2010 CITROEN DS4 Owners Manual

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With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.
Heated seats control
Do not use the function if the seat is not
occupied.
Reduce the level of heating as soon as
possible.
Once the seat and passenger
compartment are at a comfortable
temperature, you can switch off the
function; reducing electric current
consumption also reduces fuel
consumption.Prolonged use at the highest setting
is not recommended for those with
sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for those that
do not have normal perception of heat
(illness, taking medicines,
...).
There is a risk of overheating the
system if material with insulating
properties is used, such as cushions or
seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-

i
f wearing damp clothing,
-

i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element
in the seat:
-

d
o not place heavy objects on the
seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the
seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for
cleaning the seat,
-

n
ever use the heating function
when the seat is damp.
F

U

se the adjustment dial, placed on the side
of each front seat, to switch on and select
the level of heating required:
0 : O

ff.
1 : L

ow.
2 : M

edium.
3 : H

igh.
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F Turn the knob to obtain the desired level of lumbar support. F
P ress the front or rear of the control to
obtain the desired lumbar support. F

P
ress the switch to activate the function.
The warning lamp on the switch comes on and
the massage function is activated for a period
of 60
minutes. During this time, massage is
per formed in 6 cycles of 10 minutes each cycle
(6
minutes of massage followed by 4 minutes
break).
After an hour, the function is automatically
deactivated. The warning lamp in the switch
goes off.
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at
any time by pressing the switch. The movement
in progress continues until the initial non-
massage position is reached.
Massage function
Manual lumbar adjustment Electric lumbar adjustmentThis function provides a back massage; it only
operates when the engine is running.
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Storing driving positions
System which registers the electrical settings
of the driver's seat and door mirrors. It enables
you to store and recall two positions using the
buttons on the side of the driver's seat.Storing a position
F Switch on the ignition.
F A djust your seat and the door mirrors.
F

P
ress button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
A

n audible signal indicates that the position
has been stored.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F Press button 1 or 2 to recall the corresponding position.
A

n audible signal confirms that adjustment
is complete.
Storing a new position cancels the
previous position. You can interrupt the current movement
by pressing button M
, 1 or 2 or by using
one of the seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled
while driving.
Recalling stored positions is
deactivated 45 seconds after switching
off the ignition.
Using buttons M / 1 / 2
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Rear seatsBench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrests (1/3 - 2/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
F
M
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.
F

P
osition the seat belt between the outer
and centre head restraints to avoid
trapping the belt when repositioning the
seat backrest.
F

P
lace the head restraints in the low
position.
Folding the backrest
F Pull control 1 for wards to release the seat back 2 . F

S
traighten the seat back 2 and secure it.
F
C
heck that the red indicator, located next to
the control 1 , is no longer visible.
F
P
ut the seat belt back in place on the side
of the seat backrest.
Repositioning the seat backrest
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
F

F

old the seat back 2 on to the cushion.
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These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F
r
elease the backrest using control 1 ,
F

t
ilt the backrest 2 slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
Rear head restraints
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety measure, these
adjustments should only be carried out
with the vehicle stationary.
F

t

hen, press the lug A .
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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in confined
spaces.
Demisting / Defrosting
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust.
F

R
eturn control A to the central position.
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors
should be adjusted to reduce the blind
spots.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
If the mirrors are folded using control

A,
t

hey will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
If your vehicle is fitted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrosting
operates by switching on the heated
rear screen.
The rear screen demist - defrost can only
operate when the engine is running. The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Adjustment
For more information on Demisting and
defrosting the rear screen
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If necessary the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Programming
F With the engine running, engage reverse g e a r.
F

S
elect and adjust the left-hand and right-
hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.
Switching on
F With the engine running, engage reverse g e a r.
Switching off
F Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.
or
F

R
eturn control A to the central position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial position.
The mirror glass also returns to its initial
position:
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i
f the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
-

i
f the engine is switched off.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the ground
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
F

M
ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
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Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
F

P

ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F
P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
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