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F To deactivate the system, press this button again; the warning lamp goes off.
The status of the system remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
DS AUTOMOBILES.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in the
button flashes then goes off.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop. The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
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 with 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.
Parking sensors
This system cannot in any circumstances
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
entering the detection range of the sensors
located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (post, roadworks
cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer
be detected at the end of the manoeuvre, if
they are located in blind spots in the sensors'
detection range.
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Driving

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Very cold climate screen
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Removable protective screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.
Fitting
F Position the very cold climate screen to the front of the lower section of the front
b u m p e r.
F

P
ress around its edge to engage its fixing
clips one by one.
Removing
F Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each fixing clip.
The very cold climate screen must be
removed when:
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t
he exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
-
w

hen towing,
-

a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
To w b a r
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.We recommend the use of genuine
DS AUTOMOBILES 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 dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a dealer, it
must still be fitted in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving advice
,
particularly when towing, refer to the
corresponding section.
Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data
section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
The maximum authorised nose weight
does not depend on the type of device
installed, fixed or removable, with or
without a tool.
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Towbar with quickly
detachable towball
Presentation
This towbar allows the towball to be fitted and
removed quickly and easily without the use of
tools. Installed behind the bumper, the device
is invisible after the towball has been removed
and the trailer harness carrier has been folded
away.
1. Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Safety eye.
4. Folding trailer harness socket.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking wheel.
7. Key-operated safety lock.
8. Locking wheel protector.
9. Ball protector.
10. Stowing bag.
A. Locked position
The locking wheel is not in contact with the
towball (gap of about 5 mm).
The green mark is visible.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing
rearward.
B. Unlocked position
The locking wheel is in contact with the towball.
The green mark is hidden.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing for ward. Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
For information on the maximum trailer
weight and the recommended nose
weight, refer to the Technical data section.
For more information on Towing a trailer
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted,
verifying that:
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t
he towball is correctly engaged
(position A ),
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t
he safety lock is closed and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no
longer be operated,
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t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
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F Insert the key into the lock.
F T urn the key anti-clockwise to unlock the
towball fixing mechanism.
F

G
rasp the towball firmly with one hand; with
the other hand, press and turn the locking
wheel
clockwise as far as it will go.
F

E
xtract the towball downward. Be ready for the weight of the towball
(around 3.5 kg). Risk of injury!
F
R
efit the protective cover for the ball and the
protective cover for the locking wheel.
F

S
tow the towball in its bag.
F

R
efit the protective blanking plug to the
c a r r i e r.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high
pressure jet wash, the towball harness socket
carrier must be folded away, the towball
removed and the blanking plug inserted in the
c a r r i e r.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towball system.
Remove the quickly detachable towball
when not towing a trailer.
The active lane departure warning
function will be deactivated when the
trailer is connected to the vehicle.
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Reconnecting the (+) terminal
Do not force the lever as locking will be
impossible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
If minor problems nevertheless persist
following this operation, contact the dealer
network or a qualified workshop.
By referring to the corresponding section, you
must reset certain systems yourself, such as:
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o
ne-touch electric windows,
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t
he date and time,
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a

udio and navigation system settings.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only in the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
F

Ra

ise the lever A fully.
F

R

efit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
F

P

ush the clamp B fully down.
F

L

ower the lever A to lock the clamp B .
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting
the engine, in order to enable the electronic
systems to initialise.Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To access it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

s
ecure it by hooking its cord on the hook on
the rear shelf support,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
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General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
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 the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towbar
available. Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on its left side.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

M
ove the gear lever into neutral (position N
for an automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction may cause
damage to some components (braking,
transmission...) and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
restarted.
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, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the top.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

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

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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Characteristics of the
engines and towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.The maximum power corresponds to the
value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact the dealer
network or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for
your vehicle are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also given on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact the dealer
network or a qualified workshop.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are
valid up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres.
The towed load value must be reduced by 10%
for each additional 1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball (which can be dismantled with or
without a tool).
GT W: Gross train weight. High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of
the vehicle to protect the engine. If the
exterior temperature is above 37°C, limit
the towed load.
Towing with a towing vehicle which is only
slightly laden may negatively affect its
handling.
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
When towing, never exceed the speed
of 62 mph (100 km/h) (obser ve the local
legislation in force).
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Technical data

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Stop & Start ...23 , 45 , 79, 147-148 , 17 7, 181 , 212Storage .......................................... 81, 84-86 , 88
Storage compartments ...................................84
Storing driving positions
........................... 6

7- 6 8
Stowing rings


........................................... 88, 90
Sun visor
...............................

..........................80
Switching off the engine


...............................13 4
Synchronising the remote control
.............50, 54
T
Tables of fuses ...................................... 20 5-208
Tank, AdBlue® additive ................................. 18 4
Ta n k , f u e l
................................................ 166 -167
Technical data


....................................... 217, 219
Telephone
..............................

...................28-33
Textured Paint


............................................... 18 6
Three flashes (direction indicators)
................ 94
T

icket holder


................................................... 81
Time (setting)


................................ 37- 3 9, 45, 36
TMC (Traffic info)

............................................ 14
T

o o l s


............................................... 192-193, 205
Topping up the AdBlue
® additive .................. 18 4
To r c h
............................................................... 89
Total distance recorder


................................... 35
Touch screen ............................................. 4 0 - 41
Towball, quickly detachable


................... 171-174
To w b a r
...............................

.................... 13 3, 170
Towbar with quickly detachable towball ...17 1-174Towed loads ................................... 216 -217, 219
Towing another vehicle ..........................212-213
Traction control (ASR)


...........................108 -110
Traffic information (TA)


.....................................4
Traffic information (TMC)


................................14
Tr a i l e r
...............

..................................... 13 3, 170
Trip computer


............................................ 41- 4 4
Trip distance recorder
..................................... 35
T

y r e s

.............................................................. 222
Tyre under-inflation detection


................162-163
S
Safety, children ........................
................ 113 -114, 11 6 -117 , 11 9, 123 , 125 -127
Screen, cold climate

..................................... 17

0
Screen, colour and mapping ......................11 -12
Screen, monochrome


................................37- 3 9
Screen, multifunction (with audio system) ...37- 3 9 , 3Screenwash, front ......................................... 10 0
Screenwash, rear .......................................... 101
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)


............183
Seat belts


....................................... 11 0 -112, 12 2
Seat, rear bench


............................................. 69
Seats, electric


........................................... 65-66
Seats, front
...............................

.................64-68
Seats, heated


.................................................. 68
Seats, rear


....................................................... 69
Serial number, vehicle


..................................222
Service indicator


....................................... 30, 36
Servicing
......................................................... 3

0
Settings, equipment


........................11 -12, 37- 41
Settings, system


.............................................. 35
Sidelamps
........................ 92,

94, 198 , 201, 203
Side repeater


................................................ 202
Ski flap
..............................

..............................88
Snow chains


.................................................. 169
Socket, 12 V accessory
................82, 85 , 88-89
Socket, auxiliary
.......................................... 26,

6
Socket, JACK


........................................ 82, 26 , 6
Sockets, audio
............................................ 8

2, 6
Sockets, auxiliary
...............................

.............82
Speed limiter
.......................................... 15

0 -15 3
Speedometer


............................................. 1 0 -11
Stability control (ESC)................................... 108
Starting a Diesel engine
............................... 16

8
Starting the engine
....................................... 13

4
Starting the vehicle
........ 13

2, 13 4 -13 8 , 143 -14 6
Starting using another battery


......................209
Station, radio
...............................

..........23-25, 3
Stay, bonnet


........................................... 17 7-178
Steering mounted controls, audio
.................... 3
S

teering wheel, adjustment
............................ 70
S

topping the vehicle

......132, 13 4 -13 8 , 143 -14 6
U
Under floor storage ......................................... 90
Under-inflation (detection) .....................162-163
Unlocking


.................................................. 5 0 - 51
Unlocking from the inside
...............................56
Unlocking, selective


........................................ 60
Unlocking the boot

...............................
...........47
Unlocking the doors
........................................ 47
U

pdating the date
............................................ 36
U

pdating the time
...............................
.......45, 36
UREA warning lamp


....................................... 33
USB


........................................................ 26-27, 6
V
Ventilation ............................................ 72-73, 78
Voice commands ......................................... 5 -10
W
Warning and indicator lamps ..........................13
W arning lamp, airbag ...................................... 22
W
arning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater

.......26
Warning lamps


.............................. 13, 15 , 22 , 36
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system
.............................................. 21
Warning lamp, Service ....................................17
Washing (advice) ................................... 161, 18 6
Weights
...............

.......................................... 216
Wheel, spare
...............................

..192-195 , 222
W

indscreen, panoramic
.................................. 80
Wiper blades (changing)


....................... 10 0, 176
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 101
Wipers


............................................... 26, 9 8 -10 0
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive


............. 9 9 -10 0
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