2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD boot

281Practical information





Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:



open the boot,


raise the floor,


secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on
the rear parcel shelf support,


remove the towing eye from the holder.



Access to the tools


General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel
of the towed vehicle and must have a
valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery ser vice:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar
available...

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.



"Comfort":

door deflectors, side window blinds, rear
screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp,
mirror for caravan, scented ar freshener and
cartridges, parking sensors...


"Transpor t systems":

child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
DS roof boxes, towbars, wiring harnesses...

"Styling":

gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy
wheels, chrome mirror shells...


"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen
vehicle tracking system, child seats and
booster cushions, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire
extinguisher, dog guard, pet seat belt, warning
triangle, high visibility vest, wheel security
bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers... If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network,
the installation must be done following
the manufacturer's recommendations.

* To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:


- ensure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,

- never fit one mat on top of another.



"Protection":

mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
bumper protection strips, vehicle cover,
protective covers for pets...



Conversion kits

You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

Exterior


Remote control 100 -107


- opening / closing

- antitheft protection

- starting

- battery


Lighting c ontrols 124 -128
Headlamp adjustment 130
Guide-me-home lighting 127, 128
Welcome lighting 129
Directional lighting systems 131-132
Changing bulbs 261-265


- front lamps

- front foglamps

- side repeaters

W iper c ontrols 13 3 -137
Changing a wiper blade 279

Door mirrors 94-95
Blind spot sensors 219 -221

D o o r s 113 -114


- opening / closing

- emergency control
Child lock 173
Electric windows 116 -117
A l a r m 11 0 -112

Fuel tank 118 -120
Misfuel prevention 121
Accessories 285-286
Roof bars 280

Braking assistance 178 -179
Trajectory control 179 -180
Tyre under-inflation detection 214-215
Tyre pressures 252, 295
Boot 115
Temporary puncture repair kit 248 -252
Changing a wheel 253 -259


- tools

- removing / refitting
Snow chains 260

Changing bulbs 266 -268


- rear lamps

- 3 rd
brake lamp

- number plate lamp


Parking sensors 229 -230
Parking space sensors 227-228
Towbar 283-284
Towing 281-282

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Interior


Boot f it tings 15 4 -157


- rear parcel shelf

- hooks

- 12 V socket

- torch

- lashing eyes

- storage compartment

Rear seats 92-93
Rear armrest / Ski flap 153
ISOFIX mountings 169 -171
Child seats 160 -168

Front seats 88 -91
Seat belts 181-184
Airbags 185 -190
Glove box 145
Deactivating the passenger's airbag 187
Interior fittings 144-153


- auxiliary socket / USB port

- cigarette lighter / 12 V socket

- portable ashtray

- front armrest

- mats


Panoramic windscreen 12


- blind

- sun visor

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ABS and EBFD systems ............................... 178
Accessories .................................................. 285
Accessory socket, 12V ..........146, 147, 150, 156
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 130
Adjusting head restraints ................................ 90
Adjusting seat belt height ..................... 181, 182
Adjusting the steering wheel .......................... 93
Airbags, curtain ..................................... 189, 190
Airbags, front......................................... 186, 190
Airbags, lateral ...................................... 188, 190
Air conditioning ............................................... 34
Air conditioning, automatic ....................... 79, 82
Air conditioning, manual ........................... 79, 80
Air filter .......................................................... 242
Air flow ............................................................ 34
Air vents .......................................................... 78
Alarm ............................................................. 110
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) .......................................................... 178
Anti-pinch ...................................................... 116
Anti-theft ....................................................... 104
Armrest, front ........................................ 149, 150
Armrest, rear ................................................. 153
Ashtray, portable ........................................... 145
Assistance call .............................. 177, 299, 300
Audible warning ............................................ 177
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) .................................. 341, 369, 371
Audio system ........................................... 64, 355
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ...................................... 125, 128
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ............................................ 177Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ................................................. 133, 134
Auxiliary socket .....................................342, 368
Auxiliary sockets ........................................... 146
Backup starting ............................................. 275
Battery ............................................ 242, 274-277
Battery, charging ................................... 276, 277
Battery, remote control ......................... 106, 107
Black panel...................................................... 60
Blind spot sensors ........................................ 219
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......................... 324, 370
Bluetooth (telephone) .................................... 324
Bonnet ........................................................... 235
Bonnet stay ................................................... 235
Boot ............................................................... 115
Boot lamp .............................................. 140, 156
Brake discs .................................................... 244
Brake lamps .................................................. 266
Brake pads .................................................... 244
Brakes ........................................................... 244
Braking assistance system ........................... 178
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................ 118
CD ................................................................. 363
CD MP3 .................................................364, 365
Central locking ...................................... 102, 108Centre console .............................................. 147
Changing a bulb .................................... 261, 266
Changing a fuse ............................................ 268
Changing a wheel ......................................... 253
Changing a wiper blade ........................ 136, 279
Changing the date ..................................... 64, 68
Changing the remote control
battery ......................................................... 106
Changing the time ..................................... 64, 68
CHECK ...................................................... 39, 57
Checking levels ......................................239 -241
Checking the engine oil level .......................... 54
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) .............................................. 248
Checks .................................. 237, 238, 242, 244
Child lock ....................................................... 173
Children .......................................... 167, 169 -171
Child seats .................... 160, 161, 165 -167, 172
Child seats, conventional .............................. 166
Cigar lighter ................................................... 146
CITROËN Localised
Assistance Call ........................................... 300
CITROËN Localised
Emergency Call .......................................... 300
Closing the boot .................................... 102, 115
Closing the doors .................................. 102, 113
Cold climate screen ...................................... 279
Colour screen .................................................. 68
Connectors, audio .........................146, 366, 368
Coolant level ................................................. 240
Courtesy lamps ..................................... 129, 138
Cruise control ........................................ 222, 225
Cup holder ..................................................... 147
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DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ........336, 362
Date (setting) ............................................. 64, 68
Daytime running lamps ................. 125, 262, 264
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............... 186
Deadlocking .................................................. 103
Defrosting .................................................. 87, 94
Diesel additive level ...................................... 241
Dimensions ................................................... 294
Dipped beam ................................. 124, 262, 263
Dipstick .................................................... 54, 239
Directional lighting ................................ 131, 132
Direction indicators ....... 127, 176, 262, 263, 266
Doors ............................................................. 113
Doors emergency control ............................. 114
Doors, rear .................................................... 173
Door trays ...................................................... 144
Dynamic emergency braking ................ 194, 198
Filling with fuel ...............................118, 120, 121
Fitting a wheel ............................................... 256
Fitting roof bars ............................................. 280
Fittings, boot ................................................. 154
Flashing indicators ................ 127, 176, 263, 264
Foglamps, Front .................... 126, 132, 262, 265
Foglamps, rear ..............................126, 266, 268
Front seats ................................................ 88, 89
Fuel.......................................................... 34, 120
Fuel consumption ............................................ 34
Fuel filler flap ......................................... 118, 121
Fuel gauge .................................................... 118
Fuel tank................................................ 118, 121 EBA
(Emergency braking assistance) ........ 178, 179
Eco-driving ..................................................... 34
Eco-driving (advice) ........................................ 34
Economical driving ........................................ 34
Economy mode ............................................. 278
Electric window controls ............................... 116
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ........................................................ 178
Electronic engine immobiliser............... 104, 107
Electronic gearbox system ........... 204, 216, 243
Electronic stability control (ESC) .................. 179
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Gearbox, automatic ......................208, 243, 277
Gearbox, electronic ...................................... 277
Gearbox, manual .......................... 203, 216, 243
Gear efficiency indicator ............................... 213
Gear lever ....................................................... 34
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ..................... 208
Gear lever, manual gearbox ......................... 203
Glove box ...................................................... 145
G.P.S. ............................................................ 310
Guidance ............................................... 308, 315
Guide-me-home ............................................ 128
Halogen headlamps ...................................... 262
Hands-free kit ....................................... 324, 370
Hazard warning lamps .......................... 176, 177
Headlamp adjustment ................................... 130
Headlamps, directional ................. 130, 131, 262
Headlamp wash ............................................ 135
Head restraints, front ...................................... 90
Head restraints, rear ....................................... 92
Heated seats ................................................... 90
Heating ...................................................... 34, 80
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel .............................................. 93 Emergency boot release ............................... 115
Emergency braking system .......................... 179
Emergency call ............................. 177, 299, 300
Emergency warning lamps ................... 176, 177
eMyWay .................................................. 68, 301
Energy economy mode ................................. 278
Engine compartment ............................ 237, 238
Engine compartment fusebox ....................... 268
Engine, Diesel .......................120, 236, 238, 292
Engine oil level indicator ................... 54, 57, 239
Engine, petrol ................................ 120, 237, 290
Engines .................................................290, 292
Environment ............................................ 34, 107
Equipment settings .............................40, 64, 68
ESC/ASR ....................................................... 179
ESP ............................................................... 179Fusebox, dashboard ..................................... 268
Fuses ............................................................. 268

Jack ............................................................... 253
JACK socket ..................................146, 342, 368
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Main beam .................................... 124, 262, 263
Maintenance ................................................... 34
Map reading lamps ....................................... 138
Markings, identification ................................. 295
Massage function ........................................... 91
Mat ................................................................ 151
Menu, main ................................................... 358
Mini fuel level ................................................ 118
Mirror, rear view .............................................. 96
Mirrors, door...................................... 94, 95, 219
Misfuel prevention ......................................... 121
Motor way function (direction indicators) ...... 176
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ......................... 169
MP3 CD .................................................364, 365
Music media players ..................................... 337 Keeping children
safe ...............160, 161, 165, 167, 169 -171, 186
Key in ignition warning .................................. 105
Key with remote control ........ 100, 102, 104, 107
Navigation ............................................. 307, 308
Number plate lamps ...................................... 267
Oil filter .......................................................... 242
Oil level.................................................... 54, 239
Opening the bonnet ...................................... 235
Opening the boot .......................................... 115
Opening the doors ........................................ 113
Operation indicator
lamps .......................................... 46, 50, 51, 53 Labels, identification ..................................... 295
Lamps, warning and
indicator ............................................ 43, 50, 53
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 239
Level, power steering
fluid ............................................................. 240
Levels and checks ................................. 237-241
Lighting bulbs
(replac ement) ...................................... 261, 266
Lighting control stalk ............................. 124, 127
Lighting dimmer .................................. 38, 39, 59
Lighting,
guide-me home ...................................127, 128
Lighting, interior .................................... 138, 139
Loading ................................................... 34, 280
Load reduction mode .................................... 278
Locating your vehicle .................................... 104
Locking from the inside ................................. 108
Locking the boot............................................ 115
Long objects, transporting ............................ 153
Luggage retaining strap ................................ 154
LIgnition ........................................................... 105
Indicator lamps, status .................................... 51
Indicators, direction .............................. 176, 263
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) .............................................. 248
Inflating tyres .................................................. 34
Inputs for audio
system .........................................146, 342, 368
Instrument panel lighting ................................ 59
Instrument panels ..........................38 - 40, 57, 61
Instrument panel screen ................... 38, 39, 213
Intelligent Traction Control ............................ 179
Interior fittings ....................................... 144, 145
Interior mood lighting .................................... 139
ISOFIX .......................................................... 170
ISOFIX child seats ................................. 169 -171
ISOFIX mountings......................................... 169
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Hill start assist ............................................... 212
Hooks ............................................................ 155

Under floor storage ....................................... 157
Under-inflation (detection) ............................ 214
Unlocking from the inside ............................. 108
Unlocking the boot ................................ 100, 115
Unlocking the doors ...................................... 100
Update risk areas .......................................... 312
USB Box ........................................................ 146
Vehicle configuration ..........................40, 64, 68
Ventilation ................................................. 78 - 80
Warning lamps .............................. 43, 46, 51, 57
Wash-wipe, rear ............................................ 137
Weights .................................................290, 292
Welcome lighting........................................... 129
Window controls ........................................... 116
Wiper control stalk ........................ 133, 134, 137
Wiper, rear..................................................... 137
Wipers ............................................. 52, 133, 134
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Xenon headlamps ......................................... 262
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Table of weights ....................................290, 292
Tables of engines ..................................290, 292
Tables of fuses .............................................. 268
Tank, fuel ....................................................... 121
Technical data .......................................290, 292
Telephone ............................................. 324, 328
Temperature control for heated seats ............ 90
Temporary tyre repair kit............................... 248
Ticket holder ................................................. 144
TMC (Traffic info) .......................................... 321
Tools .............................................................. 253
Torch ............................................................. 156
Total distance recorder ................................... 58
To w b a r ........................................................... 283
Towed loads ..........................................290, 292
Towing another vehicle ................................. 281
Traction control (ASR) .................................. 179
Traffic information (TA) ................ 322, 335, 360
Traffic information (TMC) ...................... 321, 322
Trailer ............................................................ 283
Trajectory control systems ............................ 179
Trip computer ...................................... 70, 72, 74
Trip distance recorder ..................................... 58
Tyre pressures .............................................. 295
Ty r e s ................................................................ 34
Tyre under-inflation detection ..................57, 214