2011.5 Citroen DS5 RHD boot

209Practical information




Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable
tow
ing eye.
To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )remove the towing eye, located in the
tool box.

)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom to disengage thesecuring lugs.) Screw the towing eye in fully.)
Install the towing bar.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
t
owed vehicle.
) On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bylevering at the left with the point of the
towing eye. ) Screw the towing eye in fully. )
Install the towing bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
t
owed vehicle.

When towing with all four wheels on theground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on the ground, always use professionallifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, thereis no longer any braking or steeringassistance.

)Place the gear lever in neutral(position N
on the electronic gearbox system or automaticgearbox).Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damageto certain braking components and the absence of braking assistancethe next time the engine is started.

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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 approved 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, bic
ycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted outside
the CITROËN dealer network, the installation must be done using the vehicle's electricalpre-equipment and fitted following the manufacturer's recommendations.
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door aperture finishers...

* To avoid an
y risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positionedand secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"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...
"Protection":

mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,bumper protection strips, vehicle cover...
The rear bodywork has been designed to avoid spray.

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Personalisation -
configuration
Defi ne the vehicle parameters
Access to the vehicle

Plip action
Drivin
g position setting

Unlocking boot only
Driving assistance
Rear wipe in reverse gear
Parkin
g brake automatic

Speeds memorised
Vehicle lighting
Daytime lights
Directional headlampsInterior li
ghting
Welcome lighting
Follow-me-home headlamps

Choice of language
Displa
y confi guration
Choice of unit
s
Date and time adjustment
Display parameters
Brightness

Choice of sounds
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3
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ABS.............................................................167Accessories ....................................51, 95, 213Accessory position..................................51, 95Accessory socket, 12V ...........................78, 79Adjusting headlamps..................................140Adjusting head restraints........................68, 71Adjusting seat belt height ............................171Adjusting the steering wheel.........................77Airbags ..................................................37, 173Airbags, curtain...................................175,176Airbags, front.......................................173,176Airbags, lateral ....................................175,176Air conditioning.............................................24Air conditioning, digital ............................85, 86Air filter........................................................r227Air flow..........................................................84Air vents ........................................................84Alarm .............................................................57Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................167Anti-pinch................................................60, 62Anti-theft........................................................95Armrest ..........................................................78Armrest, front................................................80Armrest, rear.................................................r81Ashtray, removable.......................................78ASR .............................................................167Assistance, emergency braking.................167Assistance call .................................... 165,243Audible warning..........................................165Audio streaming (Bluetooth).......285, 312,314Audio system...............................................299Automatic headlamp dipping ................30, 137
Automatic illumination
of headlamps....................................133, 136Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps ..........................164
Automatic rain sensitivewindscreen wipers ............................143, 145Auxiliary socket.............................80, 286,311
Battery.................................................204, 226Battery, charging.........................................205Battery, remote control...........................53,54Black panel....................................................43Bluetooth (hands-free)........................268, 313Bluetooth (telephone)..........................268, 313Boot...............................................................56Boot (unlocking) ............................................48Brake discs ..................................................228Brake lamps................................................198Brake pads..................................................228Brakes.........................................................228
Changing a wheel................................186-192Changing a wiper blade......................146,208Changing the date ...............................288,323Changing the remote control battery ............53Changing the time........................ 43,288,323Checking levels ...................................223-225Checking the engine oil level................ 41, 223Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)............................................185Checks................................................220-228Children.................................152-161,172, 174Child seats .................................152,155, 157Child seats, conventional ....................155, 156Cigarette lighter.............................................r79Clock ............................................ 43, 288, 323Closing the boot ............................................56Closing the doors....................................48,50Connectors, audio.................80, 286,309, 311Coolant level.........................................38,224Coolant temperature indicator......................r38Courtesy lamps ...........................................147Cruise control......................................122, 125Cup holder.....................................................r78
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Capacity, fuel tank........................................63CD.......................................................282, 306CD MP3.......................................282,307,308Central locking..............................................48Changing a bulb..................................193-200Changing a fuse ...................................201-203
CDate (setting).......................................288,323Daytime running lamps ............... 193, 196,197Deactivating DSC........................................169Deactivating the passenger airbag.............173Deadlocking............................................51,52Defrosting ......................................................90
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Alphabetical index
Demisting......................................................90Diesel............................................................31Diesel additive level....................................225Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp ...........31Dimensions.................................................238Dipped beam .........................30, 132,193, 194Dipstick.................................................. 41, 223Directional lighting..............................141,142Direction indicators.............164,193, 196,198Doors emergency control.............................55Driving economically ....................................24Driving positions (memorising) .....................70Dynamic emergency braking......................100Dynamic stabilitycontrol (DSC) ........................33, 36, 167,169
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)........ 167EBFD ...........................................................167Eco-driving...................................................24Economy mode...........................................207Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ......167Electronic engine immobiliser.................r54, 95Emergency boot release...............................56Emergency call...................................165,243Emergency warning lamps .........................164eMyWay................................................43,245Energy economy mode ............................... 207Engine, Diesel ......................65, 221, 222, 235Engine, petrol...............................65, 220,232Engine compartment...........................220, 221Engine compar tment fusebox.....................201
Engine oil level indicator.......................r41,223Engines...............................................232,235Environment........24,53, 85, 90, 111, 206, 225
Filling with fuel ........................................63-65Fitting a wheel.............................................191Fitting roof bars...........................................212Fittings, boot.................................................82Flashing indicators..............................138,164Foglamps, front ...................13 4, 142,193, 197Foglamps, rear............................r134, 198, 19 9Folding/unfolding the door mirrors................76Front seats..............................................68-70Fuel..........................................................24,65Fuel consumption..........................................24Fuel filler cap.................................................63Fuel filler flap.................................................63Fuel gauge....................................................19Fuel tank..................................................63, 64Fusebox, dashboard ...................................202Fuses ...........................................................201
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Gearbox, electronic.....................112, 116,228Gearbox, manual ........................ 106, 107,228Gear efficiency indicator.............................r107Gear lever, automatic gearbox...................108Gear lever, electronic gearbox system.......112Gear lever, manual gearbox.......................106Guidance.....................................................251Guide-me-home..................................136, 13 8
G.P.S. ..........................................................251
Gearbox, automatic ............................108, 228
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Halogen headlamps............................193, 195Hands-free kit......................................268,313Hazard warning lamps ..........................83, 164Head-up display.......................... 120, 123, 125Headlamp adjustment .................................140Headlamps, directional.......................141, 193Headlamp wash..................................144,225Head restraints, front..............................68,71Head restraints, rear.....................................r75Heated seats.................................................72Heating ..........................................................84Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel ............................................77Hill start assist.............................................105
H
Identification plates .....................................239
Ignition .....................................................51,95
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Jack.............................................................186JACK socket..................................80, 286, 311
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Main beam.............................30, 132, 193-195Maintenance..................................................24Map reading lamps.....................................147Markings, identification...............................239Massage function .........................................72
Mat................................................................79Menu, main.................................................302Mirror, rear view............................................77Mirrors, door..................................................r76Misfuel prevention ......................................... 64Motorway function (direction indicators).....164Mountings for ISOFIX seats.......................158MP3 CD.......................................282, 307, 308Music media players...........................281, 307
Navigation................................................... 251Number plate lamps ....................................200
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Labels, identification...................................239Lamps, warning and indicator.................r29-37Lane Depar ture Warning System(LDWS).....................................................119LED daytime running lamps........................135Level, brake fluid.........................................224Level, headlamp wash................................225Level, power steering fluid ..........................224
Levels and checks...............................220-228Lighting........................................................148Lighting, guide-me home ....................136, 138Lighting, interior..................................r147, 148Lighting bulbs (replacement)..............193-200Lighting control stalk............................132-138Lighting dimmer............................................r42Lighting on reminder...................................r135Loading..................................................24, 212
Load reduction mode ..................................206Localised assistance call............................243Localised emergency call...........................243Locating your vehicle....................................50Locking from the inside.................................55Locking the doors...................................50,55Long objects, transpor ting............................81Low fuel level....................................19, 36, 64
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Ignition on................................................51, 95Indicator lamps, status............................29-37Indicators, direction....................................164
Inflating accessories (using the kit)............185Inflating tyres ..............................................239Inputs for audio system .................80, 286, 311Instrument panel lighting..............................42Instrument panels.........................................28Instrument panel screen...............................28Intelligent Traction Control..........................168Interior fittings...............................................78Interior mood lighting..................................148ISOFIX child seats...............................159-160ISOFIX mountings.......................................158
Keeping children safe...........152-161, 172, 174Key..........................................................52-53Key, electronic ......................................... 48-54Keyless Entry and Starting...............31,49-54
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Oil filter........................................................r227Oil level..................................................41, 223Opening the boot..............................48,49,56Opening the doors ..................................48,49Operation indicator lamps .......................29-37
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Paint colour code........................................239Parking brake, electric ...................97-10 4, 228
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Under-inflation (detection)..........................166Unlocking................................................48,49Unlocking from the inside .............................55Unlocking the boot........................................48Unlocking the doors......................................55Update risk areas........................................256Updating the date................................288,323Updating the time ................................288,323USB Player....................................................r80
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Total distance recorder.................................r42To w b a r.........................................................r210Towed loads ........................................233,236To w i ng another vehicle ...............................209Traction control (ASR) ..........................36,167Tr affic information (TA)......................266,304Tr affic information (TMC)....................265, 266Tr a i l e r..........................................................r210Tr i p c o m p u t e r..........................................r44, 45Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r...................................r42Tyre pressures ....................................181, 239Tyres..............................................................24
Tyre under-inflation detection .....................166
Warning lamps........................................29-37Warning triangle............................................83Wash-wipe, rear..........................................r14 4
Weights...............................................233, 236Welcome lighting .........................................139Window controls............................................59Wiper, rear...................................................r14 4Wiper control stalk...............................143-145Wipers...........................................32,143, 145
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Vehicle identification...................................239Ventilation...............................................84, 85Visibility .........................................................90
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Xenon headlamps .......................................193
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339Visual search
Exterior

Electronic key/KeylessEntry and Star ting 48 -54, 94-95


- opening/closing

- anti-theft protection

- battery

- startingWelcome lighting 13 9 Directional lighting 141Cornering lighting 142Headlamp height adjustment 140 Changing bulbs 193 -197- front lamps - foglamps- direction indicator repeaters
Wipers 143-145 Changing a wiper blade 146, 208
Doors 48-52, 55 - Keyless Entry and Starting- opening/closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 57-58

Fuel tank,misfuel prevention 63-65

Cockpit glass roof 61- 62
Roof bars 212
Accessories 213-214


ESP: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 167-169
Tyre under-inflation detection 166
Tyre pressures 239 Changing a wheel 186 -192


- tools

- removing/refitting
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 180 -185


Boot 48, 56


- opening/closing

- emergency release


Changing bulbs 198 -200


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps

- foglamps

Parking sensors 127-128 To w i n g 2 0 9 To w b a r 210 - 211

Door mirrors 76Door mirror spotlamps 139