brake fluid Citroen DS4 RHD 2011.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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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.

233Checks














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 reservoir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.

Diesel engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.
Coolant reser voir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick. 9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump *
. 11.
Bleed screw *
.
*
Accordin
g to engine.

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Checks

























Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for the inter val
for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engineand conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.



Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the servicing booklet for the inter valfor this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT4 s t a n d a r d . Th
e brake fluid level should be closeto the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
The readin
g will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when theignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel, or usingthe dipstick.
When working under the bonnet, take care, as cer tain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two services. CITROËN recommends that you check the oillevel, and top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).

Electric parking brake
This system does not require anyroutine servicing. However, in the event of a problem, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
For more information, see "Driving - Electric
parking brake - § Operating faults".

















Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offersvery specific products.
To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited.Brake disc wear

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.


Manual parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even betweentwo services.
Checking this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the styleof driving, par ticularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked,even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.

383Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel fuel 232

Checking levels 235-237


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- power steering fluid

- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid
-
additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)



Changing bulbs 256 -263


- front

- rear


Petrol en
gines 284-285
Diesel engines 286-287
Dimensions 288
Identification markings 289

Bonnet 2
31
Petrol underbonnet 233
Diesel underbonnet 234
Checking components 238 -240
- battery- air filter/passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs

Batter
y 269-271
Energy economy mode 272
En
gine compar tment
fuses 264, 267-268

Jack...............................................................249JACK socket .................................146, 335, 359
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Labels, identification.....................................289Lamps, warning and indicator............r43,50,53Level, brake fluid...........................................235Level, power steering fluid............................235Levels and checks.........................233-235, 237Lighting, guide-me home ......................127, 128Lighting, interior....................................r138,139Lighting bulbs (replacement)................256,261Lighting control stalk .............................124, 127Lighting dimmer..................................r38,39, 59Loading....................................................34,274Load reduction mode....................................272Localised assistance call..............................294Localised emergency call.............................294
Locating your vehicle....................................104
Locking from the inside.................................108Locking the boot ............................................115Long objects, transpor ting ............................153Luggage retaining strap................................154
Main beam....................................124,257,258Maintenance....................................................34
Navigation.............................................301,302Number plate lamps ......................................262
Oil filter..........................................................r238Oil level....................................................54,235Opening the bonnet......................................231Opening the boot ..........................................115Opening the doors ........................................113Operation indicator lamps .............46,50,51, 53
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Keeping children safe...160,164, 166-168, 184Key in ignition warning..................................105Key with remote control........100,102,104,107
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Hill start assist ...............................................211Hooks............................................................ 155
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Ignition...........................................................105Indicators, direction..............................172, 258Indicator lamps, status....................................51Inflating accessories (using the kit)..............................................244
Inflating tyres ..................................................34
Inputs for audio system ................ 146, 335, 359Instrument panel lighting................................59Instrument panels.........................38-40,57, 61Instrument panel screen..................38, 39,202Intelligent Traction Control............................177Interior fittings.......................................144, 145Interior mood lighting....................................139ISOFIX child seats................................166-168ISOFIX mountings.........................................166
Map reading lamps.......................................138Markings, identification.................................289Massage function...........................................91Mat................................................................151Menu, main...................................................350Mini fuel level ................................................118Mirror, rear view..............................................96Mirrors, door......................................r94, 95,215Misfuel prevention.........................................120Motorway function (direction indicators).......172Mountings for ISOFIX seats.........................166MP3 CD ................................................355,356Music media players .....................................330