DS Automobiles DS 7 User Manual

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Driving
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to change modes, an alert message is displayed
on the instrument panel.
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
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.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time. Risk of
damaging the gearbox!
If the battery is flat, you must place the chocks
supplied with the vehicle tools against one of
the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
– From mode P:
► 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):
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► While continuing to depress the brake pedal,
select another mode.
Engaging reverse gear
► Slow down until you come to a stop.
► Depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock button.
► While continuing to press, select modeR.
Permanent manual mode
Entering the mode:
► With mode D initially selected.
► Press button M; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
► Push forwards once to return to D.
or
► Press button M; the indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
Free-wheeling
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to
the corresponding section.
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.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides
optimal performance based on ambient
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and
driving style.
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.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► Start the engine.
► Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
► Push once or twice rearwards to select
the automatic modeD, or forwards to engage
reverseR.
From neutralN:
► 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.
Then, fromD orR:
► Release the brake pedal.
► Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.

DS Automobiles DS 7 Specifications

General

Brand	DS Automobiles
Model	DS 7
Category	Automobile
Language	English