2012 Citroen DS4 boot

This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Anti-intrusion security
Operation

Activation
/Deactivation

You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
) With the ignition on, press this buttonuntil an audible signal star ts and acorresponding message is displayed. If one of the doors or the boot is open,
the automatic central lockin
g does not take place.
This is signalled by the sound of thelocks rebounding, accompanied byillumination of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an aler t message.
Carrying long and voluminousobjects If you want to drive with the boot open,you should press the central locking button to lock the the doors. Other wise,
every time the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the lockswill rebound and the alerts mentioned above will appear.


In the event of a serious impact with deployment of an airbag, the vehicle'sdoors unlock automatically to allow the exit of occupants and access for the security services.

Pressin
g the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this locking is
temporary. The state o
f the system stays in memory when
switchin
g off the ignition.

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Alarm * System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring.


- exterior perimeter

The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet...




- interior volumetric

The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compar tment or moves inside the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system

- tilt

The system checks for any change in theattitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,moved or knocked.


Self-protection function

The system checks for the putting out of service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the centralcontrol or the siren wiring are put out of service
or damaged.

For all work on the alarm system, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Activation
)Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.)Press the locking button on the remote control. The monitoring system is active: the indicator lamp in the button flashes once per second.
A
fter the locking button on the remote controlis pressed, the exterior perimeter monitoringis activated after a delay of 5 seconds and theinterior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after a delay of 45 seconds.


Deactivation
)
Press the unlocking button on the remotecontrol.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator
lamp in the button goes off.


If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed fully, the vehicle is not lockedbut the exterior perimeter monitoring will be activated after a delay of 45 seconds at the same time asthe interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring.

*
Accordin
g to country.

Boot
System allowing the mechanical unlocking of
the boot in the event of a battery or central
locking system malfunction.
Tailgate release
Unlocking
)Fold back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot.)Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate. )Move the latch to the left.

)After unlocking the boot or the vehicleusing the remote control or the key, press
the opening control, then raise the tailgate.

Opening

Closing
)
Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle. ) If necessary, press down on the tailgate to fully close it.


-
when the engine is running,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of an
aler t message for a few seconds,

-
when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comeson, accompanied by an audible signal andthe display of an aler t message for a fewseconds.



Locking after closing

If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
w
ill remain locked. If the tail
gate is not closed correctly:

This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.





Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according tothe circumstances:


- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

) Lower the rear armrest.)
Pull the flap handle downwards. )
Lower the flap.
)
Load the objects from inside the boot.










Ski fl ap
Arrangement for storing and transporting longobjects.


Opening
)Lower the rear armrest for a morecomfortable position.
This also gives access to the ski flap.





Rear armrest Comfor t system for the rear passengers.

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Fittings
1.Rear parcel shelf
(see details on a following page)2.Hooks
(see details on a following page)
3.12 V accessory socket (see details on a following page)4. Torch
(see details on following pages)
5.Lashing rings
6.Storage box (see details on following pages)
7.Retaining strap8.Storage net

















Boot fi ttings

To remove the shelf: )unhook the two cords, )raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:
- either upright behind the front seats,
- or flat at the base of the boot.
Rear parcel shelf
The hooks can be used to secure shoppingbags.
Hooks


Access to the storage box

An additional hook under the shelf is used to hold up the boot floor using its cord, to facilitate access to the tools and spare wheel or the temporarypuncture repair kit...

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Fittings
)To connect a 12 V accessory(max power: 120 W), remove the cap andconnect an appropriate adaptor. )Turn the key to the ignition on position.
12 V acc essory socket
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the boot
wall, which can be used to light the boot or as
a torch.
For the boot lamp function, refer to the
"Visibility - § Boot lamp" section.
Torch


Operation

This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has a batter
y life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
Observe the polarities when fitting therechargeable batteries. Never replace the rechargeable batterieswith normal disposable batteries.