DS Automobiles DS 7 User Manual

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Driving
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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.
► Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
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.
► Place and hold the remote control against the
back-up reader.
► Select mode P on the automatic gearbox, then
depress the brake pedal.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off
If the electronic key is not detected or is no longer
in the recognition zone, a message appears in the
instrument panel when closing a door or trying to
switch off the engine.
► To confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the "START/STOP" button for
approximately 5seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
► Press the "START/STOP" button for about
5seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon as
the vehicle stops.
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.
At any time, with the engine running:
► To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.
► To release it, briefly push the control while
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in
certain situations.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on the
instrument panel and on the control to
confirm that the parking brake has been applied,
accompanied by display of the message "Parking
brake applied".

DS Automobiles DS 7 Specifications

General

Brand	DS Automobiles
Model	DS 7
Category	Automobile
Language	English