CITROEN 2013 DS4 User guide

OWNER'S HANDBOOK

ON-LINE OWNER'S HANDBOOK
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access to the latest information available, easily identified by
the bookmark, associated with this symbol:
If the "MyCitroën" function is not available on the CITROËN public
website for your country, you can find your handbook at the following
address:
http://service.citroen.com
Select:
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"MyCitroën".
This personal and customisable space allows you to establish direct
and special contact with CITROËN.
The Vehicle documentation link in the home page (no registration is
needed),
the language,
the vehicle, its body style,
the print edition of your handbook appropriate for the date of registration
of your vehicle.
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information, identified by the symbol:

CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the
equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifications for the country in which it is sold.
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this
specific warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
Happy motoring!
We draw your attention to the following...

Familiarisation
Familiarisation

Exterior
Parking sensors
This system measures the size of a free
parking space between two vehicles or
obstacles.
Stop & Start system
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during
stops in the traffic (traffic lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine
restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The
Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions, as well as noise levels when stationary.
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218
Directional lighting
This lighting automatically provides
additional visibility when cornering.
131
Panoramic windscreen
This large glazed area provides
incomparable visibility and light in the
passenger compartment.
12
Cornering lighting
At low speed, this lighting comes on
automatically to improve vision when
cornering, at intersections, when parking
parking... making use of the front foglamp on
the side in question.
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Familiarisation
Exterior
Welcome lighting
This additional exterior and interior lighting,
controlled remotely, makes your approach to
the vehicle easier when the light is poor.
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system, consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge, for the
temporary repair of a tyre.
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250
Under-inflation detection
This system continuously monitors the
pressures of the tyres and alerts you in the
event of under-inflation.
216
Blind spot sensors
In certain conditions, this system
detects the presence of a vehicle in
the blind spot. It informs you by means
of a warning lamp in the corresponding
door mirror.
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Exterior customising
stickers
When washing your vehicle using a jet
wash, keep the end of the lance at least
30 cm from the stickers.

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Opening
A. Folding/unfolding the key
(first press this button).
3-button remote
control
When a sensor detects a low level of light,
the remote switching on of the dipped beam
headlamps, the sidelamps and the side spotlamps
makes your approach to the vehicle easier.
Welcome lighting
Complete or selective unlocking of
the vehicle
(rapid flashing of the direction
indicators).
Opening the windows
(hold until the desired position is reached).
Selective unlocking of the boot.
Normal locking
(press once; fixed lighting of the
direction indicators).
Closing the windows
(hold until the desired position is reached).
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In the same way, the passenger compartment
lighting, such as the courtesy lamps and the
footwell lamps, comes on.

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Familiarisation
117, 120
A. Opening the fuel filler flap.
Capacity of the fuel tank: approximately 60 litres.
Fuel tank
Opening
101, 114
1. Selective unlocking of the boot.
2. Opening the boot.
Boot

Panoramic windscreen
Blind
To open it, take the blind by its central
grip A, and pull it rearwards, guiding it to
the desired position.
To close it, take the blind by its central
grip A, and pull it forwards, guiding it to the
desired position.
The sun visor should be in the folded position
before moving the blind.
This includes a panoramic area in tinted glass to increase lighting and vision in the passenger compartment.
Fitted with a blind on each side to improve temperature control and a sun visor to avoid dazzle.
Sun visor
Fitted with a courtesy mirror and a ticket holder.
To avoid dazzle from the front, lower the
sun visor.
To avoid dazzle from the side, disengage
the sun visor from its central fixing and turn
it towards the side window.
Do not attach to or suspend heavy
objects from the blind and its guide
rails.

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Familiarisation
Interior
Electronic gearbox
This system offers driving combining a fully
automatic mode and a manual mode.
Interior mood lighting
This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment improves visibility inside the
vehicle when the light is poor.
Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the following
technologies: radio, CD player, USB player,
Bluetooth system, satellite navigation system
with colour screen, auxiliary sockets.
Radio
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357
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Electric parking brake
It combines the functions of automatic
application on switching off the engine and
automatic release when moving off.
Manual application and release remains
possible.
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eMyWay satellite navigation system
Massage function
This system gives a lumbar massage for a
period of 60 minutes. The massage is done in
6 cycles of 10 minutes each.
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Instruments and controls
1. Cruise control / speed limiter controls.
2. Controls for optional functions.
3. Steering wheel adjustment control.
4. Lighting and direction indicator control
stalk.
5. Instrument panel.
6. Driver's airbag.
Horn.
7. Controls for audio and telematic system.
8. Controls for Bluetooth system or telephone.
9. Bonnet release.
10. Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
11. Fusebox.
12. Manual headlamp height adjustment
Lower side switch panel.
13. Fuel filler flap opening switch.
Upper side switch panel.
14. Side adjustable air vent.
15. Front side window demisting vent.

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Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. Steering mounted control paddles for the
electronic gearbox.
3. Wiper / screenwash / trip computer control
stalk.
4. Speaker (tweeter).
5. Windscreen demisting vent.
6. Sunshine sensor.
7. Passenger's airbag.
8. Glove box / Audio/video sockets /
Passenger's airbag deactivation switch.
9. Heated seat control.
10. Lumbar massage control.
11. Electric parking brake.
12. Gear lever for manual gearbox or selector
lever for electronic or automatic gearbox.
13. Large multifunctional storage unit.

Roof consoles - Centre consoles
A. Rear view mirror.
B. Microphone for audio and telematic
system.
C. Interior mood lighting.
D. Emergency call / Assistance call.
E. Courtesy lamp / Map reading lamps.
1. Central adjustable air vents.
2. Monochrome screen and seat belt and
front airbag warning lamp screen or colour
and mapping screen.
3. eMyWay Audio or satellite navigation
system.
4. Central switch panel.
5. Heating / air conditioning controls.
6. USB port/auxiliary Jack socket and
cigarette lighter / 12 V accessory socket.
7. Gear lever or selector.
8. Manual or electric parking brake
9. Portable ashtray.
10. Front armrest.

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Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably
Manual adjustment 88
Driver's seat
Forwards-backwards Height
Electric adjustment
Seat back angle
89

Sitting comfortably
Head restraint height and angle
Front seats
Other functions available...
Lumbar massage.
Storing driving positions (driver's
electric seat).
Heated seats.
90
1. Release the adjustment mechanism.
2. Adjust for height and reach.
3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
Steering wheel adjustment
94
As a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried out
when stationary.
Lumbar
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Familiarisation
For your comfort, the front armrest can be
adjusted for longitudinal position and for height,
depending on version.
Front armrest
149, 150
It also has a storage compartment; this may be
equipped with a 230 V / 50 Hz power socket.
Sitting comfortably

Sitting comfortably
Door mirrors
Adjustment
A. Selection of the mirror to be adjusted.
B. Adjustment of the position of the mirror in
the four directions.
C. De-selection of the mirror.
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Other functions available...
Folding / Unfolding.
Automatic tilting of the mirror in reverse
gear for parking.
Blind spot sensors.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
1. Selection of the "day" position of the mirror.
2. Adjustment of the mirror.
Automatic day/night model
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A. Brightness detection in automatic day/night
mode.
B. Adjustment of the mirror. 1. Fastening the buckle.
2. Height adjustment.
Front seat belts
183

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Familiarisation
Seeing clearly
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
Direction indicators
125
Raise or lower the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance; the corresponding direction
indicators will flash for as long as the stalk
remains in this position.
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Stalk A: windscreen wipers
Switching "AUTO" on / off
Press the stalk downwards and release.
Ring B: rear wiper
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Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped / main beam headlamps.
Front and rear foglamps.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Three flashes
Press the lighting stalk up or down once,
without passing the point of resistance; the
corresponding direction indicators will flash
three times.
This function can be used at any speed, but it
is particularly useful when changing lane on
high-speed roads.
Wipers
133

Recommended interior settings
Digital air conditioning: we recommend use of one of the three fully automatic modes by pressing the "AUTO" button.
Ventilation
I require...
Manual Air Conditioning
Air distribution Air flow Air recirculation /
Intake of outside air Temperature Manual A/C
HOT
COLD
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING

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Familiarisation
Monitoring
A. With the ignition on, the bars indicate the
level of fuel remaining.
B. With the engine running, its associated low
level warning lamp should go off.
C. With the ignition on, the oil level indicator
should show for a few seconds that the
level is OK or correct, depending on
version.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.
Instrument panels
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1. With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
2. With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the page
concerned.
Warning lamps
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A. Make an emergency call.
Central switch panel
179, 301
B. Access to CITROËN services.
179, 301
C. Hazard warning.
179
D. Central locking.
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EBlack panel (black screen).
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