Automatic Mode; Manual Mode - CITROËN DS4 Owner's Handbook Manual

Automatic mode

After starting the vehicle, select position A
for enter automatic mode.
AUTO and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear, depending on the:
- style of driving,
- profile of the road.
For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the
point of resistance.
Manual gear changing
This selective gear change mode enables you
to overtake, for example, while still remaining in
automatic mode.
Operate the + or - steering mounted control
paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested
if the engine speed permits. AUTO is still
displayed in the instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic
control of the gears.

Manual mode

When the vehicle has moved off, select
position M to change to manual mode.
AUTO disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel screen.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to allow the
vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear.
At very low speed, if reverse gear is
requested, this will only be taken into
account when the vehicle is immobilised.
The Foot on brake warning lamp may
flash in the instrument panel to prompt
you to brake.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is immobilised with the brake
pedal pressed.
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Driving