2012 Citroen DS4 lock

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.

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.

Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level, stable and non-slippery ground. Apply the parking brake unless it hasbeen programmed to automatic mode, switch off the ignition and engage first gear * to lock the wheels.Check that the braking warning lamps in the instrument panel are on(not flashing). The occupants must get out of thevehicle and wait where they are safe.If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe changed. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.


List of operations
)
Remove the chromed bolt cover from each
of the bolts using the tool 3 (according toequipment).)
Fit the security socket 4
on thewheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt. )
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

*
position
Rfor the electronic gearbox system;
P
for an automatic gearbox.

can be star ted using a slave battery (external or
in another vehicle
) and jump leads.
Starting using another
battery
)Connect the red lead to the (+) terminal of
the flat battery A, then to the (+) terminal of
the slave battery B.)Connect one end of the green or black lead
to the (-) terminal of the slave battery B (or
the ear th point on the slave vehicle). )Connect the other end to the ear th point Con the broken-down vehicle.)Star t the engine on the slave vehicle andleave the engine running for a few minutes.

First ensure that the slave battery has anominal voltage of 12 V and a capacityat least equal to that of the flat battery.
Do not try to star t the engine by connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.
)
Operate the star ter on the broken-down
vehicle and leave the engine running.
I
f the engine does not star t straight away, switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.) With the engine idling, disconnect the jumpleads in reverse order.
)Position the open clamp Eof the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery. )Press down on the clamp to position itcorrectly on the battery post. )Lock the clamp by lowering the lever D .


Reconnecting the (+)
term
inal
Disconnectin
g the (+)
terminal
)Raise the lever D
fully to release the clamp E.


Do not force the lever as locking will not be possible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; star t the procedure again.

273Practical information

Charging the battery using
a battery charger

If the battery of your vehicle is flat or prior
to taking the vehicle out of ser vice for an extended period, you can charge the battery
using a battery charger.
For information on the specification of batterychargers compatible with your battery, refer to
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The Stop & Start battery does not haveto be disconnected for charging.


Reinitialisation after
reconnection
After any reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait at least one minute before
starting, to allow time for the initialisation of theelectronic systems.
By referring to the corresponding sections, you should set or initialise the following systems yourself:


- one-touch electric windows,

- time and date,

- audio and navigation system settings.

It is recommended that the battery be disconnected if the vehicle is not be used for more than a month.

Check that no aler t message or warning lamp comes on after switching on the ignition.
However, if minor problems persist after carrying out these operations, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Before disconnecting
)Go to the battery. )Check that all of the openings - doors, boot... - are closed but not locked.)Wait at least four minutes after switchingoff the ignition.
Charging
)
Disconnect the (+)terminal. )
Follow the instructions on use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.) Connect the red cable of the charger to the (+) post of the battery, then the black cable
to the (-) terminal.) Once charging is complete, disconnect thecharger cables in reverse order.
The charging operation must be carried outin a well ventilated area and well away from naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to avoid any risk of explosion and fire. Do not try to charge a frozen battery; the
battery must first be thawed out to avoid any risk of explosion. If the battery hasfrozen, before charging, have it checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, who will ensure that the internal components have not been damaged and that the casing is not cracked, which wouldintroduce the risk of a leak of toxic and corrosive acid.

Practical information





Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To
gain access to it: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on
the rear parcel shelf suppor t,
)remove the towing eye from the holder.

Access to the tools
General
recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towedvehicle.The driver must stay at the wheel of thetowed vehicle. Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.

In the following cases, you must always callon a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or releasethe parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

)On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.
To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
)Place the gear lever in neutral (position Non the electronic gearbox system or automatic gearbox). Failure to observe this instructioncould result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor tdistance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
Some characters in themedia information are not
displayed correctly while playing. The audio s
ystem does not display some types of characters. Use standard characters to name tracks and
folders.
Pla
ying of streaming fi lesdoes not start. The peripheral device connected does not support automatic play. Start the playback from the device.
Th
e names of tracks and
the track length are notdisplayed on the screen
when streaming audio. The Bluetooth profi le does not allow the transfer of this information.
The qualit
y of receptionof the radio station
listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too
far from the transmitter used by the station listened
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the
vehicle is travelling.
Activate the "RDS" function by means of theshort-cut menu to enable the system to check
whether there is a more powerful transmitter in thegeographical area.
The environment
(hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a fault with the audio system.
The aerial is absent or has been dama
ged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
I
cannot fi nd some radiostations in the list of stations received.The station is not received or its name has chan
ged in the list.
Some radio stations send other information in place of their name (the title of the song for example).
The s
ystem interprets this information as the name of the station.
The name of the radio station changes.