2014 Citroen DS4 ignition

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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
F Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
F

T
o park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.
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ear courtesy lamp
4.
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ear map reading lamps
Courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
Front and rear courtesy lamps
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- w hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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n opening a door,
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w
hen the remote control locking button is
used to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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w
hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed.Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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w ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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ith 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
F 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 goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to
the circumstances:
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w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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hen the engine is running, no limit.

Electric child lockRemote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of
the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the dashboard, driver's side.
Switching on
F Press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the child
lock is switched off.
Switching off
F Press this button again.
The indicator lamp on button A goes off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
This indicator lamp remains on while child lock
is switched on.This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
In the event of a serious impact, the
electric child lock is switched off
automatically to permit the exit of the
rear passengers.
Any other status of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Direction
indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F

P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
If you forget to cancel the
direction indicators for more than
twenty

seconds, the volume of the
audible signal will increase if the speed
is above 40 mph (60 km/h).

deactivation
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud, ...), if you are unable to move off, it may
be useful to temporarily deactivate these
systems so that the wheels can spin freely and
allow the vehicle to move.
F
P
ress this button, located near the steering
wheel.
If the indicator lamp in the button comes on, this
indicates that these systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
F

P
ress this button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
The trajectory control systems offer
increased safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems is assured provided that
manufacturer's recommendations are
observed on:
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heels (tyres and rims),
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raking components,
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ectronic components,
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ssembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The illumination of the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and
in this button, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a fault with these
systems.
It is recommended that the systems be
reactivated as soon as possible. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant,
so improving their protection.
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
Seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp in
the


instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel if the driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
Height adjustment
F To lower the attachment point, squeeze the control A and slide it downwards.
F

T
o raise the attachment point, slide the
control A upwards.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver
and/or the front passenger fastens their seat
belt.
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Seat belt unfastened warning
lamp in the instrument panel
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel when one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warning
lamps display
3. Right hand rear seat belt warning lamp.
4. Centre rear seat belt warning lamp.
5.
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eft hand rear seat belt warning lamp.
When the ignition is switched on, with the
engine running or when the vehicle is moving at
less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding
warning lamps 3, 4 and 5 come on in red for
approximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt is not
fastened.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 12 mph
(20 km/h), the corresponding warning lamps
3,
4 and 5 come on in red, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen, if a
rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the one or
more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.
Safety