2012 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

47Monitoring
Servicetemporarily,accompanied by amessage. A min
or malfunction has occurredfor which there is no specific warninglamp. Identi
fy the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in the screen, such as, for example:
- the opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,
- the engine oil level,
- the remote control battery,
- the t
yre pressures,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on
Diesel vehicles
(see "Checks - § Checks/Particleemissions filter").
For any other malfunctions, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied
b
y a message and anaudible signal. A ma
jor malfunction has occurred
for which there is no specific warninglamp. Identif
y the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Particleemissions filter (Diesel)
fixed, accompanied by an audible signal message on the risk of
blockage of the particle emissions filter.
This indicates that the par ticleemissions filter is star ting to become saturated.
As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)until the warning lamp goes off.
fixed, accompanied by an audible signal andand a message that the
par ticle emissions filter additive level is too low. Thi
s indicates the low level of the additive reservoir.Have the reser voir topped up as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic stabilitycontrol
(ESP/ASR)

flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed. Unless it has been deactivated (button
pressed and its indicator lamp on),
the ESP/ASR or hill start assist
system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosissystem

flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catal
ytic converter.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed. The emission control system has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.



Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by and audible signal anda message.Wh
en it first comes on there remainsapproximately 6 litresof fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.Re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp willcome on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards "0".Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel,
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.

Monitoring
Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflatedtyrefixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when
the tyres are cold.
Directional headlampsflashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Foot on the brakepedalfixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system, press
the brake pedal to star t the engine (lever in position N).
If you wish to release the parking brake withoutpressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp willremain on.
flashing. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle on an
incline using the accelerator for too long, the clutch overheats.Use the brake pedal and
/or the electric parking brake.
Airbags

temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fix
ed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Left-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-handdirection indicator

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.



Sidelamps
fixed. The lighting control is in the"Sidelamps" position.
On vehicle where the daytime running lamps are deactivated,
if the lighting control is in the "AUTO" position, the sidelampscome on as a luminous signature of the vehicle.


Dipped beam headlamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam
headlamps" position or in the "AUTO"
position in conditions of low li
ght.



Main beamheadlamps

fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
Front foglamps
fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.
Hazard warninglamps flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch, located on the dashboard, has beenoperated. The le
ft-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

51Monitoring
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Parking brakefixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Electric parkingbrakefixed. The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal,pull the electric brake control. Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,refer to the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of the automaticfunctions of theelectric parking brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on switching off the engine) and"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the
function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Diesel enginepre-heatingfixed. The ignition switch is at the2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the en
gine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.

Lighting dimmer fixed. The lighting dimmer is making an
adjustment. You can adjust the level of illumination of the
instruments between 1 and 16.
Passenger's airbag systemfixed in the seat beltand passenger's front airbag warning lamps
display.
The control switch, located in the glove
box, has been placed in the "ON"
position.
The passen
ger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear facing"child seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF"
position
to deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a "rear facing" child seat.


Automatic wiping

fixed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wipin
g is activated.
To deactivate automatic wipin
g, operate the control stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Stop & Startfixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Star t system has put the engine into STOPmode.The warnin
g lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
fl
ashes for a few seconds, then goesoff. STOP mode is temporaril
y unavailable. or STA R T mode is invokedautomatically. Refer to "Drivin
g - § Stop & Star t" for special cases
with STOP mode and STA R T m o d e .
Parking space sensorsfixed.The parking space sensors function
is selected.To star t measurement, operate the direction indicator
on the side of the space to be measured, and do notexceed 12 mph (20 km/h). A message is displayed
once t
he measurement has been completed.

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.