2012 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

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Towing a trailer, ...


Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN 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 towbar is not fitted by a CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take particular care.

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 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 per formance. 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 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 inclinedepends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To a v o i d o v e r h e a t i ng of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking 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.
)If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
t
he engine as soon as possible.

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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...
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door aperture 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 fittedoutside the CITROËN dealer network, the installation must be done followingthe manufacturer's recommendations.
* To avoid an
y risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctl
y positionedand 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...

"Multimedia":
audio systems, steering mounted audio controls,speakers, Hi-Fi module, Bluetooth hands-freesystem, por table satellite navigation system,semi-integral suppor t bracket for por tablenavigation system, speed camera detector, USBBox, reversing camera, por table video screen,por table video suppor t bracket, 230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/12 V adaptor, Wi-Fi on board...
B
y 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 radiocommunication 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 resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electricalconsumption.
Please note this precaution.You are advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.


Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle.

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Technical data

MODELS:ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:NX...5FS05FV8/P5FMA5FU8
PETROL ENGINESVTi 120THP 155 THP 160THP 200

Cubic capacity (cc)
1 598
1 598
1 598 1 598
Bore x stroke
(mm)

77 x 85.8

77 x 85.8
77 x 85.877 x 85.8

Max power: EU standard (kW) 88

115120147

Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0006 000
6 000
5 500

Max torque: EU standard
(Nm)
160 240
240
275
Max torque en
gine speed (rpm) 4 2501 400
1 400
1 700

F
uel UnleadedUnleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Catal
ytic conver ter yes
yesyesyes

GEARBO
X
Manual (5-speed)


Electronic gearbox system (6-speed)

Automatic
(6-speed)Manual (6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES
(in litres)
En
gine (with filter replacement)
4.2
4.2
4.2 4.2