2011 Citroen DS4 check engine

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO AND
TELEMATICS
231 Bonnet
232 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
233 Petrol engines
234 Diesel engines
235 Checking levels
238 Checks244 Temporary puncture repair
kit
249 Changing a wheel
256 Changing a bulb
263 Changing a fuse
269 Battery
272 Energy economy mode
273 Changing a wiper blade
273 Very cold climate screen
274 Towing the vehicle
276 Towing a trailer
278 Accessories282 Petrol engines
283 Petrol weights
284 Diesel engines
285 Diesel weights
286 Dimensions
287 Identifi cation markings291 Emergency or assistance
293 eMyWay
345 Audio system
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Driving safely


Manual application/release


Manual application
of the parking brake is
possible by pulling
the control lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of the
parking brake is possible by pressing the
brake pedal
and pulling then releasing
the
control lever A
.


Electric parking brake


Automatic application/release

Press the accelerator pedal and let the clutch
pedal up (manual gearbox), the parking brake
is released automatically and progressively as
you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the engine the parking brake is applied
automatically.
If this warning lamp is on in the instrument
panel, the automatic application/release

is deactivated
; apply and release the
parking brake manually.

Before leaving the
vehicle, check that the
brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel and the P
warning lamp in the
control lever A
are on fixed (not flashing)
.

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With the engine running, on opening
the driver's door there is an audible
warning; apply the parking brake
manually.
Do not leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on; they might
release the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer or caravan or
if the slope might vary (transport on a
ferry, lorry, towing...) make a maximum
manual application with a long pull on
the control lever A
to immobilise the
vehicle.

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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 par ticular:


- 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 3 rd 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.

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.

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.

Familiarisation

43Monitoring


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Battery charge


fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.





Braking


fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+
fixed, associated with
the electric parking
brake malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is
released. The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

+
fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

45Monitoring





Service


temporarily,
accompanied by a
message. A minor malfunction has occurred
for which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in 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/Particle
emissions filter").
For any other malfunctions, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied
by a message and an
audible signal. A major malfunction has occurred
for which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations



Particle
emissions filter
(Diesel)
fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
message on the risk of
blockage of the particle
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 reservoir. Have the reser voir topped up as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)


fixed. The anti-lock braking system has
a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.





Dynamic stability
control
(ESP/ASR)


flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed. Unless it has been deactivated (button
pressed and its indicator lamp on), the
ESP/ASR or hill star t assist system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Engine
autodiagnosis
system


flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.






Low fuel level


fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 litres of
fuel
in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.

47Monitoring

Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.




Under-inflated
tyre


fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when
the tyres are cold.




Directional
headlamps


flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations







Foot on the brake
pedal


fixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system, press
the brake pedal to star t the engine (lever in position N
).
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.

flashing. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle on an
incline using the accelerator for too
long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.





Airbags


temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, at the same
time as the ser vice information.















Engine oil level indicator

The vehicle must be on level ground
and the engine must have been off
for more than 30 minutes for this level
check to be accurate.

Oil level correct

Oil level incorrect

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL"

or the display of a specific message in
the instrument panel, coupled with the service
warning lamp and accompanied by an audible
signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check
using the dipstick, the level must be topped up
to avoid damage to the engine.


Oil level indicator error

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL--"

or the display of a specific message in the
instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN or a
qualified workshop.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:


- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of damage to
the engine),

- B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine.




Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.