2012 Citroen DS4 instrument panel

131Visibility








Directional lighting


When the dipped or main beam headlamps
are on, this function, allows the light beams to better follow the road.
The use of this function, coupled with the
xenon headlamps and the cornerin
g lighting,
considerably improves the quality of your lighting round bends.
Thi
s function is inactive:


- when stationary or at low speeds,

- when reverse is engaged.

The s
ystem is activated by default. with directional lighting
without directional lighting


Programming
The system is activated or deactivated in the vehicle configuration menu.
The state o
f the system stays in memory onswitching off the ignition.
Contact a CITRO
ËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Operating fault
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the screen.

Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver,
if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear viewmirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Switching on
Briefly push stalk A
downwards.
The instruction is confirmed b
y a wiping cycle, accompanied byillumination of this warning lamp in the instrument panel and anactivation message.

Switching off

Briefly push stalk Adownwards again.
The instruction is confirmed b
ythis warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel and/or the display of
a deactivation message.
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more thanone minute.


Operating fault

If an automatic rain sensitive wiper malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitivewipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rainsensitive wipers.

Visibility








Interior mood lighting The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle whenthe light is poor.

At night, the audio system and digital air conditioning illumination, together with the
illumination of the central dashboard storagebox, comes on automatically when the sidelamps are on. The interior mood li
ghting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps areswitched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjusting theinstrument panel lighting dimmer button to one of the lowest settings.
On cer tain versions, three LEDs, located in the rail linking the rear view mirror to the roof come on as well.


Switching on
Switching off

Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection
System which automatically and continuously checks the pressure of the tyres while driving.Sensors fitted in each valve trigger a warning
in the event of problem (speed above 12 mph(20 km/h)).

Puncture

The tyre under-inflation detectionsystem is an aid to driving which doesnot replace the need for the driver to bevigilant or to drive responsibly.


Under-infl ated tyre
This warning lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel and/or a message appears
in the screen, accompanied by an audible
si
gnal, to identify the wheel concerned.
The STOPwarning lamp comes on and/or this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the
screen identifying the wheel concerned.
)Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, avoiding any sudden movement of the steering
wheel and the brakes.)Repair or change the damaged wheel(punctured or very deflated tyre), and have
the tyre pressure checked as soon as possible.
) Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check must be carried out when the tyres
are cold.

179Safety
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the pressure.

















Trajectory control systems (ESP)
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
control (ESC)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.The electronic stability control acts on the brake
of one or more wheels and on the engine to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.

Activation
These systems are activated automaticallyeach time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a gripor trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Intelligent traction control
s
ystem ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: intelligent traction control.
This system detects situations of difficult surface adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snowor compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent tractioncontrol limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly recommended on surfaces offering low levels of adhesion.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), if you are unable to make progress,it may be advisable to temporarily deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can spinfreely and allow the vehicle to move.
) Press the "ESP OFF"
button,located near the steering wheel.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.

Operating fault

The trajectory control systems offer increased safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems is assured provided thatmanufacturer's recommendations areobserved on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
I
f this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
It is recommended that the systems bereactivated as soon as possible.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on in the instrumentpanel and the indicator lamp in the buttoncomes on, this indicates that these systems aredeactivated.

Safety
Seat belts


Front seat belts


The front seat belts are fitted with apretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the frontseats in the event of a front or side impact.
Dependin
g on the severity of the impact, thepretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so improving their protection.

Fastening
)Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle.)Check that the seat belt is fastenedcorrectly by pulling the strap.



Unfastening
)Press the red button on the buckle.)Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

Seat belt not fastened/unfastened warning lamp in the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument
panel if the driver and/or
the front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasingvolume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver
and/or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.
Height adjustment
) To lower the attachment point, squeeze thecontrol Aand slide it downwards. )
To raise the attachment point, slide the control Aupwards.

Safety

Seat belt unfastened warninglamp in the instrument panel
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel when one or more rear passengers unfasten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warninglamps display
3. Right hand rear seat belt warning lamp.4.
Centre rear seat belt warning lamp.
5. Left hand rear seat belt warning lamp.
When the ignition is switched on, with the
engine running or when the vehicle is moving at less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning lamps 3, 4 and 5
come on in red for approximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt is not
fastened.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning lamps 3,4and 5come on in red, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the screen, if a rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt. From approximatel
y 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasingvolume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the one or more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.