2023 CITROEN DS4 remove seats

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Preferably, use a roof
box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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efore a long journey,
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t each change of season,
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fter a long period out of use. Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter...) and
obser ve the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. As soon as possible, visit a member
of the dealer network or a qualified workshop
to make your vehicle’s level of nitrogen oxides
emissions compliant to the standard.
When filling the tank, do not continue after the
3rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after around the first 1,900 miles (3,000
kilometres) that you will see the fuel
consumption settle down to a consistent
average. Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.
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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
split backrest (2/3 – 1/3) which can be folded
individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F
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elease the backrest using the control 1 ,
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ilt the backrest 2 slightly forwards,
Folding the backrest
F Move the corresponding front seat for wards if necessary.
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ull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
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hen, press the lug A .
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted. F

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lace the head restraints in the low position.
F

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osition the seat belt between the outer and
centre head restraints to avoid trapping the
belt when repositioning the seat backrest.
F

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ull control 1 for wards to release the seat
backrest 2 .
Returning the backrest to the normal position
F Put the seat backrest in the upright position
and lock it in place.
F

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heck that the red indicator, located next to
the seat control, is no longer visible.
F

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ut the seat belt back in place on the side of
the seat backrest.
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
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old the seat backrest 2 on to the cushion.
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Connect only one device at a time to
the socket (no extension or multi-way
connector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when required by
the vehicle's electrical system (particular
weather conditions, electrical overload...),
the power supply to the socket will be cut
off; the green warning lamp goes off.
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ift the front armrest cover for access to its
compartment,
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heck that the warning lamp is on green,
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onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger, laptop computer,
CD-DVD player, baby food warmer, etc.).
This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
Storage drawers
Located under each front seat, except for the
driver's seat on versions with electric seats.
Opening
F Raise the front of the drawer and pull it open.
Do not place heavy objects in the drawer.
Removal
Avoid removing the drawer completely, as
refitting it is not easy.
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pen the drawer fully.
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ull the drawer upwards to disengage it.
Refitting
However, if it has been completely removed, to
refit it:
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se the torch to illuminate the area under
the seat,
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ge the drawer in its runners,
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ift the retaining tongues and slide the
drawer under these tongues,
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t the end of its travel, press down on the
drawer to engage it.
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Rear fittings
12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max. power: 120 W), lift the cover and connect a suitable
adaptor.
Rear armrest
Comfort system for rear passengers. F
L
ower the rear armrest for a more
comfortable position.
This also gives access to the ski flap.
Ski flap
Mechanism for storing and transporting long
objects.
Opening
F Lower the rear armrest.
F P ull the flap handle downwards.
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ower the flap.
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oad the objects from inside the boot.
Boot fittings
Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
F r elease the two cords,
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ently lift the shelf, then remove it.
There are several ways of storing it:
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ther upright behind the front seats,
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r flat on the bottom of the boot.
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Instructions
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object...), nor fix
or attach anything close to or in the way of
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause
injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must be
per formed in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries
in case of airbag deployment.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact the
dealer network.
Do not attach anything to or hang anything
from the seat backrests (clothes, etc.) as
this could cause injuries to the thorax or arm
when the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary. The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors – risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done in the dealer
network or by a qualified workshop.
Curtain airbags
Do not attach anything or hang anything to
the roof, as this could cause head injuries
when the curtain airbag is deployed.
If fitted to your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play a
part in securing the curtain airbags.
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(a)Universal child seat: child seat that
can be installed in all vehicles using
the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant
car seats and "car cots" cannot be
installed on the front passenger seat.
(c) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before putting your child in
this seat.
(d) To install a child seat at the rear,
rear ward or for ward facing, move the
front seat for ward, then straighten the
backrest to allow enough room for
the child seat and the child's legs.
U: seat suitable for the installation of
a child seat secured using the seat
belt and universally approved for
"rearward facing" and/or "forward
facing" use.
U(R1): identical to U , with the vehicle's seat
backrest inclined fully forwards.
U(R2): identical to U , with the vehicle's seat
adjusted to the highest position.
X: seat not suitable for the installation
of a child seat of the weight group
indicated. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed."ISOFIX" mountings
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulation
.
The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:
There are three rings for each seat:
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wo rings A , located between the vehicle
seat back and cushion, indicated by a
marking,
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- a ring B, behind the seat and identified by
a marking, referred to as the TOP TETHER
for fixing the upper strap.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are secured on the two rings A .
Some seats also have an upper strap , known
as the Top Tether, which is attached to ring B .
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER :
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emove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on the seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
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aise the carpet cover to expose the TOP
TETHER,
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ass the upper strap of the child seat behind
the seat backrest, between the apertures
for the head restraint rods, When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat, before fitting the
seat, first move the centre rear seat belt
towards the middle of the vehicle, so
as to avoid the seat inter fering with the
operation of the seat belt.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in
a vehicle compromises the protection of
the child in the event of an accident.
Strictly obser ve the fitting instructions
provided with the child seat.
For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.
Also consult the installation notes of the
child seat’s manufacturer to find out how
to install and remove the seat.
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ix the hook of the upper strap to the ring B
,
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ighten the upper strap.
"RÖMER Baby- Safe Plus and its ISOFIX
base"
(size category: E )
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kg
Installed rearward-facing using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a height adjustable support leg that rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be secured with a
seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt.
Recommended ISOFIX child
seats
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Summary table of locations for ISOFIX child seats
In line with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child
seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 10 kg (group 0)
Up to about 6
monthsUnder 10 kg
(group 0)
Under 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to about 1 year From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seat Cot* rearward facing rearward facing forward facing
ISOFIX size categor y F G C D E C D A B B1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seats IL- SU
** IL- SU IL- SU IUF
IL- SU
I UF: seat suitable for the installation of
an Isofix U niversal seat, " For ward
facing", secured using the top tether.
IL- SU:
seat suitable for the installation of an
I sofix S emi-Universal seat which is either:
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rear ward facing" fitted with an upper
strap or a support leg,
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or ward facing fitted with a support
leg,
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n infant car seat fitted with an upper
strap or a support leg.
For advice on securing of the upper strap, refer
to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.
Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with backrest
on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed. *

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nfant car seats and "car cots" cannot be
installed in the front passenger seat.
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T
he ISOFIX cot, secured to the lower rings
of an ISOFIX seat, occupies all of the space
on the rear bench seat.
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