2011 Citroen DS4 oil level

Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines

The petrol engines are per fectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels (containing
10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reser ved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol
(E100 type).













Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines

The Diesel engines are per fectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current and
future European standards (Diesel fuel which
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)
available at the pumps (containing up to 7 %
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel
engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
The petrol or Diesel engine of your vehicle is
fitted with a catalytic conver ter, a device which
helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions
in the exhaust gases.

For petrol engines, the use of unleaded fuel
is compulsory.

The filler neck is narrower, admitting unleaded
petrol nozzles only.


Fuel supply cut- of f

Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have have
the tank drained and refilled with
the correct fuel before you star t the
engine.

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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 reser voir.

3.
Coolant reser voir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

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 priming
the fuel system.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.

3.
Coolant reser voir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air filter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil filler cap.

10.
Priming pump * .

11.
Bleed screw * .

*
According 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 significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Oil level


Engine oil change

Refer to the ser vicing booklet 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 than
30 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).
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two ser vices. CITROËN
recommends that you check the oil
level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).

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Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)

Topping 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 to
health 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 an
authorised waste disposal site.

)
Open the bonnet and secure it with
the stay.

)
Open the screenwash reser voir filler cap.

)
Take and pinch the level gauge to block its
breather.

)
Remove the gauge completely from
the reser voir to read the level in the
transparent section.

)
Top up if necessary.

)
Refit the filler cap to the reservoir 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.
According to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reser voir low level is indicated by:


-
fixed illumination of the par ticle
emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message that the particle emissions
filter additive level is too low,

or

- fixed illumination of the ser vice
warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message
that the par ticle emissions filter
additive level is too low.

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Particle 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", 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 servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking inter val
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 system
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
- temporary illumination of the
ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
that there is a risk of blockage of the
particle emissions filter.

-
fixed illumination of the par ticle
emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and 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 any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the level checking inter val
for 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 par ticle emissions filter)



Changing bulbs 256 -263


- front

- rear

Petrol engines 282-283
Diesel engines 284-285
Dimensions 286
Identification markings 287

Bonnet 231
Petrol underbonnet 233
Diesel underbonnet 234
Checking components 238-240


- battery

- air filter/passenger compartment filter

- oil filter

- par ticle emissions filter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs


Battery 269 -271
Energy economy mode 272

Engine compartment
fuses 264, 267-268

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ABS and EBFD systems ............................. 176
Accessories ................................................ 278
Accessory socket, 12 V ...... 144, 145, 149, 155
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 128
Adjusting head restraints .............................. 90
Adjusting seat belt height ............................ 179
Adjusting the steering wheel ......................... 94
Airbags, cur tain ................................... 187, 188
Airbags, front ....................................... 184, 188
Airbags, lateral .................................... 186, 188
Air conditioning ............................................ 34
Air conditioning, digital ............................ 79, 82
Air conditioning, manual ......................... 79, 80
Air filter ........................................................ 238
Air flow ......................................................... 34
Air vents ........................................................ 78
Alarm ........................................................... 109
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) .................. 176
Anti-pinch .................................................... 116
Anti-theft...................................................... 103
Armrest, front ...................................... 147, 148
Armrest, rear ............................................... 152
Ashtray, portable ......................................... 143
Assistance call .................................... 173, 292
Audible warning .......................................... 173
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ...............332, 358
Audio system ................................. 62, 345 -376
Automatic illumination of headlamps ...... 123, 126
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .......................... 173
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............................ 131, 132
Auxiliary sockets .........................144, 333, 357Battery .................................................238, 269
Battery, charging ......................................... 270
Battery, remote control .......................105, 106
Black panel .................................................... 58
Blind spot sensors....................................... 216
Bluetooth (hands-free) ........................ 316, 359
Bluetooth (telephone) .......................... 316, 359
Bonnet ......................................................... 231
Bonnet stay ................................................. 231
Boot ............................................................. 114
Boot lamp ............................................ 138, 155
Brake discs .................................................. 240
Brake lamps ................................................ 261
Brake pads .................................................. 240
Brakes ......................................................... 240
Braking assistance system ......................... 177
Capacity, fuel tank ...................................... 117
CD .......................................................329, 352
CD MP3 ...............................................329, 353
Central locking .................................... 102, 107
Centre console ............................................ 145
Changing a bulb .................................. 256 -263
Changing a fuse .................................. 263 -268
Changing a wheel ............................... 249 -255
Changing a wiper blade ...................... 134, 273
Changing the date .............................. 335, 369
Changing the remote control battery .......... 105Changing the time .............................. 335, 369
CHECK ....................................................39, 55
Checking levels ................................... 235 -237
Checking the engine oil level ................52, 235
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...... 246
Checks ................................................ 233 -240
Child lock ..................................................... 169
Children ................................158 -169, 182, 185
Child seats ...........................................160 -168
Child seats, conventional ............................ 163
Cigarette lighter ........................................... 144
Closing the boot .................................. 102, 114
Closing the doors ................................ 102, 112
Cold climate screen .................................... 273
Connectors, audio .............. 144, 333, 355, 357
Coolant level ...............................................236
Cour tesy lamps ................................... 127, 136
Cruise control ...................................... 219, 222
Cup holder ................................................... 145
C B
Date (display) ..................................... 335, 369
Daytime running lamps ............... 123, 257, 259
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............. 185
Defrosting ................................................ 86, 87
Diesel additive level .................................... 237
Dimensions ................................................. 286
Dipped beam ............................... 122, 257, 258
Dipstick ..................................................52, 235
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