engine Citroen DS4 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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.

Lighting dimmer fixed. The lighting dimmer is making an
adjustment. You can adjust the level of illumination of the
instruments between 1 and 16.
Passenger's airbag systemfixed in the seat beltand passenger's front airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"
position.
The passen
ger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear facing"child seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF"
position
to deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.


Automatic wiping

fixed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wipin
g is activated.
To deactivate automatic wipin
g, operate the control stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Stop & Startfixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Star t system has put the engine into STOPmode.The warnin
g lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
fl
ashes for a few seconds, then goesoff. STOP mode is temporaril
y unavailable. or STA R T mode is invokedautomatically. Refer to "Drivin
g - § Stop & Star t" for special cases
with STOP mode and STA R T m o d e .
Parking space sensorsfixed.The parking space sensors function
is selected.To star t measurement, operate the direction indicator
on the side of the space to be measured, and do notexceed 12 mph (20 km/h). A message is displayed
once t
he measurement has been completed.

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.

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).

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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is veryhigh, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in per fect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the ser vicing booklet.
)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.


The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.




Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is running. To maintaina comfor table temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivatethe Stop & Start system (see "Driving").

Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
1. Temperature adjustment
)
Turn the dial to select a
position between blue (cold)and red (hot) so as to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.

2. Air fl ow adjustment
This dial is used to increase or
decrease the speed of the air
booster fan.

3. Air distribution adjustment

This dial is used to arrange the distribution of
air in the passenger compartment by combiningseveral air outlets.
)If you place the air flow control in position 0, the system isdeactivated. However, a slight flow of air, due to the movement of thevehicle, can still be felt.
) Turn the dial from position 1
to position 5
toobtain a comfortable air flow.
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and
f
ootwells.

Footwells.

Central and side vents.
Th
e air distribution can be
adapted by placing the dial in an
intermediate position.

Dual-zone digital air conditioning The air conditioning system operates when the engine is running.
Automatic operation
1. Automatic comfort programme
We recommend the use of one of
the three AUTO modes available:
they provide optimised regulation of
the temperature in the passenger compartment according to the comfort value
that you have chosen.
These three modes automatically adjust the
air flow, according to the desired setting, while also maintaining the desired comfort value.
) Press the "AUTO"
button repeatedly:


- a first indicator lamp comes on; the
"li
ght" setting mode is selected,

- a second indicator lamp comes on; the"medium" setting mode is selected,

- a third indicator lamp comes on; the
"intense" mode setting is selected.

When the engine is cold, the air flow will reach its optimum level
progressively, taking account of the weather and the desired comfort levelso as to avoid too great a distributionof cold air. On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is noneed to change the value displayed in order to obtain the comfor t required.The system corrects the differencein temperature automatically and asquickly as possible.
This s
ystem is designed to operate effectivelyin all seasons, with the windows closed.

5. Air conditioning On/Off
)Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).)Press this button again to return to automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp on the "A/C"button comes on.
6. Air distribution adjustment
)Press one or more buttons to
direct the air flow towards:
- th
e windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting),
- the outer and centre air vents,
- th
e footwells.

You can combine the three orientations toobtain the desired air distribution.


7. Air fl ow adjustment
)Turn this control to the left todecrease the air flow or to theright to increase the air flow.

8. Air intake/Air recirculation
)Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The indicator lamp in the button comes on. The air
flow indicator lamps, between the
two fans, come on progressively in relation to
the value requested.

9. "REST" function: ventilationwith the engine off

Even with the engine is off, you canoperate the ventilation for afew minutes.
Air recirculation enables the passen
ger compartment to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke. )
As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air andprevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
For example, while
you are away from the
vehicle, the passengers can still enjoy some air circulation without having the engine running.
This function is available after switching on the
ignition, as well as after stopping the engine.
The period that the function is available
depends on the state of char
ge of the battery.
You can activate the "REST" function while the
air conditioning control screens are on.

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Switching the system off
)
Turn the air flow control tothe left until all of the indicator
lamps go off.

This switch does not operate the air conditioning, only the air fan. When the "REST" function is activated, you cannot modify the temperature, air flowand distribution settings: these are controlled automatically according to the ambienttemperature.This function is not available in the STOP mode of Stop & Star t.

Avoid prolonged operation in interior air recirculation mode or driving for long periods with the system off (risk of condensation and deterioration of air quality). On switchin
g on the engine

- The control screens come on: the function
is available.

- Pressing the RESTbutton activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four air flow level indicator lamps.

- The function can be deactivated and reactivated if the control screens are on.

- The screens go off at the end of this period. On stoppin
g the engine- While the control screens remain on: the
function is available.
- Pressing the REST
button activates theventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.
Locking the vehicle has no effect on this
function.
- The control screens go off at the end of
this period.
Pressin
g again before the end of the period
interrupts off the ventilation definitively: the control screens go off and the function is
no longer available. This action switches off the air conditionin
g and
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfor t is no longer
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt. ) Modify the settings (temperature, air flow or
air distribution) or press the "AUTO"
button
to reactivate the system with the values set before it was switched off.

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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can onlyoperate when the engine is running.)Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.)
It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button
goes off.
)
Switch off the demisting/defrostingof the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.