Brake fluid top up Citroen DS4 2014 1.G Owner's Manual
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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault 
(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut 
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is 
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Braking fixed, associated with 
the STOP warning 
lamp. The braking system fluid level has 
dropped significantly.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with 
the electric parking 
brake malfunction 
warning lamp, if the 
parking brake is 
released.The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with 
the STOP and ABS 
warning lamps.The electronic brake force distribution 
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Monitoring  
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Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should 
be close to the "MA X" mark. With 
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to 
check the level.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule 
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the 
manufacturer's recommendations.The brake fluid level should be close 
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check 
the brake pad wear.
Topping up the engine oil level
F Locate the oil filler cap in the engine 
compartment of your vehicle.
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" 
section.
F
 
U
 nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler 
aperture.
F
 
A
 dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any 
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
 
W
 ait a few minutes before checking the 
level again using the dipstick.
F
 
A
 dd more oil if necessary.
F
 
A
 fter checking the level, carefully refit the 
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when 
switching on the ignition with the oil level 
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid 
during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule 
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine 
and emission control system, never use 
additives in the engine oil.