2015 Citroen DS5 RHD spare wheel

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance
(roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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a
t each change of season,
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a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
Eco-driving

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Tyre under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the
vehicle is moving.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of
each tyre (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.This system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label
(see the "Identification markings"
section).
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after driving for less then
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the values
indicated on the label.
The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.
driving

Under-inflation alert
The alert is given by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal, and depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,
the symbol or the message appears, according
to equipment, to identify it.
F
R
educe speed, avoid sudden steering
movements or harsh brake applications.
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S
top as soon as it is safe to do so. The alert is maintained until the tyre or
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired
or replaced.
The spare wheel (space-saver type or a
steel rim) does not have a sensor.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of the
tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed
illumination of the under-inflation
warning lamp accompanied by the
illumination of the service warning
lamp indicates a fault with the system.
This alert is also displayed when one or
more wheels is not fitted with a sensor
(for example, a space-saver or steel
spare wheel).
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the system checked or,
following the repair of a puncture, to have the
original wheel, equipped with a sensor, refitted. In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.
F

I

f you have a compressor (the one in the
temporary puncture repair kit for example),
check the four tyre pressures when cold.
I

f it is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.


or
F

I

n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (according to equipment). Any tyre repair or replacement on a wheel
fitted with this system must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not detected
by your vehicle (fitting snow tyres for example),
you must have the system reinitialised by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Changing a wheel
The jack is stowed in a box attached to the
spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle by
means of a winch system.
Refer to the "Access to the spare wheel"
section.
To open the tool box:
F
p
ress the tab, slide the lid on the box half
way, then remove it.
Access to the toolsProcedure for changing a faulty wheel for the
spare wheel using the tools provided with the
vehicle.
The other tools are stowed in a well under the
boot floor.

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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.
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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

Taking out the spare wheel
F Raise the floor to reveal the spare wheel carrier drive nut.
F

T
urn this drive nut fully clockwise, using
the wheelbrace 1 and the extension 7 , to
unwind the winch cable, until the spare
wheel is flat on the ground. Unwind the
length needed for access to the wheel. F
D etach the assembly of wheel and box
from the rear of the vehicle.
F

S
traighten the spare wheel for access to
the spare wheel.
F

D
etach the link piece from the tool box lid.
F

P
ass the link piece through the middle of
the wheel to free it. When the spare wheel is fitted in place
of a punctures wheel, you must refit the
winch carrier and tool box under the
vehicle before setting off.
Refer to the "Putting the winch carrier
and spare wheel back in place" section.

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Putting the winch carrier and
spare wheel back in place
This procedure is to be carried out whether
the spare wheel is present or not. Without the
spare wheel, skip steps A and d
.
O

nly a "space-saver" type spare wheel can
be secured under the vehicle using the winch
c a r r i e r.
F

S
tow the jack in the box and refit the lid.
F

P
lace the closed box flat on the ground,
close to the rear of the vehicle.
F

S
traighten the spare wheel and pass the
link piece through the middle of the wheel.
F

I
nsert the link piece in the tool box
aperture. F
C entre the spare wheel on the tool box.
F

P
lace the assembly of wheel and tool box
under the rear of the vehicle.
F

R
aise the assembly of wheel and tool box
under the vehicle by turning the winch drive
nut anticlockwise using the wheelbrace 1
and the extension 7 . F
T ighten fully and check that the wheel is
horizontally flush against the floor.
Practical information

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F Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground
and ensure that it is directly below the
front
A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. F
Ra ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
F

R
emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
F
E xtend the jack 2 until it comes into contact
with the jacking point A or B used; the
contact sur face at the jacking point A or B
must be correctly engaged with the central
part of the head of the jack.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
making sure that the vehicle's contact sur face is centred on the head of the jack. Other wise
there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
Practical information