2010.5 Citroen DS4 ignition

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

 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 bateries.
It has an 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 batteries.

 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 bateries.
It has an 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 batteries.

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.

Direction indicators
 Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.  Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
"Motorway" function
 Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction indicators to aler t other road users to a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.  Press this button, the direction indicators
flash. They can operate with the ignition off.
If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).

Direction indicators
 Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.  Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
"Motorway" function
 Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction indicators to aler t other road users to a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.  Press this button, the direction indicators
flash. They can operate with the ignition off.
If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (star ting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.  Press the "ESP OFF" button, located on the left below the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the indicator lamp in the button comes on, this indicates that the ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).  Press the "ESP OFF" button again to
reactivate them manually.
Operating fault
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptional safety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed. The correct functioning of these systems is assured provided that manufacturer's recommendations are obser ved on: - wheels (tyres and rims), - braking components, - electronic components, - assembly and repair procedures. After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with these systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.