service schedule Citroen DS4 RHD 2015.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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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:
- 
b
 efore a long journey,
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a
 t each change of season,
-
 
a
 fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter, 
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of 
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle 
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to 
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to 
avoid any over flow.
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. 
Eco-driving  
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System that informs the driver when the 
next service is due, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's service schedule.
The point at which the service is due is 
calculated from the last service indicator zero 
reset, according to the distance covered and 
the time elapsed since the last service.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the level of 
deterioration of the engine oil may also be 
taken into account, depending on the country 
of sale.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) 
and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remain 
before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the spanner symbolising the service 
operations comes on. The distance recorder 
display line or a specific message in the 
instrument panel central screen indicates the 
distance remaining before the next service is due.
For example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain 
before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder 
resumes its normal operation. The screen then 
indicates the total and trip distances.
More than 1800 miles (3000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
information appears in the instrument panel 
central screen. 
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A few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal 
operation. The spanner remains on .The spanner comes on if you have 
exceeded the specified time interval 
since the last service, as indicated in 
the manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, 
the
  spanner may also come on before 
the normal service point, according to 
the level of deterioration of the engine 
oil, which depends on the driving 
conditions in which the vehicle is used.
Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the spanner flashes  to indicate that the service 
must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:  the service is overdue by 180 miles 
(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
Example:  560 miles (900 km) remain before 
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal 
operation.  The spanner remains on  to 
indicate that a service must be carried out 
soon.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert is also 
accompanied by the fixed illumination of the 
Service warning lamp when the ignition is 
switched on.
Monitoring  
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Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Engine oil level
It is normal to top up the oil level between 
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN 
recommends that you check the level, and top 
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).The check is carried out either when 
the ignition is switched on using the 
oil level indicator in the instrument 
panel for vehicles so equipped, or 
using the dipstick.
Take care when working under the 
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine 
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) 
and the cooling fan could start at any 
time (even with the ignition off).
Checking using the dipstick
F Locate the dipstick in the engine 
compartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel 
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F
 
T
 ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and 
remove it completely.
F
 
W
 ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean 
non-fluffy cloth.
F
 
R
 efit the dipstick and push fully down, then 
pull it out again to make the visual check: 
the correct level is between the marks A 
and B .
A = MA X
B = MIN If you find that the level is above the A mark or 
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-
 
I
 f the level is above the MAX mark (risk 
of damage to the engine), contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
 
I
 f the level is below the MI n
 m
 ark, you 
must top up the engine oil.
To ensure that the reading is correct, 
your vehicle must be parked on a level 
sur face with the engine having been off 
for more than 30 minutes.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, 
check that the oil is the correct grade for your 
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's 
recommendations.
Checks  
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Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should 
be close to the "MA X" mark. With 
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to 
check the level.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule 
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the 
manufacturer's recommendations.The brake fluid level should be close 
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check 
the brake pad wear.
Topping-up the engine oil level
F Locate the oil filler cap in the engine 
compartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel 
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F
 
U
 nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler 
aperture.
F
 
A
 dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any 
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
 
W
 ait a few minutes before checking the 
level again using the dipstick.
F
 
A
 dd more oil if necessary.
F
 
A
 fter checking the level, carefully refit the 
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping-up the oil, the check when 
switching on the ignition with the oil level 
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid 
during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule 
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine 
and emission control system, never use 
additives in the engine oil. 
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Checks
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Refer to the manufacturer's 
service schedule for details of the 
replacement intervals for these 
components.
Replace the oil filter each time the 
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's 
service schedule for details of 
the replacement interval for this 
component.
The presence of this label, in particular 
with the Stop & Start system, indicates 
the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid 
battery with special technology and 
specification. The involvement of 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop is essential when replacing 
or disconnecting the battery.
12 V battery
When carrying out work on the battery, refer 
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the 
precautions to be taken before disconnecting 
the battery and following its reconnection.
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean 
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer 
and winter.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty 
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle  
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often 
if necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may 
have an adverse effect on the per formance 
of the air conditioning system and generate 
undesirable odours.
Checks  
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Particle filter (diesel)
On a new vehicle, the first operations 
of regeneration of the particle filter 
may be accompanied by the smell of 
"burning", which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the 
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, 
you may, in exceptional circumstances, 
notice the emission of water vapour at 
the exhaust on acceleration. This does 
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle 
or the environment.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any 
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service 
schedule for the checking interval for 
this component.According to your version of instrument panel, the start of 
saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:
- temporary illumination of  the service warning lamp, 
accompanied by an audible 
signal and a message that 
there is a risk of blockage of 
the particle filter.
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f
 ixed illumination of the particle 
filter warning lamp, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a 
message that there is a risk of 
blockage of the particle filter,
or
As soon as the traffic conditions permit, 
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at 
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp 
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the 
"Additive level" section.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any 
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service 
schedule for details of the level 
checking interval for this component. 
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Once the AdBlue® tank is empty, 
a s
ystem required by regulations 
prevents starting of the engine.
If the SCR is faulty, the level of 
emissions from your vehicle will no 
longer meet the Euro 6 standard: your 
vehicle becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault 
with the SCR system, you must go 
to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible: after a 
running distance of 650 miles  
(1 100 km), a system will be triggered 
automatically to prevent engine 
starting.
AdBlue® additive and SCR system
for BlueHDi Diesel engines
To assure respect for the environment and 
conformity with the new Euro 6 emissions 
standard, without adversely affecting the 
per formance or fuel consumption of Diesel 
engines, CITROËN has taken the decision to 
equip its vehicles with an effective system that 
associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) 
with a particle filter (FAP) for the treatment of 
exhaust gases.
Presentation of the SCR system
Using an additive called AdBlue® containing urea, a 
catalytic converter turns up to 85% of nitrous oxides 
(NOx) into nitrogen and water, which are harmless 
to health and the environment.
The AdBlue® additive is held in a special 
tank located under the boot at the rear of 
the vehicle. It has a capacity of 17 litres: this 
provides a driving range of about 12 500 miles 
(20 000 km), after which an alert is triggered 
warning you when the reserve remaining is 
enough for just 1 500 miles (2 400 km).
During each scheduled service of your vehicle 
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, 
the AdBlue
® additive tank is refilled in order to 
allow normal operation of the SCR system.
If the estimated mileage between two services 
is greater than 12 500 miles (20 000 km), we 
recommend that you go to a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop to have the necessary 
top-up carried out.