Starting - CITROËN DS 4 Handbook

Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and

Starting

Starting the engine
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the reader.
F Place the gear selector lever P or N with
an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a
manual gearbox.
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F Briefly press the " START/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel versions.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
The presence of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" electronic key in the
recognition zone is essential.
As a safety measure, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
If the electronic key is not detected
in the zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into the zone
so that the engine can be started.
diesel vehicles
In temperatures below zero
the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp
has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do
not press the "START/STOP" button
again.
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Driving