2012 Citroen DS4 instrument panel

When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the par t of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument panel
or appears in the t
ype 2 instrument panel central screen.
If your vehicle has a screen, a warning lamp coming on is always accompanied by the display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
STOP
fixed, alone or associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible si
gnal and a
message in the screen. Illumination o
f this warning lamp is
associated with a serious brakingsystem, power steering, enginelubrication or cooling system
malfunction or a punctured tyre.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that
the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum coolanttemperature
fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before toppingup the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
Engine oil pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the enginelubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

53Monitoring
Passenger'sairbag systemfixed in the instrument panel and/or seat beltand front passenger'sairbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in theglove box, is set to the OFFposition.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
Set the control to the "ON"
position to activate
the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facingposition.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
ESP/ASRfixed. The button, located at the bottom left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-slip regulation.Pr
ess the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator lamp goes off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, at the same
time as the service information.
Engine oil level indicator
The vehicle must be on level groundand the engine must have been off for more than 30 minutes for this levelcheck 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 ser vice
warning lamp and accompanied by an audible
signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a checkusing 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 aqualified workshop.
Th
ere 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.

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Monitoring
This information is displayed for a few seconds
after switching on the ignition. It informs the
driver when the next ser vice is due,
in
accordance with the manufacturer'sservicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last service indicator zero
reset. It is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the ser vice
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line or a specific message in the instrument panel central screen indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
For example:1 700 miles (2 800 km) remainbefore the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:

Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
Example:560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the screen indicates:

A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
A
few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen thenindicates the total and trip distances.


More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice information
appears in the instrument panel central screen.

A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation.
The spanner remains on.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the type of driving.
Therefore, the spanner may also comeon if you have exceeded the two year service interval.
Service indicator zero reset

After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows: ) switch off the ignition,)
press and hold the ".../000"
trip distance
recorder zero reset button, ) switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
) when the screen indicates "=/0"and thespanner disappears, release the button.

This operation cannot be carried out while a reminder of the ser vicing information is being displayed.
Following this operation, if you wish todisconnect the battery, lock the vehicleand wait at least five minutes for thezero reset to be registered.


Recalling the service information

You can recall the ser vice information at anytime. )Briefly press the ".../000"
trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for afew seconds, in the total distance recorder
line or in the type 2 instrument panel central screen.
Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashes
to indicate that the servicemust be carried out as soon as possible. Example:
the ser vice is overdue by 180 miles(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

Monitoring
Manual test in the type 2 instrument panel central screen
This function allows you to check the status of the vehicle systems (reminder of the "activated"/"deactivated" status of the configurable functions) and to
display the aler ts log.
)With the engine running, to star t a manual
test, briefly press the ".../000"button on
the instrument panel. The followin
g information appears successively in the instrument panel central screen:
- engine oil level indicator(see corresponding section),
- ser vice indicator (see correspondingsection),
- under-inflation detection (if your vehicle
is fitted with this system; see the "Safety"section),
- current warnings and aler t messages,
if any (see corresponding section for the
warning lamp or system concerned),
- status of configurable functions(see "Multifunction screens").

This information also appears everytime the ignition is switched on(automatic test).

59Monitoring
Lighting dimmer
Permits manual adjustment of the brightness of
the instruments and controls in relation to theexterior brightness. Only operates when the
vehicle lighting is on in night mode.
Activation
) Press button A
to change the brightness of
the instruments and controls.) When the lighting reaches the minimum setting, release the button, then press
again to increase it. or )
When the lighting reaches the maximum setting, release the button, then press
again to reduce it.) When the lighting reaches the level of brightness required, release the button.
This indicator and the li
ghting
value appear in the middle o
f theinstrument panel during adjustment
to show the lighting level compared to
the 16 levels available. You can also modi
fy the level of lighting by
turning the thumb wheel B , located on the leftof the steering wheel: )
upwards; to reduce the level, )
downwards; to increase the level.


Deactivation

When the vehicle lighting is off, or in day mode (daytime running lamps on), pressing the buttonor turning the thumb wheel does not have anyeffect.

System allowing cer tain screens to be switched
off for night driving. The instrument panel remains on with the
vehicle speed, electronic or automatic gearbox
gear selected, cruise control or speed limiter
in
formation, if in use, and the low fuel aler ts asappropriate.
If there is an aler t or a chan
ge in a function
or to a setting, the black panel mode is
interrupted.
Black panel (black screen)
Activation
)
With the vehicle lighting on, press this button again to activate the black panel. )
Press once more to illuminate on thevarious screens again.


In the instrument panel, you can change thecolour of its dials (button A) independently fromAthat of the screens (button B ).
There are five colour variants, from white to
blue.)press the appropriate button as many times as needed to obtain the desired colour.
Customising the instrument
panel colours