2012 Citroen DS4 air conditioning

Large multifunctional
storage unit
This storage unit is closed by a sliding shutter.
It contains:
- the USB por t and 12 V/auxiliary sockets 1
,
- a retractable suppor t 2
to receive your mobile phone or por table device,
- a space ventilated by a closeable nozzle 3 ,
to keep food and drinks fresh if the air conditioning is operating.
It is illuminated only when the slidingshutter is fully open.The sliding shutter can be par tly closed up to the level of the retractable suppor t, so as to keep the storage unit cool.

Checks


Air filter and passenger compartment filter


Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The batter
y does not require anymaintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctl
y tightened, particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "Practical information" section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following itsreconnection. Re
fer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Depending on the environment(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary(refer to the "Engines" section). y A clogged passenger compar tment filter mayhave an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Re
place the oil filter each timethe engine oil is changed.
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component.
The presence of this label, in particular with the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special technology and specification. The involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is essential when replacingor disconnecting the battery.

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, courtesy 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 vehiclehas switched to economy mode and the activefunctions are put on standby.

Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automaticallythe 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.








Load reduction mode System which manages the use of certainfunctions according to the level of chargeremaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
th
e heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.

Instruments and controls Instrument panels 38 - 42
Warning lamps 43 -53
Indicators 54-56 Manual test 57 Setting buttons 58 - 61
- trip distance recorder
- lighting dimmer/black panel
- customisation of dials and screens
Stop & Star t 214 -216 Lane departure
warning system 217 Li
ghting controls 124-128
Adjusting headlamps 130
Door mirrors
95-96
Electric windows 115-11 6
Dashboard fuses 2
65-268
Openin
g the bonnet 233

Adjusting the steering wheel 94
Horn 175 Multi
function screens 64- 69 Seat belt and front passenger airbagwarning display screen 182-183
Manual gearbox 203 -204
6 -speed electronic gearbox
system 205-208
Automatic gearbox 209 -212
Parking brake 194-201, 202 Rear view mirror 97
Emergency or
assistance call 175, 295
Cour tesy lamps 138
W iper c ontrols 13 3 -137
Tr i p c o m p u t e r 7 0 -74
Ventilation 7
8-79
Manual air conditioning 80-81, 86
Digital air conditioning 82-86
Demisting/Defrosting
the rear screen 87
Audio s
ystem 349-378 Setting the date/time 372 eMyWay satellite navigation system 297-348 Setting the date/time 339 Interior mood li
ghting 13 9

Hazard warnin
g lamps 174-175 Central locking 107-108
Black panel 60 Memorisin
g speeds 221 Speed limiter 222-223 Cruise control 224-225

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ABS and EBFD systems...............................178Accessories..................................................281Accessory socket,12 V ......................................146, 147,151,157Adjusting headlamps ....................................130Adjusting head restraints ................................90Adjusting seat belt height ...................... 181, 182Adjusting the steering wheel...........................94Airbags, curtain.....................................189,190Airbags, front.........................................186,190Airbags, lateral......................................188,190Air conditioning...............................................34Air conditioning,
digital ......................................................79,82Air conditioning,
manual ....................................................79,80Air filter..........................................................r240Air flow............................................................34Air vents..........................................................78Alarm.............................................................109Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..........................................................178Anti-pinch ......................................................115Anti-theft........................................................103Armrest, front........................................ 149,150Armrest, rear.................................................r154Ashtray, por table...........................................145Assistance call......................................175, 296Audible warning............................................175Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........336, 362, 364Audio system...........................................64,349Automatic illumination of
headlamps ..........................................125, 128
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps.............................................175Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers .................................................133, 134
Auxiliary socket.....................................337,361Auxiliary sockets ...........................................146
Backup starting .............................................271Battery...................................................240, 271Battery, charging...........................................271Battery, remote control.........................105,106Black panel......................................................60Blind spot sensors.........................................218Bluetooth (hands-free)........................................320,363Bluetooth (telephone)..................................................320Bonnet ...........................................................233Bonnet stay ...................................................233Boot...............................................................114Boot lamp..............................................140, 157Brake discs....................................................242Brake lamps..................................................263Brake pads ....................................................242Brakes ...........................................................242Braking assistancesystem .........................................................178
BC
Capacity, fuel tank........................................117CD.................................................................356CD MP3 .................................................357,358Central locking......................................102,107Centre console ..............................................147Changing a bulb ....................................258, 263Changing a fuse............................................ 265Changing a wheel.........................................251Changing a wiper blade........................136, 275Changing the date.................................339,372Changing the remotecontrol battery .............................................105Changing the time.................................339,372CHECK......................................................39, 57Checking levels .....................................237, 239Checking the engine oil level..........................54Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)..............................................246Checks..................................235, 236, 240,242Child lock.......................................................171Children..........................................166, 168-170Child seats ....................................162,165-167Cigar lighter...................................................r146Closing the boot ....................................102, 114Closing the doors .................................. 102,112Cold climate screen......................................275Connectors, audio.........................146, 359, 361Coolant level.................................................237Courtesy lamps.....................................129, 138Cruise control........................................221,224Cup holder.....................................................r147