2013.5 Citroen DS5 tyre pressure

199Practical information

Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.



Switch on the compressor by moving
the switch B
to position "I"
until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).




Remove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.


Drive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.


Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.




Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection

If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.


If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.


Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.


Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.


Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.




Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.


Start 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 to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).


As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer 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.


2. Infl ation

201Practical information

Removing the cartridge





Stow the black pipe.


Detach the angled base from the white pipe.


Support the compressor vertically.


Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.


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



Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories

You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).





Turn the selector A
to 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 adaptors
supplied with the kit first.




Connect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.


Start 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's pressure
label.


Remove the kit then stow it.

229Practical information

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.



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.


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

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

Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.



A.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.

This number is engraved on the bodywork
near the damper support.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.

If the tyre pressures are too low, this
increases fuel consumption.

B.
Vehicle identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower cross member.

This number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.
C.
Manufacturer's label.

The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affixed to the door aperture, on the
passenger's side.

D.
Ty r e / p a i n t l a b e l .

This label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the driver's side. It bears the following information:


- the tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,

- the tyre sizes,

- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.


The rear quarter light cannot be etched
as it is made of polycarbonate material.

A
ABS ............................................................. 182
Accessories ........................................ 105, 231
Accessory position ..................................... 105
Accessory socket, 12V ...........................88, 89
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 152
Adjusting head restraints ........................ 78, 81
Adjusting seat belt height ........................... 187
Adjusting the steering wheel ........................ 87
Airbags .................................................. 41, 189
Airbags, curtain ................................... 191, 192
Airbags, front....................................... 189, 192
Airbags, lateral .................................... 191, 192
Air conditioning ............................................. 25
Air conditioning, automatic .....................95, 96
Air filter ........................................................ 246
Air flow .......................................................... 94
Air vents ........................................................ 94
Alarm ............................................................. 65
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) .................. 182
Anti-pinch ................................................ 69, 71
Anti-theft ..................................................... 105
Armrest .......................................................... 88
Armrest, front ................................................ 90
Armrest, rear ................................................. 91
Ashtray, removable ....................................... 88
ASR ............................................................. 182
Assistance call ............................ 181, 264, 265
Assistance, emergency braking ................. 182
Audible warning .......................................... 181
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ...... 308, 336, 338
Audio system ............................................... 323
Automatic headlamp dipping ................ 32, 149
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .................................... 145, 148Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps .......................................... 180
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............................ 155, 157
Auxiliary socket ............................ 90, 305, 335
Battery ......................................... 222-224, 245
Battery, charging .................................223, 224
Battery, remote control ........................... 60, 61
Black panel.................................................... 47
Bluetooth (hands-free) ........................290, 337
Bluetooth (telephone) ..........................290, 337
Boot ............................................................... 64
Boot (opening) ............................................... 55
Brake discs .................................................. 247
Brake lamps ................................................ 216
Brake pads .................................................. 247
Brakes ......................................................... 247
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ..............303
Date (setting) ........................... 48, 49, 315, 347
B
C
D
Changing a fuse ...................................219 -221
Changing a wheel ............................... 202-209
Changing a wiper blade ......................158, 226
Changing the date ................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Changing the remote control battery ............ 60
Changing the time ................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Checking levels .................................... 241-244
Checking the engine oil level ................ 45, 241
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...... 201
Checks ................................................ 238 -247
Children ................................ 162-177, 188, 190
Child lock ..................................................... 177
Child seats .......................................... 164-176
Child seats, conventional .................... 170, 171
Cigarette lighter............................................. 89
CITROËN Localised Assistance Call ......... 265
CITROËN Localised Emergency Call......... 265
Clock ....................................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Closing the boot ............................................ 64
Closing the doors ....................................55, 57
Connectors, audio ................ 90, 305, 333, 335
Coolant level ......................................... 42, 243
Coolant temperature indicator ...................... 42
Courtesy lamps ........................................... 159
Cruise control ...................................... 133, 136
Cup holder ..................................................... 88
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................ 72
CD ...................................................... 305, 330
CD MP3 .......................................305, 331, 332
Central locking .............................................. 55
Changing a bulb ................................... 211-218

Warning lamps ......................................... 31- 41
Warning triangle ............................................ 93
Washing (advice)......................................... 140
Wash-wipe, rear .......................................... 156
Weights ............................................... 251, 255
Welcome lighting......................................... 151
Window controls ........................................... 68
Wiper control stalk ...............................155 -157
Wiper, rear................................................... 156
Wipers ........................................... 34, 155, 157
V
W
U
Under-inflation (detection) .......................... 125
Unlocking ................................................54, 56
Unlocking from the inside ............................. 62
Unlocking the boot ........................................ 55
Unlocking the doors ...................................... 62
Update risk areas ........................................ 278
Updating the date ....................................48, 49
Updating the time ....................................48, 49
USB player .................................................... 90
X
Temperature control for heated seats .......... 82
Temperature, coolant .................................... 42
Temporary puncture repair kit .................... 196
Third brake lamp ......................................... 218
Time ........................................................48, 49
TMC (Traffic info) ........................................ 287
Tools ............................................................ 202
Total distance recorder ................................. 46
To w b a r ......................................................... 228
Towed loads ........................................ 251, 255
Towing another vehicle ............................... 227
Traction control (ASR) .......................... 39, 182
Traffic information (TA) .............. 288, 302, 328
Traffic information (TMC) .................... 287, 288
Trailer .......................................................... 228
Trip computer .......................................... 50, 51
Trip distance recorder ................................... 46
Tyre pressures .................................... 197, 260
Ty r e s .............................................................. 25
Tyre under-inflation detection ..................... 125Vehicle identification ...................................260
Ventilation ...............................................94, 95
Visibility ....................................................... 100
Xenon headlamps ....................................... 211

361Visual search
Exterior

Electronic key / Keyless Entry and
Star ting 5 4 - 60, 10 4 -105


- opening / closing

- anti-theft protection

- battery

- starting

Welcome lighting 151
Directional lighting 153
Cornering lighting 154
Headlamp height adjustment 152
Changing bulbs 211-215


- front lamps

- foglamps

- direction indicator repeaters

Wipers 155 -15 8
Changing a wiper blade 158, 226

Doors 54- 63


- Keyless Entry and Starting

- opening / closing

- central locking

- emergency control
Alarm 65 - 67

Fuel tank, misfuel
prevention 72-73
Cockpit glass roof 70 -71
Roof bars 230
Accessories 231-232

ESP: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 182-185
Tyre under-inflation detection 125 -126
Ty r e
pressures 125, 201, 260
Changing a wheel 202-209


- tools

- removing / refitting
Snow chains 210
Temporary puncture repair kit 196 -201
Boot 55, 64


- opening / closing

- emergency release


Changing bulbs 216 -218


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps

- foglamps


Parking sensors 138-139
Reversing camera 140
To w i n g 2 2 7
Towbar 228-229

Door mirrors 86
Door mirror spotlamps 151