2014.5 Citroen DS4 RHD Owner's Manual

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F To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), remove the cap and
connect an appropriate adaptor.
F

T
urn the key to the ignition on position.
12 V accessory 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.
To r c h
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
Observe the polarities when fitting the
rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batteries
with normal disposable batteries.
Fittings

Use
F Extract the torch from its location pulling it upwards.
F

P
ress the switch, located on the back, to
switch the torch on or off.
F

U
nfold the support, located on the back, to
set down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.
Storing
F Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the lower part.
I

f you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
Storage box
F Raise the boot carpet for access to the storage box.
This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also contains the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit...
If the torch is not engaged correctly, it
may not charge and may not come on
when the boot is opened.

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Fittings

Visibility

Lighting controlsSystem for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions:
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s
idelamps, to be seen,
-

d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
-

m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Main lighting
Other lamps are provided to meet the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
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r

ear foglamps,
-

f
ront foglamps with cornering lighting,
-

d
irectional headlamps for improved
visibility when cornering,
-

d
aytime running lamps to be more visible
during the day,
-

g
uide-me-home and welcome lighting to
facilitate access to the vehicle,
-

p
arking lamps as vehicle position markers.
Additional lighting
The setting of some functions can be adjusted:
- a utomatic illumination of headlamps,
-

g
uide-me-home lighting,
-

w
elcome lighting,
-
d

irectional lighting.
Programming
In some weather conditions (e . l ow
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.
Sidelamps (light signature).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B.
S

talk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk. A.
M

ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
Lighting off / daytime running lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is started making the vehicle
more visible to other users.
This function is assured by dedicated lamps.
Visibility

C. Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped and main
beam headlamps.
Rotate and release the ring C:
F

f
or wards a first time to switch on the front
foglamps,
F

f
or wards a second time to switch on the
rear foglamps,
F

r
ear wards a first time to switch off the rear
foglamps,
F

r
ear wards a second time to switch off the
front foglamps.
Model with front and rear
foglamps
In good or rainy weather, by both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, you should
switch on the foglamps and dipped
beam headlamps manually, as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front and
rear foglamps when they are no longer
necessary.
front and rear foglamps
When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F

T

urn the ring rear wards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.