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

1.
Rear parcel shelf


(see details on a following page)

2.
Hooks


(see details on a following page)

3.
12 V accessor y socket


(see details on a following page)

4.
To r c h


(see details on following pages)

5.
Lashing rings


6.
Storage box


(see details on following pages)

7.
Retaining strap


8.
Storage net




















Boot fi ttings

155Fittings
To remove the shelf:



unhook the two cords,


raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:


- either upright behind the front seats,

- or flat at the base of the boot.








Rear parcel shelf

The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.






Hooks


Access to the storage box

An additional hook under the shelf is
used to hold up the boot floor using its
cord, to facilitate access to the tools
and spare wheel or the temporary
puncture repair kit...


To connect a 12 V accessory
(max power: 120 W), remove the cap and
connect an appropriate adaptor.


Turn 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.









Torch


Operation

This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
Obser ve the polarities when fitting the
rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batteries
with normal disposable batteries.

157Fittings

Use




Extract the torch from its location pulling it
upwards.


Press the switch, located on the back,
to switch the torch on or off.


Unfold the support, located on the back,
to set down and raise the torch; for
example, when changing a wheel.



Storing




Put the torch back in place in its location
starting with the lower part.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.







Storage box




Raise the boot carpet for access to
the storage box.
This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also contains the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit...
It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come on
when the boot is opened.

In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running flat, an
emergency device can be used to release the
parking brake manually.









Emergency release




Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it stationary,
if the brake pedal is pressed), with the
engine running, by engaging first gear
(manual gearbox), position P
(automatic
gearbox) or position M
or R
(elec tronic
gearbox).


Switch off the engine but leave the ignition
on. If it is not possible to immobilise the
vehicle, do not operate the control and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.


Immobilise the vehicle by placing the chocks
in front or behind the two front wheels,
opposite to the direction of the slope.

Access to tools

The tools are stowed in the storage box under
the boot carpet.

B
Chocks*.

C
Release crank*.
* Available according to equipment: if these
tools are not present, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain them.

199Driving

For safety reasons, after this operation
it is essential to contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay to replace the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlocking,
immobilisation of the vehicle is no
longer assured once the manual
emergency release has been deployed
and the manual control does not allow
the re-application of your parking
brake.
Take no action, either on the control
lever A
, or stopping starting the engine
while the release device is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust
in the proximity of the protective cover.


Remove the storage box under the boot
carpet for access to the emergency release
crank.


Pierce the protective cover D
on the tube E

with the release crank.


Introduce the release crank into the tube.


Turn the release crank clockwise .
For
safety reasons
, it is essential
to continue
turning the crank until it reaches its stop.
The parking brake is released.

Remove the release crank and stow it with
the chocks in the storage box under the
boot carpet.


- Switch the ignition off and then on to
reinitialise the parking brake. If the
reinitialisation of the parking brake proves
impossible, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

- The subsequent time required for
application may be longer than during
normal operation.

Temporary puncture repair kit


Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair
of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.




Access to the kit


The speed limit sticker I
must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to
remind you that a wheel is in temporary
use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.



Description of the kit



A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B.
On "I"
/ off "O"
switch.

C.
Deflation button.

D.
Pressure gauge (in bar and p.s.i.).

E.
Compar tment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,

- various inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
F.
Sealant cartridge.

G.
White pipe with cap for repair.

H.
Black pipe for inflation.

I.
Speed limit sticker.
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.

253Practical 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 support,


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
starting 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.

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.

If your vehicle has an electric parking
brake, only a space saver wheel can be
stowed in the boot.

Fitting a wheel


Fitting a steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, when tightening the bolts on
fitting it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact with
the steel or "space-saver" spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.


List of operations




Put the wheel in place on the hub.


Screw in the bolts by hand to the stop.


Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 4
.


Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.


After changing a wheel

To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
replace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.