2018 CITROEN DS4 wheel

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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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During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the gross train weight
(GTW) for the vehicle.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
After use
For journeys made without a trailer or
load carrier, the trailer socket must be
folded away, the towball removed and the
protective plug inserted in the carrier. This
measure applies particularly if the towball
could hinder visibility of the number plate
or lighting.Fitting the towball
F Remove the protective plug from the carrier and check the condition of the fixing system.
If necessary, clean the carrier with a brush
or a clean cloth.
F

T
ake the towball from the storage bag.
F

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emove the protective cover from the ball
and the protective cap from the locking
wheel.
F

S
tow the plug, cover and cap in the storage
bag.
F

C
heck that the towball is unlocked (position
B ). If not, insert the key in the lock and
turn the key anti-clockwise to unlock the
mechanism. F

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ake the towball in both hands; insert the
end of the towball into the carrier by lifting it,
then, to ensure that it has correctly locked in
place, pull firmly down on the ball end of the
towball.
The locking wheel then automatically rotates
anti-clockwise with an audible "click". Take
care to keep your hands clear.
F

C
heck that the towball has correctly locked
in place (position A ).
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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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Important: if your vehicle's AdBlue® tank
i
s completely empty – which is
confirmed by the alert messages and the
impossibility of starting the engine – you
must add at least 4 litres.
F

A

fter emptying the container or bottle, wipe
away any spillage around the tank filler
using a damp cloth. If any AdBlue
® additive is spilt or splashed,
wash immediately with cold water or wipe
with a damp cloth.
If the AdBlue
® has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
F

R

efit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it
a 6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F

R

efit the black plastic blanking plug, clipping
it in on the flap.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
Important: in the event of a top-up after
a breakdown because of a lack of
AdBlue, you must wait around 5 minutes
before switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver’s door, unlocking
the vehicle, introducing the key into
the ignition switch, or introducing
the key of the "Keyless Entr y and
Star ting" system into the passenger
compartment .
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10


seconds before starting the engine.
F

O

btain a container or bottle of AdBlue
®.
After first checking the use-by date, read
carefully the instructions on use on the label
before pouring the contents of the container
or bottle into your vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and
maintenance of your vehicle are given in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
Matt finish
If your vehicle is coated with a clear, matt
varnish, it is essential that you take the
following instructions into account to avoid
damaging the paint, due to an inappropriate
treatment. These instructions are also valid for
the alloy wheels coated in a clear, matt varnish.
Textured paint
The textured paint reacts to light with variations
of appearance and finish that emphasise the
car's lines and form. This paint coating has
particles that remain visible and create a
unique satin relief effect. Its lightly granulated
texture gives it a surprising feel.
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Observe the following recommendations to
avoid damaging the paint finish:
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N
ever clean the vehicle without water.
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N
ever clean your vehicle in an
automatic roller-brush car wash.
-

N
ever select the programme with hot
wax finish.
-

N
ever use a high pressure jet washer
fitted with a brush as this may scratch
the paint sur face.
-

N
ever polish the body or the alloy
wheels. This makes the paint bright.
-

D
o not use paint restorers, abrasive
or polishing products, or bright paint
preser vers (wax polish, for example).
These products are only suitable for
bright finishes. Using them on vehicles
finished with matt paint seriously
damages the sur face finish of the
vehicle, resulting in particular in the
appearance of irreversible bright or
stained areas. It is always preferable to have paint
repairs carried out in the dealer network or
by a qualified workshop.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate
regular care and cleaning is essential for its
durability.
Refer to your vehicle's Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for information on all the
special precautions to observe.
In addition:
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C

hoose a high pressure wash, or at least a
high-flow water jet.
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R

inse the vehicle with demineralised water.
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G

ently wipe the body with a clean
microfibre cloth.
-

C

arefully wipe off any fuel spilt on the body
using a soft cloth, then allow to dry.
-
C
lean off minor marks (for example, finger
marks), using the maintenance product
recommended by DS AUTOMOBILES.
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Temporary puncture
repair kit
This kit comprises a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on the
tyre tread or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.
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 dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair. Only
the 12 V socket at the front of
the vehicle allows the compressor to be
connected for long enough to repair or
inflate the vehicle tyre.
The other 12 V sockets of the vehicle
are not designed to be used with the
compressor.
Access to the kit Composition of the kit
1.
12 V compressor, with built-in pressure
gauge.
2. Bottle of sealant, with built-in hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

F
ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
This kit is installed in the under floor storage,
under the boot floor.
F

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ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
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Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre.F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor. The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
F

T
urn the sealant bottle and secure it in the
cut-out provided on the compressor. F
C onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly. F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
F

S
witch on the ignition.F

A
ffix the speed limit sticker.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition. F

S
witch on the compressor by moving the
switch to the position " I" and adjust the
pressure as shown on the vehicle tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button on the compressor hose by the valve
connector.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

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emove the kit then stow it.Spare wheel
Procedure for replacing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel, using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access:
F
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pen the boot,
F

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aise the floor,
F

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

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ith a standard size spare wheel, unclip and
remove the box containing the tools, located
in the middle of the wheel,
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