ignition Citroen DS4 RHD 2015.5 1.G User Guide
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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action/Observations
+
+ SCR emissions 
control system
 
(BlueH
d i  d iesel)fixed, on switching on 
the ignition, associated 
with the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message. A fault with the SCR emissions 
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions 
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching on 
the ignition, associated 
with the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range. After confirmation of the fault with the 
emissions control system, you can 
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km) 
before the engine starting inhibition 
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop without delay
, to avoid a breakdown.
flashing, on switching on 
the ignition, associated 
with the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message. You have exceeded the authorised 
driving limit following confirmation 
of a fault with the emissions control 
system: the engine starting inhibition 
system prevents starting of the 
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
 call on a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Monitoring  
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Lighting dimmerfixed. The lighting dimmer is making an 
adjustment. You can adjust the level of illumination of the 
instruments between 1 and 16.
Automatic wiping
fixed. The wiper control is pushed 
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control 
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Warning
/indicator  lampis on Cause Action/Observations
di
esel engine 
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the  
2
nd position (Ignition on) or the 
" START/STOP " starting button has 
been pressed. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition 
that the brake pedal remains pressed with an 
automatic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is pressed fully 
down with a manual gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is 
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about 
thirty seconds in severe winter 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. 
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System that informs the driver when the 
next service is due, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's service schedule.
The point at which the service is due is 
calculated from the last service indicator zero 
reset, according to the distance covered and 
the time elapsed since the last service.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the level of 
deterioration of the engine oil may also be 
taken into account, depending on the country 
of sale.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) 
and 1800 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 service 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 spanner goes off ; the distance recorder 
resumes its normal operation. The screen then 
indicates the total and trip distances.
More than 1800 miles (3000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
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 spanner comes on if you have 
exceeded the specified time interval 
since the last service, as indicated in 
the manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, 
the
  spanner may also come on before 
the normal service point, according to 
the level of deterioration of the engine 
oil, which depends on the driving 
conditions in which the vehicle is used.
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 service is overdue by 180 miles 
(300 km).
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 service 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 service must be carried out 
soon.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert is also 
accompanied by the fixed illumination of the 
Service warning lamp when the ignition is 
switched on.
Monitoring  
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Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your 
vehicle yourself:
F 
s
 witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
 ress and hold the ".../000"  trip distance 
recorder zero reset button,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a countdown,
F
 
w
 hen the screen indicates "=/0"  and the 
spanner disappears, release the button. This operation cannot be carried 
out while a reminder of the servicing 
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 
(type 2 instrument panel)
You can recall the service information at any 
time.
F
 
B
 riefly press the ".../000"  trip distance 
recorder zero reset button.
 T
he service information is displayed for a 
few seconds in the central screen of the 
type 2 instrument panel. 
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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.
F 
W
 ith 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:
-
 
e
 ngine oil level indicator (see 
corresponding section),
-
 
s
 ervice indicator (see corresponding 
section),
-
 
c
 urrent warnings and alert messages,  
if any (see corresponding section for the 
warning lamp or system concerned),
This information also appears every 
time the ignition is switched on 
(automatic test).
-
 
t
 he range for the AdBlue additive and the 
SCR system for BlueHDi Diesel versions,
-
 
s
 tatus of configurable functions (see the 
"Multifunction screens" section).
Monitoring  
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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 recorderTrip distance recorder
Measures the distance travelled since it was 
last reset to zero by the driver.
F
 
W
 ith the ignition on, press and hold this 
button until zeros appear.
Measures the total distance travelled by the 
vehicle since its first registration. 
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Define the vehicle parameters
- "Driving assistance":●  " Parking brake automatic" (Automatic 
electric parking brake; see the "Driving" 
section),
●
 
"
 Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear 
wiper coupled to reverse gear; see the 
"Visibility" section),
●
 
"
 Speeds memorised" (Memorising 
speeds; see the "Driving" section).
-
 
"
 Vehicle lighting" (see the " Visibility" 
section):
●
 
"
 Directional headlamps" (Main / 
additional directional lighting),
-
 
"
 Interior lighting" (see the " Visibility" 
section):
●
 
"
 Follow-me-home headlamps" 
(Automatic operation of headlamps after 
switching off the ignition),
●
 
"
 Welcome lighting" (Exterior and interior 
welcome lighting). For example: setting of the duration of the 
"follow-me-home" lighting
F
 
P
 ress the "7" or " 8" buttons, to select the 
"Define the vehicle parameters" menu, 
then the " OK" button.
F
 
P
 ress the "5" or " 6" buttons to select 
the "Interior lighting" line, then the 
"OK"
 
button; then follow the same 
procedure to select the "Follow-me-home 
headlamps" line.
This menu allows you to activate or deactivate 
the following equipment, classified in different 
categories:
-
 
"
Access to the vehicle" (see the "Access" 
section):
●
 
"
Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the 
driver's door),
●
 
"
Unlocking boot only" (Selective 
unlocking of the boot).
"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
This menu gives access to the following 
functions:
-
 
"
 Define the vehicle parameters",
-
 
"
 Choice of language",
-
 
"
 Display configuration".
Monitoring  
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A few definitions…
This value may vary following a change 
in the style of driving or the relief, 
resulting in a significant change in the 
current fuel consumption.
If dashes are displayed continuously 
while driving in place of the digits, 
contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.This function is only displayed from 
20
  mph (30 km/h).
The fuel consumption of your vehicle 
will be higher than the official figures 
obtained by CITROËN during the first 
1
  800 miles (3 000 km) of the vehicle's 
life.
Range
(miles or km)
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km), 
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is 
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Average fuel 
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
distance travelled
(miles or km)
Stop & Start time 
counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / 
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time 
counter calculates the time spent in STOP 
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is 
switched on. Calculated since the last trip computer reset. Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Calculated over the last few seconds.
The distance which can still be travelled with 
the fuel remaining in the tank (at the average 
fuel consumption seen over the last few miles 
(kilometres) travelled).
Calculated since the last trip computer reset. 
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In the event of a malfunction with the remote 
control, you can no longer unlock, lock or 
locate your vehicle.
F 
F
 irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock 
or lock your vehicle.
F
 
T
 hen, reinitialise the remote control.
Fault with the remote 
control
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.
F
 
P
 ress the closed padlock immediately for a 
few seconds.
F
 
T
 urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F
 
S
 witch off the ignition and remove the key 
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts. F  
U
 nclip the cover using a small screwdriver 
at the two cutouts.
F  L ift off the cover.
F
 
R
 emove the flat battery from its location.
F
 
F
 it the new battery into its location 
observing the original direction of fitment.
F
 
C
 lip the cover onto the casing.
If the battery is flat, you are informed 
by illumination of this warning lamp, 
an audible signal and a message in 
the screen.
If the problem persists, contact a 
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.