CITROEN DS4 2023 Repair Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2023, Model line: DS4, Model: CITROEN DS4 2023Pages: 296, PDF Size: 9.91 MB
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Reactivating the interior volumetric 
and anti-tilt monitoring
F Deactivate the perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle with the remote 
control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" 
system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
F
 
R
 eactivate all monitoring by locking the 
vehicle with the remote control or the 
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
The indicator lamp in the button flashes once  per second again.
Triggering the alarm
This results in sounding the siren and flashing 
the direction indicators for thirty seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until 
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in 
succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" 
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp 
in the button informs you that the alarm was 
triggered during your absence. Upon ignition, 
this flashing stops immediately.
Remote control failure
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F u nlock the vehicle using the key (integral to 
the remote control) in the driver's door lock,
F
 
o
 pen the door; the alarm is triggered,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the alarm stops; the 
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without 
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key  (integral to the remote control) in the driver's 
door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, fixed 
illumination of the indicator lamp indicates a 
fault in the system.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a 
qualified workshop.
Doors
Opening
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle or with the electronic key of the Keyless Entry and 
Starting system in the recognition zone, pull 
the door handle.
When the selective unlocking is activated, 
the first press of the remote control 
unlocking button permits unlocking of the 
driver's door only.
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From inside
With the selective unlocking activated:
- o pening the driver's door unlocks the 
driver's door only (if the vehicle has not 
already been completely unlocked),
-
 o
pening one of the passenger doors 
unlocks the rest of the vehicle.
The interior door controls do 
not operate when the vehicle is 
deadlocked.
Closing
F Pull the interior control lever of a door; this  unlocks the vehicle completely. -
 
w
 ith the engine running or the 
vehicle moving (speed below 
6   mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp 
comes on, accompanied by an 
alert message displayed for a few 
seconds.
-  
w
 ith the vehicle moving (speed 
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), in addition 
to the warning lamp and alert 
message, an audible signal sounds 
for a few seconds.
When a door is not closed correctly:
Boot
Opening
The vehicle or the boot only is unlocked, 
depending on the setting.
Complete unlocking
F After unlocking the vehicle or the boot with 
the Keyless Entry and Starting system 
electronic key on your person in the 
recognition zone A , press the boot opening 
control then raise the tailgate. In case of malfunction or difficulties in 
opening or closing, have it checked by the 
dealer network or a qualified workshop to 
ensure that this inconvenience does not 
get worse, making it drop and causing a 
serious injury.
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When unlocking of the boot only is activated:
F W ith the electronic key on your person and 
in the recognition zone A , press the boot 
unlocking control to unlock just the boot, 
then raise the tailgate.
Unlocking is signalled by rapid flashing of the 
direction indicators for a few seconds.
Closing
F Lower the tailgate using one of the interior  grab handles.
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
-
 
w
 ith the engine running or the 
vehicle moving (speed below 
6
  mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp 
comes on, accompanied by an alert 
message for a few seconds.
-
 
w
 ith the vehicle moving (speed 
above 6 mph (10 km/h), in addition 
to the warning lamp and alert 
message, there is an audible signal 
for a few seconds.
Back-up control
System allowing the mechanical unlocking 
of the boot in the event of a battery or central 
locking system malfunction.
Unlocking
F Fold the rear seats to gain access to the  lock from inside the boot.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot 
will remain locked. F 
I
 nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the 
lock to unlock the tailgate.
F  
M
 ove the latch to the left.
Electric windows
Fitted with a safety anti-pinch system.
1.
Driver.
2. Pa s se n g e r.
Manual operation
F Press or pull the control, without 
passing the point of resistance. 
The window stops as soon as the control is 
released.
Selective unlocking
The complete or selective boot 
unlocking parameter is set via the 
vehicle configuration menu.
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Automatic operation
F Press or pull the switch fully, beyond the resistance point. 
The window opens or closes 
completely when the switch is 
released. 
F
 
P
 ressing the switch again stops 
the movement of the window.
The electric window controls remain 
operational for approximately 45 seconds 
after the ignition has been switched off 
or, if a door has been opened, until the 
vehicle is locked.
If the passenger 's window cannot be 
operated from the driver's door control 
panel, carry out the operation from the 
passenger's door control panel, and vice 
versa.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, 
it stops and partially lowers again.
If the window cannot be closed (for 
example, in the presence of ice), once 
the
 
window has lowered:
F
 
p
 ress and hold the control until the 
window opens fully,
F
 
t
 hen pull the control immediately and 
hold it until the window closes,
F
 
c
 ontinue to hold the control for 
approximately one second after the 
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not 
effective during these operations.
Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automatically, its 
operation must be reinitialised:
F
 
p
 ull the control until the window stops,
F
 
r
 elease the control and pull it again until the 
window closes fully,
F
 
c
 ontinue to hold the switch for 
approximately one second after the window 
has closed, In the event of contact (pinching) during 
operation of the windows, you must 
reverse the movement of the window. To 
do this, press the corresponding switch.
When the driver operates the passenger's 
electric window control, they must ensure 
that nothing is preventing the windows 
from closing correctly.
The driver must ensure that all 
passengers make correct use of electric 
windows.
Be particularly aware of children when 
operating the windows.
Be aware of passengers and/or other 
persons present when closing the 
windows with the key or the "Keyless 
Entry and Starting" system.
Always remove the key from the ignition 
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short 
time.
In order to avoid damaging the electric 
window motor, a protection device 
activates after ten full opening/closing 
manoeuvres of the window in succession, 
allowing only the closing the window.
Once the window is closed, the controls 
will become available again after 
approximately 40 minutes. F
 
p
 ress the control to lower the window 
automatically to the open position,
F  
w
 hen the window has reached the open 
position, press the control again for 
approximately one second.
The safety anti-pinch function is not 
operational during these operations.
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EASE OF USE AND COMFORT
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Front seats
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most of the 
ergonomic layout of the instruments and controls, carry out 
these adjustments in the following order:
- 
t
 he height of the head restraint,
-
 
t
 he seat backrest angle,
-
 t
he seat cushion height,
-
 t
he longitudinal (forwards-backwards) position of the seat,
-
 t
he height of the steering wheel,
-
 
t
 he rear view mirror and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made, 
check the instrument panel can be viewed 
correctly from your driving position.
Manual adjustments
Forwards-backwards
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
F
 
R
 elease the control to lock the position. Before moving the seat backwards, 
ensure that there is no object or person in 
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching 
passengers if present in the rear seats 
or jamming the seat if large objects are 
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Seat height
F Pull the control upwards to raise or push 
it downwards to lower, as many times as 
necessary, to obtain the position required.
As a safety measure, adjustments to the 
driver's seat must only be done when 
stationary.
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Seat backrest angle
F Turn the control knob to adjust the seat backrest angle.
Driver's seat electric 
adjustments
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.
Forwards-backwards
F Push the control for wards or backwards to slide the seat. Before moving the seat backwards, 
ensure that there is no object or person in 
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching 
passengers if present in the rear seats 
or jamming the seat if large objects are 
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Cushion height and angle
F Tilt the rear part of the control upwards or 
downwards to obtain the required height.
F
 
T
 ilt the front part of the control upwards or 
downwards to obtain the required angle.
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Seat backrest angle
F Tilt the control for wards or backwards to adjust the angle of the seat backrest.
Additional adjustments
Head restraint height and angle
F To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.
F T o lower the head restraint, press the lug A 
and push down on the head restraint at the 
same time.
F
 
T
 o adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt 
its lower part forwards or backwards.
The head restraint has 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
F To remove it, press the lug A and pull  upwards.
F
 
T
 o put the head restraint back in place, 
engage the head restraint stems in the 
openings keeping them in line with the seat 
backrest and press the lug A at the same 
time.
Never drive with the head restraints 
removed; they must be fitted and correctly 
adjusted.
Manual lumbar adjustment
F Turn the knob to obtain the desired level of  lumbar support.
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Massage function
Electric lumbar adjustment
F 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. 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 (6 minutes 
of massage followed by 4 minutes of break).
After an hour, the function is automatically 
deactivated. The warning lamp in the switch 
goes off.
F  
P
 ress the switch to activate the function.
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.
Storing driving positions
System which stores the electrical settings of 
the driver's seat and the door mirror settings. 
It enables you to store and recall two positions 
using the buttons on the side of the driver's 
seat.
Storing a position
Using buttons M/1/2
F Switch on the ignition.
F A djust your seat and the door mirrors.
Storing a new position over writes the 
previous position.
F
 
P
 ress button M , then press button 1 or 2 
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position has 
been stored.
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Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F Press button 1 or 2 to recall the corresponding position. An audible signal 
indicates the completion of the adjustment.
You can interrupt the current movement by 
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.
Heated seats control
F Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side  of each front seat, to switch on and select 
the level of heating required:
0 Of f.
1 Low.
2 Medium.
3 High.
With the engine running, the front seats can be 
heated separately. Do not use the function when the seat is 
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as 
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger 
compartment have reached an adequate 
temperature, you can stop the function; 
reducing the consumption of electrical 
current reduces fuel consumption.Prolonged use at the highest setting is 
not recommended for those with sensitive 
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose 
perception of heat is impaired (illness, 
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if 
material with insulating properties is used, 
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-
 
i
 f wearing damp clothing,
-
 
i
 f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in 
the seat:
-
 
d
 o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-
 
d
 o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-
 
d
 o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-
 
d
 o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-
 
d
 o not use liquid products for cleaning 
the seat,
-
 n
ever use the heating function when 
the seat is damp.
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