2016 Citroen DS5 Owner's Manual

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Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
F Sw
itch on the compressor by moving
the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
Th

e sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing). F Re
move the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
Ta

ke care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F
Dr

ive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 15 and 35 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
F
St

op to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Tyre under-inflation detection
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
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F Turn the selector A to the "air"
position.
F
Un

coil the black pipe H fully.
F
Co

nnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel. F
Co

nnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F St art the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
Ad

just the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to d eflate: switch B i n position "O" and
press button
c), i

n accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aperture).
A lo

ss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F
Re

move and stow the kit.
F
Dr

ive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F De tach the angled base from the white pipe.
F
Su

pport the compressor vertically.
F
Un

screw the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
checking tyre pressures /
i nflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-
ch

eck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-
in

flate other accessories (balls,
bicycle
t

yres...).
F
Tu

rn the selector A to
the
"

Air"
p
osition.
F
Un

coil the black pipe H fully.
F
Co

nnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If n

ecessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first. F Co
nnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
St

art the vehicle and let the engine run.
F
Ad

just the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
d

eflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button
c), a

ccording to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.
F
Re

move the kit then stow it.
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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
pr
ess the tab, slide the lid on the box half
way, then remove it.
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The other tools are stowed in a well under the
boot floor. The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured
tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.

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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.
1.
Wh

eelbrace.
Fo

r removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
Ja

ck with integral handle.
Fo

r raising the vehicle.
3.
Wh

eel bolt cover removal tool.
Fo

r removing the bolt head protectors on
alloy wheels.
4.
Wh

eel trim remover.
Fo

r removing the alloy wheel finishers.
5.
So

cket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
Fo

r adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6.
Cho

ck.
Fo

r blocking the vehicle's wheels.
7. Wh
eelbrace extension. Fo
r slackening/tightening the spare wheel
carrier nut.
8.
Re

movable towing eye.
* Depending on country of sale. For more information on towing the vehicle,
refer to the corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment.
Do not use them for any other
purposes.
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Taking out the spare wheel
F Raise the floor to reveal the spare wheel
carrier drive nut.
F
Tu

rn 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 De
tach the assembly of wheel and box
from the rear of the vehicle.
F
St

raighten the spare wheel for access to
the spare wheel.
F
De

tach the link piece from the tool box lid.
F
Pa

ss 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.
On

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

ow the jack in the box and refit the lid.
F
Pl

ace the closed box flat on the ground,
close to the rear of the vehicle.
F
St

raighten the spare wheel and pass the
link piece through the middle of the wheel.
F
In

sert the link piece in the tool box
aperture. F Ce
ntre the spare wheel on the tool box.
F
Pl

ace the assembly of wheel and tool box
under the rear of the vehicle.
F
Ra

ise 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 Ti
ghten fully and check that the wheel is
horizontally flush against the floor.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear* to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.
If necessary, place a chock against
the wheel opposite the wheel to be
changed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.List of operations
F Depending on equipment, remove the protective cover from from each of bolts using the tool 3
or remove the wheel trim using tool 4 .
F
Fi

t the security socket 5 on the wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).
F
Sl

acken the other bolts (no more than a 1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
* Position P for an automatic gearbox.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.