ignition Citroen DS4 2012 1.G User Guide

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Monitoring
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Battery chargefixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...).The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine isstarted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warninglamp. The brakin
g 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.

+fixed, associated with
the electric parkin
gbrake malfunctionwarning lamp, if the parking brake isreleased. The brakin
g 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.

+ fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABSwarning lamps. Th
e 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 lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Electric parkingbrake flashing. The application or release of theelectric 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.
+
Electric parking brakemalfunction
fix
ed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without dela
y.
The parking brake can be released manually using theemergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,refer to the "Driving" section.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed isbelow 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 above6 mph (10 km/h).
* Accordin
g to country.
Seat belt notfastened/unfastened * fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by anincreasing audible
signal. The driver or
front passenger has notbuckled or has unbuckled their seatbelt. Pull on the belt in question and inser t the tongue in
the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger hasunbuckled their seat belt.

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic stabilitycontrol
(ESP/ASR)

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

fixed. Unless it has been deactivated (button
pressed and its indicator lamp on),
the ESP/ASR or hill start assist
system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosissystem

flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catal
ytic converter.
Have it checked b
y 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 levelfixed, accompanied by and audible signal anda message.Wh
en it first comes on there remainsapproximately 6 litresof fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.Re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp willcome 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.

Monitoring
Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflatedtyrefixed. 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.
Directional headlampsflashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Foot on the brakepedalfixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system, press
the brake pedal to star t the engine (lever in position N).
If you wish to release the parking brake withoutpressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp willremain on.
flashing. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle on an
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 fewseconds 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.

fix
ed. 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 lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Parking brakefixed. 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.Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Electric parkingbrakefixed. 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. Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,refer to the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of the automaticfunctions of theelectric 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 enginepre-heatingfixed. The ignition switch is at the2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
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 en
gine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.

This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, at the same
time as the service information.
Engine oil level indicator
The vehicle must be on level groundand the engine must have been off for more than 30 minutes for this levelcheck 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 ser vice
warning lamp and accompanied by an audible
signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a checkusing 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 aqualified workshop.
Th
ere 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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Monitoring
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'sservicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last service 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) remainbefore 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) remainbefore the next service 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 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 normaloperation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
A
few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen thenindicates 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 comeon if you have exceeded the two year service interval.
Service indicator zero reset

After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe 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 thespanner 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 todisconnect the battery, lock the vehicleand wait at least five minutes for thezero reset to be registered.


Recalling the service information

You can recall the ser vice information at anytime. )Briefly press the ".../000"
trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for afew 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 servicemust 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:

Monitoring
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 aler ts log.
)With the engine running, to star t a manual
test, briefly press the ".../000"button on
the instrument panel. The followin
g information appears successively in the instrument panel central screen:
- engine oil level indicator(see corresponding section),
- ser vice indicator (see correspondingsection),
- 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 everytime the ignition is switched on(automatic test).

The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switchedoff, when the driver's door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Distance recorders
Total distance recorder
Trip distance recorder
Measures a distance travelled since it wasreset to zero by the driver.
)
With the ignition on, press and hold this
button until zeros appear.
Measures the total distance travelled bythe vehicle since its first registration.