2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD brake

12 V battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:



release the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,


raise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,


lift the plastic cover for access to the (+)
terminal.


Access to the battery


After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state of charge
of the battery (up to about 8 hours).





The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.


Before doing any work

Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off.

Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.

281Practical information





Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:



open the boot,


raise the floor,


secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on
the rear parcel shelf support,


remove the towing eye from the holder.



Access to the tools


General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel
of the towed vehicle and must have a
valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery ser vice:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar
available...


On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.


Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.



Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle



Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to obser ve this instruction
could result in damage to
certain components (braking,
transmission...) and the absence
of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.


Unlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.


Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.

Driving advice


Distribution of loads




Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest 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 by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.


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 incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.



If the warning lamp and the STOP

warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.



Braking

Towing 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.


Ty r e s




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.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

291Te c h n i c a l d a t a


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 120



THP 155



THP 160



THP 200



Gearboxes


Manual



Electronic



Automatic



Manual



Model codes:
NX...


5FS0



5FV8/P



5FMA



5FU8




- Unladen weight
1 205
1 284
1 363
1 316


- Kerb weight
1 280
1 359
1 438
1 391


- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W)
1 755
1 795
1 835
1 820


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 955
3 195
2 635
2 820


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 400
800
1 000


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 450
1 650
1 000
1 250


- Unbraked trailer
640
680
715
695


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75
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 by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 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.
*
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.

293Te c h n i c a l d a t a


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 90 PEF



HDi 110 PEF



e- HDi 110 PEF



HDi 160 PEF



Gearbox


Manual



Manual



Manual



Electronic



Manual



Automatic



Model codes:
NX...


9HP0



9HR8



9HR8/S



9HR8/PS



RHH8



RHHA




- Unladen weight
1 205
1 290
1 295
1 300
1 320
1 430


- Kerb weight
1 280
1 365
1 370
1 375
1 395
1 505


- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W)
1 765
1 805
1 810
1 815
1 880
1 940


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 865
3 105
3 110
3 115
3 180
3 140


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 300
1 300
1 200


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with
the GTW limit)
1 350
1 550
1 550
1 550
1 550
1 450


- Unbraked trailer
640
680
680
680
695
750


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75
75
75
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 by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 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.
*
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.

Exterior


Remote control 100 -107


- opening / closing

- antitheft protection

- starting

- battery


Lighting c ontrols 124 -128
Headlamp adjustment 130
Guide-me-home lighting 127, 128
Welcome lighting 129
Directional lighting systems 131-132
Changing bulbs 261-265


- front lamps

- front foglamps

- side repeaters

W iper c ontrols 13 3 -137
Changing a wiper blade 279

Door mirrors 94-95
Blind spot sensors 219 -221

D o o r s 113 -114


- opening / closing

- emergency control
Child lock 173
Electric windows 116 -117
A l a r m 11 0 -112

Fuel tank 118 -120
Misfuel prevention 121
Accessories 285-286
Roof bars 280

Braking assistance 178 -179
Trajectory control 179 -180
Tyre under-inflation detection 214-215
Tyre pressures 252, 295
Boot 115
Temporary puncture repair kit 248 -252
Changing a wheel 253 -259


- tools

- removing / refitting
Snow chains 260

Changing bulbs 266 -268


- rear lamps

- 3 rd
brake lamp

- number plate lamp


Parking sensors 229 -230
Parking space sensors 227-228
Towbar 283-284
Towing 281-282

Instruments and controls

Instrument panels 38- 42
Warning lamps 43 -53
Indicators 54-56
Manual test 57
Setting buttons 58 - 61


- trip distance recorder

- lighting dimmer / black panel

- customisation of dials and screens


Stop & Start 216 -218
W iper c ontrols 13 3 -137
Trip computer 70 -74

Door mirrors 94-95
Electric windows 116 -117

Hazard warning lamps 176 -177
Central locking 108-109
Black panel 60
Adjusting the steering wheel 93
Horn 177
Multifunction screens 64- 69
Seat belt and front passenger airbag
warning display screen 182-183

Manual gearbox 203
Electronic gearbox 204-207
Automatic gearbox 208 -211
Gear efficiency indicator 213
Parking brake 194-201, 202
Interior mood lighting 139

Rear view mirror 96
Emergency or assistance call 177, 299
Courtesy lamps 138

Ventilation 78-79
Manual air conditioning 80 - 81, 86
Digital air conditioning 82- 86
Demisting / Defrosting
the rear screen 87
Audio system 355 -385
Setting the date / time 67, 69

eMyWay satellite navigation system 301-354
Setting the date / time 67, 69
Lighting c ontrols 124 -128
Adjusting headlamps 130

Dashboard fuses 268 -271
Memorising speeds 222
Speed limiter 223-224
Cruise control 225 -226

Opening the bonnet 235