Get Comfort Guide for Citroen Ds4 SUV First Generation (2010-2018)

Comfort

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Ventilation

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compartment

is filtered and originates either from the outside via

the grille located at the base of the windscreen or

from the inside in air recirculation mode.

Air treatment

The incoming air follows various routes

depending on the controls selected by the

driver:

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direct arrival in the passenger

compartment (air intake),

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passage through a heating circuit (heating),

passage through a cooling circuit (air

conditioning).

Control panel

Air distribution

The controls of this system are grouped

together on control panel A on the centre

console.

1. Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.

2. Front side window demisting-defrosting

vents.

4. Central adjustable air vents.

5. Air outlets to the front footwells.

6. Air nozzles to the front footwells.

7. Air outlets to the rear footwells.

3. Side adjustable air vents.

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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance

guidelines below:

If after an extended stop in sunshine,

the interior temperature is very

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To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles

located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well

as the air extractor located in the boot.

Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation

of the air conditioning system.

Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month

to keep it in perfect working order.

Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter

elements replaced regularly.

high, first ventilate the passenger

compartment for a few moments.

Put the air flow control at a setting high

enough to quickly change the air in the

passenger compartment.

The air conditioning system does not

contain chlorine and does not present

any danger to the ozone layer.

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We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its

special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the

occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic

symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have

it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.

If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

The condensation created by the air

conditioning results in a discharge

of water under the vehicle which is

perfectly normal.

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When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the

air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

Stop & Start

The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is running. To maintain

a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivate

the Stop & Start system (see the corresponding section).

Manual air conditioning

The air conditioning system operates only with the engine running.

2. Air ﬂow adjustment

3. Air distribution adjustment

This dial is used to increase or

decrease the speed of the air

booster fan.

This dial is used to arrange the distribution of

air in the passenger compartment by combining

several air outlets.

Windscreen and side windows.

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Turn the dial from position 1 to position 5 to

obtain a comfortable air flow.

Windscreen, side windows and

footwells.

1. Temperature adjustment

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If you place the air flow control

in position 0, the system is

deactivated. However, a slight flow

of air, due to the movement of the

vehicle, can still be felt.

Footwells.

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Turn the dial to select a

position between blue (cold)

and red (hot) so as to adjust

the temperature to your

requirements.

Central and side vents.

Avoid driving too long with the

ventilation off (risk of misting and

deterioration of air quality).

The air distribution can be

adapted by placing the dial in an

intermediate position.

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4. Air intake / Air recirculation

5. Air conditioning On/Off

Switching on

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Press the "A/C" button, the button's

indicator lamp comes on.

The intake of exterior air prevents the formation

of mist on the windscreen and side windows.

The air conditioning is designed to

operate effectively in all seasons,

with the windows closed.

The air conditioning does not operate

when the air flow adjustment control 2

is in position "0".

To obtain cooled air more quickly, you

can use recirculation of interior air for

a few moments. Then return to fresh

air intake.

The recirculation of interior air isolates the

passenger compartment from exterior odours

and smoke.

It enables you to:

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lower the temperature, in summer,

increase the effectiveness of the demisting

in winter, above 3 °C.

This function allows hot or cold air to be

delivered selectively and more quickly.

Switching off

Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible

to prevent deterioration of the the air quality

and the formation of mist.

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Press the "A/C" button again, the button's

indicator lamp goes off.

Switching off may affect comfort levels

(humidity, condensation).

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Press the button to recirculate

the interior air. The indicator

lamp comes on to confirm this.

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Press the button again to permit the intake

of exterior air. The indicator lamp goes off

to confirm this.

Dual-zone digital air conditioning

The air conditioning system operates when the engine is running.

Automatic operation

When the engine is cold, the air

flow will reach its optimum level

progressively, taking account of the

weather and the desired comfort level

so as to avoid too great a distribution

of cold air.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior

temperature is much colder or warmer

than the comfort value, there is no

need to change the value displayed in

order to obtain the comfort required.

The system corrects the difference

in temperature automatically and as

quickly as possible.

1. Automatic comfort programme

We recommend the use of one of

the three AUTO modes available:

they provide optimised regulation of

the temperature in the passenger

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Press the "AUTO" button repeatedly:

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a first indicator lamp comes on; the

"light" setting mode is selected,

a second indicator lamp comes on; the

"medium" setting mode is selected,

a third indicator lamp comes on; the

"intense" mode setting is selected.

compartment according to the comfort value

that you have chosen.

These three modes automatically adjust the

air flow, according to the desired setting, while

also maintaining the desired comfort value.

This system is designed to operate effectively

in all seasons, with the windows closed.

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Manual operation

If you wish, you can make a different choice

from that offered by the system by changing

a setting. The the "AUTO" indicator lamps go

off; the other functions will still be controlled

automatically.

2. Driver's side adjustment

4. Automatic visibility

programme

See "Front demisting - defrosting".

3. Passenger's side adjustment

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Pressing the "AUTO" button returns the

system to completely automatic operation.

The driver and front passenger can

each adjust the temperature to their

requirements.

The value indicated on the display

corresponds to a level of comfort and not to a

temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

For maximum cooling or heating of the

passenger compartment, it is possible

to exceed the minimum value 14 or the

maximum value 28.

With Stop & Start, when demisting has

been activated, the STOP mode is not

available.

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Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right

respectively to decrease or increase this

value.

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Turn control 2 or 3 to the left until

"LO" is displayed or to the right

until "HI" is displayed.

A setting around the value 21 provides

optimum comfort. However, depending on your

requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is

normal.

You are advised to avoid a left / right setting

difference of more than 3.

5. Air conditioning On / Off

7. Air ﬂow adjustment

9. "REST" function: ventilation

with the engine off

Even with the engine is off, you can

operate the ventilation for a few

minutes.

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Press this button to switch off

the air conditioning.

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Turn this control to the left to

decrease the air flow or to the

right to increase the air flow.

For example, while you are away from the

vehicle, the passengers can still enjoy some air

circulation without having the engine running.

This function is available after switching on the

ignition, as well as after stopping the engine.

The period that the function is available

depends on the state of charge of the battery.

You can activate the "REST" function while the

air conditioning control screens are on.

Switching the system off could result in

discomfort (humidity, condensation).

The air flow indicator lamps, between the two

fans, come on progressively in relation to the

value requested.

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Press this button again to return to

automatic operation of the air conditioning.

The indicator lamp on the "A/C" button

comes on.

6. Air distribution adjustment

8. Air intake / Air recirculation

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Press one or more buttons to

direct the air flow towards:

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Press this button for

recirculation of the interior

air. The indicator lamp in the

button comes on.

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the windscreen and side windows

(demisting or defrosting),

the outer and centre air vents,

the footwells.

Air recirculation enables the passenger

compartment to be isolated from exterior

odours and smoke.

-

Avoid prolonged operation in interior air

recirculation mode (risk of misting and

deterioration of air quality).

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As soon as possible, press this button

again to permit the intake of outside air and

prevent the formation of condensation. The

indicator lamp in the button goes off.

You can combine the three orientations to

obtain the desired air distribution.

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Switching the system off

On switching on the engine

On stopping the engine

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Turn the air flow control to the

-

The control screens come on: the function

is available.

-

While the control screens remain on: the

function is available.

left until all of the indicator

lamps go off.

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Pressing the REST button activates the

ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of

the function is confirmed by the display of

two dashes in the control screens and four

air flow level indicator lamps.

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Pressing the REST button activates the

ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of

the function is confirmed by the display of

two dashes in the control screens and four

air flow level indicator lamps.

This action switches off the air conditioning and

the ventilation.

Temperature related comfort is no longer

assured but a slight flow of air, due to the

movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.

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The function can be deactivated and

reactivated if the control screens are on.

The screens go off at the end of this

period.

Locking the vehicle has no effect on this

function.

The control screens go off at the end of this

period.

Pressing again before the end of the period

interrupts off the ventilation definitively: the

control screens go off and the function is

no longer available.

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Modify the settings (temperature, air flow

or air distribution) or press the "AUTO"

button to reactivate the system with the

values set before it was switched off.

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This switch does not operate the air conditioning, only the air fan.

When the "REST" function is activated, you cannot modify the temperature, air flow

and distribution settings: these are controlled automatically according to the ambient

temperature.

Avoid prolonged operation in interior

air recirculation mode or driving for

long periods with the system off (risk of

misting and deterioration of air quality).

This function is not available in the STOP mode of Stop & Start.

Front demist - defrost

These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or

defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.

With manual air

conditioning

With digital dual-zone air

conditioning

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Put the temperature, air flow and

distribution controls to the dedicated

marked position.

Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air

intake" position

(indicator lamp on the control off).

Switch on the air conditioning by pressing

the "A/C" button; the warning lamp in the

button comes on.

Automatic visibility programme

With Stop & Start, when demisting has

been activated, the STOP mode is not

available.

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Select this programme to demist or defrost

the windscreen and side windows as

quickly as possible.

The system automatically manages the air

conditioning, air flow and air intake, and

provides optimum distribution towards the

windscreen and side windows.

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To stop the programme, press either the

"visibility" button again or "AUTO", the

warning lamp on the button goes off and

the warning lamp on the "AUTO" button

comes on.

With Stop & Start, when the demisting,

air conditioning and air flow functions

are activated, STOP mode is not

available.

The system starts again with the values in

use before it was overridden by the visibility

programme.

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Rear screen demist - defrost

The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.

Switching on

Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off

automatically to prevent an excessive

consumption of current.

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only



Switch off the demisting/defrosting

operate when the engine is running.

of the rear screen and door mirrors

as soon as appropriate, as lower

current consumption results in

reduced fuel consumption.



Press this button to demist/defrost the

rear screen and (depending on version)

the door mirrors. The indicator lamp

associated with the button comes on.

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It is possible to stop the demisting/

defrosting operation before it is switched

off automatically by pressing the button

again. The indicator lamp associated with

the button goes off.

As a safety measure, seat adjustments

should only be done when stationary.

Front seats

Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat back and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to

adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.

Manual adjustments

Forwards-backwards

Driver's or passenger's seat

height

Seat backrest angle

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Raise the control and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.



Turn the control knob to adjust the seat

backrest angle.

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Pull the control upwards to raise or push

it downwards to lower, as many times as

necessary, to obtain the position required.

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The electrical functions of the driver's seat

are deactivated approximately one minute

after the ignition is switched off.

Front seats

Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat backrest and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to

adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.

To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.

Driver's seat electric adjustments

Forwards-backwards

Cushion height and angle

Seat backrest angle

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Push the control forwards or rearwards to

slide the seat.



Tilt the rear part of the control upwards or

downwards to obtain the required height.

Tilt the front part of the control upwards or

downwards to obtain the required angle.



Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to

adjust the angle of the seat backrest.

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Additional adjustments

Removing a head restraint

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To remove the head restraint, press the

lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.

To put the head restraint back in place,

engage the head restraint stems in the

openings keeping them in line with the seat

back and press the lug A at the same time.

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Heated seats control

With the engine running, the front seats can be

heated separately.

Head restraint height and angle

The head restraint is fitted with a frame

with notches which prevents it from

lowering; this is a safety device in case

of impact.

The adjustment is correct when the

upper edge of the head restraint is

level with the top of the head.

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To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.

To lower the head restraint, press the lug A

and the head restraint at the same time.

To adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt

its lower part forwards or rearwards.

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Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side

of each front seat, to switch on and select

the level of heating required:

0: Off.

1: Low.

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2: Medium.

3: High.

Never drive with the head restraints

removed; they must be in place and

adjusted correctly.

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Massage function

This function provides a back massage; it only

operates when the engine is running.



Press the switch to activate the function.

Manual lumbar adjustment

Electric lumbar adjustment

The warning lamp on the switch comes on and

the massage function is activated for a period

of 60 minutes. During this time, massage is

performed in 6 cycles of 10 minutes each cycle

(6 minutes of massage followed by 4 minutes

break).



Turn the knob to obtain the desired level of

lumbar support.



Press the front or rear of the control to

obtain the desired lumbar support.

After an hour, the function is automatically

deactivated. The warning lamp in the switch

goes off.

Deactivation

You can deactivate the massage function at

any time by pressing the switch. The movement

in progress continues until the initial non-

massage position is reached.

Storing driving positions

Storing a position

Recalling a stored position

Ignition on or engine running

Using buttons M / 1 / 2



Switch on the ignition.



Press button 1 or 2 to recall the

corresponding position.

An audible signal confirms that adjustment

is complete.

Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.

Press button M, then press button 1 or 2

within four seconds.

An audible signal indicates that the position

has been stored.

You can interrupt the current movement

by pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using

one of the seat controls.

A stored position cannot be recalled

while driving.

System which registers the electrical settings

of the driver's seat and door mirrors. It enables

you to store and recall two positions using the

buttons on the side of the driver's seat.

Recalling stored positions is

deactivated 45 seconds after switching

off the ignition.

Storing a new position cancels the

previous position.

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Rear seats

Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.

Folding the backrest

Repositioning the seat backrest



Straighten the seat back 2 and secure it.

Check that the red indicator, located next

to the control 1, is no longer visible.

Put 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.



Move the corresponding front seat forward

if necessary.

Position the seat belt between the outer

and centre head restraints to avoid

trapping the belt when repositioning the

seat backrest.



Place the head restraints in the low

position.

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Pull control 1 forwards to release the seat

back 2.

Fold the seat back 2 on to the cushion.

Steering wheel adjustment

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:



When stationary, pull the control lever to

release the adjustment mechanism.

Adjust the height and reach to suit your

driving position.

Push the control lever to lock the

adjustment mechanism.



release the backrest using control 1,

tilt the backrest 2 slightly forwards,

pull the head restraint upwards to the stop,

then, press the lug A.

As a safety precaution, these

operations should only be carried out

while the vehicle is stationary.

Never drive with the head restraints

removed; they must be in place and

correctly adjusted.

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Mirrors

Door mirrors

Folding



From outside: lock the vehicle using

the remote control or the key.



From inside: with the ignition on, pull the

control A in the central position rearwards.

If the mirrors are folded using control A,

they will not unfold when the vehicle is

unlocked. Pull again on control A.

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass

permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary

for overtaking or parking. They can also be

folded for parking in confined spaces.

Adjustment

Unfolding



Move control A to the right or to the left to



From outside: unlock the vehicle using

select the corresponding mirror.

Move control B in all four directions to

adjust.

the remote control or the key.



From inside: with the ignition on, pull the

control A in the central position rearwards.

Demisting - Defrosting

Return control A to the central position.

If your vehicle is fitted with heated

mirrors, the demisting-defrosting

operates by switching on the heated

rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen

demist-defrost" page).

The folding and unfolding of the door

mirrors using the remote control can be

deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The objects observed are, in reality,

closer than they appear.

Take this into account in order to

correctly judge the distance of vehicles

approaching from behind.

Never fold or unfold the electric folding

mirrors manually.

The rear screen demist - defrost can only

operate when the engine is running.

Programming

Switching off



With the engine running, engage reverse

gear.

Select and adjust the left-hand and right-

hand mirrors in succession.



or



Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.



Return control A to the central position.

The mirror glass returns to its initial position.

The mirror glass also returns to its initial

position:

The adjustment is stored immediately.

-

if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),

if the engine is switched off.

Automatic tilting in reverse gear

Switching on

System which provides a view of the ground

during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.



With the engine running, engage reverse

gear.



Move control A to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

The glass of the mirror selected tilts

downwards, in accordance with its

programming.

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Rear view mirror

Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward view.

Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to

the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...

As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".

Manual day/night model

Automatic day/night model

By means of a sensor, which measures the

light from the rear of the vehicle, this system

automatically and progressively changes

between the day and night uses.

Adjustment



Adjust the mirror so that the glass is

directed correctly in the "day" position.

Day/night position



Pull the lever to change to the "night"

anti-dazzle position.

Push the lever to change to the normal

"day" position.

In order to ensure optimum visibility

during your manoeuvres, the mirror

lightens automatically when reverse

gear is engaged.

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