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Rear screen demist - defrost

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

Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.

Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.

Switch off the demisting/defrosting

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.

F 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.

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Illuminated glove box

It has dedicated locations for storing a water
bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack...
Its lid has locations for storing a pen, a pair of
glasses, tokens, maps, a cup...
F

To open the glove box, raise the handle.

The glove box is illuminated when the lid is
opened.
It gives access to the passenger's front airbag
deactivation switch A.

Front fittings

The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or interference with displays
in the screens.

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and wait

a few seconds until it pops out automatically.

To connect a 12 V accessory

(max power: 120 W), remove the cigarette
lighter and connect a suitable adaptor.

You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away.

Cigarette lighter / 12 V accessory socket

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This connection box comprises a USB port and
a Jack auxiliary socket.

For more information on the Audio and
telematics

, refer to the corresponding

section.

USB port

The USB port allows the connection of a
portable device, such as a digital audio player
of the iPod

type or a USB memory stick.

The USB player reads your audio files, which
are transmitted to your audio system and
played via the vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from the
steering mounted controls or the audio system.

USB Player

When connected to the USB port, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the
portable device exceeds the current
delivered by the vehicle.

Jack auxiliary socket

The Jack auxiliary socket allows the connection
of a portable device, such as a digital audio
player, so that your audio files can be heard
through the vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from the
portable device.

The USB also allows a telephone to be
connected by a MirrorLink™ connection, so
that use can be made in the touch screen tablet
of certain applications on the telephone.

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Panoramic windscreen

A tinted panoramic windscreen that increases
brightness and vision in the cabin. Fitted on
each side with a blind to improve temperature
control and a sun visor to avoid dazzle.

To open the blind, pull it by its central grip

to the desired position.

To close or stow the blind, pull it forward by

its central grip then guide it to the desired
position.

The sun visor must be in the folded position
before moving the blind.

Blind

Fitted with a vanity mirror and ticket holder.
F

Lower the sun visor to avoid dazzle from

the front.

Disengage the sun visor from its central

fixing and turn it towards the door glass to
avoid dazzle from the side.

Sun visor

Do not attach or hang heavy objects on
the blinds or their slide rails.

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Semi-raised version

1.  Front armrest
2.  Open storage
3.  Cup holder
4.  Storage pocket

Tall version

1.  Front armrest
2.  12 V accessory socket
3.  Storage box
4.  Cup holder / Bottle holder
5.  Storage pocket or START/STOP button

(depending on version)

Centre consoles

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Front armrest

Comfort and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
The height and length of the armrest cover can be adjusted.

Height adjustment

Longitudinal adjustment

Storage

There is a storage space below the cover of
the armrest. Depending on equipment, this can
contain a 230 V / 50 Hz socket and the back-up
reader for the electronic key of the Keyless
Entry and Starting system.
F

Raise the lever.

Raise the cover fully.

Slide the cover fully forwards or rearwards.

Raise the cover to the required position

(low, intermediate or high).

If you raise the cover slightly beyond the

high position, guide it when lowering it to
the low position.

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Front armrest

Comfort and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
The length of the armrest cover can be adjusted.

Storage

Longitudinal adjustment

There is a storage space below the cover of
the armrest. Depending on equipment, this can
contain the back-up reader for the electronic
key of the Keyless Entry and Starting system.
F

Raise the cover fully.

To move forwards, raise the lever. The

armrest slides forwards to its stop.

To stow it, slide it fully back and press

down to lock it.

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230 V / 50 Hz power socket

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.

A 230 V / 50 Hz socket (maximum power:
120 W) is fitted to the centre console.
To use the socket:
F

lift the front armrest cover for access to its

compartment,

check that the warning lamp is on green,

connect your multimedia or other electrical

device (telephone charger, laptop
computer, CD-DVD player, baby food
warmer...).

This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode on Stop & Start.
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Mats

Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.

Removal

Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F

position the mat correctly,

refit the fixings by pressing,

check that the mat is secured correctly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suited

to the fixings already present in
the vehicle; these fixings must be
used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.

To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F

move the seat as far back as possible,

unclip the fixings,

remove the mat.

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Raise the front of the drawer and pull it open.

Storage drawers

Located under each front seat, except for the driver's seat on versions with electric seat.

Removal

Avoid removing the drawer completely, as
refitting it is not easy.
F

Open the drawer fully.

Pull the drawer upwards to disengage it.

Refitting

However, if it has been completely removed, to
put it back in place:
F

use the torch to illuminate the area under

the seat,

engage the drawer in its runners,

lift the retaining tongues and slide the

drawer under these tongues,

at the end of its travel, press down on the

drawer to engage it.

Do not place heavy objects in the
drawer.

Opening

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Lower the rear armrest.

Pull the flap handle downwards.

Lower the flap.

Load the objects from inside the boot.

Ski flap

Arrangement for storing and transporting long
objects.

Lower the rear armrest for a more

comfortable position.

This also gives access to the ski flap.

Rear armrest

Comfort system for the rear passengers.

12 V accessory socket

To connect a 12 V accessory

(max power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.

Rear fittings

Opening

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Boot fittings

To remove the shelf:
F

unhook the two cords,

raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.

There are several options for storing the shelf:
- either upright behind the front seats,
- or flat at the base of the boot.

Rear parcel shelf

The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.

Hooks

To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:

120 W), remove the cap and connect an
appropriate adaptor.

Switch on the ignition.

12 V accessory socket

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This is a removable lamp, fitted in the boot
wall, which can be used to light the boot or as
a torch.
For more information on the Boot lamp, refer
to the corresponding section.

Torch

This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.

Observe the polarities when fitting the
rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batteries
with normal disposable batteries.

Storing

Put the torch back in place in its location

starting with the lower part.

If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.

If the torch is not engaged correctly, it
may not charge and may not come on
when the boot is opened.

Use

Extract the torch from its location pulling it

upwards.

Press the switch, located on the back, to

switch the torch on or off.

Unfold the support, located on the back, to

set down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.

Operation

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Storage box

F Raise the boot carpet for access to

the storage box.

This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also contains the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit...

Stowing rings

There are four stowing rings in the boot for
securing luggage:
- two are located on the boot floor,
- two are located at the aperture, in the lower

part.

Citroen DS4 (2017 year). Manual - part 8