2011.5 Citroen DS4 RHD oil level

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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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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).

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Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter
)
To p p i ng up
The reser voir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful tohealth or indeed very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to anauthorised waste disposal site.
)Open the bonnet and secure it withthe stay. )Open the screenwash reservoir filler cap. )Take and pinch the level gauge to block its breather. )Remove the gauge completely from
the reservoir to read the level in the
transparent section. )Top up if necessary. )Refit the filler cap to the reser voir and close the bonnet.

Specifi cation of the fl uid

To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or
replaced by plain water. Accordin
g to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reser voir low level is indicated by:
-fixed illumination of the particle emissions filter warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal anda message that the particle emissionsfilter additive level is too low,
or

- fix
ed illumination of the servicewarning lamp, accompanied by
an au
dible signal and a message
that the par ticle emissions filter additive level is too low.

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Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)
On a new vehicle, the first operations of regeneration of the par ticle emissions filter may be accompanied by the smell of "burning", w hic h is per fec t ly 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 doesnot affect the behaviour of the vehicleor the environment.
Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval for this component.
According to your version of instrument panel, the start of
saturation of the par ticle emissions filter is indicated by:
6-speed electronic gearbox
s
ystem
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
-
temporary illumination of theservice warning lamp, accompanied
b
y an audible signal and a message
that there is a risk of blockage of thepar ticle emissions filter.
-fixed illumination of the particle
emissions filter warning lamp,accompanied by an audible signaland a message that there is a risk of blockage of the particle emissions 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 anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checking intervalfor this component.

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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

A
ABS and EBFD systems...............................176Accessories..................................................279Accessory socket, 12 V ........146, 147, 150,156Adjusting headlamps....................................130Adjusting head restraints ................................90Adjusting seat belt height ......................179, 180Adjusting the steering wheel...........................93Airbags, curtain.....................................187, 188Airbags, front.........................................184, 188Airbags, lateral......................................186, 188Air conditioning...............................................34Air conditioning, digital ..............................79,82Air conditioning, manual ...........................79,80Air filter..........................................................r238Air flow............................................................34Air vents ..........................................................78Alarm.............................................................110Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................176Anti-pinch......................................................116Anti-theft........................................................104Armrest, front........................................149,150Armrest, rear.................................................r153Ashtray, por table...........................................145Assistance call ......................................173,294Audible warning ............................................ 173Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........334, 360, 362Audio system...........................................64, 347Automatic illumination of headlamps....125, 128Automatic operation of hazard warninglamps..........................................................173Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers....133,134Auxiliary socket ....................................335, 359Auxiliary sockets ...........................................146
Backup starting.............................................269Battery..................................................238, 269Battery, charging...........................................269Battery, remote control.........................106,107Black panel......................................................60Blind spot sensors.........................................215Bluetooth (hands-free)..........................318,361Bluetooth (telephone)....................................318Bonnet...........................................................231Bonnet stay...................................................231Boot...............................................................115Boot lamp..............................................140, 156Brake discs ....................................................240Brake lamps ..................................................261Brake pads ....................................................240Brakes ...........................................................240Braking assistance system...........................176
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................118CD .................................................................354CD MP3................................................355, 356Central locking......................................102,108Centre console..............................................147Changing a bulb....................................256,261Changing a fuse ............................................263Changing a wheel .........................................249Changing a wiper blade ........................136,273Changing the date.................................337, 370
Changing the remote control battery............106Changing the time.................................337,370CHECK......................................................39, 57Checking levels .....................................235,237Checking the engine oil level..........................54Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........244Checks ................................. 233, 234, 238,240Child lock.......................................................169Children.........................................164, 166-168Child seats ...................................160,163-165Cigar lighter...................................................r146Closing the boot ....................................102, 115Closing the doors ..................................102,113Cold climate screen......................................273Connectors, audio .........................146,357, 359Coolant level.................................................235Courtesy lamps.....................................129, 138Cruise control........................................218,221Cup holder.....................................................r147
B
C
Date (setting).........................................337,370Daytime running lamps.................125,257, 259Deactivating the passenger airbag...............184Deadlocking..................................................103Defrosting ..................................................87, 94
Diesel additive level......................................237Dimensions...................................................288Dipped beam .................................124, 257, 258
D

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Alphabetical index
Dipstick....................................................54,235Directional lighting................................131, 132Direction indicators.......127,172,257,258,261Doors.............................................................113Doors, rear....................................................r169Doors emergency control .............................114
Door trays...................................................... 144
Dynamic emergency braking................192, 196
EBA(Emergency braking assistance)........ 176,177Eco-driving.....................................................34Eco-driving (advice)........................................34Economical driving .........................................34Economy mode.............................................272Electric window controls ...............................116Electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)............................176Electronic engine immobiliser...............r104, 107Electronic stability control (ESC).................. 177Emergency boot release...............................115Emergency braking system..........................177Emergency call.....................................173, 294Emergency warning lamps...................172, 173eMyWay .................................................68,295Energy economy mode .................................272Engine, Diesel ......................120, 232, 234, 286Engine, petrol ................................ 119,233, 284
Engine compartment............................233,234Engine compartment fusebox.......................263Engine oil level indicator...................r54,57, 235Environment............................................34,107Equipment settings ............................40,64, 68ESC/ASR .......................................................177ESP ............................................................... 177
EG
G.P.S.............................................................304Gearbox, automatic.............................. 207,239Gearbox, electronic.......................203,212,239Gearbox, manual..................201,202,212,239Gear efficiency indicator...............................r202Gear lever........................................................34Gear lever, automatic gearbox.....................207Gear lever, electronic gearbox system.........203Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................201Glove box......................................................145Guidance ..............................................302, 309Guide-me-home............................................128
Filling with fuel ....................................... 118-120Fitting a wheel ............................................... 252Fitting roof bars.............................................274Fittings, boot.................................................154Flashing indicators................127, 172, 258,259Foglamps, rear..............................r126,261, 263Front foglamps ......................126, 132,257,260Front seats................................................88,89Fuel..................................................34,119, 120Fuel consumption............................................34Fuel filler flap.........................................118, 120Fuel gauge....................................................118Fuel tank................................................118, 120Fusebox, dashboard.....................................263Fuses.............................................................263
F
Halogen headlamps......................................257Hands-free kit........................................318,361Hazard warning lamps ..........................172, 173Headlamp adjustment ...................................130Headlamps, directional.................130, 131,257Headlamp wash............................................135Head restraints, front ......................................90Head restraints, rear.......................................r92Heated seats...................................................90Heating......................................................34, 80Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel ..............................................93
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