2011.5 Citroen DS5 RHD trailer

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PR ACTICAL
INFORMATION CHILD SAFETY VISIBILITY
132 Lighting controls
135Daytime running lamps
136Automatic illumination of headlamps
137Automatic headlamp dipping
140Headlamp adjustment
141Directional lighting
143 Wiper controls
145Automatic rain sensitive
wipers
147 Courtesy lamps
148Interior mood lighting
152 Child seats
158 ISOFIX child seats
161Child lock
164 Direction indicators
165Emergency or assistance call
165
Horn
166Tyre under-infl ation detection
167 ESP system
170 Seat belts
173 Airbags
180 Te m p o r a ry puncture repair
kit
186Changing a wheel
193Changing a bulb
201 Changing a fuse
20412 V battery
207 Energy economy mode
208Changing a wiper blade
209Towing the vehicle
210 Towing a trailer
212Fitting roof bars
213 Accessories

21Familiarisation

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, automatic application/release is deactivated
.
The parking brake must be appliedand released manually.

y
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the the brake warning lamp and the Pwarning lamp in the control lever Aare on fixed (not flashing).
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If towing a trailer or caravan or if theslope might vary (transpor t by boat or lorry, recovery of the vehicle...) make a maximum application of the parking brake - by making a long pull on thecontrol lever A
- to immobilise thevehicle.
*
Dependin
g on country of sale.

Driving safely


Electric parking brake


Manual Application/Release
Manual application
of the parking brake is possible by pulling
the control lever A. With the ignition on, manual releaseof theparking brake is possible by pressing the brake pedal
and pulling
then releasing
the control lever A
.

On opening the driver's door with theengine running, if an audible signalis heard, apply the parking brake
manually. Do not leave a child alone in the vehicle with the ignition on; they might release the parking brake.
Automatic Application/Release *
Press the accelerator and release the clutch (manual gearbox), the parking brake is releasedautomatically and progressively as you move off.With the vehicle stationary, the parking brakeis applied automatically on switching off the
engine.


Starting




- Inser t the electronic key in the reader or
with Keyless Entry and Starting, keep the electronic key in the vehicle.

- Press the brake pedal firmly on vehicles
with automatic or electronic gearboxes
or
fully declutch on vehicles with manual
gearbox.

- Press the START/STOPbutton.

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25
Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box inpreference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.Carry out this check in par ticular:- before a long journey,- at each change of season,- after a long period out of use. Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres onany trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settledown to a consistent average.

With the ignition on or the engine running, torelease the parking brake, press the brakepedal, pullthen release control lever A.
The full release of the parking brake isconfirmed by:


Manual release



- the braking warning lamp and
the Pwarning lamp in the control lever A going off,

- display of the message "Parking brake off".
I
f you pull the control lever A
without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel.
I
f necessary, you can make a maximum application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull
on control lever A
,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.
Maximum application is essential:

- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,

- when the slope
you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, duringtowing).


Maximum application


In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, make amaximum application of the parking brake then turn the front wheels towardsthe pavement and engage a gear when you park.
After a maximum application, therelease time will be longer.



Before leaving the vehicle, check thatparking brake warning lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever Aare on fixed, not flashing.
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parkingbrake whether the engine is running or off, pullcontrol lever A.
Manual application
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:


- illumination of the brakin
g warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,
- display of the message "Parkingbrake on".
When the driver
’s door is opened with the engine running, there is an audible signal and amessage is displayed if the parking brake has not been applied, unless the selector lever is
in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic
gearbox.

In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audiblesignals of the parking sensor system.
In th
e event of a malfunctionof the system, when reverse gear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument paneland/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Operating fault
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front par king sensors
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by CITROËN).



Deactivation/Activation of the front and rear parking sensors

The function is deactivated by pressing thisbutton. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.



The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind.

Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat 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 towbar is not fitted by a CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
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.
When not towing a trailer, remove thequickly-detachable tow ball beforedriving, so as to avoid masking the central rear lamp.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.

211Practical information

Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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 performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof 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 inclinedepends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and theSTOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.


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.

The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.

233Technical data

* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).

**
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing 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 up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced b
y 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesTHP155 hpTHP200 hp
Gearboxes
Automatic
(6-speed)
Manual(6-speed)
Model codes5FV

5FU



- Unladen wei
ght -
-


- Kerb wei
ght *

1 495

1 505



-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

2 035
2 050


-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 3 3352 800



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient-
-


- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 500
1 050


- Unbraked trailer 74 5 75
0



- Recommended nose weight 75

75