2013.5 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 RHD trailer

Towing a trailer
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
When not towing a trailer, remove the quickly-detachable tow ball before driving, so as to avoid masking the central rear lamp.
Maximum trailer weight
The towing weight is limited: refer to the "Technical data" section.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
At the front
 On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom to disengage the securing lugs.  Screw the towing eye in fully.
At the rear
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by levering at the left with the point of the towing eye.  Screw the towing eye in fully.

245Practical information
We recommend the use of genuine CITROËN towbars and their harnesses that 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 CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
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 performance. 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.
 If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
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, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take particular care.
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.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

Diesel engineHDi 160 PEF
Gearbox Electronic (6-speed)
Model code RHC
- Unladen weight -
- Kerb weight * 1 735
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 265
- Gross train weight (GTW) 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 weight 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 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.

365Alphabetical index
Deactivating the passenger airbag ................205Deadlocking ...............................................87, 88Defrosting ..............................................114, 128Demisting.......................................................128Diesel...................................................42, 46, 61Diesel additive level .......................................259Dimensions ....................................................269Dipped beam ...........................60, 160, 227, 228Dipstick ....................................................73, 256Directional lighting .................................169, 170Direction indicators ........166, 196, 227, 230, 232Doors emergency control ................................91Driving positions (memorising) ......................108Dynamic emergency braking .................132, 136Dynamic stability control (DSC) .............................................67, 198, 200
EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ...........198Eco-driving ......................................................47Economical driving .........................................47Economy mode..............................................241Eco off .............................................................Eco off .............................................................Eco off46Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) .........................................................198Electronic engine immobiliser ....................Electronic engine immobiliser ....................Electronic engine immobiliser33, 90Electronic gearbox .........................................240Electronic gearbox system ....................140, 262Emergency boot release..................................93Emergency call ..............................197, 274, 275Emergency warning lamps ....................121, 196
Filling with fuel ........................................101-103Fitting a wheel ...............................................222Fitting roof bars..............................................246Fittings, boot ..................................................120Flashing indicators.................................166, 196Flat bed lorry or trailer .............................Flat bed lorry or trailer .............................Flat bed lorry or trailer55, 243Foglamps .......................................................227Foglamps, rear ..............................................Foglamps, rear ..............................................Foglamps, rear162Folding/unfolding the door mirrors .................11 4Front foglamps...............162, 170, 227, 231, 233Front seats..............................................106-108Fuel..........................................................47, 103Fuel consumption ......................................47, 49Fuel consumption fi gures ................................49Fuel fi ller cap .................................................101Fuel fi ller fl ap .........................................101, 102Fuel gauge.....................................................101Fuel tank ................................................101, 102Fusebox, dashboard ......................................235Fuses .............................................................235
Halogen headlamps.......................................227Hands-free kit ........................................300, 345Hazard warning lamps ...........................121, 196Headlamp adjustment....................................168Headlamps, directional ..........................169, 227Headlamp wash .....................................172, 259Head restraints, front .............................106, 109Head restraints, rear ......................................Head restraints, rear ......................................Head restraints, rear11 3Head-up display.............................147, 150, 152Heated seats .................................................11 0Heating ............................................................47Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel .............................................11 5High voltage...............................50, 52, 240, 253High voltage cable ...........................................52Hill start assist ...............................................139History .............................................................49Hybrid ......................................8, 28, 35, 40, 238Hybrid fl ow .............................................8, 28, 40Hybrid selector.................................................35Hybrid system ........................8, 28, 29, 126, 281
eMyWay ...................................................75, 277Energy economy mode..................................241Engine compartment ...............................53, 254Engine compartment fusebox ........................235Engine, Diesel .......................103, 254, 255, 267Engine oil .......................................................256Engine oil level indicator ..........................Engine oil level indicator ..........................Engine oil level indicator73, 256Engines..................................................266, 267Environment ..........................................9, 47, 89
G.P.S. ............................................................286Guidance ...............................................284, 291Guide-me-home.............................................164

Xenon headlamps..........................................227
Vehicle identifi cation ......................................270Ventilation ................................51, 113, 122, 123Visibility ..........................................................128
Warning lamps .....................................61, 64, 66Warning triangle ............................................121Washing (advice) .....................................54, 156Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear ............................................Wash-wipe, rear172Weights ..........................................................268Welcome lighting ...........................................167Window controls ..............................................97Wiper control stalk ..................................171-173Wiper, rear .....................................................Wiper, rear .....................................................Wiper, rear172Wipers .............................................62, 171, 173
Under-infl ation (detection) .............................144Unlocking ...................................................82, 84Unlocking from the inside ................................91Unlocking the boot ...........................................83Unlocking the doors .........................................91Update risk areas ..........................................288Updating the date ......................................76, 77Updating the time ......................................76, 77USB Reader ..................................................USB Reader ..................................................USB Reader11 8
Table of weights .............................................268Tables of engines...................................266, 267Tables of fuses...............................................235Tank, fuel .......................................................102Technical data.........................................266-268Telephone ..............................................300, 302Temperature control for heated seats ............11 0Temperature, coolant .......................................70Temporary tyre repair kit ................................212Third brake lamp............................................234Time .................................................................77TMC (Traffi c info) ...........................................297Tools ..............................................................218Total distance recorder ....................................Total distance recorder ....................................Total distance recorder74Towbar ...........................................................Towbar ...........................................................Towbar244Towed loads...................................................268Towing another vehicle ....................55, 243, 244Traction control (ASR) .............................67, 198Traffi c information (TA) ..................298, 312, 336Traffi c information (TMC) .......................297, 298Trailer ............................................................Trailer ............................................................Trailer244Trajectory control systems .............................198Trip computer ............................................Trip computer ............................................Trip computer78, 79Trip distance recorder ......................................Trip distance recorder ......................................Trip distance recorder74Tyre pressures .......................................213, 270Tyres ................................................................47Tyre under-infl ation detection ........................144