2013 Citroen DS5 tow bar

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PR ACTICAL
INFORMATION CHILD SAFETY VISIBILITY
138 Lighting controls141Daytime running lamps
142Automatic illumination of headlamps
143 Automatic headlamp dipping
146Headlamp adjustment
147 Directional lighting
149 Wiper controls
151 Automatic rain sensitive
wipers
153Courtesy lamps
154Interior mood lighting
158 Child seats
164ISOFIX child seats
167 Child lock
170 Direction indicators
171 Emergency or assistance call
171 Horn
172 Tyre under-infl ation detection
173 ESP system
176Seat belts
179Airbags
186Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit
192Changing a wheel
199Changing a bulb
207 Changing a fuse
210 12 V battery
213 Energy economy mode
214Changing a wiper blade
215 Towing the vehicle
216Towing a trailer
218 Fitting roof bars
219 Accessories

In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty. Cer tain sound sources (motorcycle,lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parkingsensor system.
In th
e event of a malfunctionof the system, when reverse gear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument paneland/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Operating fault
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front par king sensors
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by CITROËN).



Deactivation / Activation of thefront and rear parking sensors

The function is deactivated by pressing this button.The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the function. The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind.

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Practical information




Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable
tow
ing eye.
To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
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 tool box.

)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom to disengage thesecuring lugs.) Screw the towing eye in fully.)
Install the towing bar.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
t
owed vehicle.
) On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bylevering at the left with the point of the
towing eye. ) Screw the towing eye in fully. )
Install the towing bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
t
owed vehicle.

When towing with all four wheels on theground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on the ground, always use professionallifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, thereis no longer any braking or steeringassistance.

)Place the gear lever in neutral(position N
on the electronic gearbox system or automaticgearbox).Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damageto certain braking components and the absence of braking assistancethe next time the engine is started.

Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat 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 a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.

When not towing a trailer, remove thequickly-detachable tow ball beforedriving, so as to avoid masking the central rear lamp.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.

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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 performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 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 inclinedepends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and theSTOPwarning 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 long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.


Tyres
)
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 genuineCITROËN towbar is used.

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

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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, bic
ycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, theinstallation must be done using the vehicle's electrical 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 and
booster 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 designedto avoid spray.

339Alphabetical index
Paint colour code........................................245Parking brake, electric.................103-110, 234Parking lamps .............................................144Parking sensors, front .................................134Parking sensors, rear..................................r133Particle emission filter................r230,231, 233Passenger compartment filter....................r233Player, CD MP3...........................288,313,314Port, USB......................................86, 291,315Priming the fuel system..............................228Protecting children..............................158 -167, 178, 180Puncture......................................................186
P
R
Radio...................................................284,309Rear foglamp ...............................140, 204, 205Rear screen (demisting) ..........................82, 96Recharging the battery.......................211,212Reduction of electrical load........................213Regeneration of the particleemissions filter..........................................r233Reinitialising the remote control...................57Remote control........................................52-58Removing a wheel......................................195Removing the mat.........................................85Repair kit, puncture .....................................186Replacing bulbs ..................................199-206Replacing fuses ...................................207-209Replacing the air filter.................................r233
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Replacing the oil filter.................................r233Replacing the passenger compartment filter....................................r233Replacing wiper blades .......................152,214Resetting the service indicator.....................r42Resetting the trip recorder............................r44Reversing camera.......................................135Reversing lamp...................................204, 205
Risk areas (update).....................................262Roof bars.....................................................218Routine checks...................................229-234
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........................228
Table of weights..................................239,242Ta b l e s of engines................................238,241Tables of fuses............................................207Ta n k, fuel.......................................................69Technical data .....................................238-244Te l e p h o ne...........................................274, 319Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt ....................................40Te mperature control for heated seats ..........78Temporary tyre repair kit .............................186
Setting the clock.....................46, 47, 295, 329Short-cut menus.........................................256Sidelamps ............138, 141,144, 199,201-204Side repeater...............................................203Ski flap..........................................................87Spare wheel ................................................192Speed limiter.......................................r128, 129Spotlamps, side..................................145, 203Start.............................................................211Starting the vehicle.............100,102,114, 118Steering mounted controls, audio.......254, 307Stopping the vehicle ...........100,102,114, 118Stop & Start...............................49,68, 93, 96, 122, 210, 225,232Storage..............................................84, 86-88Storing driving positions ...............................76Stowing rings................................................88Synchronising the remote control.................57Synthesiser, voice.......................................268System, navigation......................................257
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Screen, colour and mapping.......................255Screen, instrument panel........................30, 48Screen, monochrome.........................308, 328Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment).............................308Screen menu map ......................296, 328, 329Screenwash ................................................231Screenwash, front....................................... 150Screenwash fluid level................................231Seat, rear bench.....................................79, 81Seat adjustment......................................74, 75Seat belts.....................................161,176-178Seats, rear...............................................r79, 81Serial number, vehicle................................245Ser vice indicator...........................................r41Servicing .......................................................25

341Visual search
Exterior

Electronic key / Keyless Entryand Star ting 52- 58, 10 0 -101


- opening / closing

- anti-theft protection

- battery

- startingWelcome lighting 145 Directional lighting 147Cornering lighting 148Headlamp height adjustment 146 Changing bulbs 199 -203- front lamps - foglamps- direction indicator repeaters
Wipers 149-152 Changing a wiper blade 152, 214
Doors 52-60 - Keyless Entry and Starting- opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 62-63

Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 68 -70

Cockpit glass roof 66-67
Roof bars 218
Accessories 219-220


ESP: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 173 -175
Tyre under-inflation detection 172
Tyre pressures 245 Changing a wheel 192-198


- tools

- removing / refitting

Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 186 -191


Boot 52, 61


- opening / closing

- emergency release


Changing bulbs 204-206


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps

- foglamps

Parking sensors 133 -134 To w i n g 215 Towbar 216 -217

Door mirrors 82Door mirror spotlamps 145