2010.5 Citroen DS4 remote control

127Visibility
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. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting and side spotlamps makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated depending on the light level detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time, when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
 Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on, as well as the side spotlamps, located under the door mirrors; your vehicle is also unlocked.
The lighting duration is selected via the vehicle configuration menu.

127Visibility
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. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting and side spotlamps makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated depending on the light level detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time, when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
 Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on, as well as the side spotlamps, located under the door mirrors; your vehicle is also unlocked.
The lighting duration is selected via the vehicle configuration menu.

127Visibility
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. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting and side spotlamps makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated depending on the light level detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time, when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
 Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on, as well as the side spotlamps, located under the door mirrors; your vehicle is also unlocked.
The lighting duration is selected via the vehicle configuration menu.

1. Front cour tesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps3. Rear cour tesy lamp4. Rear map reading lamps
Courtesy lamps
In this position, the cour tesy lamp comes on gradually:
Front and rear courtesy lamps
- when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - on opening a door, - when the remote control locking button is used to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: - when the vehicle is locked, - when the ignition is switched on, - 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting time varies according to the circumstances: - with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thir ty seconds, - with the engine running, unlimited. When the cour tesy lamp is in the "permanent lighting" position, the rear cour tesy lamp also comes on, except if it is in the "permanently off " position. To switch off the rear cour tesy lamp, put it in the the "permanently off " position.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
 With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact with the cour tesy lamps.

Interior welcome lighting The remote switching on of the passenger compar tment lighting makes your entry into the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated depending on the light intensity detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on
The interior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time or when one of
the doors is opened.
This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off automatically when the boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to the circumstances: - when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thir ty seconds, - when the engine is running, no limit.
Programming
 Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The side spotlamps, the footwell lighting and
the cour tesy lamps come on; your vehicle is also unlocked. The lighting duration is selected via the vehicle configuration menu.
Switching off

Electric child lock Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of the rear electric windows . The control is located on the dashboard, driver’s side.
Switching on
 Press this button. The indicator lamp in the button comes on, accompanied by a message in the screen. This indicator lamp remains on until the child lock is switched off.
Switching off
 Press this button again. The indicator lamp on button A goes off, accompanied by a message in the screen. This indicator lamp remains on while child lock is switched on.
This system is independent and in no circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control. Check the status of the child lock each time you switch on the ignition. Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a shor t time. In the event of a serious impact, the electric child lock is switched off automatically to permit the exit of the rear passengers.
Any other status of the indicator lamp indicates a fault with the electric child lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

 Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B .  Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B .  Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the ear th point C on the broken down vehicle.
 Operate the star ter, let the engine run.  Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste. Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
 Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.  Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger. Reconnect starting with the negative terminal (-). Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove them and clean them.
The Stop & Star t battery does not have to be disconnected for charging.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
Starting using another
battery

265Practical information
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of cer tain functions according to the level of charge remaining in the battery. When the vehicle is being driven, the load reduction function temporarily deactivates cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen... The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running. Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first. Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if it is fitted with the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery. Close the windows and the doors before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before star ting to permit initialisation of the electronic systems. However, if problems are encountered following this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Referring to the corresponding section, you must yourself reinitialise: - the remote control key, - the GPS satellite navigation system.