2011 Citroen DS4 ESP

271Practical 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.

Energy economy mode
System which manages the period of use of cer tain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, cour tesy lamps,
etc. for a maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph). If the telephone is being used at the
same time on the navigation system,
it will be interrupted after 10 minutes.


Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the vehicle
has switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.

Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thir ty minutes.

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Changing a wiper blade


Before removing a front
wiper blade


)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades ver tically on the
windscreen.



Removing



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting



)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade


)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.










Very cold climate screen *
Removable protective screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.

Fitting



)
Offer up the very cold climate screen to
the front of the lower section of the front
bumper.

)
Press around its edge to engage its fixing
clips one by one.



Removal



)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to release
each fixing clip in turn.

* According to country. Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:


- when the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,

- when towing,

- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).

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RDS, if displayed, enables you to continue listening to the same
station by automatic retuning to alternative frequencies. However,
in certain conditions, coverage of an RDS station may not be
assured throughout the country as radio stations do not cover
100 % of the territory. This explains the loss of reception of the
station during a journey.


AUDIO


RDS





RECEIVING TA MESSAGES


The TA (Traffi c Announcement) function gives priority to TA alert
messages. To operate, this function needs good reception of a
radio station transmitting this type of message. When a traffi c
report is transmitted, the current audio source (Radio, CD,
USB, …) is interrupted automatically to play the TA message.
Normal playback of the audio source resumes at the end of the
transmission of the message.

Press TA INFO
to activate or deactivate
the reception of traffi c messages.


When the radio is displayed on the
screen, press OK
to display the
contextual menu.

Select " RDS
" or " DAB/FM auto
tracking
" and confi rm to save.
" RDS
" or " DAB/FM
" is displayed on the
screen.



DIGITAL RADIO - DAB/FM AUTO TRACKING


DAB/FM auto tracking allows you to continue listening to the same
station, by temporarily switching to the equivalent analogue station
until the digital signal is stable again.
The INFO function gives priority to TA alert messages. To be
active, this function needs good reception of a radio station that
transmits this type of message. When a message is transmitted,
the current audio source (Radio, CD, USB, …) is interrupted
automatically to receive the INFO message. Normal play
resumes at the end of the message transmission.

Make a long press on TA INFO
to
display the list of categories.

DIGITAL RADIO - LISTENING TO
INFO MESSAGES
Select or deselect categories to activate
or deactivate the reception of the
corresponding messages.

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From the contextual menu, select
" DTMF tones
" and confi rm to use
the digital keypad to navigate in the
interactive voice response menu.
From the contextual menu,
select " Switch
" and conform to return
to a call left on hold.

Interactive voice response

Consultation call

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Press ‘
to display the audio settings
menu.

The settings available are:


- Ambience,

- Bass,

- Treble,

- Loudness,

- Distribution: Personalised or Driver * ,

- Left/right balance,

- Fader (front/rear balance),

- Auto. volume.



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The distribution, or spatialisation of sound, is an audio process
which allows the sound quality to be improved according to the
setting chosen, corresponding to the position of the listeners in
the vehicle.

AUDIO SETTINGS


*
According to equipment.
Select and confi rm " Other settings…
"
to display the next setting in the list.
The Ambience, Treble and Bass audio settings are different and
independent for each sound source.

385Alphabetical index
Directional lighting .............................. 129, 130
Direction indicators ..... 125, 172, 257, 258, 261
Doors ........................................................... 112
Doors emergency control ........................... 113
Door trays .................................................... 142
Driving economically .................................... 34
Driving positions (storing) ............................. 92
Dynamic emergency braking ...................... 195
EBA
(Emergency braking assistance) ...... 176, 177
Eco-driving ................................................... 34
Economy mode ........................................... 272
Electric window controls ............................. 115
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ...................................................... 176
Electronic engine immobiliser ............. 103, 106
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................ 177
Emergency boot release ............................. 114
Emergency braking assistance .................. 177
Emergency call ................................... 173, 292
Emergency warning lamps ................. 172, 173
eMyWay ................................................66, 293
Energy economy mode ............................... 272
Engine, Diesel .....................118, 232, 234, 284
Engine, petrol .............................. 118, 233, 282
Engine compartment ...........................233, 234
Engine compartment fusebox ..................... 267Engine oil level indicator .................52, 55, 235
Engines ...............................................282, 284
Environment ..... 34, 79, 87, 106, 210, 237, 270
Equipment settings ...........................62, 66, 68
ESC/ASR ..................................................... 177
ESP ............................................................. 177
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Gearbox, electronic.....................203, 212, 239
Gearbox, manual ................ 201, 202, 212, 239
Gear efficiency indicator ............................. 202
Gear lever,
automatic gearbox .................................... 207
Gear lever,
electronic gearbox system ....................... 203
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....................... 201
Glove box .................................................... 143
Guidance .....................................................299
Guide-me-home .......................................... 125
Filling with fuel ......................................117-119
Fitting a wheel .............................................254
Fittings, boot ............................................... 153
Flashing indicators ..............125, 172, 258, 259
Foglamps, rear ............................ 124, 261, 263
Front foglamps .................... 124, 130, 257, 260
Front seats ........................................88, 89, 92
Fuel....................................................... 34, 118
Fuel consumption ......................................... 34
Fuel filler flap ........................................ 117, 119
Fuel gauge ............................................ 23, 117
Fuel tank ............................................... 117, 119
Fusebox, dashboard ................................... 265
Fuses ........................................................... 263
F
G.P.S. ..........................................................299
Gearbox, automatic ............................ 207, 239
G
Halogen headlamps .................................... 257
Hands-free kit...................................... 316, 359
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 172, 173
Headlamp adjustment ................................. 128
Headlamps, directional ............... 128, 129, 257
Headlamp wash .......................................... 133
Head restraints, front .................................... 90
Head restraints, rear ..................................... 94
Heated seats ................................................. 90
Heating ................................................... 34, 80
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................................ 94
Hill star t assist ............................................. 211
Hooks .......................................................... 154
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