CITROEN DS4 2023 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2023, Model line: DS4, Model: CITROEN DS4 2023Pages: 296, PDF Size: 9.91 MB
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Power steering Fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a qualified 
workshop.
Under-inflation Fixed. The pressure in one or more of the 
tyres 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.
+ Flashing then fixed, 
accompanied by the 
Service warning lamp.
The tyre pressure monitoring system 
has a fault or no sensor is detected 
on one of the wheels. Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked in the dealer network or by 
a
 
qualified workshop.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for a 
few seconds when you turn on the 
ignition, then goes off. This warning lamp should go off when the engine is 
started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a 
qualified workshop.
Fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt 
pyrotechnic pretensioner systems has 
a fault. Have them checked in the dealer network or by a 
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi Diesel) Fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating 
the remaining driving 
range. The remaining driving range is 
between 370 miles and 1,500 miles 
(600 km and 2,400 km).
Have the AdBlue
® tank topped up as soon as possible: 
go to a member of the dealer network or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ Flashing, associated 
with the SERVICE 
warning lamp, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating 
the remaining driving 
range.The remaining driving range is 
between 0 and 370 miles (0 and 
6 0 0
 
k m). You must top up the AdBlue
® tank to avoid a 
breakdown : go to a member of the dealer network 
or a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation 
yourself.
Flashing, associated 
with the SERVICE 
warning lamp, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating 
that starting is 
prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the 
starting inhibition system required 
by legislation prevents starting of the 
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top up the 
AdBlue® tank: go to the dealer network or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential  to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue
® to the 
corresponding tank.
For topping-up or for more information on AdBlue
®, refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampState Cause Action/Observations
+
+ SCR emissions 
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)
Fixed, on switching on 
the ignition, associated 
with the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message. A fault with the SCR emissions 
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions 
return to normal levels.
Flashing, on switching on 
the ignition, associated 
with the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range. After confirmation of the fault with 
the emissions control system, 
you can continue driving for up to 
680
  miles (1,100 km) before the 
engine start inhibition system is 
triggered. To avoid a breakdown, contact the dealer 
network or a qualified workshop without delay
.
Flashing, on switching on 
the ignition, associated 
with the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message. You have exceeded the authorised 
driving limit following confirmation 
of a fault with the emissions control 
system: the engine start inhibition 
system prevents starting of the 
engine.
To be able to restart the engine, you must
 call on 
the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Electric parking 
brake Fixed.
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.
Follow the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Electric parking brake , 
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation of 
the automatic 
functions of the 
electric parking 
brake Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on 
switching off the engine) and 
"automatic release" functions are 
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (depending on the country of 
sale) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact the 
dealer network or a qualified workshop.
Passenger's 
airbag system Fixed, in the seat belt 
and passenger's front 
airbag warning lamps 
display. The control switch, located in the 
glove box, has been placed in the 
"
ON " position.
The passenger's front airbag is 
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward 
facing child seat on this seat. Move the control switch to the "
OFF" position to 
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a rear ward facing child 
seat, unless there is a fault with the airbags (airbag 
warning lamp on).
Passenger's 
front airbag Fixed, in the seat belt 
and passenger's front 
airbag warning lamps 
display. The control switch, located in 
the glove box, is set to the "
OFF" 
position.
The passenger's front airbag is 
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing child 
seat, unless there is a fault with the 
airbags (airbag warning lamp on). Set the control to the "
ON" position to activate the 
passenger front airbag. In this case, do not install a 
rear ward facing child seat on this seat.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Rear foglamps Fixed. The rear foglamps have been 
switched on using the ring on the 
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward to 
switch off the rear foglamps.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
On stopping the vehicle (red lights, 
traffic jams,...) the Stop & Start system 
has put the engine into STOP mode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts 
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to 
move off.
Flashes for a few 
seconds, then goes 
of f. STOP mode is temporarily 
unavailable.
or
START mode is triggered 
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the 
corresponding section.
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps are switched on 
using the ring on the lighting control 
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward 
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Left-hand 
direction 
indicator Flashing with audible 
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been 
moved down.
Right-hand 
direction 
indicator Flashing with audible 
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been 
moved up.
Hazard warning 
lamps Flashing with buzzer. The hazard warning lamps switch, 
located on the dashboard, has been 
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and 
their associated warning lamps flash simultaneously.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Sidelamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the 
"Sidelamps" position.
Directional 
headlamps Flashing.
The directional headlamps system 
has a fault. Have it checked in the dealer network or by a qualified 
workshop.
Dipped beam 
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the 
"Dipped beam headlamps" position or 
in the "AUTO" position in conditions 
of low light.
Main beam 
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk has been 
pulled towards you. Pull the lever to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Foot on brake Fixed. With an automatic gearbox, you have 
forgotten to press the brake pedal to 
come out of position P.With the engine running, before releasing the parking 
brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the 
automatic gearbox selector and come out of position
  P.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Door(s) open Fixed, associated with 
a message identifying 
the door, if the speed 
is below 6 mph 
(10
 
km/h).A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
Fixed, associated with 
a message identifying 
the door, together with 
an audible signal if the 
speed is above 6 mph 
(10 km/h).
Par ticle filter 
(Diesel) Fixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message about 
the risk of particle filter 
blockage. This indicates that the particle filter is 
beginning to saturate.
Traffic conditions permitting, regenerate the filter by 
driving at a speed of at least 37 mph (60 km/h) until 
the warning lamp goes off.
Fixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message about 
the particle filter’s 
additive level being 
too low. This indicates that the level in the 
additive tank is low.
Quickly arrange for a top-up by the dealer network or 
by a qualified workshop.
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Automatic 
wipingFixed.
The wiper control stalk has been 
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control 
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Lighting dimmer Fixed. The lighting dimmer is making an 
adjustment. You can adjust the level of illumination of the 
instruments and controls between 1 and 16.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Diesel engine 
pre-heating Fixed.
The ignition switch is at the 2nd 
position (Ignition on) or the " S TA R T/
STOP " starting button has been 
pressed. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition 
that the brake pedal remains pressed with an 
automatic gearbox, or the clutch pedal remains 
pressed with a manual gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is 
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about 
thirty seconds in severe wintry conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and 
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again, 
then start the engine.
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Electric parking brake
Warning/indicator  lamp  StateCause Action/Observations 
+ They light up, 
accompanied by the 
display of the message 
"Parking brake fault". Manual release of the electric parking 
brake is only available by pressing the 
accelerator pedal and releasing the 
electric parking brake lever.
Hill start assist is not available. The automatic functions and the manual application are still available.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
+
+ They light up, 
accompanied by the 
display of the message 
"Parking brake fault".
The automatic functions are 
deactivated.
Hill start assist is not available.
The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
+ They light up, 
accompanied by the 
display of the message 
"Parking brake fault". The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator  lamp  StateCause Action/Observations 
+
+
+
+ They light up, 
accompanied by the 
display of the message 
"Parking brake fault".
The automatic functions are 
deactivated.
Hill start assist is not available.
Upon stopping, to apply the electric parking brake:
F
 
S
 witch off the ignition.
F
 
P
 ull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is 
complete.
F
 
S
 witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake 
warning lamps come on.
Application is slower than normal.
Upon stopping, to release the electric parking brake:
F
 
S
 witch on the ignition.
F
 
P
 ull the control lever and hold it for at least 3 seconds, then release 
it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not 
come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work; you must 
make your vehicle safe on a level sur face:
F
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox, put the gear selector in position P, 
then
  put a chock against one of the wheels.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
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