2011 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

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Changing a fuse

The extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of
the dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to it:


)
unclip the cover by pulling at the top right,
then left,

)
disengage the cover completely and turn it
over,

Access to the tools


)
remove carrier on which the tweezer is
fitted.








Changing foglamp bulbs
These bulbs are replaced from outside the rear bumper:


)
pass your hand under the bumper,

)
turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn and
remove it,

)
turn the bulb a quar ter turn, pull it out and
fit a new bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care not to touch the silencer;
there is a risk of burns if changing a
bulb within a few minutes of switching
off the ignition.

Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITROËN and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in par ticular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Before changing a fuse:


)
the cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,

)
all electrical consumers must b switched off,

)
the vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off,

)
identify the failed fuse using the tables and
layout drawings in the following pages.


Changing a fuse


Good

Failed

The replacement of a fuse not shown in
the tables below may cause a serious
malfunction of your vehicle. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Tw e e z e r
To replace a fuse, you must:


)
use the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament,

)
always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using a
different rating could cause faults (risk
of fire).
If the fuse fails again soon after replacement,
have the vehicle's electrical system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Dashboard fuses

The fuseboxes are located in the lower
dashboard (left-hand side).

Access to the fuses



)
Refer to the paragraph "Access to the
tools".

Fusebox 1



Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F8



3 A

Alarm siren, alarm ECU.


F13



10 A

Cigarette lighter.


F14



10 A

12 V socket in boot.


F16



3 A

Lighting for the large multifunctional storage unit, rear map
reading lamps, glove box illumination.


F17



3 A

Sun visor illumination, front map reading lamps.


F28



15 A

Audio system, radio (after-market).


F30



20 A

Rear wiper.


F32



10 A

Hi-Fi amplifier.

Fusebox 2



Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F36



15 A

Rear 12 V socket.


F37



-

Not used.


F38



-

Not used.


F39



-

Not used.


F40



25 A

230 V/50 Hz socket.

Fuse tables

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The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses



)
Unclip the cover.

)
Change the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).

)
When you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.



Engine compartment fuses

Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F19



30 A

Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.


F20



15 A

Front and rear screenwash pump.


F21



20 A

Headlamp wash pump.


F22



15 A

Horn.


F23



15 A

Right-hand main beam headlamp.


F24



15 A

Left-hand main beam headlamp.


F27



5 A

Left-hand dipped headlamp.


F28



5 A

Right-hand dipped headlamp.


Fuse table

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Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)
remove the plastic cover to gain access to
the two terminals,

)
unclip the fusebox to remove the battery,
if necessary.



Access to the battery



)
Raise the locking tab fully.





Disconnecting the cables


After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Star t system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of
the vehicle, a period which depends on
the climatic conditions and the state of
charge of the battery (up to about
8 hours).





The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Star t system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to obser ve this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the
battery.


Reconnecting the cables



)
Position the open clip 1
of the cable on the
positive terminal (+) of the battery.

)
Press ver tically on the clip 1
to position it
correctly against the battery.

)
Lock the clip by lowering the tab 2
.
Do not force the tab as locking will not
be possible if the clip is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.

)
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 starter, 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