2015 Citroen DS5 RHD tow bar

ExteriorElectronic key / Keyless Entry and Starting 5 2- 60, 99 -101
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o
pening / closing
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a
nti-theft protection
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b

attery
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s

tarting
Welcome lighting

1

51
Directional lighting
1

53
Cornering lighting

1

54
Headlamp height adjustment

1

52
Changing bulbs
2

13-217
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f

ront lamps
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fo

glamps
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d

irection indicator repeaters Wipers
15

5 -15 8
Changing a wiper blade

1
58, 228
Doors
5

2- 61
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K

eyless Entry and Starting
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o

pening / closing
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c

entral locking
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em

ergency control
Alarm
6

3-65 Cockpit glass roof

6

8 - 69
Roof bars

2

33
Accessories
23

5-236
ESC (ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC)

1

84-187
Tyre under-inflation detection

1

19 -120
Tyre pressures

1

19, 203, 278
Snow chains

2

12
Changing a wheel

2

04-211
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t

ools
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r

emoving / refitting
Temporary puncture repair kit

1

98 -203 Boot

5
3, 62
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o
pening / closing
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em

ergency release
Changing bulbs
2

18-220
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r
ear lamps
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3
rd brake lamp
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n
umber plate lamps
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fo

glamps
Door mirrors

8

0
Door mirror spotlamps

1

51
Fuel tank

2

41-242
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)

2

43 Parking sensors

1
39 -140
Reversing camera

1
41
To w i n g
2

2 9 - 2 3 0
Towbar
23

1-232

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

In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction of the
system, when reverse gear is engaged
this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Operating fault
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking
sensors
The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN).
deactivation / Activation of
the front and rear parking
sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this
button. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.
The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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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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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's
recommendation and warranty.
"comfort":
door deflectors, side window blinds, rear
screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp,
mirror for caravan, parking sensors, scented air
freshener, cigarette lighter, ...
"Transport systems":
child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses...
"Styling":
aluminium pedals, aluminium foot rest, alloy
wheels, chrome mirror shells, ...
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T
o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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e
nsure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen vehicle
tracking system, child seats and booster
cushions, dog guard, breathalyser, first aid
kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, belt
cutter/glass breaker, high visibility vest, wheel
security bolts, snow chains, snow socks, ...
"Protection":
mats*, mud flaps, bumper protection strips,
boot sill protector, vehicle cover...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network,
the installation must be done using
the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment
and fitted following the manufacturer's
recommendations. The rear bodywork has been designed
to avoid spray.
Practical information

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Paint colour code ..........................................2 78
Parking brake, electric ............ 2 6, 102, 107, 254
Parking lamps
............................................... 15

0
Parking sensors, front

...................................14

0
Parking sensors, rear.................................... 13 9
Particle filter
.......................................... 2

51, 253
Passenger compartment
filter
........

..................................................... 253
Player, CD MP3

............................. 3
14, 356, 357
Port, USB

........................................ 8
5, 314, 358
Priming the fuel system

................................2

47
Protecting children

................. 1
62-178, 190, 192
Puncture
................

........................................ 198
Radio
...............

.............................. 310, 342, 353
RDS
................

............................................... 311
Rear foglamp ................................................. 218
Rear screen (demisting)
............................ 8

0, 95
Recharging the battery

......................... 2
25, 226Reduction of electrical load

..........................
2
27
Regeneration of the particle filter
........
.....................................................
253
Reinitialising the remote control
.....................
59
R
emote control
.................................... 5
2-55, 60
Removing a wheel
..............................
..........
208
Removing the mat
...............................
............
84
Repair kit, puncture
.......................................
19
8
Replacing bulbs
..............................
.......
213 -2 20
Replacing fuses
..............................
.......
221-223
Replacing the air filter
...................................
25
3
Replacing the oil filter
...................................
25
3
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter ......................................
25 3
Replacing wiper blades......................... 158, 228 Resetting the service indicator

.......................35
R

esetting the trip recorder
..............................37
R

eversing camera
...............................
..........141
Reversing lamp
............................................. 2

18
Risk areas (update)

.......................................3

01
Roof bars
....................................................... 23

3
Routine checks

......................................2

52-254
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

..........................2

47
Safety for children .................. 162-178, 190, 192
Screen, instrument panel
...............................

...... 18, 48
Screen menu map

....... 2
90, 292, 296, 304, 306,
308, 318, 320, 322, 332, 334, 369, 370
Screen, monochrome
.....................3

9, 352, 369
Screenwash fluid level

..................................25

0
Screenwash, front
......................................... 15

6
Oil change

...............................

......................
248
Oil consumption

............................................
24

8
Oil filter
...............

...........................................
253
Oil level .................................................... 36, 248
Opening the boot

..............................

.. 52-54, 62
Opening the doors

...............................

..... 52, 54
Operation indicator lamps

.........................
1

9 - 31
SCR (Selective Catalytic
Reduction)
.................................................. 25
5
Seat adjustment
...............................
......... 72, 73
Seat belts
....................................... 1
70, 188 -190
Seats, rear
................................................. 7
7, 79
Serial number, vehicle
..................................
2
78
Service indicator
............................................. 33
S
ervice warning lamp
.....................................
25
S
ervicing
...............................
..........................
14
Settings (Menus)
...............................
.....
318-325
Setting the clock
....................................... 4
2, 47
Sidelamps
.....................................1
44, 147, 150,

213 -215, 217, 218
Side repeater
..............................
..................
217
Ski flap
..............................
..............................
86
Snow chains
.................................................. 2
12
Spare wheel
...............................
...........204, 205
Speed limiter
...............................
..........
131, 13 3
Spotlamps, side
.....................................1
51, 217
Starting the vehicle
.................. 9
9, 101, 111, 115
Starting using another battery
......................
2
25
Steering mounted controls, audio
...............
.................................... 288, 351
Stickers, expressive
......................................
23
4
Stopping the vehicle
................ 9
9, 101, 111, 115
Stop & Start
................................ 4
9, 92, 95, 121,
224, 241, 244, 252
Storage
................
................................ 82, 85 - 87
Storing a speed
.............................................
13
1
Storing driving positions .................................
74
S towing rings .............................. .................... 87
Synchronising the remote control
...................59
S
ystem settings
.............................................325
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