ignition Citroen DS4 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

61Monitoring
Customising the polyphonic
sounds
This menu allows you to choose a family of polyphonic sounds from the four available.
These sounds are grouped together in a familyand are adapted to suit the situation and context (alert, confirmation, rejection, direction
indicators, lighting left on, key in ignition...).

For the type 2 customisablecolour instrument
)
Press the thumb wheel for access to the main menu.)
Select the "Choice of sounds" line and confirm.
)
Select the desired family of sounds and confirm. )
Save the modifications by confirming "OK".

For safety reasons, the driver mustonly carry out these operation when stationary.

For safety reasons, these operations are only possible when stationary.
For the type 1 customisable colour instrument panel
)
Press the "MENU"button for access to the
main menu. ) Select the "Personalisation-configuration"
menu and confirm.
) Select the "Choice of sounds" line andconfirm.)
Select the desired family of sounds and confirm.)
Save the modifications by confirming "OK".

Defi ne the vehicle parameters



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parkin
g brake automatic" (Automaticelectric parking brake; see the "Driving"section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear; see the
"Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorisingspeeds; see the "Driving" section).


- "Vehicle lighting" (see the "Visibility" section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).


- "Interior lighting" (see the "Visibility" section:


●
"Follow-me-home headlamps"
(Automatic operation of headlamps after switching off the ignition),

●
"Welcome lighting" (Exterior and interior
welcome lighting). For example: settin
g of the duration of the
"follow-me-home" li
ghting)Press the "  " or "
" buttons, to select the
"Define the vehicle parameters" menu, then
the "OK " button.
)Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to select
the "Interior lighting" line, then the "OK"button; then follow the same procedure to select the "Follow-me-homeheadlamps" line. This menu allows
you to activate or deactivate
the following equipment, classified in different categories:
- "Access to the vehicle" (see the "Access"
section):
●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door
),
●
"Unlocking boot only" (Selectiveunlocking of the boot).


"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
This menu gives access to the followingfunctions:
- "Define the vehicle parameters",
- "Choice of language",
- "Display configuration",
- "Choice of sounds".

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Multifunction screens
)Press the " 
" or "
" buttons to set thevalue required (15, 30 or 60 seconds), then press the "OK"
button to confirm.
Choice of language
Once this menu has been selected, you canchoose the language used by the display from a pre-defined list.
Display confi guration
This menu gives access to the followingsettings:
- "Choice of units",
- "Date and time ad
justment",
- "Display parameters",
- "Brightness".



Choice of sounds

This menu allows you to choose a family of
polyphonic sounds from the four available.
These sounds are grouped together in a familyand are adapted to suit the situation and context (alert, confirmation, rejection, direction
indicators, lighting left on, key in ignition...).


For safety reasons, configuration of the multifunction screen by the driver mustonly be done when stationary.
)Press the "  " or "  " buttons, then the "OK"button to select the "OK"
box and confirm or press the "ESC"button to cancel.

A few definitions…
This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.

If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).
The fuel consumption of your vehicle will be higher than the official figures obtainedby CITROËN during the first 3 000 miles(5 000 km) of the vehicle's life.
Range
(miles or km)This indicates the distancewhich can still be travelled with the fuelremaining in the tank in relation to the average
fuel consumption over the last few miles(kilometres) travelled.
When the ran
ge falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (10 0 km).

Current fuelconsumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption during the last few seconds.


Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption since the last trip computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)This is the average speed calculatedsince the last trip computer zero reset (ignition on).
Distance travelled
(miles or km)This indicates the distancetravelled since the last trip computer zero reset.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Star t, a timecounter calculates the time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition isswitched on with the key.

5. Air conditioning On/Off
)Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).)Press 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
)Press one or more buttons to
direct the air flow towards:
- th
e windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting),
- the outer and centre air vents,
- th
e footwells.

You can combine the three orientations toobtain the desired air distribution.


7. Air fl ow adjustment
)Turn this control to the left todecrease the air flow or to theright to increase the air flow.

8. Air intake/Air recirculation
)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: ventilationwith the engine off

Even with the engine is off, you canoperate the ventilation for afew minutes.
Air recirculation enables the passen
ger compartment to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke. )
As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air andprevent 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 char
ge of the battery.
You can activate the "REST" function while the
air conditioning control screens are on.

89Comfort











Front seats Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat back and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to
adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.


Driver's seat electric adjustments


Forwards-backwards adjustment
)Push the control forwards or rearwards toslide the seat.
Seat cushion height and angle adjustment
)
Tilt the rear par t of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.) Tilt the front part of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required an
gle.

Seat back angle adjustment
)
Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to
adjust the angle of the seat back.

The electrical functions of the driver's seat are deactivated approximately one minute after the ignition is switched off.

To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.

Storing driving positions
System which registers the electrical settings of the driver's seat and door mirrors. It enablesyou to store and recall two positions using the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.

Storing a position

Usin
g buttons M/1/2
)
Switch on the ignition. )
Adjust your seat and the door mirrors. )
Press button M
, then press button 1or 2within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position
h
as been stored.
Recalling a stored position

I
gnition on or engine running
)Press button 1
or 2to recall the corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
Storing a new position cancels theprevious position.
You can interrupt the current movementby pressing button M, 1
or 2
or by using one of the seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled
while driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated 45 seconds after switching off the ignition.

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Comfort





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 Ato 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 usingthe 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 usingthe 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.
I
f your vehicle is fitted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrostingoperates by switching on the heatedrear screen (refer to the "Rear screen
demist-defrost" page).
The rear screen demist - defrost can onl
yoperate when the engine is running.

103Access
) Press the closed padlock on the remotecontrol. This will switch on the cour tesy lamps and the direction indicators will flash for a few 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 star ting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and preventsstarting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event o
f 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 the label attached to the keys given to you on acquisition of thevehicle.

Starting the vehicle
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)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 tothe key and weighing down on its shaft in the ignition switch, could cause amalfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on"position
On opening the driver's door, an aler t message is displayed, accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch atposition 1 (Stop)
.
If the key has been left in the ignitionswitch 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 toposition 2 (Ignition on).