2014 Citroen DS5 check engine light

229Practical information

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.

A
ABS ............................................................. 182
Accessories ........................................ 105, 231
Accessory position ..................................... 105
Accessory socket, 12V ...........................88, 89
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 152
Adjusting head restraints ........................ 78, 81
Adjusting seat belt height ........................... 187
Adjusting the steering wheel ........................ 87
Airbags .................................................. 41, 189
Airbags, curtain ................................... 191, 192
Airbags, front....................................... 189, 192
Airbags, lateral .................................... 191, 192
Air conditioning ............................................. 25
Air conditioning, automatic .....................95, 96
Air filter ........................................................ 246
Air flow .......................................................... 94
Air vents ........................................................ 94
Alarm ............................................................. 65
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................................ 182
Anti-pinch ................................................ 69, 71
Anti-theft ..................................................... 105
Armrest .......................................................... 88
Armrest, front ................................................ 90
Armrest, rear ................................................. 91
Ashtray, removable ....................................... 88
ASR ............................................................. 182
Assistance call ............................ 181, 264, 265
Assistance, emergency braking ................. 182
Audible warning .......................................... 181
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ............................... 308, 336, 338
Audio system ............................................... 323
Automatic headlamp dipping ................ 32, 149Automatic illumination of headlamps ... 145, 148
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .......................... 180
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers ............................................... 155, 157
Auxiliary socket ............................ 90, 305, 335
Battery ......................................... 222-224, 245
Battery, charging .................................223, 224
Battery, remote control ........................... 60, 61
Black panel.................................................... 47
Bluetooth (hands-free) ........................290, 337
Bluetooth (telephone) ..........................290, 337
Boot ............................................................... 64
Boot (opening) ............................................... 55
Brake discs .................................................. 247
Brake lamps ................................................ 216
Brake pads .................................................. 247
Brakes ......................................................... 247
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................ 72
CD ...................................................... 305, 330
CD MP3 .......................................305, 331, 332
B
C
Central locking .............................................. 55
Changing a bulb ................................... 211-218
Changing a fuse ...................................219 -221
Changing a wheel ............................... 202-209
Changing a wiper blade ......................158, 226
Changing the date ................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Changing the remote
control battery............................................. 60
Changing the time ................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Checking levels .................................... 241-244
Checking the engine
oil level ................................................ 45, 241
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................................ 201
Checks ................................................ 238 -247
Children ................................ 162-177, 188, 190
Child lock ..................................................... 177
Child seats .......................................... 164-176
Child seats, conventional .................... 170, 171
Cigarette lighter............................................. 89
CITROËN Localised Assistance
Call ............................................................ 265
CITROËN Localised Emergency
Call ............................................................ 265
Clock ....................................... 48, 49, 315, 347
Closing the boot ............................................ 64
Closing the doors ....................................55, 57
Connectors, audio ................ 90, 305, 333, 335
Coolant level ......................................... 42, 243
Coolant temperature
indicator ...................................................... 42
Courtesy lamps ........................................... 159
Cruise control ...................................... 133, 136
Cup holder ..................................................... 88