2013 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 Owner's Manual

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Towing a trailer


Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional li
ghting 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.








Vehicle recovery


Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and put the gear selector toposition N, then switch off the hybrid system.
If necessary because access to the vehicle is difficult, it can be moved a few dozen metres at a speed not exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h).

Th
e front or rear wheels must not be on the
ground, use a flat-bed lorry or trailer to recover
the vehicle.Use the towing eyes only to pull a vehicle out or
to pull it onto a flat-bed.

Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.

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 aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it isfitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions.


Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
t
he 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

To w i ng 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 STOPwarning 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 longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle 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.



Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and thedriver must take par ticular care.

The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient
tem
perature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

R
efer to the "Technical data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply toyour vehicle.

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Fitting roof bars


Maximum authorised load evenly
distributed on the roof bars, for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm (with theexception of bicycle carriers): 70
kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof barsand the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.
When
fitting transverse roof bars, take care to position them correctly: Use accessories recommended by CITROËN obser ving the manufacturer'srecommendations and fitting instructions so as to avoid the risk of damaging the body (deformation, scratches, ...).
)Remove the cap using an allen TM
key. )Put the bars into position then fit and
tighten the securing screws.

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, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, the installation must be done using the vehicle'selectrical 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 andbooster 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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Practical information
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.


Installation of radio communication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can contact a CITROËN dealer for the specification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installationrequirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/10 4/EC).


Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsoryto have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle. B
y visiting a CITROËN dealer you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecologicalproducts in the "TECHNATURE" range,products for topping up (screenwash...), paint
touch-up pens and aerosols for the exact colour
of
your vehicle, refills (sealant car tridge for the
temporary puncture repair kit...), ...



"Multimedia":

audio systems, steering mounted audio controls, speakers, Hi-Fi module, Bluetoothhands-free system, por table satellite navigationsystem, semi-integral suppor t bracket for portable navigation system, driving assistancesystems, USB Box, reversing camera, por table
video screen, por table video suppor t bracket,
230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/12 V adaptor, Wi-Fion board...

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