ignition Citroen DS4 RHD 2013.5 1.G User Guide

45Monitoring


Warning lamp



is 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.

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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.

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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.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Electric parking
brake


flashing. The application or release of the
electric parking brake was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Electric
parking brake
malfunction


fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.




Door(s) open


fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

* According to country.

Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened *


fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled 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. At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






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 a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.




Dynamic stability
control (ESP/
ASR)


flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed, associated with
illumination of the indicator
lamp in the " ESP OFF
"
button, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
The ESP/ASR or hill start assist
system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Engine
autodiagnosis
system


flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or 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 a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.






Low fuel level


fixed, accompanied by
and audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6
litres
of fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel
reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal 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.

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Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.




Under-inflation


fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.

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flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Ser vice warning lamp. The tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels. Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.




Directional
headlamps


flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Foot on the brake
pedal


fixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
start the engine (lever in position N
).
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will remain
on.

flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you hold
the vehicle on a rising incline using
the accelerator for too long, the clutch
overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.




Airbags


temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

51Monitoring


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






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 more information on the parking brake, refer to the
"Parking brake" and "Electric parking brake" sections.


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,
pull 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 starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.

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

Oil level incorrect

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL"

or the display of a specific message in
the instrument panel, coupled with the service
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 error

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL--"

or the display of a specific message in the
instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN or a
qualified workshop.
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.

55Monitoring
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
servicing 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 ser vice
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 ser vice 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:
560 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
resumes 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.

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
service interval.









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 type 2 instrument panel
central screen.




Service overdue

For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashes
to indicate that the ser vice
must be carried out as soon as possible.

Example:
the ser vice is overdue by 180 miles
(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

57Monitoring





















Manual test in the type 2 instrument panel central screen

This function allows you to check the status of the vehicle systems (reminder of the "activated"/"deactivated" status of the configurable functions) and to
display the alerts log.



With the engine running, to start a manual
test, briefly press the ".../000"
button on
the instrument panel. The following information appears successively
in the instrument panel central screen:


- engine oil level indicator
(see corresponding section),

- ser vice indicator (see corresponding
section),

- under-inflation detection (if your vehicle
is fitted with this system; see the "Safety"
section),

- current warnings and alert messages,
if any (see corresponding section for the
warning lamp or system concerned),

- status of configurable functions
(see "Multifunction screens"). This information also appears every
time the ignition is switched on
(automatic test).

The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.












Distance recorders


Total distance recorder

Trip distance recorder

Measures the distance travelled since it was
last reset to zero by the driver.



With the ignition on, press and hold this
button until zeros appear.
Measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.