engine coolant Citroen DS4 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the par t of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument
panel or appears in the central colour screen
associated with the satellite navigation system. If your vehicle has a screen, a warning lamp coming on is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






STOP


fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system, power steering, engine
lubrication or cooling system
malfunction or a punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that
the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.




Maximum
coolant
temperature


fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system
is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.




Engine oil
pressure


fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

233Checks














Petrol engines

The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.

3.
Coolant reser voir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air filter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil filler cap.

Diesel engines

The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for priming
the fuel system.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.

3.
Coolant reser voir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air filter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil filler cap.

10.
Priming pump * .

11.
Bleed screw * .

*
According to engine.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Coolant specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.



Coolant level

The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated by the
fan. This can operate with the ignition off.

On vehicles which are fitted with a par ticle
emission filter, the fan may operate after
the vehicle has been switched off, even if
the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the engine
before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap and top up the level.

Power steering fluid level

The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. Unscrew
the cap, with the engine cold,
to check the level. To check the level or top up the
fluid on vehicle fitted with headlamp
washers, immobilise the vehicle and
switch of the engine.

Screenwash/headlamp wash
level

277Practical information
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.



Driving advice


Distribution of loads



)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.


Side wind



)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.



Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.


Ty r e s



)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting



)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

383Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel fuel 232

Checking levels 235-237


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- power steering fluid

- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid

-
additive (Diesel with par ticle emissions filter)



Changing bulbs 256 -263


- front

- rear

Petrol engines 282-283
Diesel engines 284-285
Dimensions 286
Identification markings 287

Bonnet 231
Petrol underbonnet 233
Diesel underbonnet 234
Checking components 238-240


- battery

- air filter/passenger compartment filter

- oil filter

- par ticle emissions filter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs


Battery 269 -271
Energy economy mode 272

Engine compartment
fuses 264, 267-268

A
ABS and EBFD systems ............................. 176
Accessories ................................................ 278
Accessory socket, 12 V ...... 144, 145, 149, 155
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 128
Adjusting head restraints .............................. 90
Adjusting seat belt height ............................ 179
Adjusting the steering wheel ......................... 94
Airbags, cur tain ................................... 187, 188
Airbags, front ....................................... 184, 188
Airbags, lateral .................................... 186, 188
Air conditioning ............................................ 34
Air conditioning, digital ............................ 79, 82
Air conditioning, manual ......................... 79, 80
Air filter ........................................................ 238
Air flow ......................................................... 34
Air vents ........................................................ 78
Alarm ........................................................... 109
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) .................. 176
Anti-pinch .................................................... 116
Anti-theft...................................................... 103
Armrest, front ...................................... 147, 148
Armrest, rear ............................................... 152
Ashtray, portable ......................................... 143
Assistance call .................................... 173, 292
Audible warning .......................................... 173
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ...............332, 358
Audio system ................................. 62, 345 -376
Automatic illumination of headlamps ...... 123, 126
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .......................... 173
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............................ 131, 132
Auxiliary sockets .........................144, 333, 357Battery .................................................238, 269
Battery, charging ......................................... 270
Battery, remote control .......................105, 106
Black panel .................................................... 58
Blind spot sensors....................................... 216
Bluetooth (hands-free) ........................ 316, 359
Bluetooth (telephone) .......................... 316, 359
Bonnet ......................................................... 231
Bonnet stay ................................................. 231
Boot ............................................................. 114
Boot lamp ............................................ 138, 155
Brake discs .................................................. 240
Brake lamps ................................................ 261
Brake pads .................................................. 240
Brakes ......................................................... 240
Braking assistance system ......................... 177
Capacity, fuel tank ...................................... 117
CD .......................................................329, 352
CD MP3 ...............................................329, 353
Central locking .................................... 102, 107
Centre console ............................................ 145
Changing a bulb .................................. 256 -263
Changing a fuse .................................. 263 -268
Changing a wheel ............................... 249 -255
Changing a wiper blade ...................... 134, 273
Changing the date .............................. 335, 369
Changing the remote control battery .......... 105Changing the time .............................. 335, 369
CHECK ....................................................39, 55
Checking levels ................................... 235 -237
Checking the engine oil level ................52, 235
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...... 246
Checks ................................................ 233 -240
Child lock ..................................................... 169
Children ................................158 -169, 182, 185
Child seats ...........................................160 -168
Child seats, conventional ............................ 163
Cigarette lighter ........................................... 144
Closing the boot .................................. 102, 114
Closing the doors ................................ 102, 112
Cold climate screen .................................... 273
Connectors, audio .............. 144, 333, 355, 357
Coolant level ...............................................236
Cour tesy lamps ................................... 127, 136
Cruise control ...................................... 219, 222
Cup holder ................................................... 145
C B
Date (display) ..................................... 335, 369
Daytime running lamps ............... 123, 257, 259
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............. 185
Defrosting ................................................ 86, 87
Diesel additive level .................................... 237
Dimensions ................................................. 286
Dipped beam ............................... 122, 257, 258
Dipstick ..................................................52, 235
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