2010.5 Citroen DS4 DAG wipers

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in cer tain cases of activation 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
 Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Associated with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides the "guide-me-home" lighting with the following additional options: - selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters
in the vehicle configuration menu, - automatic activation of "guide-me-home" lighting when automatic lillumination of headlamps is in operation.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of the sidelamps on the traffic side only.  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.

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in cer tain cases of activation 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
 Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Associated with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides the "guide-me-home" lighting with the following additional options: - selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters
in the vehicle configuration menu, - automatic activation of "guide-me-home" lighting when automatic lillumination of headlamps is in operation.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of the sidelamps on the traffic side only.  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.

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in cer tain cases of activation 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
 Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Associated with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides the "guide-me-home" lighting with the following additional options: - selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters
in the vehicle configuration menu, - automatic activation of "guide-me-home" lighting when automatic lillumination of headlamps is in operation.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of the sidelamps on the traffic side only.  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.

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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 Afor 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: - automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers, - rear 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 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 (propor tional to the speed of the vehicle).
Park,
or

Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the par t 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.

Visibility
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period. The headlamp washers only operate when the dipped beam headlamps are on .
Low screenwash/headlamp wash level
The low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in the reser voir filler neck under the bonnet. Checking and topping up this fluid can only be done when stationary with the engine off.
On vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the driver should check the level of this fluid regularly, par ticularly during winter.
Refer to "Checks - § Screenwash/headlamp
wash level" for the procedure on checking the level.

To park the wipers after this has been done, switch on the ignition and operate the stalk. To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to: - handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of wear.
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. In the moment following switching the ignition off, any action on the stalk positions the wipers ver tically on the windscreen.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers

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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.