2012 Citroen DS4 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 val for
this operation.

Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet theDOT4 standard.
Th
e brake fluid level should be closeto 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 levelindicator 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 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 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

A
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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Alphabetical index
Date (setting).........................................339,372Daytime running lamps.................125, 259, 261Deactivating the passenger airbag...............186Defrosting ..................................................87,95Diesel additive level ......................................239Dimensions...................................................290Dipped beam ................................. 124, 259, 260Dipstick....................................................54,237Directional lighting................................131,132Direction indicators.......127,174, 259,260, 263Doors.............................................................112Doors emergency control .............................113Door trays......................................................144
Driving positions (memorising) .......................92Dynamic emergency braking................194, 198
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)..........................................178,179Eco-driving.....................................................34Eco-driving (advice)........................................34Economical driving .........................................34Economy mode .............................................274Electric window controls ...............................115Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)........................................................ 178Electronic engine immobiliser...............r103, 106Electronic stability control (ESC)..................179Emergency boot release...............................114
Emergency braking system..........................179Emergency call.....................................175,296Emergency warning lamps....................174,175eMyWay..................................................68, 297Energy economy mode.................................274Engine, Diesel.......................119,234, 236, 288Engine, petrol ................................118,235, 286Engine compartment.............................235,236Engine compartment fusebox.......................265Engine oil level indicator...................r54, 57, 237Engines.................................................286, 288Environment............................................34,106Equipment settings.............................40,64, 68ESC/ASR .......................................................179ESP ...............................................................179
D
E
F
Filling with fuel ........................................117-119Fitting a wheel ...............................................254Fitting roof bars .............................................276Fittings, boot................................................. 155Flashing indicators.................127,174, 260,261Foglamps, rear..............................r126,263, 265Front foglamps......................126, 132,259,262Front seats..........................................88,89, 92Fuel...................................................34,118, 119Fuel consumption............................................34Fuel filler flap..........................................117, 119Fuel gauge ....................................................117
Fuel tank.................................................117, 119Fusebox, dashboard.....................................265Fuses.............................................................265
G
G.P.S.............................................................306Gearbox, automatic..............................209, 241Gearbox, electronic.......................205, 214, 241Gearbox, manual..................203, 204, 214, 241Gear efficiency indicator...............................r204Gear lever........................................................34
Gear lever, automatic gearbox .....................209Gear lever, electronic gearbox system .........205Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................203Glove box......................................................145Guidance...............................................304,311Guide-me-home............................................128
H
Halogen headlamps......................................259Hands-free kit........................................320, 363Hazard warning lamps ...........................174, 175Headlamp adjustment ...................................130Headlamps, directional.................130,131, 259Headlamp wash............................................135Head restraints, front......................................90