Citroen DS4 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

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Directional lighting


When the dipped or main beam headlamps
are on, this function, allows the light beams to
better follow the road.
The use of this function, coupled with the xenon
headlamps and the static intersection lighting,
considerably improves the quality of your
lighting when cornering.
This function is inactive:


- when stationary or at low speeds,

- when reverse is engaged.

The system is activated by default.

with directional lighting


without directional lighting



Programming

The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu.
The state of the system stays in memory on
switching off the ignition.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.



Operating fault

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the
screen.

Cornering lighting


With dipped or main beams, this function
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp to
illuminate the inside of a bend, when the vehicle
speed is below 25 mph (approximately 40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, intersections,
parking manouevres...).

Switching on



with cornering lighting


without cornering lighting




Switching off

The system does not operate:


- below a cer tain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,

- above 25 mph (40 km/h),

- when reverse gear is engaged,

The system is activated by default.



Programming

The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu. This function starts:


- when the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or

- from a cer tain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.

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System for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning the screens.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
according to the climatic conditions.
The wipers are controlled by means of stalk A

for the front and the ring B
for the rear.









Wiper controls


Programming



Model without AUTO wiping


Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available depending on whether the following
options are fitted:


- automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.




Model with AUTO wiping



Windscreen wiper



A.
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
towards you, then release).

Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you). Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Park.






or

Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Switching on

Briefly push stalk A
downwards.
The instruction is confirmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel and an
activation message.


Switching off

Briefly push stalk A
downwards again.
The instruction is confirmed by
this warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel and/or the display of
a deactivation message.

The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be reactivated
if the ignition has been off for more than
one minute.


Operating fault

If an automatic rain sensitive wiper malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.

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Windscreen and headlamp
wash


)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped beam headlamps are on
.



Low screenwash/headlamp
wash level
On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the
low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
the reser voir filler neck under the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fluid can only be
done when stationary with the engine off.
The driver should check the level of
this fluid regularly, par ticularly during
winter.
Refer to "Checks - § Screenwash/headlamp
wash level" for the procedure on checking the
level.

To maintain the effectiveness of the
"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is
advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs
of wear.

This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.









Special position of the
windscreen wipers



)
Any action on the wiper stalk immediately
after switching off the ignition places the
blades ver tically on the screen.

)
To park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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B.
Rear wiper selection ring: turn the ring
to place the desired symbol against the
marking.

If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the vehicle configuration
menu. Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Turn the ring to its stop/the rear
screen wash, then the rear wiper
operates for a set duration.


Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.


Programming













Rear wiper

The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.

1.
Front cour tesy lamp


2.
Front map reading lamps


3.
Rear courtesy lamp


4.
Rear map reading lamps














Courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:

Front and rear courtesy lamps



- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the ignition,

- on opening a door,

- when the remote control locking button is
used to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:


- with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.
When the cour tesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if
it is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear cour tesy lamp,
put it in the the "permanently off "
position.


Front and rear map reading
lamps


)
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.

Take care not to put anything in contact
with the cour tesy lamps.

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Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when
the light is poor.
At night, the audio system and digital air
conditioning illumination, together with the
illumination of the central dashboard storage
box, comes on automatically when the
sidelamps are on. The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjusting the
instrument panel lighting dimmer button to one
of the lowest settings. On cer tain versions, three LEDs, located in the
rail linking the rear view mirror to the roof come
on as well.


Switching on
Switching off

This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.





Boot lamp

The lighting time varies according to
the circumstances:


- when the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.