2014 Citroen DS5 warning

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.

Towing your vehicle
Towing 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 the
securing lugs.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.


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 bar.


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

When towing with all four wheels on the
ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on
the ground, always use professional
lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, there
is no longer any braking or steering
assistance.


Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
with an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this advice could
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.

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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 per formance. 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

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 incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.



If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

Towing 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.


Ty r e s




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 genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.

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Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts 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, scented air
freshener, cigarette lighter...


"Transpor t 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's
electrical pre-equipment and fitted following the
manufacturer's recommendations.


"Styling":

aluminium pedals, aluminium foot rest, alloy
wheels, chrome mirror shells, ...

*
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:


- ensure that mats are correctly positioned
and 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, dog guard, breathalyser, first aid
kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, belt
cutter/glass breaker, high visibility vest, wheel
security bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers...


"Protection":

mats * , mud flaps, bumper protection strips,
boot sill protector, vehicle cover...
The rear bodywork has been designed to avoid
spray.

The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a CITROËN
representative 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 can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).


Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, mud
flaps at the rear of the vehicle.
By visiting a CITROËN dealer you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecological
products in the "TECHNATURE" range,
products for topping up (screenwash...), paint
touch-up pens and aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, refills (sealant cartridge
for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...



"Multimedia":

Bluetooth hands-free system, portable satellite
navigation system, mapping update CD, driving
assistance systems, portable video screen,
portable video support bracket, multimedia
system support, 230 V/50 Hz socket,
230 V/12 V adaptor, mobile phone charger
compatible with iPhone
® , Wi-Fi on board...

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.








Used products


Topping up

This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.











Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is
indicated by illumination of
the ser vice warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning and a
message in the instrument panel screen.

Particle emission filter (Diesel)

The start of saturation of the
par ticle filter is indicated by
the temporary illumination of
this warning lamp accompanied by a message
in the multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low additive level.

On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.

Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement inter vals for these
components.



















Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement inter val for this
component.














Oil filter

Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.








Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the details of
the level checking inter val for this
component.







Electronic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
checking inter val for this component.







Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the level
checking inter val for this component.

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Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)


Petrol engines


THP
1

55 hp


THP
15 0 hp


THP

160
hp



THP
200 hp


Gearbox

es

Automatic
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)
Automatic
(6-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)

Model codes

5FVA - A /1
5FEA
5FMA - Y - A /D
5FU8


- Unladen weight
1 420
1 497
1 495
1 430


- Kerb weight *

1 495
1 570
1 570
1 505


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 035
2 030

2 030
2 050


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 335
2 830
2 830
2 800


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 300
800
800
750


- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 500
800
800
1 050


- Unbraked trailer
74 5
74 5
74 5
750


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75

*
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.

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 by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 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.

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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 by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 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.

*
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.
Diesel engines


e-HDi
115 h p



Blue HDi
115 h p



Blue HDi
120 hp



Gearboxes

Electronic
(6-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)

Model codes

9HR - 9HD8/PS
BHZ - BHXM/S - M/1S - M/2S
BHZ - BHXM/S - M/1S - M/2S


- Unladen weight
1 420
1 428
1 428


- Kerb weight *

1 495
1 503
1 503


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 020
2 020
2 020


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 120
3 120
3 120


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 100
1 100
1 400


- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the
GTW limit)
1 400
1 400
1 400


- Unbraked trailer
74 5
74 5
74 5


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75

















Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)