ignition Citroen DS4 RHD 2015.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass 
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary 
for overtaking or parking. They can also be 
folded for parking in confined spaces.
demisting - def rosting Adjustment
F Move control A to the right or to the left to 
select the corresponding mirror.
F
 
M
 ove control B in all four directions to 
adjust.
F
 
R
 eturn control A to the central position.
door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors 
should be adjusted to reduce the blind 
spots.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F
 
F
 rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the 
control A in the central position rear wards.
If the mirrors are folded using control
 
A, 
t
hey will not unfold when the vehicle is 
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
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" 
section.
The rear screen demist - defrost can only 
operate when the engine is running. The objects observed are, in reality, 
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to 
correctly judge the distance of vehicles 
approaching from behind. 
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Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F
 
F
 rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the 
control A in the central position rear wards.
The folding and unfolding of the door 
mirrors using the remote control can be 
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If necessary the mirrors can be folded 
manually.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the ground 
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
Programming
F With the engine running, engage reverse  g e a r.
F
 
S
 elect and adjust the left-hand and right-
hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.
Switching on
F With the engine running, engage reverse  g e a r.
F
 
M
 ove 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
F Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.
or
F
 
R
 eturn control A to the central position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial position.
The mirror glass also returns to its initial 
position:
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i
 f the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
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i
 f the engine is switched off.
Comfort  
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5. Air conditioning On / Off
F Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in 
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
F
 
P
ress this button again to return to 
automatic operation of the air conditioning. 
The indicator lamp on the "A /C "  button 
comes on.
6. Air distribution adjustment
F Press one or more buttons to  direct the air flow towards:
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t
 he windscreen and side 
windows (demisting or 
def r o st ing),
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t
 he outer and centre air 
vents,
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t
 he footwells.
You can combine the three orientations to 
obtain the desired air distribution.
7. Air flow adjustment
F Turn this control to the left to  decrease the air flow or to the 
right to increase the air flow.
8. Air intake / Air recirculation
F Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The indicator 
lamp in the button comes on.
The air flow indicator lamps, between the two 
fans, come on progressively in relation to the 
value requested.
9.  "REST" function: ventilation 
with the engine off
Even with the engine is off, you 
can operate the ventilation for a 
few
 m
inutes.
Air recirculation enables the passenger 
compartment to be isolated from exterior 
odours and smoke.
F
 
A
s soon as possible, press this button 
again to permit the intake of outside air and 
prevent the formation of condensation. The 
indicator lamp in the button goes off. For example, while you are away from the 
vehicle, the passengers can still enjoy some air 
circulation without having the engine running.
This function is available after switching on the 
ignition, as well as after stopping the engine.
The period that the function is available 
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
You can activate the "REST" function while the 
air conditioning control screens are on.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air 
recirculation mode (risk of misting and 
deterioration of air quality). 
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F To connect a 12 V accessory (max   power:   120 W), remove the cap and 
connect an appropriate adaptor.
F
 
T
 urn the key to the ignition on position.
12 V accessory socket
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the boot 
wall, which can be used to light the boot or as 
a torch.
For the boot lamp function, refer to the 
" Visibility - Boot lamp" section.
To r c h
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type 
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes 
and charges while you are driving.
Observe the polarities when fitting the 
rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batteries 
with normal disposable batteries. 
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver 
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B.
 S
talk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk 
towards you to switch the lighting between 
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the 
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps 
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a 
pull on the stalk. A.
 M
ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it 
to position the symbol required facing the 
mark.
Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.
displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator 
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the 
lighting selected is on.
daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically 
when the engine is started making the vehicle 
more visible to other users.
This function is assured by dedicated lamps.
Visibility  
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Switching off the lighting 
when switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, all 
of the lamps switch off immediately, 
except for the dipped beam headlamps 
if automatic guide-me-home lighting is 
activated.The temporary illumination of the dipped beam 
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been 
switched off makes the driver's exit easier 
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F
 
A f
 urther "headlamp flash" switches the 
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches 
off automatically after a set time.
Manual guide-me-home 
lighting
Switching on the lighting when 
switching on the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control stalk, 
turn the ring A to position "0"  - lighting 
off, then to the position of your choice.
When the driver's door is opened, 
a
  temporary audible signal warns you 
that the vehicle's lighting is on.
They switch off automatically after a 
period which depends on the state of 
charge of the battery (entry to energy 
economy mode).
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of 
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F
 
D
 epending on version, within one minute 
of switching off the ignition, operate the 
lighting control stalk up or down depending 
on the traffic side (for example: when 
parking on the left; lighting control stalk 
upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and 
illumination of the corresponding direction 
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the 
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Visibility  
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When a low level of ambient light is detected 
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate 
lamps, 
 s
idelamps and dipped beam headlamps 
are switched on automatically, without any 
action on the part of the driver. They can also 
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as 
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the ambient light returns to a 
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers 
are switched off, the lamps are switched off 
automatically.
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO"  position. The 
activation of the function is accompanied 
by the display of a message in the screen.
deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position.  Deactivation of the function is accompanied 
by the display of a message in the screen.
Automatic guide-me-home 
lighting
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the 
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes 
on, this warning lamp is displayed 
in the instrument panel and/or a 
message appears in the screen, 
accompanied by an audible signal. In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor 
may detect sufficient light. In this 
case, the lighting will not come on 
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, 
coupled with the rain sensor and 
located in the centre of the windscreen 
behind the rear view mirror; the 
associated functions would no longer 
be controlled.
When the automatic illumination of headlamps 
function is activated (lighting control stalk in the 
"
AUTO " position), under low ambient light the 
dipped beam headlamps remain on when the 
ignition is switched off.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well 
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the vehicle 
configuration menu.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Automatic illumination of headlamps 
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Welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting makes your access to the vehicle easier in poor light. 
It  is   activated depending on the ambient light level detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on Switching off
F Press the open padlock on the 
remote control or one of the front 
door handles with the "Keyless 
Entry and Starting" system.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps, 
as well as the side spotlamps, located under 
the door mirrors, come on; your vehicle is also 
unlocked. Activation or deactivation, as well as 
the duration of the lighting duration 
for the welcome lighting can be set 
via the vehicle configuration menu.
Programming
The welcome lighting switches off automatically 
after a programmed time, when the ignition is 
switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Visibility  
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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 cornering lighting, 
considerably improves the quality of your 
lighting round bends.This function is inactive:
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w
 hen stationary or at low speeds,
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 w
 hen 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.
Visibility  
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Automatic rain sensitive 
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, 
without any action on the part 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.