2015 Citroen DS5 RHD towing

This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor. Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
C

hock*
F

or blocking the wheels of the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cap* removal tool.
F

or removing the wheel bolt head finishers
(caps) on alloy wheels.
4.
W

heel finisher remover.
F

or removing the wheel finishers on alloy
wheels.
5.
R

emovable towing eye.
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.
* Depending on country of sale or equipment.

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List of tools*
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is supported by a winch
carrier system underneath the vehicle.
Tyre under-inflation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must be
repaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.
W

heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cover tool.
F

or removing the bolt head finishers (caps)
on alloy wheels.
4.
W

heel trim remover.
F

or removing the alloy wheel finishers.
5.
S

ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box). F
or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6.
Ch

ock.
F

or blocking the vehicle's wheels.
7.
W

heelbrace extension.
F

or slackening/tightening the spare wheel
carrier nut.
8.
R

emovable towing eye.
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.
* According to country of sale.
Practical information

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general recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-

f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the boot floor,
F

t
ake out the towing eye, located in the
storage well.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing
eye.
Practical information

Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top to disengage the
securing lugs.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm. F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
levering at the left with the point of the
towing eye.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive at low speed and
for a short distance only.
F

P
lace the gear lever in neutral
(position
n
with an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
F
ailure to follow this advice could
result in damage to certain systems
(braking, transmission...) and the
absence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.
F U nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive at low speed and
for a short distance only.

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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 must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
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.
Practical information

driving advice
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.
F

T
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.
F

I
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 on a long
mountain type of descent, 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.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

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Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol engineTHP 15 0THP 155 THP 160 THP 165 S&S THP 200
ge

arbox 6-speed
automatic 6-speed
automatic 6-speed
automatic EAT6 6-speed
automatic 6-speed
manual
Model code 5FEA5 F VA - A /1 5FMA -Y -A /
d5gZ

T/S -T/1S
-T/2S 5FU8
-

U
nladen weight 1 4951 4201 495 1 4291 430
-

K
erb weight* 1 5701 495 1 5701 504 1 505
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 0302 0352 030 2 0172 050
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient 2 830
3 3352 830 3 1172 800
-

B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10 % or 12 % gradient 800
1 300 8001 100 750
-

B
raked trailer** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 800
1 500 8001 400 1 050
-

U
nbraked trailer 74 574 574 5750 750
-

R
ecommended nose weight 7575757575
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
**

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
When towing the maximum authorised speed is reduced (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Technical data

* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).Petrol engine
THP 155THP 165 S&S THP 200
ge
arbox
6-speed automaticEAT6 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Model code 5 F VA - A /15
gZ
T/S -T/1S -T/2S
5FU8
-
U
nladen weight
1 5401 539 1 572
-
K
erb weight*
1 6151 6141 647
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 1702 225 2 195
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12% gradient
3 320
3 225 2 795
-
B
raked trailer (within the GTW limit)
o

n a 10% or 12% gradient
1 150
1 000 600
-
U
nbraked trailer
74 5750600
-
R
ecommended nose weight
757575
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
When towing the maximum authorised speed is reduced (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg) - Commercial versions