DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK

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Driving
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COMFORT
Depending on equipment.
Combines the HYBRID mode and DS ACTIVE
SCAN SUSPENSION (controlled shock absorption
option).
In COMFORT mode, the suspension favours soft
shock absorption to improve driving comfort on
uneven surfaces.
For more information on DS ACTIVE SCAN
SUSPENSION, refer to the corresponding
section.
4WD (4-wheel drive)
Depending on equipment.
4WD mode ("4-wheel drive") improves the
vehicle's grip at low and moderate speeds by
driving all 4 wheels continuously.
This mode is especially suited to snow-covered
roads and difficult terrain (mud, sand, etc.) as
well as ford crossings, at moderate speed.
Depending on the driving conditions and the
battery charge level, 4WD mode may be 100%
electric.
This mode will be even more effective if
the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres,
such as winter tyres.
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.
With petrol/ Diesel engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL
mode is selected by default.
ECO
Reduces fuel consumption by optimising the
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,
depending on version, the accelerator pedal, the
automatic gearbox and the gear shift indicator.
Free-wheeling in ECO mode: depending on
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, moving into "free-
wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle down
without using engine braking. You can save fuel
by anticipating the need to slow down and lifting
your foot fully off the accelerator pedal.
COMFORT
Allows more comfortable driving on poor road
surfaces, over speed humps and sleeping
policemen, or during long journeys by activating
the DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION function, which
associates the variable damping system with the
multifunction camera to detect the condition of
the road surface.
NORMAL
Restores the vehicle’s original settings.
SPORT
Enables more dynamic driving, acting on the
power steering, variable damping system (DS
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION), pedals, gear changes
with an automatic gearbox, ambient engine
sounds and the possibility of displaying the
vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument
panel.
MANUAL
Permanent "Manual" mode with an automatic
gearbox and DS PARK PILOT.
Enables manual gear changing using the steering-
mounted paddles.
With hybrid engine
Each time the ignition is switched on, ELECTRIC
mode is selected by default.
ELECTRIC
Allows 100% electric driving. The maximum speed
is approximately 84 mph (135km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do
not allow the activation or retention ofELECTRIC
mode, the message“Electric mode currently
unavailable” is displayed in the instrument panel.
The vehicle automatically changes to HYBRID
mode.
The lighting of a blue LED under the interior rear
view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle,
confirms driving in ELECTRIC mode.
The lighting of the LEDcan be deactivated
by inserting the tip of a paper clip type
accessory into the hole under the mirror.
Conditions of activation
– Adequate battery charge level. Charging
the vehicle after each drive is therefore
recommended. The ELECTRIC mode is available as
long as there is power left in the battery.
– Exterior temperature between 0°C and 45°C.
Manually exiting the mode
– Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
– Select another mode.
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.
HYBRID
Optimises the fuel consumption of the vehicle
by managing the alternating or simultaneous
operation of the two types of engine, according to
road conditions and driving style.
In HYBRID mode, it is possible to drive in 100%
electric mode if the battery charge level is
sufficient and acceleration requirements are
moderate.
When navigation is activated, the use
ofHYBRID mode is advisable to optimise
electrical consumption.
SPORT
Allows more dynamic driving to take advantage of
the vehicle's maximum performance.
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol
engine as long as there is energy left in the
battery.