2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD Owner's Manual

39Monitoring


1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).

2.
Gear efficiency indicator or gear lever
position and gear for an electronic or
automatic gearbox.

3.
Speedometer (mph or km/h).

4.
Central screen.

5.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel level
warning lamp.

Dials and screens


6.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).

7.
Ser vice spanner (if a ser vice is due or
missed),
total mileage recorder.
(miles or km)



Control buttons




















Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 2



A.
Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials.

B.
Screen COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the screens.

C.
Dashboard lighting dimmer (in night mode).

D.
Start a manual test (procedure for checking
the status of systems and display of vehicle
alerts).
Reset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.

Type 2 instrument panel central screen and controls




1.
Speed limiter or cruise control settings.

2.
Engine oil level indicator.
Reminder of the servicing information.
These functions are displayed successively
on switching on the ignition, after the
welcome sequence and before display of
the active available functions.
Alert or information messages may be
displayed temporarily.
This group of controls allows:


- when stationary
, configuration of the
vehicle, central screen and instrument
panel parameters (driving and comfort
systems, language, units, sounds...),

- when stationar y and while driving
,
scrolling the active functions available
(trip computer, navigation-guidance...).



Controls

There is a button and a thumb wheel to control
the central screen in the instrument panel:


A.
button on the end of the wiper stalk:
run through the various active functions
available.

B.
thumb wheel on the left of the steering
column,


- rotation (other than menu): scroll through
the list of active functions available,

- press: main menu, confirm the selection,

- rotation (in a menu): move up or down in
the menu.

41Monitoring



Press thumb wheel B
for access to the
main menu and select one of the following
functions:


- "Vehicle parameters",

- "Display adjustment",

- "Choice of sounds".


Turn the thumb wheel B
to move around in
the instrument panel central screen.


Press the thumb wheel B
again to confirm
the selection. This menu is used to activate or deactivate
certain driving and comfort systems, classified
in different categories:


- "Access to the vehicle" (see "Access"
section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),

●
"Unlocking only boot" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automatic
electric parking brake; see "Driving"
section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear wiper
coupled to reverse gear; see " Visibility"
section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see "Driving" section).


- " Vehicle lighting" (see " Visibility" section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see " Visibility" section):


●
"Follow-me-home" (Automatic timed
operation of headlamps),

●
" Welcome lighting" (Interior/exterior
welcome lighting).




Vehicle parameters

Main menu

The main menu and its associated
functions can only be accessed when
stationary.
A message appears in the instrument
panel central screen, above a certain
speed threshold, indicating that the
main menu cannot be displayed.

Approaching the maximum engine speed,
the bars are displayed in red and flash,
to indicate to you the need to change up a gear.







Rev counter


Choice of sounds

This menu allows you to choose a family of
polyphonic sounds from the four available.
These sounds are grouped together in a family
and are adapted to suit the situation and
context (alert, confirmation, rejection, direction
indicators, lighting left on, key in ignition...).



Display confi guration

This menu is used to configure:


- the display language of the central screen,
from a pre-defined list,

- the units: temperature (°Celsius or
°Fahrenheit) and fuel consumption
(l/100 km, mpg or km/l),

- the graphical presentation of the central
screen, from a pre-defined list.

43Monitoring
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the
occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamp)
or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).









Warning and indicator lamps


When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp in question.


Associated warnings

The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain
warning lamps may be accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen or in the type 2 instrument
panel central screen.

Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the part of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument panel
or appears in the type 2 instrument panel
central screen. If your vehicle has a screen, a warning lamp coming on is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






STOP


fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
associated with a serious fault with
the braking system, power steering,
engine lubrication system or cooling
system. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that
the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.




Maximum
coolant
temperature


fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system
is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.




Engine oil
pressure


fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Battery charge


fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.




Braking


fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+
fixed, associated with
the electric parking
brake malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is
released. The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

+
fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Electric parking
brake


flashing. The application or release of the
electric parking brake was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+

Electric
parking brake
malfunction


fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.




Door(s) open


fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

* According to country.

Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened *


fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled their seat
belt. Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in
the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given
by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.