2012.5 Citroen DS5 RHD coolant capacity

217Practical information

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 performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

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.

R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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ABS.............................................................173Accessories..................................55,101,219Accessory position................................55, 101Accessory socket, 12V ...........................84, 85Adjusting headlamps..................................146Adjusting head restraints ........................74, 77Adjusting seat belt height ............................177Adjusting the steering wheel.........................83Airbags ..................................................39, 179Airbags, cur tain ................................... 181,182Airbags, front.......................................179,182Airbags, lateral....................................181,182Air conditioning.............................................25Air conditioning, digital............................91, 92Air filter........................................................r233Air flow..........................................................90Air vents ........................................................90Alarm .............................................................62Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................173Anti-pinch ................................................65, 67Anti-theft......................................................101Armrest ..........................................................84Armrest, front................................................86Armrest, rear.................................................r87Ashtray, removable.......................................84ASR.............................................................173Assistance, emergency braking.................173Assistance call....................................171, 249Audible warning..........................................171Audio streaming (Bluetooth).......291,318,320Audio system...............................................305Automatic headlamp dipping ................32,143Automatic illumination of headlamps ......139,142
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................170Automatic rain sensitivewindscreen wipers............................149,151Auxiliary socket.............................84, 292,317
Battery..........................................210-212, 232Battery, charging.................................211, 212Battery, remote control...........................57, 58Black panel....................................................45Bluetooth (hands-free)........................274,319Bluetooth (telephone)..........................274, 319Boot...............................................................61Boot (opening)...............................................52Brake discs..................................................234Brake lamps................................................204Brake pads..................................................234Brakes.........................................................234
Changing the date...................46, 47, 298, 329Changing the remote control battery............57Changing the time...................46, 47, 298, 329Checking levels ...................................229-231Checking the engine oil level................43, 229Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)............................................ 191Checks................................................226,234Children................................158 -167, 178, 180Child lock....................................................167Child seats ..........................................158-166Child seats, conventional ....................161, 162Cigarette lighter.............................................r85Clock .......................................46, 47, 298, 329Closing the boot ............................................61Closing the doors ....................................52, 54Connectors, audio.................86, 292, 315, 317Coolant level.........................................40, 230Coolant temperature indicator......................r40Courtesy lamps...........................................153Cruise control......................................128,131Cup holder.....................................................r84
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Capacity, fuel tank ........................................68CD .......................................................288,312CD MP3.......................................288, 313, 314Central locking ..............................................52Changing a bulb ..................................199-206Changing a fuse...................................207-209Changing a wheel................................192-198Changing a wiper blade......................152,214
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Date (setting)...........................46, 47, 298, 329
Daytime running lamps...............199,202, 203Deactivating DSC ........................................175Deactivating the passenger airbag.............179Deadlocking ............................................55,56Defrosting ................................................82, 96Demisting ......................................................96
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