2012 Citroen DS5 tow bar

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PR ACTICAL
INFORMATION CHILD SAFETY VISIBILITY
132 Lighting controls
135Daytime running lamps
136Automatic illumination of headlamps
137Automatic headlamp dipping
140Headlamp adjustment
141Directional lighting
143 Wiper controls
145Automatic rain sensitive
wipers
147 Courtesy lamps
148Interior mood lighting
152 Child seats
158 ISOFIX child seats
161Child lock
164 Direction indicators
165Emergency or assistance call
165
Horn
166Tyre under-infl ation detection
167 ESP system
170 Seat belts
173 Airbags
180 Te m p o r a ry puncture repair
kit
186Changing a wheel
193Changing a bulb
201 Changing a fuse
20412 V battery
207 Energy economy mode
208Changing a wiper blade
209Towing the vehicle
210 Towing a trailer
212Fitting roof bars
213 Accessories

In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audiblesignals of the parking sensor system.
In th
e event of a malfunctionof the system, when reverse gear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument paneland/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Operating fault
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front par king sensors
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by CITROËN).



Deactivation/Activation of the front and rear parking sensors

The function is deactivated by pressing thisbutton. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.



The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind.

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To w i n g
the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
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 bar.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
t
owed vehicle.
) 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 bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
t
owed vehicle.

When towing with all four wheels on theground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on the ground, always use professionallifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, thereis no longer any braking or steeringassistance.

)Place the gear lever in neutral(position N
on the electronic gearbox system or automaticgearbox).Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damageto certain braking components and the absence of braking assistancethe next time the engine is started.

Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat 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. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
When not towing a trailer, remove thequickly-detachable tow ball beforedriving, so as to avoid masking the central rear lamp.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.

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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 performance. 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 detailsof 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.
) 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.

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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...
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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Alphabetical index
Parking lamps.............................................138Parking sensors, front.................................128Parking sensors, rear..................................r127Particle emission filter........................r225,227Passenger compartment filter....................r227Player, CD MP3...................................307,308Port, USB ..............................................80,309Priming the fuel system..............................222Protecting children.......152, 156, 158-160,173Puncture......................................................180
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Resetting the trip recorder............................r42Reversing camera .......................................129Reversing lamp ...........................................198Risk areas (update).....................................256Roof bars .....................................................212Routine checks...................................226-228Running out of fuel (Diesel)........................222
Table of weights ..................................233, 236Ta b l e s o f e ngines ................................232, 235Tables of fuses............................................201Ta n k , fuel .......................................................64Technical data .................... 232, 233,235, 236Telephone...................................268,270,315Temperature, coolant....................................38Temperature control for heated seats..........72Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit.............................180Third brake lamp.........................................200Time............................................................288TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o) ........................................265Tools ............................................................186Total distance recorder.................................r42To w b a r.........................................................r210Towed loads........................................233, 236Towing another vehicle...............................209
Speed limiter.......................................r122, 123Spotlamps, side..................................139,197Starting the vehicle .................94, 96,108,112Steering mounted controls ..................248,301Stopping the vehicle ...............94, 96,108,112Stop & Start................................45,63,87,90,
116, 204,219,226Storage..............................................78, 80-82Storing driving positions...............................70Stowing rings................................................82Synchronising the remote control.................53Synthesiser, voice .......................................262System, navigation ......................................252
Radio...........................................278, 279,303Rear foglamp ...............................................198Rear screen (demisting) ................................90Recharging the battery...............................204Reduction of electrical load........................206Regeneration of the particleemissions filter..........................................r227Reinitialising the remote control...................53Remote control..................................48-50, 54Removing a wheel......................................189Removing the mat.........................................79Repair kit, puncture .....................................180Replacing bulbs ..........................193,198, 200Replacing fuses ..........................................201Replacing the air filter.................................r227Replacing the oil filter.................................r227Replacing the passenger compartment filter....................................r227Replacing wiper blades.......................146, 208Resetting the service indicator.....................r40
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Safety for children...............................156, 161Screen, colour and mapping ....................... 249Screen, instrument panel..............................44Screen, monochrome.........................302,324Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment).............................302Screen menu map .......................290, 324, 325Screenwash ................................................225Screenwash, front.......................................144Screenwash fluid level ................................225Seat, rear bench.....................................73, 75Seat adjustment......................................68,69Seat belts.............................................170-172Seats, rear...............................................r73, 75Serial number, vehicle................................239Ser vice indicator...........................................r39Servicing .......................................................24Setting the clock ..................43,288,289, 323Shor t-cut menus .........................................250Sidelamps ...........132, 135,138, 193,195-198Side repeater...............................................197Ski flap..........................................................81Spare wheel................................................186
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