Citroen DS4 DAG 2010.5 1.G User Guide
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39Monitoring
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamp).
Warning and indicator lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these warning lamps should go off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp in question.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen or in the central colour screen associated with the satellite navigation system.
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Left-hand
direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand direction indicator flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.
Hazard warning lamps flashing with audible signal. The hazard warning lamps switch, located on the dashboard, has been operated.
The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators a nd their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into o peration. It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
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Monitoring
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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. Obser ve the safety recommendations. For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer t o the "Driving" section.
Electric parking brake fixed. The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pul l the electric brake control. Obser ve the safety recommendations. For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and "automatic release" functions are deactivated or faulty.
Activate the function (according to country) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Diesel engine pre-heating fixed. The ignition switch is at the 2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star tin g. The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by the climatic conditions (up to about thi r ty seconds in extreme climatic conditions). If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then star t the engine.
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Lighting dimmer fixed. The lighting dimmer is making an adjustment. You can adjust the level of illumination of the instruments between 1 and 16.
Passenger's airbag system fixed on the seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamps display.
The control switch, located in the glove box, has been placed in the "ON" position.The passenger's front airbag is activated. In this case, do not install a "rear facing" child seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to deactivate the passenger's front airbag. In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.
Automatic wiping fixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
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Stop & Star t
fixed. The Stop & Star t system has put the engine in STOP mode at a vehicle stop (traffic lights, traffic jam, or other...).
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restar ts automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to move off.
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable. or START mode is invoked automatically.
Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Star t" for special cases with STOP mode and START mode.
Parking space sensors fixed. The parking space sensors function is selected. To star t measurement, operate the direction indica tor on the side of the space to be measured, and do not exceed 12 mph (20 km/h). A message is displayed once the measurement has been completed.
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39Monitoring
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamp).
Warning and indicator lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. When the engine is star ted, these warning lamps should go off. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp in question.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen or in the central colour screen associated with the satellite navigation system.
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Passenger's
airbag system
fixed in the seat belt
and front passenger's airbag warning lamps display.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position. The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
Set the control to the ON position to activate the
passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.
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ESP/ASR fixed. The button, located at the bottom left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its indicator lamp is on. The ESP/ASR is deactivated. ESP: electronic stability programme. ASR: anti-skid regulation.
Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indica tor lamp goes off. The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when the vehicle is star ted. If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatical ly from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switch ed off intentionally. This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
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This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, at the same time as the ser vice information.
Engine oil level indicator
The vehicle must be on level ground and the engine must have been off for more than 30 minutes for this level check to be accurate.
Oil level correct
Low oil level
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or the display of a specific message in the instrument
panel, coupled with the ser vice warning lamp and accompanied by an audible signal. If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL - -" or the display of a specific message in the instrument panel. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: - A = max; never exceed this level (risk of damage to the engine), - B = min; top up the level via the oil filler cap, using the correct grade of oil for your engine.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
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51Monitoring
This information is displayed for a few seconds after switching on the ignition. It informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with the manufacturer's ser vicing schedule. The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last ser vice indicator zero
reset. It is determined by two parameters: - the distance travelled, - the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner symbolising the service operations comes on . The distance recorder display line or a specific message in the instrument panel central screen indicates the distance remaining before the next service is due. For example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before the next ser vice is due. For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
Example: 400 miles (900 km) remain before the next ser vice is due. For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on to indicate that a ser vice must be carried out
soon.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder s offresumes its normal operation. The screen then indicates the total and trip distances.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice information appears in the instrument panel central screen.
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A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on .
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the type of driving. Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded the two year ser vice inter val.
Service indicator zero reset
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator must be reset to zero. The procedure for resetting to zero is as follows: switch off the ignition, press and hold the ".../000" trip distance recorder zero reset button, switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a countdown, when the screen indicates "=/0" and the spanner disappears, release the button.
This operation cannot be carried out while a reminder of the ser vicing information is being displayed. Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be registered.
Recalling the service information
You can recall the ser vice information at any time. Briefly press the ".../000" trip distance recorder zero reset button. The ser vice information is displayed for a few seconds, in the total distance recorder line or in the instrument panel central colour screen, according to version.
Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner flashes to indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as possible. Example: the ser vice is overdue by 300 miles (300 km). For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
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A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on .
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the type of driving. Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded the two year ser vice inter val.
Service indicator zero reset
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator must be reset to zero. The procedure for resetting to zero is as follows: switch off the ignition, press and hold the ".../000" trip distance recorder zero reset button, switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a countdown, when the screen indicates "=/0" and the spanner disappears, release the button.
This operation cannot be carried out while a reminder of the ser vicing information is being displayed. Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be registered.
Recalling the service information
You can recall the ser vice information at any time. Briefly press the ".../000" trip distance recorder zero reset button. The ser vice information is displayed for a few seconds, in the total distance recorder line or in the instrument panel central colour screen, according to version.
Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner flashes to indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as possible. Example: the ser vice is overdue by 300 miles (300 km). For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates: