2012 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

239Checks
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.

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.

Electric parking brake
This system does not require anyroutine servicing. However, in the event of a problem, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
For more information, see "Driving - Electric
parking brake - § Operating faults".

















Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offersvery specific products.
To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited.Brake disc wear

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.


Manual parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even betweentwo services.
Checking this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the styleof driving, par ticularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked,even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.

Checks

011
Practical information

Temporary puncture repair kit
and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.

Access to the kit


The speed limit sticker Imust be affixed to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that a wheel is in temporaryuse.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.


Description of the kit
A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I"/off "O"
switch. C.
Deflation button. D.Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E.Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,

- various in
flation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...F
.Sealant cartridge.G. White pipe with cap for repair.
H. Black pipe for inflation.I.
Speed limit sticker.
This kit is installed in the stora
ge box, under the boot floor.