2012 Citroen DS4 oil dipstick

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.

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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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Checks

























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).

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Alphabetical index
Date (setting).........................................339,372Daytime running lamps.................125, 259, 261Deactivating the passenger airbag...............186Defrosting ..................................................87,95Diesel additive level ......................................239Dimensions...................................................290Dipped beam ................................. 124, 259, 260Dipstick....................................................54,237Directional lighting................................131,132Direction indicators.......127,174, 259,260, 263Doors.............................................................112Doors emergency control .............................113Door trays......................................................144
Driving positions (memorising) .......................92Dynamic emergency braking................194, 198
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)..........................................178,179Eco-driving.....................................................34Eco-driving (advice)........................................34Economical driving .........................................34Economy mode .............................................274Electric window controls ...............................115Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)........................................................ 178Electronic engine immobiliser...............r103, 106Electronic stability control (ESC)..................179Emergency boot release...............................114
Emergency braking system..........................179Emergency call.....................................175,296Emergency warning lamps....................174,175eMyWay..................................................68, 297Energy economy mode.................................274Engine, Diesel.......................119,234, 236, 288Engine, petrol ................................118,235, 286Engine compartment.............................235,236Engine compartment fusebox.......................265Engine oil level indicator...................r54, 57, 237Engines.................................................286, 288Environment............................................34,106Equipment settings.............................40,64, 68ESC/ASR .......................................................179ESP ...............................................................179
D
E
F
Filling with fuel ........................................117-119Fitting a wheel ...............................................254Fitting roof bars .............................................276Fittings, boot................................................. 155Flashing indicators.................127,174, 260,261Foglamps, rear..............................r126,263, 265Front foglamps......................126, 132,259,262Front seats..........................................88,89, 92Fuel...................................................34,118, 119Fuel consumption............................................34Fuel filler flap..........................................117, 119Fuel gauge ....................................................117
Fuel tank.................................................117, 119Fusebox, dashboard.....................................265Fuses.............................................................265
G
G.P.S.............................................................306Gearbox, automatic..............................209, 241Gearbox, electronic.......................205, 214, 241Gearbox, manual..................203, 204, 214, 241Gear efficiency indicator...............................r204Gear lever........................................................34
Gear lever, automatic gearbox .....................209Gear lever, electronic gearbox system .........205Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................203Glove box......................................................145Guidance...............................................304,311Guide-me-home............................................128
H
Halogen headlamps......................................259Hands-free kit........................................320, 363Hazard warning lamps ...........................174, 175Headlamp adjustment ...................................130Headlamps, directional.................130,131, 259Headlamp wash............................................135Head restraints, front......................................90