2014 Citroen DS5 tow bar
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005005006006007007008008SAFETY
PR ACTICAL
INFORMATION CHILD SAFETY VISIBILITY
14 4 Lighting controls
147 Daytime running lamps
14 8 Automatic illumination of
headlamps
14 9 Automatic headlamp dipping
152 Headlamp adjustment
15 3 Directional lighting
155 Wiper controls
157 Automatic rain sensitive
wipers
15 9 Courtesy lamps
160 Interior mood lighting164 Child seats
166 Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
172 ISOFIX mountings
17 7 Child lock180 Direction indicators
181 Emergency or assistance
call
181 Horn
182 ESC system
186 Seat belts
189 Airbags196 Temporary puncture repair
kit
202 Changing a wheel
210 Snow chains
211 Changing a bulb
219 Changing a fuse
222 12 V battery
225 Energy economy mode
226 Changing a wiper blade
227 Towing the vehicle
228 Towing a trailer
230 Fitting roof bars
231 Accessories
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139Driving
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.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction
of the system, when reverse
gear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument panel
and/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 further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking 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 the
front 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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227Practical information
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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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 a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
or installation of a bicycle carrier,
with additional lighting and signalling.
When not towing a trailer, remove the
quickly-detachable tow ball before
driving, 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 particular care.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
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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.
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231Practical information
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.
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361Visual search
Exterior
Electronic key / Keyless Entry and
Star ting 5 4 - 60, 10 4 -105
- opening / closing
- anti-theft protection
- battery
- starting
Welcome lighting 151
Directional lighting 153
Cornering lighting 154
Headlamp height adjustment 152
Changing bulbs 211-215
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeaters
Wipers 155 -15 8
Changing a wiper blade 158, 226
Doors 54- 63
- Keyless Entry and Starting
- opening / closing
- central locking
- emergency control
Alarm 65 - 67
Fuel tank, misfuel
prevention 72-73
Cockpit glass roof 70 -71
Roof bars 230
Accessories 231-232
ESP: ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC 182-185
Tyre under-inflation detection 125 -126
Ty r e
pressures 125, 201, 260
Changing a wheel 202-209
- tools
- removing / refitting
Snow chains 210
Temporary puncture repair kit 196 -201
Boot 55, 64
- opening / closing
- emergency release
Changing bulbs 216 -218
- rear lamps
- 3rd brake lamp
- number plate lamps
- foglamps
Parking sensors 138-139
Reversing camera 140
To w i n g 2 2 7
Towbar 228-229
Door mirrors 86
Door mirror spotlamps 151