2012 Citroen DS4 ignition

When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver. They can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of
headlam
ps
Activation
)
Turn the ring to the "AUTO"
position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.


Deactivation
)
Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function isaccompanied by the display of a message
in the screen.
Automatic "guide-me-
home" li
ghting

Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In thiscase, the lighting will not come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; theassociated functions would no longer be controlled.
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated, under low ambient
li
ght the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.

Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the guide-me-home lighting, is set in the vehicle configuration menu.

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Welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the passenger compar tment lighting makes your access to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated depending on the light level detected by the sunshine sensor.


Switching on
Switchin
g off
On the outside, the welcome lighting switchesoff automatically after a set time, when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
On the inside, the welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a pre-determined time or onopening one of the doors.
)
Press the open padlock on the
remote control; your vehicle isunlocked.

On the outside, the sidelamps and dippedbeam headlamps, as well as the side spotlamps, located under the door mirrors, come on.
On the inside, the footwell and courtesy lampscome on.
Activation or deactivation, as well as
the duration of the lighting duration for the exterior welcome lighting can
be set via the vehicle configuration menu.


Programming

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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.

To maintain the effectiveness of the"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it isadvisable to:- handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of wear. This
position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter,
t
o detach the blades from the windscreen.
Special position of the
windscreen wi
pers
)Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen. )To park the blades again, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

1.Front courtesy lamp
2.Front map reading lamps3.Rear courtesy lamp4.Rear map reading lamps











Courtesy lamps
In this position, the cour tesy lamp comes on gradually:


Front and rear courtesy lamps



- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the ignition,

- on opening a door,

- when the remote control locking button is used to locate your vehicle.
It switches off
gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently o
ff.
Permanent li
ghting.
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting time varies according to thecircumstances:



- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.
When the cour tesy lamp is in the"permanent lighting" position, the rear courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it is in the "permanently off" position.To s w i t c h off the rear cour tesy lamp, put it in the the "permanently off" position.


Front and rear map reading
lamps
)
With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.

Take care not to put anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.

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.

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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.