oil level Citroen DS4 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

23Familiarisation
Monitoring



A.
With the ignition on, the bars indicate the
level of fuel remaining.

B.
With the engine running, its associated low
level warning lamp should go off.

C.
With the ignition on, the oil level indicator
should show for a few seconds that the
level is OK or correct, depending on
version.
If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.

Instrument panels


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1.
With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.

2.
With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the page
concerned.

Warning lamps


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A.
Make an emergency call.


Central switch panel

173 , 2 91


B.
Access to CITROËN ser vices.
173 , 2 91



C.
Hazard warning.

172


D.
Central locking.

107


E.
Black panel (black screen).

58

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any
over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require their
use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm
up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.

Familiarisation

Customisable colour instrument panel with audio system



1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).

2.
Gear shift indicator with manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for the
electronic gearbox system.

3.
Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).

4.
Cruise control or speed limiter setting.

5.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).

6.
Engine oil level indicator.


Dials and screens
Control buttons


7.
Ser vice indicator
(miles or km) then,
total mileage recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively on switching on the ignition.
Lighting dimmer setting (when making an
adjustment).

8.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).

9.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
warning lamp.

10.
Range (miles or km).


A.
Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials.

B.
Screen COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the screens.

C.
Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).

D.
Reminder of the servicing information
Reset the service indicator or the trip
mileage recorder.

1.
Cruise control or speed limiter settings.

2.
Engine oil level indicator.
Reminder of servicing information.
These functions are displayed successively
on switching on the ignition, after the
welcome sequence and before display of
the available active functions.


Central colour screen associated with the satellite
navigation system
Rotation of the thumb wheel, located on the left
of the steering wheel, allows the permanent
display to be selected from the available
active functions (trip computer, navigation-
guidance...). Approaching the maximum engine speed, the
bars are displayed in red and flash, to indicate
to you the need to change up a gear.






Rev counter

Aler t or information messages may appear
temporarily.

Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the par t of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument
panel or appears in the central colour screen
associated with the satellite navigation system. If your vehicle has a screen, a warning lamp coming on is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



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 braking
system, power steering, engine
lubrication or cooling system
malfunction or a punctured tyre. 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 contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.




Maximum
coolant
temperature


fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system
is too high. 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 a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.




Engine oil
pressure


fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Service


temporarily,
accompanied by a
message. A minor malfunction has occurred
for which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in the screen, such as, for example:


- the opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,

- the engine oil level,

- the remote control battery,

- the tyre pressures,

- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on
Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § Checks/Particle
emissions filter").
For any other malfunctions, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied
by a message and an
audible signal. A major malfunction has occurred
for which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations



Particle
emissions filter
(Diesel)
fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
message on the risk of
blockage of the particle
emissions filter. This indicates that the par ticle
emissions filter is star ting 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 emissions filter
additive level is too low.

This indicates the low level of the
additive reservoir. Have the reser voir topped up as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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.

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Manual test in the central colour screen associated with the satellite navigation system

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 star t a manual
test, briefly press the ".../000"
button on
the instrument panel. The following information appears successively
in the instrument panel central colour 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 aler t 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).

Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines

The petrol engines are per fectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels (containing
10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reser ved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol
(E100 type).













Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines

The Diesel engines are per fectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current and
future European standards (Diesel fuel which
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)
available at the pumps (containing up to 7 %
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel
engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
The petrol or Diesel engine of your vehicle is
fitted with a catalytic conver ter, a device which
helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions
in the exhaust gases.

For petrol engines, the use of unleaded fuel
is compulsory.

The filler neck is narrower, admitting unleaded
petrol nozzles only.


Fuel supply cut- of f

Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have have
the tank drained and refilled with
the correct fuel before you star t the
engine.

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Petrol engines

The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.

3.
Coolant reser voir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air filter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil filler cap.