2012 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 tow

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.

229Practical information





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...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, theinstallation must be done using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and fitted following the manufacturer's recommendations.
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door aperture finishers...

*
To avoid an
y risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positionedand secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"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...

"Protection":

mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,bumper protection strips, vehicle cover...
The rear bodywork has been designed to avoid spray.

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Checks
Opening the bonnet
Opening
)
From inside
: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the ignition (Ready lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine.


Closing
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Check that it is latched correctly.


)From the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds itopen.


Never touch, handle or remove the orange "high voltage" cables.

243Checks
6-speed electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor tdistances. It may be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, evenbetween vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brakepads are worn.















Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Electric parking brake
This system does not require anyroutine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the systemchecked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.

















Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited.
For more information, refer to the "Electric parking brake - Operating faults" section.

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

RHC



- Unladen weight-


- Kerb weight
*



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.

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Press NAVto display the"Navigation - guidance " menu.
TOWARDS A NEW DESTINATION
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE













SELECTING A DESTINATION

Select "Select destination
" and confi rm, then select " Enter an address"and confi rm.

Select the " Country
" function then confi rm.

Select "Town" function then confi rm to enter the destination town.

Select the letters in the name of the
town one at a time, confi rming each one
with the dial.Selection the town from the list offered
, then confi rm.
A pre-set list (by entering the fi rst few letters) of the towns inthe country selected can be accessed directly by selecting and p(yg)p(yg)
confi rming " yyList" on the screen.
Turn the dial and select "OK" thenconfi rm.
If possible, enter the "
Road
" and "N°/X"
information in the same way.

Select "Archive
" to save the address entered in a contact fi le.
The s
ystem allows up to 400 contact fi les to be recorded.
Confi rm " OK
" to start guidance.
Select the guidance criteria: "Fastest
route", " Shortest route" or optimised "Distance/Time ", then select thedesired restriction criteria: "With tolls","With Ferry", or "Traffi c info" thenconfi rm "OK".

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SELECTING A DESTINATION
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE


TO ONE OF THE RECENT DESTINATIONS
Press NAV
to display the"Navigation - guidance" menu.

Select the desired destination and confi rm to start guidance. TOWARD
S A CONTACT IN THE CONTACTS DIRECTORY

Select " Select destination" andconfi rm, then select " Directory
" and confi rm.

Selection the desired destination from your contacts and confi rm "OK
" to start
the guidance.

Press NAVto display the"Navigation - guidance
" menu. Navi
gation towards a contact imported from your telephone is only
possible if the address is compatible with the system.

04
Select "Select destination" andconfi rm, then select " GPS coordinates"and confi rm.

Enter the
GPS coordinates and confi rm "OK " to start the guidance.
Press NAV
to display the"Navigation - guidance" menu.
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
TOWARDS GPS COORDINATES TOWARDS A POINT ON THE MAP
With the map displa
yed, press OKto
display the contextual menu. Select"Move the map
" and confi rm.
Pr
ess OK
to display the contextual
menu for " Move the map " mode.
Select " Select as destination " or "Select as stage" and confi rm.
Move the cursor usin
g the control to
identify the desired destination.