warning Citroen DS4 2012 1.G User Guide

Driving safely
)Activate the function by pressing control switch A; the warning lamp comes on in
the switch.
Blind spot sensors
218 The warning lamp located in the door mirro
r comes on to warn you that a vehicle has arrived
in the blind spot detection zone.
) Select the function by pressing controlswitch B; the corresponding warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel.)
Operate the direction indicators on the side
with the space to be measured; a messa
ge
appears to confirm measurement is in
pro
gress. ) Drive at a speed below 12 mph (20 km/h) during measurement.


Parking space sensors
One of these messages appears to indicate the
level of difficulty of the manoeuvre:


-
Parking possible.
226
-Parking difficult.

-
Parking not advised.

Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 1
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min). 2.
Gear efficiency indicator with manualgearbox 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. Tr i p m i l e age 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 thebackground colour of the screens.
C.Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).D. Reminder of the ser vicing information
Reset the service indicator or the trip
mileage recorder.

39Monitoring
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 or automatic gearbox. 3.Speedometer (mph or km/h).4. Central screen.
5. Fuel gauge and associated low fuel level
warning lamp.
Dials and screens
6.
Tr i p m i l e age recorder (miles or km).7.
Ser vice spanner (if a ser vice is due or
missed),
total mileage recorder. (miles or km)




Control buttons




















Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 2
A.Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials. B. Screen COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the screens.C. Dashboard lighting dimmer (in night mode).D.Star t a manual test (procedure for checking
the status of systems and display of vehicle
alerts).
Reset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.

43Monitoring
Visual indicators which inform the driver of theoccurrence of a malfunction (warning lamp)or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).
Warning and indicator lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. When the engine is started, these warninglamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp in question.

Associated warnings

The illumination, fixed or flashing, of cer tain
warning lamps may be accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen or in the type 2 instrument
panel central screen.

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 t
ype 2 instrument panel central screen.
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 lampis onCauseAction/Observations
STOP
fixed, alone or associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible si
gnal and a
message in the screen. Illumination o
f this warning lamp is
associated with a serious brakingsystem, power steering, enginelubrication 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 coolanttemperature
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 toppingup 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 enginelubrication 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.

45
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.

47Monitoring
Servicetemporarily,accompanied by amessage. A min
or malfunction has occurredfor which there is no specific warninglamp. Identi
fy 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 t
yre pressures,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on
Diesel vehicles
(see "Checks - § Checks/Particleemissions filter").
For any other malfunctions, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied
b
y a message and anaudible signal. A ma
jor malfunction has occurred
for which there is no specific warninglamp. Identif
y the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Particleemissions filter (Diesel)
fixed, accompanied by an audible signal message on the risk of
blockage of the particle emissions filter.
This indicates that the par ticleemissions 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 andand a message that the
par ticle emissions filter additive level is too low. Thi
s 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.

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.