service interval Citroen DS4 RHD 2015.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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Servicetemporarily, 
accompanied by a 
message. One or more minor faults for 
which there is no specific 
warning lamp have been 
detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message displayed 
in the screen.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a door 
open or the start of saturation of the particle filter  
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate the 
filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h), 
until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre under 
inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied by 
a message. One or more major faults for which 
there is no specific warning lamp 
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message displayed 
in the screen; you must then contact a CITROËN dealer or 
a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with the 
flashing and then fixed 
display of the service 
indicator spanner.The servicing interval has been 
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
Warning
/indicator  lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Particle  filter 
(
d
iesel) fixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
message on the risk of 
blockage of the particle 
f i l t e r. This indicates that the particle 
filter is starting to become 
saturated.
As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the filter 
by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h) until the 
warning lamp goes off.
fixed, accompanied by 
an audible signal and 
and a message that the 
particle filter additive 
level is too low. This indicates the low level of the 
additive reservoir.
Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Monitoring  
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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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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.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel 
engine, refer to the corresponding 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. 
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Checks
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Refer to the manufacturer's 
service schedule for details of the 
replacement intervals for these 
components.
Replace the oil filter each time the 
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's 
service schedule for details of 
the replacement interval for this 
component.
The presence of this label, in particular 
with the Stop & Start system, indicates 
the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid 
battery with special technology and 
specification. The involvement of 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop is essential when replacing 
or disconnecting the battery.
12 V battery
When carrying out work on the battery, refer 
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the 
precautions to be taken before disconnecting 
the battery and following its reconnection.
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean 
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer 
and winter.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty 
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle  
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often 
if necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may 
have an adverse effect on the per formance 
of the air conditioning system and generate 
undesirable odours.
Checks  
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Particle filter (diesel)
On a new vehicle, the first operations 
of regeneration of the particle filter 
may be accompanied by the smell of 
"burning", which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the 
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, 
you may, in exceptional circumstances, 
notice the emission of water vapour at 
the exhaust on acceleration. This does 
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle 
or the environment.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any 
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service 
schedule for the checking interval for 
this component.According to your version of instrument panel, the start of 
saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:
- temporary illumination of  the service warning lamp, 
accompanied by an audible 
signal and a message that 
there is a risk of blockage of 
the particle filter.
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f
 ixed illumination of the particle 
filter warning lamp, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a 
message that there is a risk of 
blockage of the particle filter,
or
As soon as the traffic conditions permit, 
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at 
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp 
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the 
"Additive level" section.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any 
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service 
schedule for details of the level 
checking interval for this component.