2012 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 trailer

227Practical information

We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle,and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it isfitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
t
he 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
To w i ng 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.
)If the warning lamp and the STOP
warning 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 enginebraking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle 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.



Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient
tem
perature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply toyour vehicle.

Diesel engineHDi160 PEF
Gearbox
Electronic gearbox system(6-speed)
Model code

RHC



- Unladen weight-


- Kerb weight
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1 735


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 265


- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient
2 765



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 500



- Braked trailer
**
(with load transfer with the GTW limit)
800



- Unbraked trailer
500



- Recommended nose wei
ght 75

















Weights and towed loads (in kg)
*
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.
To make use of the 300 kg load transfer, the driver must be alone in the vehicle with no luggage in the vehicle.
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 per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

343Alphabetical index
Deactivating ESP...........................................185Deactivating the passenger airbag................190Deadlocking ...............................................79,80Defrosting ..............................................104, 118Demisting.......................................................118Diesel...................................................42,43,57Diesel additive level....................................... 240Dimensions....................................................249Dipped beam...........................56, 148,209, 210Dipstick....................................................67, 238Directional lighting.................................157, 158Direction indicators ........154, 180, 209,212, 214
Driving positions (memorising)........................98Dynamic emergency braking..................122-127Dynamic stability control(DSC).......................................59,62,183, 185
EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ...........183EBFD............................................................. 183Eco-driving......................................................44Economical driving .........................................44Economy mode..............................................223Eco off.............................................................f43Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)....183Electronic engine immobiliser....................r33,82Electronic gearbox.........................131,222, 243Emergency boot release..................................84Emergency call...................................... 181, 255Emergency warning lamps.....................111, 180eMyWay ...................................................69, 257
Filling with fuel............................................91-93Fitting a wheel...............................................207Fitting roof bars..............................................228Fittings, boot ..................................................110Flashing indicators.................................154,180Flat bed lorry or trailer.............................r51,226Foglamps, front..............................150, 209,213Foglamps, rear..............................................r150Folding/unfolding the door mirrors .................................................104Front seats..................................................96-98Fuel............................................................44, 93Fuel consumption ......................................44, 46Fuel consumption fi gures ................................ 46Fuel fi ller cap ...................................................91Fuel fi ller fl ap .............................................91, 92Fuel gauge...........................................21, 54, 91Fuel tank ....................................................91, 92Fusebox, dashboard ......................................218Fuses.............................................................217
EFG
G.P.S. ............................................................263Gearbox, electronic............................... 131, 243Gear lever, electronic gearbox system ..........131Guidance.......................................................263Guide-me-home.....................................152, 154
Energy economy mode..................................223Engine, Diesel.........................93, 236, 237,247Engine compartment...............................50,236Engine compartment fusebox ........................219Engine oil level indicator..........................r67,238Engines..................................................246,247Environment...................9,44,81, 113, 118, 241
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Halogen headlamps.......................................209Hands-free kit ........................................280, 325Hazard warning lamps ............................111, 180Head-up display.............................136, 139, 141Headlamp adjustment....................................156Headlamps, directional..........................157, 209Headlamp wash.....................................160, 240Head restraints, front.................................96,99Head restraints, rear......................................r103Heated seats.................................................100Heating ....................................................44, 11 2Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel.............................................105High voltage...............................47, 49, 222, 235Hill start assist...............................................130History.............................................................46Hybrid.....................................................8, 26-51Hybrid fl ow.......................................................40Hybrid selector.................................................35Hybrid system.........................................8, 26-51

Updating the date......................................70, 71Updating the time......................................70, 71USB Player....................................................r108
Tank, fuel.........................................................92Technical data.........................................246-248Telephone..............................................280, 325Temperature, coolant .......................................64Temperature control for heated seats ............100Temporary tyre repair kit................................196Third brake lamp............................................ 216Time...........................................................70,71TMC (Traffi c info)...........................................277Tools..............................................................202Total distance recorder....................................r68Towbar...........................................................r226Towed loads...................................................248Towing another vehicle .....................51, 224-226Traction control (ASR).......................59, 62, 183Traffi c information (TA) .......................... 278, 316Traffi c information (TMC).......................277, 278Trailer............................................................r226Trip computer............................................r72,73Trip distance recorder......................................r68Tyre pressures.......................................197, 250Tyres ........................................................44, 250Tyre under-infl ation detection........................182
Vehicle identifi cation......................................250Ventilation...............................................112,113Visibility ..........................................................118
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Under-infl ation (detection).............................182Unlocking...................................................76,77Unlocking from the inside................................83Unlocking the boot...........................................76Unlocking the doors .........................................83Update risk areas ..........................................269
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Warning lamps............................................55-63Warning triangle .............................................111Wash-wipe, rear............................................r160Weights..........................................................248Welcome lighting...........................................155Window controls..............................................87Wiper, rear.....................................................r160Wiper control stalk ..................................159-161Wipers .............................................58, 159,161
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Xenon headlamps..........................................209
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