2014 Citroen DS5 RHD parking brake

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.

247Checks
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle ser vices.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
















Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.


Brake disc wear


















Electric parking brake

This system does not require any
routine ser vicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.















Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.

For more information, refer to the "Electric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.

11

Press SETUP
to display the
" Confi guration
" menu.

Adjust the settings one by one.
Then select " OK
" on the screen and
confi rm to save the settings.

Select " Vehicle parameters
" and
confi rm.
















Vehicle settings

CONFIGURATION


"SETUP" MENU
Vehicle parameters



Driving aids

Rear wiper with reverse gear
Automatic parking brake
1
2

Memorised speeds
3
3
3


Vehicle access
2

Driver openings selectivity 3


Driving lighting
2

Daytime running lamps 3

Directional headlamps 3


Comfort lighting
2

Welcome lighting 3

Guide me home lighting
3

07
347
SCREEN MENU MAP(S)







Personalisation-
configuration
Define the vehicle parameters



Access to the vehicle

Plip action
Driving position setting
Unlocking boot only

Driving assistance

Rear wipe in reverse gear
Parking brake automatic
Speeds memorised

Vehicle lighting

Daytime lights
Directional headlamps
Interior lighting

Welcome lighting
Follow-me-home headlamps



Choice of language Display configuration



Choice of units


Date and time adjustment


Display parameters


Brightness





Choice of sounds
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1

359Alphabetical index
Radio ...................................................300, 327
Rear foglamp............................... 146, 216, 217
Rear screen (demisting) ........................86, 100
Recharging the battery .......................223, 224
Reduction of electrical load ........................ 225
Regeneration of the particle emissions filter ... 246
Reinitialising the remote control ................... 60
Remote control ........................................ 54- 61
Removing a wheel ......................................206
Removing the mat ......................................... 89
Repair kit, puncture ..................................... 196
Replacing bulbs ................................... 211-218
Replacing fuses .......................................... 219
Replacing the air filter ................................. 246
Replacing the oil filter ................................. 246
R P
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter .................................... 246
Replacing wiper blades.......................158, 226
Resetting the ser vice indicator ..................... 44
Resetting the trip recorder ............................ 46
Reversing camera ....................................... 140
Reversing lamp ................................... 216, 217
Risk areas (update) ..................................... 278
Roof bars ..................................................... 230
Routine checks ................................... 234-247
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........................ 240
Screen, colour and mapping....................... 271
Screen, instrument panel ........................30, 50
Screen menu map .......................313, 346, 347
Screen, multifunction
(with audio system) ...........................326, 346
Screenwash ................................................ 243
Screenwash fluid level ................................ 243
Screenwash, front ....................................... 156
Seat adjustment ...................................... 78, 79
Seat belts .....................................170, 186 -188
Seat, rear bench .....................................83, 85
Seats, rear ...............................................83, 85
Selector lever,
electronic gearbox .................................... 120
Serial number, vehicle ................................260
Ser vice indicator ........................................... 43
Ser vice warning lamp ................................... 37
S
T
Paint colour code ........................................260
Parking brake, electric ........... 38, 107-113, 247
Parking lamps ............................................. 150
Parking sensors, front ................................. 139
Parking sensors, rear.................................. 138
Particle emission filter ................243, 244, 246
Passenger
compartment filter .................................... 246
Player, CD MP3 ...........................305, 331, 332
Port, USB ..................................... 90, 305, 333
Priming the fuel system .............................. 240
Protecting children ............... 162-177, 188, 190
Puncture ...................................................... 196Ser vicing ....................................................... 25
Setting the clock ..................... 48, 49, 312, 347
Short-cut menus ......................................... 272
Sidelamps .............144, 147, 150, 211, 213 -216
Side repeater .............................................. 215
Ski flap .......................................................... 91
Snow chains ................................................ 210
Spare wheel ................................................ 202
Speed limiter ....................................... 133, 134
Spotlamps, side .................................. 151, 215
Start ............................................................. 223
Starting the vehicle ............. 104, 106, 116, 120
Steering mounted controls,
audio ................................................. 270, 325
Stopping the vehicle ........... 104, 106, 116, 120
Stop & Start .............................. 51, 72, 97, 100,
127, 222, 237, 245
Storage .............................................. 88, 90 -92
Storing driving positions ............................... 80
Stowing rings ................................................ 92
Synchronising the remote control ................. 60
Synthesiser, voice .......................................284
System, navigation...................................... 273
Table of weights .................................. 251, 255
Tables of engines ................................250, 253
Tables of fuses ............................................ 219
Tank, fuel ....................................................... 73
Technical data ..................................... 248 -260
Telephone ...........................................290, 337

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

363Visual search

eMyWay controls 269

Head-up display 131-132

Memorising speeds 133
Speed limiter 134-135
Cruise control 136 -137
Lighting controls 144-150
Automatic headlamp dipping 149
Direction indicators 180
Wiper c ontrols 155 -15 8
Trip computer 50 -51
Instrument panels, screens 30, 42- 47


- check / ser vice indicator /
trip distance recorder

- lighting dimmer
Warning lamps 31- 41
Indicators 42- 45
Gear efficency indicator 124

Colour screen 271, 313-315
Screen C 326, 345 -347

Instruments and controls (cont.)


Electric parking brake 107-113
START/STOP, ignition switch,
switching on/of f 10 4 -10 6
Stop & Start 127-129
Accessory position 105
Clock 48

Hazard warning lamps 180

Audio system controls 270, 325

Steering wheel adjustment 87
Horn 181
Switch panels, buttons 12
Opening the fuel filler flap 72
Opening the boot 64
Alarm 65 - 67
Eco OFF (Stop & Start) 127-129
Headlamp height adjustment 152

365Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data


Dimensions 259
Identification markings 260
Checking levels 241-244


- oil

- brake fluid

- power steering fluid

- coolant

- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid
Checking components 245-247


- air filter

- passenger compartment filter

- oil filter

- electric parking brake

- brake pads / discs


Changing bulbs 211-218


- front

- rear

12V battery 222-224
Load reduction, economy mode 225
Engine compartment
fuses 219, 221

Opening the bonnet 237
Petrol weights 251-252
Diesel weights 255 -258

Running out of fuel, Diesel 240
Under the bonnet, petrol 238
Under the bonnet, Diesel 239
Petrol engines 250
Diesel engines 253-254