2017 Citroen DS4 wipers

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AccessSafety
64 Remote control key
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Keyless Entry and Starting"
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Doors
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t
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larm
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lectric windows
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ront seats
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ear seats
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teering wheel adjustment
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Mirrors
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anual air conditioning
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ual-zone digital air conditioning
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ront demist - defrost
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ear screen demist - defrost
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ront fittings
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anoramic windscreen
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entre consoles
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ront armrest
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ear fittings
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oot fittings 128 L
ighting control
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utomatic illumination of headlamps
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elcome lighting
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eadlamp beam height adjustment
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irectional lighting
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iper control
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utomatic rain sensitive wipers
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ourtesy lamps
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nterior mood lighting
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oot lamp
Overview
Eco-driving
Instruments Lighting and visibility
Ease of use and comfort
14 Instrument panels
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ev counter
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ndicator and warning lamps
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ndicators
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anual test
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ustomising the instrument panel colours
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onochrome screen C
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ouch screen tablet
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rip computer 14 8
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eneral safety recommendations
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azard warning lamps
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Horn
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mergency or assistance
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raking assistance systems
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rajectory control systems
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ront seat belts
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irbags
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hild seats
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eactivating the passenger's front airbag
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SOFIX child seats
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hild lock
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Contents

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When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
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idelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the ambient light returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Activation Deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk in the
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AUTO " position), under low ambient light the
dipped beam headlamps remain on when the
ignition is switched off.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.
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System for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning the screens.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
according to the climatic conditions.
Wiper control
Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
or
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Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Briefly push stalk downwards.The instruction is confirmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel and an
activation message.
Switching off
Briefly push stalk downwards again.The instruction is confirmed by
this warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel and/or the display of
a deactivation message.
The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be reactivated
if the ignition has been off for more
than one minute.
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Switching on
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is
detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
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Windscreen and headlamp wash
F 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
fluid 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
w i n t e r.
For more information on Checking the levels
and in particular the screenwash / headlamp
wash, refer to the corresponding section.
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.
Windscreen wash Headlamp wash
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To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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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
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
Special position of the windscreen wipers
F Any action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
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o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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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.
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Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition will
be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position
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(Ignition on) .
F Stop the vehicle.
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W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Switching off the engine
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine. When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
For more information on Energy
economy mode
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off:
risk of loss of control of the vehicle.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop
),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
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heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
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