2012 Citroen DS4 boot

Use
)Extract the torch from its location pulling it upwards.)Press the switch, located on the back,
to switch the torch on or off. )Unfold the suppor t, located on the back,
to set down and raise the torch; for
example, when changing a wheel.



Storing
)
Put the torch back in place in its locationstarting with the lower part.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
Storage box
)Raise the boot carpet for access to
the storage box.
This has areas for the storage a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also contains the vehicle tools, the temporarypuncture repair kit...
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it may not charge and may not come onwhen the boot is opened.

In the event of the electric parking brakemalfunctioning or the battery running flat, anemergency manual device can release theparking brake.)Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it
stationary, if the brake pedal is pressed),
with the engine running, by engagingfirst gear (manual gearbox), position P(automatic gearbox) or position M or R(6 -speed electronic gearbox system).
Emergency release
)
Switch off the engine but leave the ignition on. If it is not possible to immobilise the
vehicle, do not operate the control andcontact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.) Fetch the two vehicle blocks B
and the
release device C, located under the boot carpet.
)Immobilise the vehicle by placing the blocks
in front or behind the two front wheels,
opposite to the direction of the slope.)Remove the storage box under the bootcarpet for access to the emergency releasedevice.

Driving
)Pierce the protective cover Don the tube Ewith the release device. )Place the release device in the tube.)Turn the release device clockwise.For
safety reasons, it is essentialto continue
turning the device until it reaches its stop.
The parking brake is released. )Remove the release device and store it
with the blocks in the toolbox under theboot carpet.


For safety reasons, after this operationit is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay to replace the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlocking,immobilisation of the vehicle is nolonger assured once the manual emergency release has been deployed
and the manual control does not allowthe re-application of your parkingbrake.
Take no action, either on the control lever A, or stopping starting the engine while the release device is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the protective cover. - The operation o
f the parking brake reinitialises when the ignition is switched
off then on again. If the reinitialisation
of the parking brake proves impossible, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
- The subsequent time required for
app
lication may be longer than during
normal operation.

Temporary puncture repair kit
and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.

Access to the kit


The speed limit sticker Imust be affixed to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that a wheel is in temporaryuse.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.


Description of the kit
A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I"/off "O"
switch. C.
Deflation button. D.Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E.Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,

- various in
flation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...F
.Sealant cartridge.G. White pipe with cap for repair.
H. Black pipe for inflation.I.
Speed limit sticker.
This kit is installed in the stora
ge box, under the boot floor.

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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)secure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear shelf suppor t,
)with a standard size spare wheel, unclip and remove the box in the middle of the
wheel containing the tools,

or )with a "space-saver" spare wheel; lift the
wheel at the rear towards you for access
to the storage box containing the tools.

Access to the tools
List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel, detach thetrim first using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole.When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.
3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)on alloy wheels.4.Socket for the security bolts (located in theglove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special"security" bolts. 1
.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.For raising the vehicle.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.Depending on version, the spare wheel may bea standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some countries it is the "space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to theparagraph "Access to the tools" on the previouspage.
Access to the spare wheel
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with asensor. The punctured wheel mustbe repaired by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.



Ta k i ng out the standard wheel
)Unscrew the yellow central bolt. )Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.)Take the wheel out of the boot.

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" spare wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts onfitting it is normal to notice that thewashers do not come into contact with the steel or "space-saver" spare wheel.The wheel is secured by the conical contact of each bolt.


List of operations
)Put the wheel in place on the hub. )Screw in the bolts by hand to the stop.
)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 4.)Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the centralcover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired andreplace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.

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1.Brake lamps (P21/5W).2.Sidelamps (LEDs).3.Direction indicators (PY21W amber)4.Reversing lamp (P21W).5. Rear foglamps (P21W).
Rear lamps
Amber bulbs, such as those for thedirection indicators, must be replaced by bulbs of the same rating and colour. The lamps on the tailgate, other than the guide lamps, are dummy units. They are there for aestheticpurposes only.
Changing stop lamp, reversing lamp and direction indicator bulbs
These three bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
)
open the boot,)
remove the access grille from thecorresponding side trim panel, )
slacken the two nuts using a 10 mm tube spanner then remove the nuts by hand,)
unclip the lamp unit connector,)
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
middle towards the outside,
) remove the foam seal,)
unclip the two small secondary connectors,)
spread the two tabs and remove the bulb holder, )
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn andchange it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to en
gage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp.