wipers Citroen DS4 RHD 2014.5 1.G Owner's Manual

COMFORT
ACCESS
62 Remote control key
69
"

Keyless Entry and Starting"
system
79
A

larm
83


Doors
84


Boot
87
E

lectric windows 92 V
entilation
95
M

anual air conditioning
97
D

ual-zone digital air
conditioning
101
F

ront demist - defrost
102
R

ear screen demist - defrost
103
F

ront seats
107
R

ear seats
108
S

teering wheel adjustment
109


Mirrors114 F
ront fittings
117
C

entre consoles
120
F

ront armrest
123
P

anoramic windscreen
124
R

ear fittings
125
B

oot fittings
004005003FITTINGS
132 Lighting controls
136
A

utomatic illumination of
headlamps
137
W

elcome lighting
138
H

eadlamp adjustment
139
D

irectional lighting
141
W

iper controls
142
A

utomatic rain sensitive
wipers
14 6
C

ourtesy lamps
147
I

nterior mood lighting
14 8
B

oot lamp
006VISIBILITY

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 brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Automatic illumination
of headlamps
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 beams headlamps come on
automatically 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.

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System for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning the screens.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
according to the climatic conditions.
The wipers are controlled by means of stalk A
for the front and the ring B for the rear.
Wiper controls
Programming
Model without AUTO wiping
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available depending on whether the following
options are fitted:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-

r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Model with AUTO wiping
Windscreen wiper
A. Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Park.
or
Visibility

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.

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Windscreen and headlamp wash
Windscreen wash
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
It operates only when the headlamps are off or
the vehicle is stationary.
Low screenwash / headlamp
wash fluid level
On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the
low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
the reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fluid can should
be done with the engine off.
The level of this fluid should be
checked regularly, particularly during
w i n t e r.
Refer to the "Checks - Screenwash / headlamp
wash level" section for the procedure on
checking the level.
Headlamp wash
Associated with the windscreen wash, the
headlamp washers operate with the vehicle
moving, when the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on .
To reduce the consumption of the fluid
by the headlamp washers, they operate
only with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25 miles (40 km)
during a given journey.
Visibility

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
F Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
F

T
o park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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B. Rear wiper selection ring: turn the ring to place the desired symbol against the
marking.
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the vehicle configuration
menu. Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Turn the ring to its stop/the rear
screen wash, then the rear wiper
operates for a set duration.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
Rear wiper
The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Visibility

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Key left in the "Ignition on" position
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) .
F

S

top the vehicle.
F

W

ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T

o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Switching off the engine
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine. When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode".
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off:
risk of loss of control of the vehicle.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop
),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
F

C

heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Driving

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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F19 30 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F20 15 AFront and rear screenwash pump.
F21 20 AHeadlamp wash pump.
F22 15 AHorn.
F23 15 ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F24 15 ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F27 5 ALeft-hand dipped headlamp.
F28 5 ARight-hand dipped headlamp.
Fuse table
Practical information

Energy economy modeSystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of
thirty
m

inutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at the
same time on the navigation system,
it will be interrupted after 10 minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F

I
n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Load reduction modeSystem which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.