2012 Citroen DS4 bonnet

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO AND
TELEMATICS
233 Bonnet
234Running out of fuel (Diesel)
235Petrol engines
236 Diesel engines
237 Checking levels
240 Checks
246Te m p o r a ry puncture repair
kit
251 Changing a wheel
258 Changing a bulb
265Changing a fuse
271 12 V battery
274 Energy economy mode
275Changing a wiper blade
275Very cold climate screen
276Fitting roof bars
277 Towing the vehicle
279To w i ng a trailer
281 Accessories
286 Petrol engines
287 Petrol weights
288Diesel engines
289Diesel weights
290Dimensions
291Identifi cation markings
295 Emergency or assistance
297 eMyWay
349 Audio system
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Instruments and controls
1.
Cruise control/speed limiter controls. 2.
Controls for optional functions.3.
Steering wheel adjustment control.4.
Lighting and direction indicator control stalk.5.
Instrument panel.
6.Driver's airbag.
Horn. 7. Controls for audio and telematic system. 8.Controls for Bluetooth system or telephone. 9.
Bonnet release. 10.Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.11. Fusebox.12.Manual headlamp height adjustment
Lower side switch panel.
13.Fuel filler flap opening switch.Upper side switch panel. 14 .Side adjustable air vent. 15. Front side window demisting vent.

31Familiarisation

Stop & Start


Engine going into STOP mode
214Th
e "ECO"warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine isput into standby automatically:


- with a manual
gearbox;
at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral and release the clutchpedal, -with the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system;at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put the
gear lever in position N.
Engine going into START mode

Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time bypressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.
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The system is reactivated automatically every time you start the engine withthe key.


Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key. Th
e "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:
-
with a manual gearbox;when you fullydepress the clutch pedal, -
with the 6-speed electronic gearboxsystem;


●
with the gear lever in position A
or M ,
when you release the brake pedal,

●
or gear lever in position N
and brake
pedal released, when you change to
position
Aor M ,

●
or when you engage reverse.

In certain circumstances the ST
OP mode may not be available; the "ECO"warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes off.In certain condition, START mode may engageautomatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp flashes
then goes off.
Driving safely

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.

109Access





Alarm * System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring.


- exterior perimeter

The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet...




- interior volumetric

The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compar tment or moves inside the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system

- tilt

The system checks for any change in theattitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,moved or knocked.


Self-protection function

The system checks for the putting out of service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the centralcontrol or the siren wiring are put out of service
or damaged.

For all work on the alarm system, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Activation
)Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.)Press the locking button on the remote control. The monitoring system is active: the indicator lamp in the button flashes once per second.
A
fter the locking button on the remote controlis pressed, the exterior perimeter monitoringis activated after a delay of 5 seconds and theinterior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after a delay of 45 seconds.


Deactivation
)
Press the unlocking button on the remotecontrol.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator
lamp in the button goes off.


If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed fully, the vehicle is not lockedbut the exterior perimeter monitoring will be activated after a delay of 45 seconds at the same time asthe interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring.

*
Accordin
g to country.

Visibility
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
)Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped beam headlamps are on .

Low screenwash/headlampwash level
On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
the reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.Checking and topping up this fluid can only be
done when stationary with the engine off.
The driver should check the level of this fluid regularly, par ticularly duringwinter.
Refer to "Checks -
§ Screenwash/headlampwash level" for the procedure on checking thelevel.

The system is reactivated automaticallyat every new star t using the key.
Reactivation

This system requires a specific battery with aspecial specification and technology (reference numbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of the system. In the event of a malfunction with the s
ystem,
the "ECO OFF"switch warning lamp flashes,
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


Operating fault
Maintenance

Before doing anything under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of STA R T mode.

The Stop & Star t system makes use of advanced technology. All work on this type of battery must be done only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop. Pr
ess the "ECO OFF"switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and the
display of a message.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, thevehicle may stall. All of the instrumentpanel warning lamps come on.Depending on version, an alert message may also be displayed askingyou to put the gear lever into position Nand put your foot on the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition, then restart the engine using the key.

233Checks











Bonnet


Opening
)Open the front left door.)Pull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door aperture.
) Push the exterior safety catch Bto the leftand raise the bonnet.
)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing on the back of the bonnet. )
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet open.


The location of the interior bonnet release lever prevents opening of the bonnet while the front left door isclosed.


Do not open the bonnet in high winds. When the engine is hot, handle theexterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the Stop & Startsystem to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change toSTA R T m o d e .


Closing
)
Take the stay out of the support notch. )
Clip the stay in its housing on the back of
the bonnet.) Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is secured correctly.