2016 Citroen DS5 Owner's Manual

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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
 op
en the bonnet using the interior release 
lever, then the exterior safety c

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Starting using another 
battery
Never try to start the engine by 
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery 
b o o s t e r.
First check th

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For optimum service life of the battery, it is 
essential to maintain an adequate state of 
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to 
charge the

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disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state 
of charge for starting the engine, it is 
recommended that the battery be disconnected 
if the

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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain 
functions according to the level of charge 
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being

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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front 
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off 
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to 
position the wiper

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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 vehic

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

rew the towing