Citroen DS4 (2017 year). Instruction

Instruments

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

Gear efficiency indicator or gear lever

position and gear for an automatic
gearbox.

Speedometer (mph or km/h).

Central screen.

Fuel gauge and associated low fuel level

warning lamp.

Dials and screens

Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).

Service spanner (if a service is due or

missed),

total mileage recorder (miles or km).

Control buttons

Customisable colour instrument panel - Type 2

Dial COLOUR: customisation of the

background colour of the dials.

Screen COLOUR: customisation of the

background colour of the screens.

Dashboard lighting dimmer (in night mode).

Start a manual test (procedure for checking

the status of systems and display of vehicle
alerts).

Reset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.

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Type 2 instrument panel central screen and controls

Speed limiter or cruise control settings.

Engine oil level indicator*.

Service indicator.

Range indicators (miles or km) related to
the AdBlue additive and the SCR system
(BlueHDi).

Trip computer.

Current audio source playing.

Repeat of the navigation instruction.

Repeat of the vehicle's speed.

Press the button on the end of the wiper control
stalk to cycle through the different active
functions available (trip computer, current audio
source, navigation...).

Approaching the maximum engine speed, the
bars flash to indicate to you the need to change
up a gear.

Rev counter

* Depending on version.

Alert or information messages can also be
displayed temporarily.

When switching the ignition on or off,
the speedometer needle and the bars
of the rev counter and fuel gauge carry
out a full sweep and then return to 0.

Display zones

Control

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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation or is switched off (indicator lamp),
or has a fault (warning lamp).

Indicator and warning lamps

When the ignition is switched on

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

Associated warnings

Certain warning lamps may come on in one of
two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination to the
operation of the vehicle can it be determined
whether the situation is normal or a fault has
occurred. In the event of a fault, the illumination
of the warning lamp may be accompanied by
an audible signal and/or a message.

Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, illumination of one of the following
warning lamps indicates a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a
warning lamp must be investigated further
using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on
in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel
screen, this confirms that the corresponding
system has come into operation.

Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes
on, this confirms that the corresponding system
has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message.

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Warning/indicator 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.

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.

* Depending on country of sale.

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.

Instruments

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Warning/indicator 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.

Electric parking
brake

flashing.

The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P

for an automatic gearbox), switch

off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Parking brake

fixed.

The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.

Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the manual or electric parking
brake, refer to the corresponding section.

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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/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Electric parking
brake fault

fixed.

The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay.
For more information on the Electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Service

temporarily,
accompanied by a
message.

One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph
(60 km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied by
a message.

One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen; you must then contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
indicator spanner.

The servicing interval has been
exceeded.

Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Engine self-
diagnosis system

flashing.

The engine management system has
a fault.

Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed.

The emission control system has a
fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)

fixed.

The anti-lock braking system has
a fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Dynamic stability
control
(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

Regulation by the system is active.

The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed, associated with

illumination of the

indicator lamp in the

deactivation button,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message.

The DSC/ASR or hill start assist

system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Low fuel level

fixed, accompanied by
and audible signal and
a message.

When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel
reserve.

Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated
with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops
towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel,
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.

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Power steering

fixed.

The power steering has a fault.

Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Under-inflation

fixed.

The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.

flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.

The tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels.

Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Airbags

on temporarily.

This warning lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.

This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed.

One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault.

Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

AdBlue

(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching

on the ignition,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message indicating

the remaining driving

range.

The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).

Top-up the AdBlue

as soon as possible or go to a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

flashing, associated

with the SERVICE

warning lamp,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message indicating

the remaining driving

range.

The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

You must top-up the AdBlue

to avoid a breakdown

or go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

flashing, associated

with the SERVICE

warning lamp,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message indicating

that starting is

prevented.

The AdBlue

tank is empty: the

starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue

or call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.
It is essential

to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue

the fluid tank

For topping-up or for more information on AdBlue

and the SCR system

, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.

A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.

flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay, to avoid a breakdown.

flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.

You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Electric parking
brake

fixed.

The electric parking brake is applied.

Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake

fixed.

The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.

Activate the function (depending on the country of
sale) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Passenger's
airbag system

fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.

The control switch, located in the
glove box, has been placed in the
"ON"

position.

The passenger's front airbag is
activated.

In this case, do not install a rearward facing child seat
on this seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag. In this case,
you can install a rearward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp on).

Passenger's
airbag system

fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.

The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.

You can install a rearward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp on).
Set the control to the "ON" position to activate the
passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not install a
rearward facing child seat on this seat.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Left-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk has been
pushed down.

Right-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk has been pushed up.

Front foglamps

fixed.

The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.

Hazard warning
lamps

flashing with audible
signal.

The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated.

The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

Stop & Start

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode.

The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.

flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off.

STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable,
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.

For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Dipped beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position or in the
"AUTO" position in conditions of low
light.

Main beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you.

Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"
position.

Directional
headlamps

flashing.

The directional headlamps system
has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Foot on the brake
pedal

fixed.

With an automatic gearbox, you have
forgotten to press the brake pedal to
come out of the P postion.

With the engine running, before releasing the parking
brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the
the automatic gear selector lever and come out of
the P

position.

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Particle filter
(Diesel)

fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
message on the risk of
blockage of the particle
filter.

This indicates that the particle filter is
starting to become saturated.

As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off.

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message that the
particle filter additive
level is too low.

This indicates the low level of the
additive reservoir.

Have the reservoir topped-up as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Door(s) open

fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, together with an
audible signal if the speed
is above 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Lighting dimmer

fixed.

The lighting dimmer is making an
adjustment.

You can adjust the level of illumination of the
instruments between 1 and 16.

Automatic wiping

fixed.

The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down.
Automatic front wiping is activated.

To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper control
stalk down again or put the wiper control stalk in
another position.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Diesel engine
pre-heating

fixed.

When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch or a
starting instruction made using the
"START/STOP

" button, the engine

temperature makes engine pre-
heating necessary.

The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
With an ignition switch and key, wait until the indicator
lamp goes off before starting.
With Keyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox, or
the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual
gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.

Citroen DS4 (2017 year). Instruction - part 2