2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD Owner's Manual

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Windscreen and headlamp wash


Windscreen wash




Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
It operates only when the headlamps are off or
the vehicle is stationary.



Low screenwash / headlamp
wash fl uid level

On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the
low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
the reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fluid can should
be done with the engine off.
The level of this fluid should be
checked regularly, particularly during
winter.
Refer to "Checks - Screenwash / headlamp
wash level" section for the procedure on
checking the level.



Headlamp wash

Associated with the windscreen wash, the
headlamp washers operate with the vehicle
moving, when the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on
.

To reduce the consumption of the fluid
by the headlamp washers, they operate
only with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25 miles (40 km)
during a given journey.

To maintain the effectiveness of the
"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is
advisable 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, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.









Special position of the
windscreen wipers




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.

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B.
Rear wiper selection ring: turn the ring
to place the desired symbol against the
marking.

If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the vehicle configuration
menu. Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Turn the ring to its stop/the rear
screen wash, then the rear wiper
operates for a set duration.


Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.


Programming













Rear wiper

The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.

1.
Front cour tesy lamp


2.
Front map reading lamps


3.
Rear courtesy lamp


4.
Rear map reading lamps














Courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy
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 off.
Permanent lighting. In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:


- with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,
approximately thir ty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.
When the courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if
it is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy 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.

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Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when
the light is poor.
At night, the audio system and digital air
conditioning illumination, together with the
illumination of the central dashboard storage
box, comes on automatically when the
sidelamps are on. The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjusting the
instrument panel lighting dimmer button to one
of the lowest settings. On certain versions, three LEDs, located in the
rail linking the rear view mirror to the roof come
on as well.


Switching on
Switching off

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




Boot lamp






The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:


- when the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,
approximately thir ty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

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