tow Citroen DS4 2011 1.G Owner's Guide
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227Driving
Front parking sensors
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gear
is engaged this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (shor t beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front
parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN).
In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dir ty.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed
below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain sound
sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic
drill, etc.) may trigger the audible
signals of the parking sensor system.
Deactivation/Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button goes
off.
The sound emitted by the speaker
(front or rear) indicates whether the
obstacle is in front or behind.
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Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information, see "Driving - Electric
parking brake - § Operating faults".
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as impor tant as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers
very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,
the use of a high pressure washer
in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited
.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Manual parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between
two ser vices.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle ser vices.
Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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247Practical information
2. Infl ation
)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate:
switch B
in position "O"
and press button C
),
in accordance with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the left hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
)
Remove and stow the kit.
)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
)
Turn the selector A
to the "air"
position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
)
Star t the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
You must inform the technician
that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician will
inform you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced.
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Removing the cartridge
)
Stow the black pipe.
)
Detach the angled base from the white pipe.
)
Suppor t the compressor ver tically.
)
Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.
Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for
single use; even if only par tly used,
it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car tridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
car tridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)
Connect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
)
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.
)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
;
to deflate: switch B
in position "O"
and
press button C
), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.
)
Remove the kit then stow it.
)
Turn the selector A
to the "Air"
position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.
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249Practical information
Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the floor,
)
secure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear shelf suppor t,
)
with a standard size spare wheel, unclip
and remove the box in the middle of the
wheel containing the tools,
or
)
with a "space-saver" spare wheel; lift the
wheel at the rear towards you for access
to the storage box containing the tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for other purposes.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, detach the
trim first using the wheelbrace 1
pulling
at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim
star ting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4.
Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be
a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some
countries it is the "space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to the
paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous
page.
Access to the spare wheel
Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must
be repaired by a CITROËN dealer or
aqualified workshop.
Taking out the standard wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
)
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
)
Take the wheel out of the boot.
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Changing a bulb
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
)
do not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
)
use a sponge and soapy water,
)
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do not
keep the lance directed towards
the lamps or their edges for too
long, so as not to damage their
protective coating and seals.
)
Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for a few minutes (risk of serious
burns).
It is imperative to use only
anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be
replaced by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take care
to position them correctly to ensure the
best lighting.
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259Practical information
Changing daytime running lamp
bulbs
)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and
extract it.
)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs (only on models with
halogen headlamps)
)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Squeeze the springs to release the bulb.
)
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
)
Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the
base of the mirror.
)
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater
and remove it.
)
Disconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.
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261Practical information
1.
Brake lamps (P21/5W).
2.
Sidelamps (LEDs).
3.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber)
4.
Reversing lamp (P21W).
5.
Rear foglamps (P21W).
Rear lamps
Amber bulbs, such as those for the
direction indicators, must be replaced
by bulbs of the same rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate, other than
the guide lamps, are dummy units.
They are there for aesthetic
purposes only.
Changing stop lamp, reversing lamp and direction indicator bulbs
These three bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
)
open the boot,
)
remove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel,
)
slacken the two nuts using a 10 mm tube
spanner then remove the nuts by hand,
)
unclip the lamp unit connector,
)
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
middle towards the outside,
)
remove the foam seal,
)
unclip the two small secondary connectors,
)
spread the two tabs and remove the bulb
holder,
)
turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and
change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp.
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273Practical information
Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades ver tically on the
windscreen.
Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
)
Switch on the ignition.
)
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Very cold climate screen *
Removable protective screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
Fitting
)
Offer up the very cold climate screen to
the front of the lower section of the front
bumper.
)
Press around its edge to engage its fixing
clips one by one.
Removal
)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to release
each fixing clip in turn.
* According to country. Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
- when the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).