2012 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 tow

This kit is installed in the storage box, under the boot floor.
Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.




















Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit







List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1. 12 V compressor.

Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures. 2.Chocks * to block the wheels of the vehicle.3.Bolt "covers *
" tool.
For removing the wheel bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels. 4. Wheel finisher remover.
For removing the wheel finishers on alloywheels.
5. Removable towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".
6.Electric parking brake emergency releasecontrol.
See "Electric parking brake" then
"Emergency braking".



*
Dependin
g on country of sale or equipment.

2. Infl ation )
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.

)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
;
to deflate: switch B in position "O"and press button C ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.)Remove and stow the kit.
)Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the distance travelled toapproximately 120 miles (200 km).




As soon as possible, go to a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop.You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician will advise you on whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must be replaced.
)Turn the selector Ato the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.


Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN dealers or from a qualified workshop.

Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, withoutinjecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
;
to deflate: switch B in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory'spressure label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.

Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Th
e tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
Access to the tools

List of tools *
















Tyre under-infl ation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a sensor. The punctured wheel must berepaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Before doing any work on your vehicle,switch off the ignition ( Ready
lamp off)to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine.











When using lifting equipment (a jack
for example), take care to use the jacking points provided, so as to avoiddamaging the high voltage cables.
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle and can vary according to the level of equipment. Do not use them for other purposes. 1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removingthe wheel bolts. 2.Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.4. Wheel trim remover.
For removing the alloy wheel finishers.
5. Socket for the security bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special"security" bolts.
6.Wheel chocks for blocking the vehicle's wheels. 7. Towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle". 8.Extension spanner.
For slackening/tightening the spare wheelcarrier nut. 9. Emergency release control for the electric parking brake.
See the "Electric parking brake" section,
"Emergency braking".



*

According to country of sale.

(xenon model)
) Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.) Remove the connector with the bulb bypressing on the lug at the bottom. )
Remove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
The headlamps are fitted withpolycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,
)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.


Changing a bulb should only be done after the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.
Dipped beam headlamps(xenon model)

D1S xenon bulbs must be changedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop, as there is a risk of electrocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbsare changed at the same time when one of them fails.

Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wi
per blade
Removin
g
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.) Fold down the wiper arm carefully.


After fitting a front wiper
blade
) Switch on the ignition. )
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.







Recovering the
vehicle on a fl at-bed


Procedure for having your vehicle recovered on
a flat bed lorry or trailer.
Always recover the vehicle on a flat bed lorry or trailer.Never tow the vehicle with the four wheels on the ground (or the front or rear wheels only), you risk damaging thetransmission. Place the gear selector in position N andswitch off the engine (Readylamp off). y)Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position the wiper blades ver tically on the
windscreen.

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From the front
From the rear





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 system.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
)
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 system. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.

)Place the gear selector in neutral -position N.Failure to obser ve this special conditioncould result in damage to cer tainbraking components and the absenceof braking assistance the next time theengine is started.


When towing with the engine off, there is no longer any braking or steering assistance.

Towing a trailer


Towbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional li
ghting and signalling.

When not towing a trailer, remove thequickly-detachable tow ball beforedriving, so as to avoid masking the
central rear lamp.
Maximum trailer weight

You must not tow a trailer weighing more than 500 kg.








Vehicle recovery
Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and put the gear selector toposition N
, then switch off the hybrid system.
If necessary because access to the vehicle is difficult, it can be moved a few dozen metres at a speed not exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h).
Th
e front or rear wheels must not be on the
ground, use a flat-bed lorry or trailer to recover
the vehicle.
Use the towing eyes only to pull a vehicle out or
to pull it onto a flat-bed.

Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.