check engine light Citroen DS4 RHD 2013.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.



Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after
the third cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any
over flow.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require their
use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm
up much faster while driving.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after
the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you
will see the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.

211Driving

Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P
or N
to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

If the lever is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, there is an audible signal and a
message appears.



Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.




Operating fault

When the ignition is on, the lighting of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P

to R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door
is opened.
You risk damaging the gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the lever from position P

to another position when the
battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear lever at N
and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

Driving advice


Distribution of loads




Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.


Side wind




Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.



Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.



To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.



If the warning lamp and the STOP

warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.



Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.


Ty r e s




Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting




Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

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ABS and EBFD systems ............................... 178
Accessories .................................................. 285
Accessory socket, 12V ..........146, 147, 150, 156
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 130
Adjusting head restraints ................................ 90
Adjusting seat belt height ..................... 181, 182
Adjusting the steering wheel .......................... 93
Airbags, curtain ..................................... 189, 190
Airbags, front......................................... 186, 190
Airbags, lateral ...................................... 188, 190
Air conditioning ............................................... 34
Air conditioning, automatic ....................... 79, 82
Air conditioning, manual ........................... 79, 80
Air filter .......................................................... 242
Air flow ............................................................ 34
Air vents .......................................................... 78
Alarm ............................................................. 110
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) .......................................................... 178
Anti-pinch ...................................................... 116
Anti-theft ....................................................... 104
Armrest, front ........................................ 149, 150
Armrest, rear ................................................. 153
Ashtray, portable ........................................... 145
Assistance call .............................. 177, 299, 300
Audible warning ............................................ 177
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) .................................. 341, 369, 371
Audio system ........................................... 64, 355
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ...................................... 125, 128
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ............................................ 177Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ................................................. 133, 134
Auxiliary socket .....................................342, 368
Auxiliary sockets ........................................... 146
Backup starting ............................................. 275
Battery ............................................ 242, 274-277
Battery, charging ................................... 276, 277
Battery, remote control ......................... 106, 107
Black panel...................................................... 60
Blind spot sensors ........................................ 219
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......................... 324, 370
Bluetooth (telephone) .................................... 324
Bonnet ........................................................... 235
Bonnet stay ................................................... 235
Boot ............................................................... 115
Boot lamp .............................................. 140, 156
Brake discs .................................................... 244
Brake lamps .................................................. 266
Brake pads .................................................... 244
Brakes ........................................................... 244
Braking assistance system ........................... 178
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................ 118
CD ................................................................. 363
CD MP3 .................................................364, 365
Central locking ...................................... 102, 108Centre console .............................................. 147
Changing a bulb .................................... 261, 266
Changing a fuse ............................................ 268
Changing a wheel ......................................... 253
Changing a wiper blade ........................ 136, 279
Changing the date ..................................... 64, 68
Changing the remote control
battery ......................................................... 106
Changing the time ..................................... 64, 68
CHECK ...................................................... 39, 57
Checking levels ......................................239 -241
Checking the engine oil level .......................... 54
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) .............................................. 248
Checks .................................. 237, 238, 242, 244
Child lock ....................................................... 173
Children .......................................... 167, 169 -171
Child seats .................... 160, 161, 165 -167, 172
Child seats, conventional .............................. 166
Cigar lighter ................................................... 146
CITROËN Localised
Assistance Call ........................................... 300
CITROËN Localised
Emergency Call .......................................... 300
Closing the boot .................................... 102, 115
Closing the doors .................................. 102, 113
Cold climate screen ...................................... 279
Colour screen .................................................. 68
Connectors, audio .........................146, 366, 368
Coolant level ................................................. 240
Courtesy lamps ..................................... 129, 138
Cruise control ........................................ 222, 225
Cup holder ..................................................... 147
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