2013 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 Owner's Manual

Practical information

Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is suppor ted by a cable-driven carrier underneath the vehicle. Ta k i ng out the wheel
)
Raise the floor to reveal the spare wheelcarrier drive nut.)
Turn this drive nut fully clockwise, using
th
e wheelbrace 1and the extension 8, tounwind the carrier cable.
) Detach the wheel from the rear of the
vehicle. ) Remove the hook with its connection plate
to release the wheel, as shown in the
illustration. ) Pull out the wheel.

Putting the wheel back in place
)Pass the hook with its connection plate into
the wheel, as illustrated.) Raise the wheel underneath the vehicle byturning the carrier drive nut anticlockwiseusing the wheelbrace 1and the extension 8.
)Tighten fully and check that the wheel is horizontally flush against the floor.

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Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake unless it has been programmed to automatic mode, switch off the ignition and engage firstgear *
to block the wheels. Check that the braking warning lamp and the Pwarning lamp in the parkingbrake control lever come on.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
)
Depending on equipment, remove the cover from from each of bolts using the tool 3
or removethe hub cap using tool 4.)
Fit the security socket 5
on the wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).)
Slacken the other bolts (no more than a 1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1
only.

*
position R
for the electronic
gearbox system; Pfor the automatic gearbox.
List of operations

)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be chan
ged.
)Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.)Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place. )Remove the wheel.
) Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is incontact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directlybelow the location Aor B
used.

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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is normal to notice that the washersdo not come into contact with the "space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To c o r r e c t ly store the punctured wheelin the boot ( not in the location of the space-saver wheel ), first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.


List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security socket 5.)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

)Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 5.)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts or
the hub cap (depending on equipment). ) Store the tools in the box.

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Snow chains


In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.


The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speedauthorised.


Avoid driving on roads that have beencleared of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. It is recommended that before you leave,you practise fitting the snow chains ona level and dry surface. If your vehicleis fitted with alloy wheels, check thatno par t of the chain or its fixings is incontact with the wheel rim.



Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during ajourney, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road.)
Apply the parking brake and position anywheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle. ) Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.)
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph(50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snowchains are correctly tightened. Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.
215/60 R16
9 mm
22
5/50 R17
2
35/45 R18
not chainable
235/40 R19
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Changing a bulb
Front lamps
Model with xenon headlamps
1.Main beam headlamps (H1- 35W).2.Directional dipped / directionalheadlamps(D1S-35W).3.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(light emitting diodes - LEDs).4.Direction indicators (HY21-21W).5.Directional foglamps (H11).
Model with halogen headlamps
1.Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).2.
Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3.Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
(Light emitting diodes - LEDs).4.Direction indicators (HY21-21W).5.Directional foglamps(H11).
For H7 type bulbs with lugs... take careto observe their correct installationso as to ensure the best lighting performance.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal surface of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.



Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be replaced by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.



Before doing any work on your vehicle, switch off the ignition (Readylamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.