatic  
gearbox, gear shift indicator.  
and equipment of the vehicle.  
Driving modes are selected using one of the  
following controls, depending on version:  
Free-wheeling in Eco mode: depending on  
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, switching into  
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Manually exiting the mode  
Hybrid  
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 the Normal mode of DS  
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION.  
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"  
conditions or approximately 125 miles (200  
km) in urban conditions.  
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.  
Depending on equipment, Sport mode is  
combined with the Sport mode of DS  
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION.  
Conditions of activation  
– 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.  
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
This phenomenon does not cause any  
mechanical or electrical damage. It can occur  
several times in the life of the vehicle.  
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If the system does not detect a situation of wheel  
slipping or poor grip after 300 metres of driving, it  
switches to Hybrid mode.  
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its  
operation.  
The electrical energy is used to  
supplement the petrol engine or recharge the  
traction battery, depending on the type of  
driving.  
This mode will be even more effective if  
the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres,  
such as winter tyres.  
Operation  
This mode is optimised with specific settings  
which make the most of the dynamic  
performance of this vehicle (power steering,  
accelerator pedal sensitivity, ESC).  
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  
(Depending on equipment)  
Hill start assist  
Combines Hybrid mode and Comfort mode of DS  
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION.  
This system keeps the 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.  
To favour flexible shock absorption improving  
driving comfort on poor surfaces.  
Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the  
vehicle is held for a short time when the driver  
releases the brake pedal:  
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN  
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
The system is only active when:  
– 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. Then check that the parking brake  
indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the  
electric parking brake control 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  

Related Topics

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Driving recommendations Starting/Switching off the engine Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles Electric parking brake Automatic gearbox (EAT8) e-EAT8 electric automatic gearbox (Rechargeable hybrid) DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION Hill start assist Gear shift indicator Stop & Start Tyre under-inflation detection Driving and manoeuvring aids - General recommendations Road signs recognition Speed limiter Cruise control - Specific recommendations Programmable cruise control DS DRIVE ASSIST Adaptive cruise control Lane positioning assist Active lane departure warning system Blind spot monitoring Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert Distraction detection Parking sensors Reversing camera - 360 Vision DS PARK PILOT

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