boot Citroen DS4 2011 1.G User Guide
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79Comfort
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in
the passenger compar tment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer. In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
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Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.
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Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
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Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
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To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
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If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is running. To maintain
a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivate
the Stop & Star t system (see "Driving").
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93Comfort
Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
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Move the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.
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Position the seat belt between the outer
and centre head restraints to avoid trapping
the belt when repositioning the seat
backrest.
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Place the head restraints in the low
position.
Folding the backrest
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Pull control 1
for wards to release the seat
back 2
.
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Fold the seat back 2
on to the cushion.
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Straighten the seat back 2
and secure it.
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Check that the red indicator, located next
to the control 1
, is no longer visible.
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Put the seat belt back in place on the side
of the seat backrest.
Repositioning the seat backrest
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and star t the vehicle, as
well as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
)
Press this button to unfold the key.
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Selective unlocking using the
remote control
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Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle completely.
)
Press the open padlock once to
unlock the driver's door only.
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Press the open padlock again to unlock the
other doors and the boot.
Opening the windows using the
remote control
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Maintain the press on the open
padlock until the desired position
is obtained. The windows stop as
soon as you release the button.
Programming the unlocking
The complete or selective door
unlocking parameter is set via the
vehicle configuration menu.
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101Access
Unlocking using the key
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Turn the key for wards in the driver's door
lock to unlock the vehicle completely.
Selective unlocking of the boot
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Press the central button on the
remote control to unlock the
boot. The doors remain locked.
If selective unlocking of the boot is deactivated,
pressing this button also unlocks the doors.
Programming the unlocking
The complete or selective boot
unlocking parameter is set via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Selective unlocking of the boot is
activated by default.
Each unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing
of the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to the version of your vehicle,
the door mirrors unfold at the same time.
Depending on the level of ambient light, it also
brings on the timed operation of the welcome
lighting, both interior and exterior, for around
30 seconds (See "Visibility - Welcome
lighting"). Don't forget to lock the boot again by
pressing the closed padlock button.
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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
Normal locking using the key
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Turn the key towards the rear in the driver's
door lock to lock the vehicle.
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Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not
take place; the vehicle locks itself then
unlocks straight away, identifiable by
the sound of the locks rebounding.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock itself
again automatically after thir ty seconds
unless a door or the boot is opened.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the
direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time.
depending on the level of ambient light, it also
brings on of the timed operation of the welcome
and guide-me-home lighting, if this is activated
(see "Visibility - Automatic welcome lighting/
Guide-me-home lighting").
Closing the windows using the
remote control
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Press and hold down the closed
padlock until the desired position
is obtained. The windows stop
when you release the button.
When closing the windows using the
remote control you must ensure that
nothing prevents them from closing
correctly.
If you want to leave the windows
partly open, you must deactivate the
volumetric alarm monitoring.
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107Access
Locking
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Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Central locking control
This control allows the simultaneous locking or unlocking of the doors and boot from inside the
vehicle.
If one of the doors is open, central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
Unlocking
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Press the button again to unlock the
vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button goes off.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,
this button is inactive.
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In this case, use the remote control
or the key to unlock the vehicle or
pull an interior door handle to open
a door.
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This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Anti-intrusion security
Operation
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
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With the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal star ts and a
corresponding message is displayed. If one of the doors or the boot is open,
the automatic central locking does not take
place.
This is signalled by the sound of the
locks rebounding, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an aler t message.
Carr ying long and voluminous
objects
If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking
button to lock the the doors. Other wise,
every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and the alerts mentioned
above will appear.
In the event of a serious impact with
deployment of an airbag, the vehicle's
doors unlock automatically to allow the
exit of occupants and access for the
security services.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this locking is
temporary. The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
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109Access
Alarm *
System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring.
- exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet...
- interior volumetric
The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compar tment or
moves inside the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
- tilt
The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of
ser vice of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring are put out of ser vice
or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Activation
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Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
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Press the locking button on the remote control.
The monitoring system is active: the indicator
lamp in the button flashes once per second.
After the locking button on the remote control
is pressed, the exterior perimeter monitoring
is activated after a delay of 5 seconds and the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after
a delay of 45 seconds.
Deactivation
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Press the unlocking button on the remote
control.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator
lamp in the button goes off.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not
closed fully, the vehicle is not locked
but the exterior perimeter monitoring
will be activated after a delay of
45 seconds at the same time as
the interior volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring.
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According to country.
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Boot
System allowing the mechanical unlocking of
the boot in the event of a battery or central
locking system malfunction.
Ta i l g a t e r e l e a s e
Unlocking
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Fold back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot.
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Inser t a small screwdriver into hole A
of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
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Move the latch to the left.
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After unlocking the boot or the vehicle
using the remote control or the key, press
the opening control, then raise the tailgate.
Opening
Closing
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Lower the boot lid using the interior grab
handle.
- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of an
aler t message for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of an aler t message for a few
seconds.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
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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.