2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD Conditioning

Dual-zone digital air conditioning
The air conditioning system operates when the engine is running.


Automatic operation


1. Automatic comfort programme

We recommend the use of one of
the three AUTO modes available:
they provide optimised regulation of
the temperature in the passenger
compartment according to the comfort value
that you have chosen.
These three modes automatically adjust the
air flow, according to the desired setting, while
also maintaining the desired comfort value.


Press the "AUTO "
button repeatedly:


- a first indicator lamp comes on; the
"light" setting mode is selected,

- a second indicator lamp comes on; the
"medium" setting mode is selected,

- a third indicator lamp comes on; the
"intense" mode setting is selected.
When the engine is cold, the air
flow will reach its optimum level
progressively, taking account of the
weather and the desired comfort level
so as to avoid too great a distribution
of cold air.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required.
The system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.

5. Air conditioning On / Off




Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).



Press this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp on the "A /C "
button
comes on.



6. Air distribution adjustment




Press one or more buttons to
direct the air flow towards:


- the windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),

- the outer and centre air vents,

- the footwells.

You can combine the three orientations to
obtain the desired air distribution.


7. Air fl ow adjustment




Turn this control to the left to
decrease the air flow or to the
right to increase the air flow.


8. Air intake / Air recirculation




Press this button for
recirculation of the interior
air. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on. The air flow indicator lamps, between the two
fans, come on progressively in relation to the
value requested.


9. "REST" function: ventilation
with the engine off
Even with the engine is off, you can
operate the ventilation for a few
minutes.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.



As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
For example, while you are away from the
vehicle, the passengers can still enjoy some air
circulation without having the engine running.
This function is available after switching on the
ignition, as well as after stopping the engine.
The period that the function is available
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
You can activate the "REST" function while the
air conditioning control screens are on.

Avoid prolonged operation in interior air
recirculation mode (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).

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Switching the system off




Turn the air flow control to the
left until all of the indicator
lamps go off.
This switch does not operate the air conditioning, only the air fan.
When the "REST" function is activated, you cannot modify the temperature, air flow
and distribution settings: these are controlled automatically according to the ambient
temperature.
This function is not available in the STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior
air recirculation mode or driving for
long periods with the system off (risk of
misting and deterioration of air quality).
On switching on the engine



- The control screens come on: the function
is available.

- Pressing the REST
button activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.

- The function can be deactivated and
reactivated if the control screens are on.

- The screens go off at the end of this
period.
On stopping the engine



- While the control screens remain on: the
function is available.

- Pressing the REST
button activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.
Locking the vehicle has no effect on this
function.

- The control screens go off at the end of this
period.
Pressing again before the end of the period
interrupts off the ventilation definitively: the
control screens go off and the function is
no longer available. This action switches off the air conditioning and
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.



Modify the settings (temperature, air flow
or air distribution) or press the "AUTO "

button to reactivate the system with the
values set before it was switched off.

Front demist - defrost


These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.


With manual air
conditioning



Put the temperature, air flow and
distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.


Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(indicator lamp on the control off).


Switch on the air conditioning by pressing
the "A /C "
button; the warning lamp in the
button comes on.



With digital dual-zone air
conditioning

With Stop & Start, when the demisting,
air conditioning and air flow functions
are activated, STOP mode is not
available.


Automatic visibility programme




Select this programme to demist or defrost
the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.



To stop the programme, press either the
"visibility"
button again or "AUTO "
, the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp on the "AUTO "
button
comes on.
The system starts again with the values in
use before it was overridden by the visibility
programme.






With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

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Rear screen demist - defrost

The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.



Press this button to demist /defrost the
rear screen and (depending on version)
the door mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button comes on.



Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.



It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.


Switch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.

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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

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Illuminated glove
box

Its lid has locations for storing a pen, a pair of
glasses, tokens, maps, a cup...



To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch A
.
If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning, it
provides access to the ventilation nozzle B
,
distributing the same cooled air as the vents in
the passenger compartment.
It gives access to the dashboard fusebox (see
"Practical information - § Changing a fuse").






Portable ashtray





Pull the cover to open the ashtray.


To empty it, remove the ashtray by pulling it
upwards.
To avoid any problem of inter ference
or risk of overturning, do not place the
ashtray near the gear lever.

Large multifunctional
storage unit

This storage unit is closed by a sliding shutter.
It contains:


- the USB port and 12 V/auxiliary sockets 1
,

- a retractable support 2
to receive your
mobile phone or portable device,

- a space ventilated by a closeable nozzle 3
,
to keep food and drinks fresh if the air
conditioning is operating. It is illuminated only when the sliding
shutter is fully open.
The sliding shutter can be partly
closed up to the level of the retractable
support, so as to keep the storage unit
cool.