Get Checks Guide for Citroen Ds4 SUV First Generation (2010-2018)

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Bonnet

Opening

Closing



Take the stay out of the support notch.

Before doing anything under the



Clip the stay in its housing on the back of

bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start

system to avoid any risk of injury

resulting from an automatic change to

START mode.

the bonnet.

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end

of its travel.

Pull on the bonnet to check that it is

secured correctly.



Push the exterior safety catch B to the left

and raise the bonnet.

Do not open the bonnet in high winds.

When the engine is hot, handle the

exterior safety catch and the bonnet

stay with care (risk of burns).



Open the front left door.

Pull the interior bonnet release lever A,

located at the bottom of the door aperture.

The location of the interior bonnet

release lever prevents opening of

the bonnet while the front left door is

closed.



Unclip the stay C from its housing on the

back of the bonnet.

Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet

open.

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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. 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 certain components and for priming

the fuel system.

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.

10. Priming pump*.

11. Bleed screw*.

* According to engine.

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Checking levels

Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.

If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Brake fluid level

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 services (or oil changes).

CITROËN recommends that you check

the level, and top up if necessary, every

3 000 miles (5 000 kms).

The brake fluid level should be close

to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check

the brake pad wear.

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.

Changing the ﬂuid

Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide

for details of the interval for this operation.

Engine oil change

Oil level

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.

Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide

for details of the interval 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.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The brake fluid must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level

ground and the engine has been off for more

than 30 minutes.

Oil speciﬁcation

The oil must be the correct grade for your

engine and conform to the manufacturer's

recommendations.

Power steering fluid level

Screenwash / headlamp

wash fluid level

The power steering fluid level should

be close to the "MAX" mark. With

the engine cold, unscrew the cap to

check the level.

To check the level or top up the

fluid on vehicle fitted with headlamp

washers, immobilise the vehicle and

switch of the engine.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The coolant must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

Coolant level

The coolant level should be close

to the "MAX" mark but should never

exceed it.

The cooling fan may start after

switching off the engine: take care

with articles and clothing that might

become caught by the fan blades.

When the engine is warm, the

temperature of the coolant is regulated by the

fan.

In addition, as the cooling system is

pressurised, wait at least one hour after

switching off the engine before carrying out any

work.

To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap

by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.

When the pressure has dropped, remove the

cap and top up the level.

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Additive level (Diesel with

particle emissions filter)

Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or

According to your version of instrument panel,

the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:



Open the bonnet and secure it with the

stay.

Open the screenwash reservoir filler cap.

Take and pinch the level gauge to block its

breather.

Remove the gauge completely from

the reservoir to read the level in the

transparent section.

fluids with the skin.

Most of these fluids are harmful to

health or indeed very corrosive.



-

fixed illumination of the particle

emissions filter warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible signal and

a message that the particle emissions

filter additive level is too low,



Do not discard used oil or fluids into

sewers or onto the ground.

Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop (France) or to an

authorised waste disposal site.



Top up if necessary.

Refit the filler cap to the reservoir and

close the bonnet.

or

-

fixed illumination of the service

warning lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal and a message

that the particle emissions filter

additive level is too low.

Speciﬁcation of the ﬂuid

Topping up

The reservoir must be topped up without delay

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid

freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or

replaced by plain water.

In wintry conditions, the use of a fluid

with an ethyl alcohol or methanol base is

recommended.

Checks

Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.

Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

12 V battery

Air filter and passenger compartment filter

The battery does not require any

maintenance.

However, check that the terminals

are clean and correctly tightened,

Refer to the maintenance and

warranty guide for details of the

replacement intervals for these

components.

particularly in summer and winter.

Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty

atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city

driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.

A clogged passenger compartment filter may have

an adverse effect on the performance of the air

conditioning system and generate undesirable

odours.

The presence of this label, in particular

with the Stop & Start system, indicates

the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid

battery with special technology and

specification. The involvement of

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop is essential when replacing

or disconnecting the battery.

When carrying out work on the battery, refer

to the "12 V battery" section for details of the

precautions to be taken before disconnecting

the battery and following its reconnection.

Oil filter

Replace the oil filter each time the

engine oil is changed.

Refer to the maintenance and

warranty guide for details of the

replacement interval for this

component.

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Particle emission filter (Diesel)

Manual gearbox

According to your version of instrument panel, the start of

saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

Refer to the maintenance and

On a new vehicle, the first operations of

regeneration of the particle emissions

filter may be accompanied by the smell

of "burning", which is perfectly 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.

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fixed illumination of the particle

warranty guide for the details of the

level checking interval for this component.

emissions filter warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message that there is a risk of

blockage of the particle emissions filter,

Electronic gearbox

or

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

Refer to the maintenance and

warranty guide for details of the

checking interval for this component.

-

temporary illumination of the service

warning lamp, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message that

there is a risk of blockage of the

particle emissions filter.

Automatic gearbox

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.

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the

"Additive level" section.

Refer to the maintenance and

warranty guide for details of the level

checking interval for this component.

Brake pads

Manual parking brake

Brake wear depends on the style

If a loss of effectiveness of this

system is noticed, the parking brake

must be checked, even between two

services.

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.

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 services.

Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in

the brake fluid level indicates that the brake

pads are worn.

Checking this system must be done by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Brake disc wear

Electric parking brake

For information on checking brake

disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

This system does not require any

routine servicing. However, in the

event of a problem, have the system

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

For more information, refer to the "Electric

parking brake - Operating faults" section.

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