engine Citroen DS4 RHD 2013.5 1.G Owner's Guide

Heated seats control

With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.



Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side
of each front seat, to switch on and select
the level of heating required:

0:


Off.

1

:
Low.

2

:
Medium.

3

:
High.











Additional adjustments


Head restraint height and angle




To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.


To lower the head restraint, press the lug A

and the head restraint at the same time.


To adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt
its lower part for wards or rear wards.

The head restraint is fitted with a frame
with notches which prevents it from
lowering; this is a safety device in case
of impact.

The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.




Removing a head restraint




To remove the head restraint, press the
lug A
and pull the head restraint upwards.


To put the head restraint back in place,
engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat
back and press the lug A
at the same time.


Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.

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Manual lumbar adjustment




Turn the knob to obtain the desired level of
lumbar support.





Electric lumbar adjustment




Press the front or rear of the control to
obtain the desired lumbar support.

This function provides a back massage; it only
operates when the engine is running.



Press the switch to activate the function.
The warning lamp on the switch comes on and
the massage function is activated for a period
of 60 minutes. During this time, massage is
per formed in 6 cycles of 10 minutes each cycle
(6 minutes of massage followed by 4 minutes
break).
After an hour, the function is automatically
deactivated. The warning lamp in the switch
goes off.

Deactivation

You can deactivate the massage function at
any time by pressing the switch. The movement
in progress continues until the initial non-
massage position is reached.








Massage function

Mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.

Demisting - Defrosting
Adjustment




Move control A
to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.


Move control B
in all four directions to
adjust.


Return control A
to the central position.


Door mirrors

The objects obser ved are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.




Folding




From outside: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.


From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A
in the central position rear wards.


Unfolding




From outside: unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.


From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A
in the central position rear wards. If the mirrors are folded using control A
,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A
.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric folding
mirrors manually.

If your vehicle is fitted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrosting
operates by switching on the heated
rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen
demist-defrost" page).









The rear screen demist - defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.

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Automatic tilting in reverse gear

System which provides a view of the ground
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.


Programming




With the engine running, engage reverse
gear.


Select and adjust the left-hand and right-
hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.


Switching on




With the engine running, engage reverse
gear.


Move control A
to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.


Switching off




Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.
or



Return control A
to the central position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial position.
The mirror glass also returns to its initial
position:


- if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),

- if the engine is switched off.


Press the closed padlock on the remote
control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for around ten
seconds.







Locating your vehicle

This function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance,
particularly in poor light. Your vehicle
must be locked.












Anti-theft protection


Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.


In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.



Folding the key




First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when
folding the key, there is a risk of
damage to the mechanism.


Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.

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Starting the vehicle




Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.


Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Star ting)
.


When the engine starts, release the key.



Immobilise the vehicle.


Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.



Remove the key from the ignition switch.



Switching the vehicle off


A heavy object (key fob...), attached to
the key and weighing down on its shaft
in the ignition switch, could cause a
malfunction.











Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied
by an audible signal, to remind you that
the key is still in the ignition switch at
position 1 (Stop)
.
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on)
,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back to
position 2 (Ignition on)
.

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Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.













Lost keys

Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.


Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your
pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have
to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.


Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the
emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.


Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could
cause malfunctions.


When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.

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Doors


Opening


From outside




After unlocking the vehicle completely
using the remote control or the key, pull the
door handle.





From inside




Pull the interior control lever of a front door;
this unlocks the vehicle completely.




Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:


- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an alert
message for a few seconds,

- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an alert
message for a few seconds.

When the selective unlocking is
activated, the first press of the remote
control unlocking button permits
unlocking of the driver's door only. With the selective unlocking activated:


- opening the driver's door unlocks
the driver's door only (if the vehicle
has not already been completely
unlocked).

- opening the passenger's door
unlocks the rest of the vehicle.
The interior door controls do
not operate when the vehicle is
deadlocked.

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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




Fold back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot.


Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.


Move the latch to the left.



After unlocking the boot or the vehicle
using the remote control or the key, press
the opening control, then raise the tailgate.



Opening
Closing




Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.


If necessary, press down on the tailgate to
fully close it.


- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of an
alert 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 alert 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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If you are filling your tank to the top, do not
persist after the third cut- off; this could
cause your vehicle to malfunction.

The petrol or Diesel engine of your vehicle is
fitted with a catalytic converter, a device which
helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions
in the exhaust gases.

For petrol engines, the use of unleaded fuel
is compulsory.

The filler neck is narrower, admitting unleaded
petrol nozzles only.



Fuel supply cut- of f



If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have
the tank
drained and refilled with the correct
fuel before you star t the engine.





Introduce the nozzle so as to push in the
metal non-return flap B.


Make sure that the nozzle is pushed in as
far as possible before starting to refuel
(risk of blowback).


Maintain this position while refuelling.


Push the fuel flap to close it. Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.