2010.5 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

Towing the vehicle Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to it:  open the boot,  raise the floor,
 secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on the rear parcel shelf suppor t,  remove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle. Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing. When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery ser vice: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

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 On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.  Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle
 Place the gear lever in neutral (position N on the electronic gearbox system). Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
 Unlock the steering by turning the key in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.
 Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.

Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or caravan with additional lighting and signalling. Your vehicle is primarily designed for transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine CITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. If the trailer is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.

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The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
 Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude. Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
 Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.  To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature. In all cases, keep a check on the coolant temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Tyres
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
 If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Accessories A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network. These accessories and par ts have been tested and app roved for reliability and safety. They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp, mirror for caravan, parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, wiring harnesses...
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door aper ture finishers...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen vehicle tracking system, child seats and booster cushions, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility vest, wheel security bolts, snow chains,non-slip covers...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted outside the CITROËN dealer network, the installation must be done using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and fitted following the manufacturer's recommendations.
* To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals: - ensure that mats are correctly positioned and secured, - never fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings, bumper protection strips, vehicle cover...

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"Multimedia":
audio systems, steering mounted audio controls, speakers, Hi-Fi module, Bluetooth hands-free system, portable satellite navigation system, semi-integral support bracket for portable
navigation system, speed camera detector, USB Box, reversing camera, portable video screen, portable video support bracket, 230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/12 V adaptor, Wi-Fi on board...
By visiting a CITROËN dealer you can also obtain cleaning and maintenance products (interior and exterior) - including ecological products in the "TECHNATURE" range, products for topping up (screenwash...), paint touch-up pens and aerosols for the exact colour
of your vehicle, refills (sealant car tridge for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
Installation of radio communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can contact a CITROËN dealer for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this precaution. You are advised to contact a CITROËN representative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle.

MODELS:ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:NX...5FS05FV8/P5FU8
PETROL ENGINESVTi 120THP 155THP 200
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 598 1 598 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 85.8 77 x 85.8 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) 88 115 147
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000 6 000 5 500
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 160 240 275
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 250 1 400 1 700
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic conver ter yes yes yes
GEARBOX Manual (5 -speed) Electronic gearbox system (6 -speed) Manual (6 -speed)
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 4.2 4.2 4.2

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 120THP 155THP 200
GearboxesManualManualManual
Model codes: NX...5FS05FV8/P5FU8
- Unladen weight 1 205 1 284 1 316
- Kerb weight 1 280 1 359 1 391
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 755 1 795 1 820
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 955 3 195 2 820
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 12 % gradient 1 200 1 400 1 000
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 450 1 650 1 250
- Unbraked trailer 640 680 695
- Recommended nose weight 75 75 75
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towin g vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid u p to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 m ph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.