2014 Citroen DS5 towing

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30 Instrument panel
31 Indicator and warning lamps
42 Gauges and indicators
46 Adjustment buttons
48 Setting the date and time
48 Clock
50 Tr i p c o m p u t e r54 Electronic key - remote
control
56 "Keyless Entry and Starting"
64 Boot
65 Alarm
68 Electric windows
70 Cockpit glass roof
72 Fuel tank
73 Misfuel prevention
(Diesel)78 Front seats
83 Rear seats
86 Mirrors
87 Steering wheel adjustment
88 Interior fi ttings
92 Boot fi ttings
93 Triangle (stowing)
94 Heating and Ventilation
96 Dual-zone digital air
conditioning
100 Rear screen demist - defrost104 Starting-switching off
the engine
107 Electric parking brake
114 Hill start assist
115 Manual gearbox
116 Automatic gearbox
120 Electronic gearbox
124 Gear shift indicator
125 Ty r e u n d e r- i nfl ation detection
127 Stop & Start
130 Lane departure warning
system
131 Head-up display
13 4 Speed limiter
136 Cruise control
138 Parking sensors
14 0 Reversing camera

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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

107
21Familiarisation

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, automatic
application / release
is
deactivated
. The parking brake must
be applied and released manually
.


Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the the brake warning lamp and the P

warning lamp in the control lever A

are on fixed (not flashing)
.

If towing a trailer or caravan or if the
slope might vary (transport by boat or
lorry, recovery of the vehicle...) make
a maximum application of the parking
brake - by making a long pull on the
control lever A
- to immobilise the
vehicle.


*
Depending on country of sale.


Automatic Application / Release *

Press the accelerator and release the clutch
(manual gearbox), the parking brake is
released automatically and progressively as
you move off.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is applied automatically on switching off the
engine.

On opening the driver's door with the
engine running, if an audible signal
is heard, apply the parking brake
manually.
Do not leave a child alone in the vehicle
with the ignition on; they might release
the parking brake.


Manual Application/Release


Manual application
of the parking brake is
possible by pulling
the control lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of the
parking brake is possible by pressing the
brake pedal
and pulling
then releasing
the
control lever A
.


Electric parking brake

Driving safely

Boot fi ttings




1.
Rear shelf

It can be removed when carrying large
objects.

2.
Bag hooks


3.
Stowing rings


4.
Warning triangle retaining straps

93Comfort











Warning triangle (stowing)


Use the straps on the interior boot trim to stow
the folded triangle or its storage box.
Placing the triangle on the road

Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
country.

95Comfort
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:



To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.


Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.


Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.


Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).


To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.


If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
You can switch off the air conditioning (AC button) and stay in Automatic mode in order
to limit fuel consumption. If misting appears while in this mode, you can switch the air
conditioning back on temporarily to improve the situation.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.












Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.

The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.


If you want to prioritise heating, start
and leave the engine running by
pressing ECO OFF.

107Driving

It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...).
For this, with the ignition on, deactivate
the automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually:



Manual gearbox:
engage first gear
or reverse.


Electronic gearbox:
select
position A
or R
.


Automatic gearbox:
select
position P
or R
.


The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:


- Automatic Application/Release

Application is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),

- Manual Application/Release

Manual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A.

Manual release is done by pulling
then
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if
the brake is not applied.

Programming the automatic
mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated.
You can contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have it activated.

In this case, programming is done via
the configuration menu.









Electric parking brake


If deactivated, the parking brake must
be applied and released manually.
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.
Never leave the vehicle without
checking that the parking brake is on.
This warning lamp comes on
fixed.


Label on door panel

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press
the brake

pedal
, pull
then release control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

Manual release



- the braking warning lamp and
the P
warning lamp in the control
lever A
going off,

- display of the message "Parking
brake off ".
If you pull the control lever A
without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel.
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull
on control lever A
,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,

- when the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).



Maximum application


In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A

are on fixed, not flashing.
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A
.


Manual application

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:


- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
,

- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, there is an audible signal and a
message is displayed if the parking brake has
not been applied, unless the selector lever is
in position P
(Park) in the case of an automatic
gearbox.