2014 Citroen DS4 checking oil

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On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, at the same time as the servicing
information.
Engine oil level indicator*
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30
m
inutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of " OIL" or the
display of a message, accompanied by the
service warning lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the flashing of " OIL- -" or
the display of a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
* Depending on version.
Monitoring

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Petrol engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
1.
P
ower steering reservoir.
2.
S

creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery/Fuses.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
A

ir filter.
8.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
9.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
Checks

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.
P
ower steering reservoir.
2.
S

creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery/Fuses.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
A

ir filter.
8.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
9.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
10.
P

riming pump*.
11.
B

leed screw*.
* According to engine.

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Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. 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.
Engine oil level
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
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).
Checking using the dipstick
F Locate the dipstick in the engine
compartment of your vehicle.
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine"
section.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
A = MA X
B = MIN If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Checks

Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
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.
Topping up the engine oil level
F Locate the oil filler cap in the engine
compartment of your vehicle.
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine"
section.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
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.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.

Particle filter (diesel)
On a new vehicle, the first operations
of regeneration of the particle filter
may be accompanied by the smell of
"burning", which is per fectly 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 does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.According to your version of instrument panel, the start of
saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the checking
interval for this component.
-
t
emporary illumination of
the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message that
there is a risk of blockage of
the particle filter.
-

f

ixed illumination of the particle
filter warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message that there is a risk of
blockage of the particle 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 any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.

Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F D etach the angled base from the white pipe.
F

S
upport the compressor vertically.
F

U
nscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop. You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-
c heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

i
nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...). F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F S tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust 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 tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
F

T
urn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.

ABS and EBFD systems ...............................16 8
Accessories .............................. ............ 190, 304
Accessory position
....................................... 19

0
AdBlue
® ............................... ..........................248
Additif AdBlue ................................................. 28
Ad
ditive, AdBlue
.................................... 2
48, 254
Adjusting headlamps
.................................... 13

4
Adjusting head restraints

.............................. 10

1
Adjusting seat
......................................... 9

9, 100
Adjusting the date

..................................... 4
3, 51
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel

.................................. 10

4
Adjusting the seat belt height
...............

.................................... 171, 172
Adjusting the time

..................................... 4
3, 51
Advice on driving

..............................
............18 4
Airbags
...............

......................................27, 175
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 1

79, 180
Airbags, front......................................... 176, 180
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 1

78, 180
Air conditioning
...............................

................14
Air conditioning, automatic

................. 8
9, 90, 93
Air conditioning, manual
........................... 8

9 -91
Air vents
..............................

............................88
Alarm
............................................................... 77
A

nti-lock braking
system (ABS)

.............................................. 16

8
Anti-pinch
........................................................ 84
A

nti-theft
..............................
.........................191
Armrest, front

......................................... 11

5 , 11 6
Armrest, rear

................................................. 12

0
Ashtray, portable
............................................ 111
A

ssistance call
...............................
....... 167, 322
Audible warning
............................................ 16

7
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
......................... 3

54, 356, 400, 403
Audio system

...............................
............ 43, 389
Auxiliary
........................................................ 35

4Battery
...............................

............ 245, 288 -291
Battery, charging
...............................
.... 290, 291
Battery, remote control ........................ 6 6, 72-74
Black panel ...................................................... 42
Blanking screen (snow shield)
...............................

................293
Blind
.............................................................. 11

9
Blind spot sensors

........................................2

16
Blue HDi

...............
...........................39, 209, 248
Bluetooth (hands-free)

.................. 3
76, 377, 402
Bluetooth (telephone)
............................ 376

, 377
Bonnet
...............

............................................238
Boot
........

.........................................................82
Brake discs

....................................................2

47
Brake lamps

...............................
...................279
Brakes
........................................................... 2

47
Braking assistance system

...........................16

8
Braking, dynamic emergency
.................................................. 19

2
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

.... 274, 279
Cable, audio

..................................................35

4
Cable, jack

..............................
......................354
Capacity, fuel tank

..............................
..........233
CD
..............................

........................... 354, 397
CD, MP3

........................................ 3
54, 397, 398
Central locking

.............................. 6
2, 68, 69, 75
Centre console
.............................................. 11

3
Changing a bulb
.................................... 2

74, 279
Changing a fuse
............................................ 28

2
Changing a wheel

...............................
..........265
Changing a wiper blade
...............

.................................... 140, 293
Changing the remote control battery ................................... 66, 72, 73
CHECK
................

...................................... 19, 39
Checking the engine oil level
...............

........................................... 35
Checking the levels

................................ 24

1-244
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

..............................
................260
Checks
...............

................... 239, 240, 245, 247
Checks, routine

..................................... 2
45, 247
Child lock

...............................
........................162
Children
......................... 1

55, 157, 158, 159, 160
Children (safety)
...............................

.............162
Child seats

.................... 1
48, 149, 153 -155, 161
Child seats, conventional

..............................15

4
Child seats, ISOFIX

.............. 1
57, 158, 159, 160
Cigar lighter

...............................
....................112
C
ITROËN
L
ocalised
Emergency Call
.......................................... 32

2
Closing the boot

...............................
......... 62, 82
Closing the doors

.......................... 6
2, 68, 69, 81
Configuration, vehicle
......................... 2

0, 43, 49
Connection, Bluetooth
..................3

68, 376, 377
Connection, MirrorLink
................................. 3

71
Connection, Wi-Fi network
....................................................... 36

8
Control, electric windows

................................84
C

ontrol, emergency
boot release
...............................

...................83
Control, emergency door
.......................... 6

5, 71
Control, heated seats

.................................... 10

1
Controls, steering mounted
.............................................. 3

28, 391
Control stalk, lighting

............................ 1
28, 131
Control stalk, wipers

...................... 1
37, 138, 141
Courtesy lamps

..................................... 1
33, 142
Cruise control
........................................ 2

19, 224
Cup holder

...............................
......................113