CITROEN DS4 2023 User Guide
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Customisable colour 
instrument panel – Type 1
Dials and display screens
5.Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
6. Engine oil level indicator*.
7. Ser vice indicator (km or miles) then total 
distance recorder.
These two functions are displayed 
successively when switching on the 
ignition.
Lighting dimmer setting (when making an 
adjustment).
8. Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
9. Fuel gauge and associated low fuel level 
warning lamp.
10. Range (km or miles) related to the fuel or 
the AdBlue additive and the SCR system.Control buttons
A.Dials COLOUR: customisation of the 
background colour of the dials.
B. Screens COLOUR: customisation of the 
background colour of the screens.
C. Lighting dimmer (in night mode).
D. Reset the ser vice indicator or the trip 
mileage recorder.
1. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm).
2. Gear efficiency indicator or gear selector 
position and gear for an automatic 
gearbox.
3. Analogue speedometer (km/h or mph).
4. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
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Customisable colour 
instrument panel – Type 2
Dials and display screens
1.Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm).
2. Gear efficiency indicator or gear selector 
position and gear for an automatic 
gearbox.
3. Speedometer (mph or km/h).
4. Central screen.
Control buttons
A.Dials COLOUR: customisation of the 
background colour of the dials.
B. Screens COLOUR: customisation of the 
background colour of the screens.
C. Lighting dimmer (in night mode).
D. Start a manual test (procedure for 
checking the status of systems and 
display of vehicle alerts).
Reset the ser vice indicator or the trip 
mileage recorder.
Type 2 instrument panel 
central screen and controls
Display zones
5.Fuel gauge and associated low fuel level 
warning lamp.
6. Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
7. Ser vice spanner (if a ser vice is due or 
missed),
Total distance recorder (miles or km).
1.Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
2. Engine oil level indicator*.
Service indicator.
Range indicators (miles or km) related 
to the AdBlue and the SCR system 
(BlueHDi).
Trip computer.
Current audio source playing.
Repeat of the navigation instruction.
Repeat of the vehicle's speed.
Alert or information messages can also be 
displayed temporarily.
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Control
Press the button on the end of the wiper control 
stalk to cycle through the different active 
functions available (trip computer, current audio 
source, navigation...).
Rev counter
When approaching the maximum engine 
speed, the bars flash to indicate the need to 
shift up a gear.When switching the ignition on or off, the 
speedometer needle and the bars of the 
rev counter and fuel gauge carry out a full 
sweep and then return to 0.
Customising the instrument 
panel colours
You can change the colour of the instrument 
panel's dials independently from that of the 
display screens.
There are five colour variants, from white to 
blue.
F
 
P
 ress the appropriate button as many times 
as needed to obtain the desired colour.
A.  For the dials.
B.  For the display screens.
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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a 
system is in operation, switched off (on/off 
indicator lamps) or has a fault (warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few 
seconds in the instrument panel when the 
vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning 
lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before driving refer to the 
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may 
be accompanied by an audible signal and a 
message.
There are two types of lighting for warning 
lamps, fixed (continuous) or flashing.Some warning lamps may present both 
types: fixed or flashing.
Only by relating the type of lighting to the 
operating state of the vehicle can it be 
decided whether the situation is normal or 
whether a fault has occurred. In the event 
of a fault, the illumination of the warning 
lamp may be accompanied by a message.
Warning lamps 
When the engine is running or the vehicle is 
being driven, illumination of one of the following 
warning lamps indicates a fault which requires 
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a 
warning lamp must be investigated further 
using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact the 
dealer network or a qualified workshop.
Operation indicator lamps
The lighting of one of the following indicator 
lamps confirms that the corresponding system 
is on.
Deactivation indicator lamp
If this indicator lamp comes on, this confirms 
that the corresponding system has been 
switched off intentionally.
This may be accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message being displayed.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause 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 fault with 
the braking system, power steering, 
engine lubrication system or cooling 
system.
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 call the dealer network 
or a qualified workshop.
Maximum 
coolant 
temperature Fixed.
The temperature of the cooling 
system is too high. You must 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 the dealer network or 
a
 
qualified workshop.
Engine oil 
pressure Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine oil 
lubrication circuit. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact the dealer 
network or a qualified workshop.
Seat belt not 
fastened/
unfastened *Fixed, then flashing, 
accompanied by an 
increasing audible 
signal. The driver or front passenger has 
not fastened or has unfastened their 
seat belt.
At least one rear passenger has 
unfastened their seat belt. Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the 
buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given by 
the roof console warning lamps.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has a 
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or 
cut alternator belt, etc.). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is 
started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a 
qualified workshop.
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not 
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning 
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the manual or electric parking 
brake, refer to the corresponding section.
Electric parking 
brake Flashing.
The electric parking brake is not 
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the 
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch 
off the ignition and contact the dealer network or a 
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
+ Brakes
Fixed, associated with 
the STOP warning 
lamp. The brake fluid level has dropped 
significantly.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by the 
manufacturer.
If the problem persists, have the system checked in 
the dealer network or by 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 the dealer 
network or a qualified workshop.
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+ Fixed, associated with 
the STOP and ABS 
warning lamps.
The electronic brake force distribution 
(EBFD) system is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a qualified 
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Service On temporarily, 
accompanied by a 
message. One or more minor faults have been 
detected for which there is no specific 
warning lamp. Identify the cause of fault by means of the message 
displayed in the screen:
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as 
a
  door open or a discharged remote control battery.
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre 
under-inflation detection system, contact the dealer 
network or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, accompanied 
by a message. One or more major faults have been 
detected for which there is no specific 
warning lamp. Identify the cause of the fault using the message 
displayed in the screen; you must then contact the 
dealer network or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, associated with 
the flashing and then 
fixed display of the 
service spanner. The servicing interval has been 
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
Engine 
diagnostic 
system Flashing.
The engine management system has 
a fault. The catalytic converter may be destroyed.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a 
qualified workshop.
Fixed. The emission control system has a 
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is 
started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a 
qualified workshop without delay.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Low fuel level Fixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. When it first comes on, about 6 litres
 
of fuel remain in the tank.
You are now starting to use the fuel 
reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running 
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this warning 
lamp reappears every time the ignition is switched on, 
accompanied by an audible warning and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with 
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards 0.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as 
this could damage the emission control and injection 
systems.
Anti-lock 
Braking System 
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a 
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact the 
dealer network or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic 
stability control 
(DSC/ASR) Flashing.
Regulation by the system is active. The system optimises traction and allows improved 
directional stability of the vehicle.
Fixed, associated 
with illumination of 
the indicator lamp 
in the deactivation 
button, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. The DSC/ASR or hill start assist 
system has a fault.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a 
qualified workshop.
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