2015.5 Citroen DS5 RHD towing

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72 Front seats
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ear seats
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Mirrors
81
S

teering wheel adjustment
82
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ront fittings
86
R

ear fittings
87
B

oot fittings
88
T

riangle (stowing)
89
H

eating and Ventilation
91

D
ual-zone digital air
conditioning
95
F

ront demist -
defrost
95
R

ear screen demist - defrost 98 D
riving recommendations
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S

tarting / Switching off the
engine
103
E

lectric parking brake
109
H

ill start assist
110
M

anual gearbox
111
A

utomatic gearbox
115
G

ear ef ficiency indicator
116
T

yre under-inflation detection
118
St

op & Start
122
L

ane departure warning
system
123
B

lind spot sensors126 H
ead-up display
128
M

emorising speeds
130
Spe

ed limiter
133
C

ruise control
136
P

arking sensors
138
R

eversing camera
52 E
lectronic key - remote
control
54
K

eyless Entry and
Starting
61
C

entral locking
62


Boot
63
A

larm
66
E

lectric windows
68
C

ockpit glass roof

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Boot fittings
1. Rear shelf I
t can be removed when carrying large
objects.
2.
Bag

hooks
3.
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towing rings
4.
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arning triangle retaining straps
comfort

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
c o unt r y.

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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T
o 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.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.
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O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
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E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
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e 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).
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T
o 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.
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f 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.

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When towing
distribution of loads
F 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
F 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.
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o 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.
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f 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, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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Very cold conditions or
when towing
In these circumstances, it is
recommended that you do not apply the
parking brake.
For this, with the ignition on, deactivate
the automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually:
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anual gearbox: engage first gear
or reverse.
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utomatic gearbox: select
position P .
The electric parking brake combines
2

operating modes:
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A

utomatic Application/Release
A

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

anual Application/Release
M

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

anual release is by pulling then
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.
Programming the automatic
mode
For some countries of sale, it is possible to
deactivate automatic operation.
In this case, deactivation is done via
the vehicle configuration menu.
Electric parking brake
If automatic mode is 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
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scharged battery
In this case, the electric parking brake
no longer functions.
As a safety measure, immobilise the
vehicle following the recommendations
above or by placing a chock against one
of the wheels.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When the driver's door is opened, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the parking brake is not
applied.
driving

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,
-

d
isplay 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.
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:
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illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
With the engine running, when the driver's
door is opened 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. Maximum application is essential:
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i n 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,
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w
hen the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
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.
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.
Maximum application

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F To deactivate the system, press this button again; the warning lamp goes off.
The state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition. In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in the
button flashes then goes off.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud, ice
or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
Operating fault
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