2012 Citroen DS4 checking oil

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Checks














Petrol engines

The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.
1. Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.

Diesel engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.3.
Coolant reser voir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick. 9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump *
. 11.
Bleed screw *
.
*
Accordin
g to engine.

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Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for the inter val for
this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engineand conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.



Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the servicing booklet for the inter val for
this operation.

Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet theDOT4 standard.
Th
e brake fluid level should be closeto the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
The reading will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes. The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
When working under the bonnet, take care, as cer tain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two services. CITROËN recommends that you check the oillevel, and top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).

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 the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe.)Detach the angled base from the white pipe. )Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.



Checking tyre pressures/
inflatin
g accessories

Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the car tridge.The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridge into the environment, take it to anauthorised waste disposal site or aCITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.

You can also use the com
pressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.)Start the vehicle and let the engine run.)Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure label. )Remove the kit then stow it.
)
Turn the selector A
to the "A ir" position. )
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.

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Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel fuel 234

Checking levels 237-239


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- power steering fluid

- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid
-
additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)



Changing bulbs 258 -265


- front

- rear


Petrol en
gines 286-287
Diesel engines 288-289
Dimensions 290
Identification markings 291

Bonnet 2
33
Petrol underbonnet 235
Diesel underbonnet 236
Checking components 240 -242
- battery- air filter/passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs

Batter
y 271-273
Energy economy mode 274
En
gine compar tment
fuses 266, 269 -270

A
ABS and EBFD systems...............................178Accessories..................................................281Accessory socket,12 V ......................................146, 147,151,157Adjusting headlamps ....................................130Adjusting head restraints ................................90Adjusting seat belt height ...................... 181, 182Adjusting the steering wheel...........................94Airbags, curtain.....................................189,190Airbags, front.........................................186,190Airbags, lateral......................................188,190Air conditioning...............................................34Air conditioning,
digital ......................................................79,82Air conditioning,
manual ....................................................79,80Air filter..........................................................r240Air flow............................................................34Air vents..........................................................78Alarm.............................................................109Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..........................................................178Anti-pinch ......................................................115Anti-theft........................................................103Armrest, front........................................ 149,150Armrest, rear.................................................r154Ashtray, por table...........................................145Assistance call......................................175, 296Audible warning............................................175Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........336, 362, 364Audio system...........................................64,349Automatic illumination of
headlamps ..........................................125, 128
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps.............................................175Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers .................................................133, 134
Auxiliary socket.....................................337,361Auxiliary sockets ...........................................146
Backup starting .............................................271Battery...................................................240, 271Battery, charging...........................................271Battery, remote control.........................105,106Black panel......................................................60Blind spot sensors.........................................218Bluetooth (hands-free)........................................320,363Bluetooth (telephone)..................................................320Bonnet ...........................................................233Bonnet stay ...................................................233Boot...............................................................114Boot lamp..............................................140, 157Brake discs....................................................242Brake lamps..................................................263Brake pads ....................................................242Brakes ...........................................................242Braking assistancesystem .........................................................178
BC
Capacity, fuel tank........................................117CD.................................................................356CD MP3 .................................................357,358Central locking......................................102,107Centre console ..............................................147Changing a bulb ....................................258, 263Changing a fuse............................................ 265Changing a wheel.........................................251Changing a wiper blade........................136, 275Changing the date.................................339,372Changing the remotecontrol battery .............................................105Changing the time.................................339,372CHECK......................................................39, 57Checking levels .....................................237, 239Checking the engine oil level..........................54Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)..............................................246Checks..................................235, 236, 240,242Child lock.......................................................171Children..........................................166, 168-170Child seats ....................................162,165-167Cigar lighter...................................................r146Closing the boot ....................................102, 114Closing the doors .................................. 102,112Cold climate screen......................................275Connectors, audio.........................146, 359, 361Coolant level.................................................237Courtesy lamps.....................................129, 138Cruise control........................................221,224Cup holder.....................................................r147