2012 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can onlyoperate when the engine is running.)Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.)
It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button
goes off.
)
Switch off the demisting/defrostingof the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.

Front seats Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat back and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.
Manual adjustments
Forwards-backwards adjustment
)Raise the control and slide the seatforwards or backwards.


Driver's or passenger's seat
height adjustment
) Pull the control upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary, to obtain the position required.

Seat back angle adjustment
)Turn the control knob to adjust the seat
backrest angle.




As a safety measure, seat adjustmentsshould only be done when stationary.

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Front seats Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat back and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to
adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.


Driver's seat electric adjustments


Forwards-backwards adjustment
)Push the control forwards or rearwards toslide the seat.
Seat cushion height and angle adjustment
)
Tilt the rear par t of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.) Tilt the front part of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required an
gle.

Seat back angle adjustment
)
Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to
adjust the angle of the seat back.

The electrical functions of the driver's seat are deactivated approximately one minute after the ignition is switched off.

To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.

Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can be heated separately.)Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side
of each front seat, to switch on and select
the level of heating required: 0:


Off.1:Low.2:Medium. 3:
High.
Additional adjustments
Head restraint height and angle adjustment
)To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.)To remove the head restraint, press thelug A
and pull the head restraint upwards.)To put the head restraint back in place, engage
the head restraint stems in the openings
keeping them in line with the seat back.)To lower the head restraint, press the lug A
and the head restraint at the same time.)To a djust the angle of the head restraint, tilt its lower part forwards or rearwards.
The head restraint is fitted with a framewith notches which prevents it fromlowering; this is a safety device in caseof impact. The adjustment is correct when theupper edge of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.Never drive with the head restraintsremoved; they must be in place andadjusted correctly.

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Manual lumbar adjustment
)Turn the knob to obtain the desired level of
lumbar support.


Electric lumbar adjustment
)
Press the front or rear of the control toobtain the desired lumbar suppor t. This
function provides a back massage; it only operates when the engine is running.)
Press the switch to activate the function.
The warning lamp on the switch comes on andthe massage function is activated for a periodof 60 minutes. During this time, massage is
performed 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 pro
gress continues until the initial non-
massage position is reached.

Massage function

Storing driving positions
System which registers the electrical settings of the driver's seat and door mirrors. It enablesyou to store and recall two positions using the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.

Storing a position

Usin
g buttons M/1/2
)
Switch on the ignition. )
Adjust your seat and the door mirrors. )
Press button M
, then press button 1or 2within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position
h
as been stored.
Recalling a stored position

I
gnition on or engine running
)Press button 1
or 2to recall the corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
Storing a new position cancels theprevious position.
You can interrupt the current movementby 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.

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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
)Move the corresponding front seat forward
if necessary. )Position the seat belt between the outer and centre head restraints to avoid trapping
the belt when repositioning the seat backrest. )Place the head restraints in the lowposition.
Folding the backrest
)
Pull control 1
forwards to release the seat
back 2
. )
Fold the seat back 2on to the cushion.

)
Straighten the seat back 2
and secure it. )
Check that the red indicator, located next
to the control 1, is no longer visible.) Put 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.

stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:)release the backrest using control 1,)tilt the backrest 2 slightly forwards, )pull the head restraint upwards to the stop, )then, press the lug A
.
Rear head restraints

Never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place and correctly adjusted.









Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, pull the control lever toyrelease the adjustment mechanism.)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.) Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried outwhile the vehicle is stationary.