2013 Citroen DS5 Owner's Manual

183Safety

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Practical information

This kit is installed in the storage box, under the boot floor.
Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.




















Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit







List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1. 12 V compressor.

Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures. 2.Chocks * to block the wheels of the vehicle.3.Bolt "covers *
" tool.
For removing the wheel bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels. 4. Wheel finisher remover.
For removing the wheel finishers on alloywheels.
5. Removable towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".
6.Electric parking brake emergency releasecontrol.
See "Electric parking brake" then
"Emergency braking".



*
Dependin
g on country of sale or equipment.

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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I"
/ off "O"
switch. C.
Deflation button. D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).E.
Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,

- various inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
Description of the kit
F.Sealant cartridge. G.White pipe with cap for repair.
H. Black pipe for inflation.
I. Speed limit sticker.


The speed limit sticker I
must be affixedto the vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.
The t
yre inflation pressures are given on this
label.

)Switch off the ignition.
) Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.

)Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket. )Star t the vehicle and leave the engine running.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g.ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.Keep this product out of the reach of children.

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

Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.
1. Sealing
)Turn the selector Ato the "sealant"position.)Check that the switch B
is in position "O" .

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)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.




Tyre under-infl ation detection

If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-inflation detection, the under-inflation warning lamp will remain on after thewheel has been repaired until thesystem 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; contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for assistance.

)Turn the selector Ato the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t 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 toapproximately 120 miles (200 km).




As soon as possible, go to a CITROËNdealer 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