2010.5 Citroen DS4 Bonnet

43Monitoring
Ser vice
temporarily, accompanied by a message.
A minor fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown on 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 par ticle emission filter on Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § Checks/Par ticle emissions filter"). For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied by a message and an audible signal.
A major fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Par ticle emissions filter (Diesel)
fixed, accompanied by an audible signal
message on the risk of blockage of the par ticle emissions filter.
This indicates that the par ticle emissions filter is star ting 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 reser voir. Have the reser voir topped up as soon as possible by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Alarm *
- Exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle. The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a door, the boot, the bonnet...
- Interior volumetric
The system checks for any variation in the volume in the passenger compar tment. The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a window, enters the passenger compar tment or moves inside the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
- Tilt
The system checks for any change in the attitude of the vehicle. The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted, moved or knocked.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of
ser vice of its components. The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central control or the siren wiring are put out of ser vice or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Activation
 Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle. Press the locking button on the remote control. The monitoring system is active: the indicator lamp in the button flashes once per second.
After the locking button on the remote control is pressed, the exterior perimeter monitoring is activated after a delay of 5 seconds and the interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after
a delay of 45 seconds.
Deactivation
 Press the unlocking button on the remote control. The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator lamp in the button goes off.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed fully, the vehicle is not locked but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be activated after a delay of 45 seconds at the same time as the interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring.
* According to country.

Visibility
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period. The headlamp washers only operate when the dipped beam headlamps are on .
Low screenwash/headlamp wash level
The low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in the reser voir filler neck under the bonnet. Checking and topping up this fluid can only be done when stationary with the engine off.
On vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the driver should check the level of this fluid regularly, par ticularly during winter.
Refer to "Checks - § Screenwash/headlamp
wash level" for the procedure on checking the level.

at every new star t using the key.
Reactivation
This system requires a specific battery with a special specification and technology (reference numbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop). Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN introduces the risk of malfunction of the system. In the event of a malfunction with the system, the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes, then comes on continuously. have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the vehicle may stall. It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and star t the engine again using the key.
Operating fault Maintenance
Before working under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Star t system to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of START mode.
The Stop & Star t system makes use of advanced technology. All work on this type of battery must be done only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again. The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and a message in the instrument panel.

225Checks
Bonnet
Opening
 Open the front left door.  Pull the interior bonnet release lever A , located at the bottom of the door aper ture.
 Push the exterior safety catch B to the left and raise the bonnet.  Unclip the stay C from its housing.  Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet open.
The location of the interior bonnet release lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left door is closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the exterior safety catch and the bonnet stay with care (risk of burns).
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the Stop & Star t
system to avoid any risk of injury resulting from an automatic change to START mode.

Closing
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel; refer to the engine compar tment view on the "Diesel engine" page.
1.6 litre Turbo HDI engine
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel.  Open the bonnet.  Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until it hardens (it may be hard at the first press).  Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.  Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying. Operate the priming pump again, then the star ter motor.
 Take the stay out of the suppor t notch.  Clip the stay in its housing.  Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.  Pull on the bonnet to check that it is secured correctly.
2 litre Turbo HDI engine
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.  Open the bonnet.  Unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump.  Slacken the bleed screw.  Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel appears in the transparent pipe with the green connector.  Retighten the bleed screw.  Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.  Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place.  Close the bonnet.

Closing
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel; refer to the engine compar tment view on the "Diesel engine" page.
1.6 litre Turbo HDI engine
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel.  Open the bonnet.  Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until it hardens (it may be hard at the first press).  Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.  Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying. Operate the priming pump again, then the star ter motor.
 Take the stay out of the suppor t notch.  Clip the stay in its housing.  Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.  Pull on the bonnet to check that it is secured correctly.
2 litre Turbo HDI engine
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.  Open the bonnet.  Unclip the style cover for access to the priming pump.  Slacken the bleed screw.  Squeeze and release the priming pump repeatedly until fuel appears in the transparent pipe with the green connector.  Retighten the bleed screw.  Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.  Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place.  Close the bonnet.

229Checks
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly and 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 wo rkshop.
Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide for the inter val for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability 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 engine and conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide for the inter val for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations and meet the DOT4 standard.
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad wear.
The reading will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than30 minutes. The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator in the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
When working under the bonnet, take care, as cer tain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).