2012 Citroen DS4 check oil

Checks


Air filter and passenger compartment filter


Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The batter
y does not require anymaintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctl
y tightened, particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "Practical information" section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following itsreconnection. Re
fer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
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(refer to the "Engines" section). y A clogged passenger compar tment filter mayhave an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Re
place the oil filter each timethe engine oil is changed.
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component.
The presence of this label, in particular with the Stop & Star t 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 replacingor disconnecting the battery.

241Checks
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.

247Practical information

1. Sealing
)
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.

Repair procedure

Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.
)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
) Star t the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
)Switch off the ignition. )Turn the selector A to the
"sealant" position. )Check that the switch B
is in position "O"
.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and causes irritation to theeyes.Keep it out of reach of children.

Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe.)Detach the angled base from the white pipe. )Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.



Checking tyre pressures/
inflatin
g accessories

Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the car tridge.The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridge into the environment, take it to anauthorised waste disposal site or aCITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.

You can also use the com
pressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.)Start the vehicle and let the engine run.)Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure label. )Remove the kit then stow it.
)
Turn the selector A
to the "A ir" position. )
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.

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Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel fuel 234

Checking levels 237-239


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- power steering fluid

- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid
-
additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)



Changing bulbs 258 -265


- front

- rear


Petrol en
gines 286-287
Diesel engines 288-289
Dimensions 290
Identification markings 291

Bonnet 2
33
Petrol underbonnet 235
Diesel underbonnet 236
Checking components 240 -242
- battery- air filter/passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs

Batter
y 271-273
Energy economy mode 274
En
gine compar tment
fuses 266, 269 -270

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ABS and EBFD systems...............................178Accessories..................................................281Accessory socket,12 V ......................................146, 147,151,157Adjusting headlamps ....................................130Adjusting head restraints ................................90Adjusting seat belt height ...................... 181, 182Adjusting the steering wheel...........................94Airbags, curtain.....................................189,190Airbags, front.........................................186,190Airbags, lateral......................................188,190Air conditioning...............................................34Air conditioning,
digital ......................................................79,82Air conditioning,
manual ....................................................79,80Air filter..........................................................r240Air flow............................................................34Air vents..........................................................78Alarm.............................................................109Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..........................................................178Anti-pinch ......................................................115Anti-theft........................................................103Armrest, front........................................ 149,150Armrest, rear.................................................r154Ashtray, por table...........................................145Assistance call......................................175, 296Audible warning............................................175Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........336, 362, 364Audio system...........................................64,349Automatic illumination of
headlamps ..........................................125, 128
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps.............................................175Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers .................................................133, 134
Auxiliary socket.....................................337,361Auxiliary sockets ...........................................146
Backup starting .............................................271Battery...................................................240, 271Battery, charging...........................................271Battery, remote control.........................105,106Black panel......................................................60Blind spot sensors.........................................218Bluetooth (hands-free)........................................320,363Bluetooth (telephone)..................................................320Bonnet ...........................................................233Bonnet stay ...................................................233Boot...............................................................114Boot lamp..............................................140, 157Brake discs....................................................242Brake lamps..................................................263Brake pads ....................................................242Brakes ...........................................................242Braking assistancesystem .........................................................178
BC
Capacity, fuel tank........................................117CD.................................................................356CD MP3 .................................................357,358Central locking......................................102,107Centre console ..............................................147Changing a bulb ....................................258, 263Changing a fuse............................................ 265Changing a wheel.........................................251Changing a wiper blade........................136, 275Changing the date.................................339,372Changing the remotecontrol battery .............................................105Changing the time.................................339,372CHECK......................................................39, 57Checking levels .....................................237, 239Checking the engine oil level..........................54Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)..............................................246Checks..................................235, 236, 240,242Child lock.......................................................171Children..........................................166, 168-170Child seats ....................................162,165-167Cigar lighter...................................................r146Closing the boot ....................................102, 114Closing the doors .................................. 102,112Cold climate screen......................................275Connectors, audio.........................146, 359, 361Coolant level.................................................237Courtesy lamps.....................................129, 138Cruise control........................................221,224Cup holder.....................................................r147

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Keeping childrensafe..............................162,166,168-170,186Key in ignition warning ..................................104
Key with remote control........ 100,102,103,106
Labels
, identification.....................................291Lamps, warning and indicator............................................r43,50, 53Lane Depar ture Warning System(LDWS) .......................................................217Level, brake fluid...........................................237Level, power steering fluid............................237Levels and checks..........................235-237,239Lighting, guide-me home.......................127,128Lighting, interior....................................r138,139Lighting bulbs (replacement) ......................................258,263Lighting control stalk .............................124, 127Lighting dimmer..................................r38,39, 59Loading....................................................34,276Load reduction mode....................................274Localised assistance call..............................296Localised emergency call.............................296Locating your vehicle....................................103Locking from the inside.................................107Locking the boot ............................................114
Long objects, transpor ting ............................154
Luggage retaining strap................................155
Oil filter..........................................................r240Oil level ....................................................54,237Opening the bonnet......................................233Opening the boot..........................................114Opening the doors........................................112Operation indicator lamps.............46,50, 51, 53
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Jack...............................................................251JACK socket..................................146,337, 361
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Head restraints, rear.......................................r93Heated seats ...................................................90Heating ......................................................34,80Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ..............................................94Hill start assist...............................................213Hooks............................................................156
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Ignition...........................................................104Indicators, direction..............................174, 260Indicator lamps, status....................................51Inflating accessories (using the kit)..............246Inflating tyres ..................................................34Inputs for audio system .................146,337, 361Instrument panel lighting................................59Instrument panels ..........................38-40,57,61Instrument panel screen...................38, 39,204Intelligent Traction Control............................179Interior fittings.......................................144, 145Interior mood lighting....................................139ISOFIX child seats.................................168-170ISOFIX mountings.........................................168
Main beam ....................................124,259, 260Maintenance....................................................34Map reading lamps .......................................138Markings, identification .................................291Massage function ...........................................91Mat................................................................152Menu, main...................................................352Mini fuel level................................................117Mirror, rear view..............................................97Mirrors, door......................................r95,96,218Misfuel prevention .........................................119Motorway function(direction indicators) ................................... 174Mountings for ISOFIX seats ......................... 168MP3 CD.................................................357,358Music media players.....................................332
Navigation.............................................303, 304Number plate lamps......................................264
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389Alphabetical index
Paint colour code..........................................291Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r156Parking brake........................................202,242Parking brake, electric ..........................194, 198Parking lamps ...............................................127Parking sensors, front ...................................229Parking sensors, rear....................................r228Parking space sensor ..................................226Particle emission filter..........................r239, 241Passenger compartment filter......................r240Personalisation...............................................60Player, CD MP3.....................................357,358Port, USB ..............................................146, 359Priming the fuel system ................................234
Protecting children .........162, 166, 168-170, 186Puncture........................................................ 246
Removing a wheel........................................254Removing the mat.........................................152Repair kit, puncture .......................................246Replacing bulbs....................................258,263Replacing fuses ............................................265Replacing the air filter...................................r240Replacing the oil filter...................................r240Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r240Replacing wiper blades.........................136,275Resetting the service indicator.......................r56Resetting the trip recorder..............................r58Rev counter.........................................r38, 39, 42Reversing lamps ...........................................263Risk areas (update).......................................308Roof bars ....................................................... 276Routine checks.....................................240, 242Running out of fuel (Diesel).......................................................234
Seat, rear bench.............................................93Seat adjustment........................................88, 89Seat belts......................................181, 182, 184Seats, electric .................................................89Seats, rear.......................................................r93Serial number, vehicle ..................................291Ser vice indicator.......................................r55, 57Servicing.........................................................34Setting the clock...................................339,372Short-cut menus...........................................302Sidelamps.............................124, 127, 259, 263Side repeater.................................................261Ski flap..........................................................154Spare wheel ..................................................251Speed limiter.........................................r221, 222Speedometer............................................r38,39Spotlamps, side....................................129, 262Starting the vehicle.......................104,205, 209Steering mounted controls....................300,351Stopping the vehicle.....................104,205, 209Stop & Start.................................74, 83,86, 117, 214, 233,240, 271Storage..................144,145, 147, 149,150, 155Storage compar tments .................................147Storage drawer..............................................153Storage net....................................................155Storing driving positions.................................92Stowing rings................................................155Synchronising the remote control.........................................................105Synthesiser, voice .........................................314System, navigation ........................................304
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Radio.............................................329, 330, 353Rear screen(demisting)..............................................87,95Recharging the battery.................................271Reduction of electrical load..........................274Regeneration of the par ticleemissions filter............................................r241Reinitialising the electric windows ................ 115Reinitialising the remote control...................105Remote control..............................100, 102, 106Removable screen(snow shield)...............................................275
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Safety for children.........................................171Satellite navigation system .............................68Screen, colour and
mapping..................................40,68, 301,340Screen, monochrome.............................64, 373Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)...................64,68, 352Screen menu map .........................340, 373, 374Screenwash, front.........................................135
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