warning Citroen DS4 RHD 2013.5 1.G User Guide
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Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 1 
 
 
 
1. 
  Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min). 
   
2. 
  Gear efficiency indicator or gear lever 
position and gear engaged (electronic or 
automatic gearbox). 
   
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. 
  Trip mileage 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 the 
background colour of the screens. 
   
C. 
  Lighting dimmer (available in night mode). 
   
D. 
  Reminder of the servicing information  
  Reset the service indicator or the trip 
mileage recorder.  
  
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39Monitoring
   
 
1. 
  Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min). 
   
2. 
  Gear efficiency indicator or gear lever 
position and gear for an electronic 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. 
  Trip mileage 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. 
  Start a manual test (procedure for checking 
the status of systems and display of vehicle 
alerts).  
  Reset service indicator or trip mileage 
recorder.  
  
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43Monitoring
  Visual indicators which inform the driver of the 
occurrence 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 warning 
lamps 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 certain 
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.   
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Warning lamps 
 
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 part of the driver. 
  The warning comes on in the instrument panel 
or appears in the type 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 lamp 
 
   
 
is on 
 
   
 
Cause 
 
   
 
Action/Observations 
 
 
   
 
   
 
STOP 
 
   
fixed, alone or 
associated with 
another warning lamp, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message in the screen.    Illumination of this warning lamp is 
associated with a serious fault with 
the braking system, power steering, 
engine lubrication system or cooling 
system.   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 
coolant 
temperature 
 
    
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 topping 
up 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 engine 
lubrication 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.  
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45Monitoring
   
 
Warning lamp 
 
   
 
is on 
 
   
 
Cause 
 
   
 
Action/Observations 
 
 
   
 
   
 
Battery charge 
 
   
fixed.   The battery charging circuit has a fault 
(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut 
alternator belt, ...).   The warning lamp should go off when the engine is 
started. 
  If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
   
 
   
 
Braking 
 
   
fixed, associated with 
the STOP warning 
lamp.    The braking 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 parking 
brake malfunction 
warning lamp, if the 
parking brake is 
released.    The braking 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 ABS 
warning lamps.    The 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.  
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Warning lamp 
 
   
 
is on 
 
   
 
Cause 
 
   
 
Action/Observations 
 
 
   
 
   
 
Electric parking 
brake 
 
    
flashing.   The application or release of the 
electric 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 brake 
malfunction 
 
    
fixed.   The electric parking brake has a fault.   Automatic application/release is no longer possible. 
  Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay. 
  The parking brake can be released manually using the 
emergency release procedure. 
  For more information on the electric parking brake, 
refer to the "Driving" section. 
   
 
   
 
Door(s) open 
 
   
fixed if the speed is 
below 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 above 
6 mph (10 km/h).  
   
*   According to country.      
 
Seat belt not 
fastened/
unfastened *  
 
    
fixed, then flashing, 
accompanied by an 
increasing audible 
signal.    The driver or front passenger has not 
buckled or has unbuckled their seat 
belt.   Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in 
the buckle. 
  This warning repeats the seat belt information given 
by the roof console warning lamps.    At least one rear passenger has 
unbuckled their seat belt.  
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47Monitoring
   
 
   
 
Service 
 
   
temporarily, 
accompanied by a 
message.    A minor malfunction has occurred for 
which there is no specific warning 
lamp.   Identify 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 tyre pressures, 
   
-   saturation of the particle emission filter on 
Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § Checks/Particle 
emissions filter").  
  For any other malfunctions, contact a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop. 
   
fixed, accompanied 
by a message and an 
audible signal.    A major malfunction has occurred 
for which there is no specific warning 
lamp.   Identify the malfunction by reading the message 
displayed in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop.     
 
Warning lamp 
 
   
 
is on 
 
   
 
Cause 
 
   
 
Action/Observations 
 
 
   
Particle 
emissions filter 
(Diesel) 
   fixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
message on the risk of 
blockage of the particle 
emissions filter.   This indicates that the particle 
emissions filter is starting 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 and 
and a message that the 
particle emissions filter 
additive level is too low.
 
  This 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.  
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Warning lamp 
 
   
 
is on 
 
   
 
Cause 
 
   
 
Action/Observations 
 
 
   
 
   
 
Anti-lock Braking 
System (ABS) 
 
    
fixed.   The anti-lock braking system has 
a fault.   The vehicle retains conventional braking. 
  Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. 
   
 
   
 
Dynamic stability 
control (ESP/
ASR) 
 
    
flashing.   The ESP/ASR regulation is active.   The system optimises traction and improves the 
directional stability of the vehicle. 
   
fixed, associated with 
illumination of the indicator 
lamp in the " ESP OFF 
" 
button, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message.   
The ESP/ASR or hill start assist 
system has a fault.   Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.       
 
Engine 
autodiagnosis 
system 
 
    
flashing.   The engine management system has 
a fault.   Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter. 
  Have it checked by 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 level 
 
   
fixed, accompanied by 
and audible signal and 
a message.    When it first comes on there remains 
approximately  6 
  litres 
 of fuel in the 
tank.  
At this point, you begin to use the fuel 
reserve.   Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of 
fuel.  
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will 
come 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.  
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49Monitoring
     
Power steering 
  fixed.  The power steering has a fault.   Drive carefully at reduced speed. 
  Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
   
 
   
 
Under-inflation 
 
   
fixed.   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. 
   
+    
flashing then fixed, 
accompanied by the 
Ser vice 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 by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
   
 
   
 
Directional 
headlamps 
 
    
flashing.   The directional headlamps system 
has a fault.   Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.     
 
Warning lamp 
 
   
 
is on 
 
   
 
Cause 
 
   
 
Action/Observations 
 
 
   
 
   
 
Foot on the brake 
pedal 
 
    
fixed.   The brake pedal is not pressed.   With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to 
start the engine (lever in position  N 
). 
  If you wish to release the parking brake without 
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will remain 
on. 
   
flashing.   With an electronic gearbox, if you hold 
the vehicle on a rising 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 few 
seconds 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. 
   
fixed.   One of the airbag or seat belt 
pretensioner systems has a fault.   Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.  
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Warning lamp 
 
   
 
is on 
 
   
 
Cause 
 
   
 
Action/Observations 
 
 
   
 
   
 
Left-hand 
direction indicato 
 
r 
 
    
flashing with buzzer.   The lighting stalk is pushed down.    
   
 
   
 
Right-hand 
direction indicator 
 
    
flashing with buzzer.   The lighting stalk is pushed up.    
 
 
 
  
 
 
Sidelamps 
 
   
fixed.   The lighting control is in the 
"Sidelamps" position.   On vehicle where the daytime running lamps are deactivated, 
if the lighting control is in the "AUTO" position, the sidelamps 
come on as a luminous signature of the vehicle. 
   
 
  
 
 
Dipped beam 
headlamps 
 
    
fixed.   The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam 
headlamps" position or in the "AUTO" 
position in conditions of low light.    
   
 
 
 
 
 
Main beam 
headlamps 
 
    
fixed.   The lighting stalk is pulled towards 
you.   Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam 
headlamps. 
   
 
   
 
Front foglamps 
 
   
fixed.   The front foglamps are switched on.   Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off 
the front foglamps. 
   
 
   
 
Rear foglamps 
 
   
fixed.   The rear foglamps are switched on.   Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the 
rear foglamps.     
 
   
 
Hazard warning 
lamps 
 
    
flashing with audible 
signal.    The hazard warning lamps switch, 
located on the dashboard, has been 
operated.   The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and 
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operation indicator lamps 
 
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.  
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.