2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD brake fluid

45Monitoring


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.

237Checks














Petrol engines

The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.

3.
Coolant reservoir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

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 certain components and for priming
the fuel system.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.

3.
Coolant reservoir.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air filter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil filler cap.

10.
Priming pump * .

11.
Bleed screw * .

*
According to engine.

239Checks






Checking levels


Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


















Oil level

Engine oil change

Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the inter val for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.


Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.












Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the inter val for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.

The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns)
and the cooling fan could start at any
time (even with the ignition off).
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two ser vices (or oil changes).
CITROËN recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping up.

Electric parking brake

This system does not require any
routine ser vicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.















Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.



Brake disc wear

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.






















Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between two
services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
















Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle ser vices.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.

For more information, refer to the "Electric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.

391Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel fuel 236

Checking levels 239-241


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- power steering fluid

- screenwash / headlamp wash fluid

-
additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)



Changing bulbs 261-268


- front

- rear

Petrol engines 290-291
Diesel engines 292-293
Dimensions 294
Identification markings 295

Bonnet 235
Petrol underbonnet 237
Diesel underbonnet 238
Checking components 242-244


- battery

- air filter / passenger compartment filter

- oil filter

- particle emissions filter (Diesel)

- brake pads / discs


Battery 274-277
Energy economy mode 278

Engine compartment
fuses 269, 272-273

Jack ............................................................... 253
JACK socket ..................................146, 342, 368
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JM K
Main beam .................................... 124, 262, 263
Maintenance ................................................... 34
Map reading lamps ....................................... 138
Markings, identification ................................. 295
Massage function ........................................... 91
Mat ................................................................ 151
Menu, main ................................................... 358
Mini fuel level ................................................ 118
Mirror, rear view .............................................. 96
Mirrors, door...................................... 94, 95, 219
Misfuel prevention ......................................... 121
Motor way function (direction indicators) ...... 176
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ......................... 169
MP3 CD .................................................364, 365
Music media players ..................................... 337 Keeping children
safe ...............160, 161, 165, 167, 169 -171, 186
Key in ignition warning .................................. 105
Key with remote control ........ 100, 102, 104, 107
Navigation ............................................. 307, 308
Number plate lamps ...................................... 267
Oil filter .......................................................... 242
Oil level.................................................... 54, 239
Opening the bonnet ...................................... 235
Opening the boot .......................................... 115
Opening the doors ........................................ 113
Operation indicator
lamps .......................................... 46, 50, 51, 53 Labels, identification ..................................... 295
Lamps, warning and
indicator ............................................ 43, 50, 53
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 239
Level, power steering
fluid ............................................................. 240
Levels and checks ................................. 237-241
Lighting bulbs
(replac ement) ...................................... 261, 266
Lighting control stalk ............................. 124, 127
Lighting dimmer .................................. 38, 39, 59
Lighting,
guide-me home ...................................127, 128
Lighting, interior .................................... 138, 139
Loading ................................................... 34, 280
Load reduction mode .................................... 278
Locating your vehicle .................................... 104
Locking from the inside ................................. 108
Locking the boot............................................ 115
Long objects, transporting ............................ 153
Luggage retaining strap ................................ 154
LIgnition ........................................................... 105
Indicator lamps, status .................................... 51
Indicators, direction .............................. 176, 263
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) .............................................. 248
Inflating tyres .................................................. 34
Inputs for audio
system .........................................146, 342, 368
Instrument panel lighting ................................ 59
Instrument panels ..........................38 - 40, 57, 61
Instrument panel screen ................... 38, 39, 213
Intelligent Traction Control ............................ 179
Interior fittings ....................................... 144, 145
Interior mood lighting .................................... 139
ISOFIX .......................................................... 170
ISOFIX child seats ................................. 169 -171
ISOFIX mountings......................................... 169
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Hill start assist ............................................... 212
Hooks ............................................................ 155