2013 Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 tow

From the front
From the rear Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.To gain access to it:)open the boot, )remove the towing eye, located in the toolbox.

)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom to disengage the securing lugs. ) Screw the towing eye in fully.)
Install the towing system.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.

)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. )Install the towing system. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps.

)Place the gear selector inneutral - position N.Failure to obser ve this special conditioncould result in damage to cer tainbraking components and the absenceof braking assistance the next time theengine is started.

When towing with the engine off, there is no longer any braking or steering assistance.

231Practical information







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.

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.

239Checks
Opening the bonnet
Opening
)
From inside
: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the ignition (Ready lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine.


Closing
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Check that it is latched correctly.


)From the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds itopen.


Never touch, handle or remove the orange "high voltage" cables.

The use of a high pressure jet wash under the bonnet is strictly prohibited,in order to avoid damage to the electriccomponents.

247Checks
6-speed electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing and warranty
booklet for details of the checking interval for this component.
Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor tdistances. It may be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, evenbetween vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brakepads are worn.















Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Electric parking brake
This system does not require anyroutine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
















Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers
very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,or in wintry conditions, ice, can formon the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may be reduced. Make lightbrake applications to dry and defrostthe brakes.
For more in
formation, refer to the "Electric parking brake - Operating faults" section.

Diesel engineHDi160PEF
Gearbox
Electronic gearbox system(6-speed)
Model code

RHC



- Unladen weight-


- Kerb weight
*



1 735


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 265


- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
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 wei
ght 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 b
y 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 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.

04
Press NAVto display the"Navigation - guidance " menu.
TOWARDS A NEW DESTINATION
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE













SELECTING A DESTINATION

Select "Select destination
" and confi rm, then select " Enter an address"and confi rm.

Select the " Country
" function then confi rm.

Select the " Town
" or " Post code
"
function then confi rm.

Select the letters in the name of the
town or the characters in a post code
one at a time, confi rming each one with
the knob.
Selection the town from the list offered,
then confi rm.
A pre-set list
(by entering the fi rst few letters) of the towns in the country
selected can be accessed directly by
selecting and confi rming" List
" in thescreen.
I
f possible, enter the " Road
" and "N°/X
"
information in the same way.

Select "Archive
" to save the address entered in a contact fi le.
The s
ystem allows up to 400 contact fi les to be recorded.
Confi rm " OK
" to start guidance.
Select the guidance criteria: "Fastest
route", " Shortest route" or optimised "Distance/Time ", then select thedesired restriction criteria: "With tolls","With Ferry", or "Traffi c info" thenconfi rm "OK".