2018 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK towing

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Practical information07
Never store AdBlue® containers in your
vehicle.
Precautions for use
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid is non-
flammable, colourless and odourless (when kept
in a cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the
affected area with soap and running water. In the
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of children,
in its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature
of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise the
AdBlue
® may be frozen and so cannot be poured
into the tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried
out.
Never pour the AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
If any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are
any spillages on the bodywork, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with a
damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off using a
sponge and hot water.
Important: in the event of a top-up after an
AdBlue breakdown, you must wait about
5 minutes before switching on the ignition,
without opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle or bringing the electronic key into
the passenger compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10
seconds before starting the engine.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button to switch off
the engine.


►  Turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►  With a container of AdBlue®: after checking
the expiry date, read the instructions on the
label carefully before pouring the contents of the
container into the vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
►  With an AdBlue® pump: insert the nozzle and
fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts
out.
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:
–
Add betw
een 10 and 13 litres using
AdBlue
® containers.
–
St
op after the nozzle’s first automatic cut-
out, if you are refilling at a service station.
The system only registers AdBlue
®
intermediate top-ups of 5 litres or more.
If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty
– which is confirmed by the message “Top
up AdBlue: Starting impossible” – it is essential
to add at least 10 litres.
Top-up detection may not be instantaneous
after addition. It may take a few minutes of
driving before the top-up detection is effective.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode),
rail or sea transport).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake.

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List of tools

1.Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment)
To adapt the wheelbrace to the special
‘security’ bolts.
3. Removable towing eye and tool to open the
rear protective cover
For more information on Towing the vehicle and
using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
With temporary puncture repair kit

4. 12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant and
speed limit sticker
For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust the
tyre pressure.
For more information on the Temporary puncture
repair kit, refer to the corresponding section.
With spare wheel

5. Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on
equipment)
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer to
the corresponding section.
Temporary puncture repair
kit
Visit this link to view explanatory videos:
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Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows you to carry out a temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures located on
the tyre tread.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor to the 12 V

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► Using the opening tool, unclip the cover of
the access flap on the rear screw thread of the
towing eye, then pull it towards you.


►  Insert the screwdriver head diagonally in the
cylindrical guide until you reach the lamp unit
fixing bolt.
►  Slacken the bolt by about 10 turns then pull
the lamp unit to release it from the bumper.


►  Disconnect the harness.

For each lamp:
► Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►  Remove the bulb and replace it.
Fuses
Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The replacement of a fuse by a third party
could cause a serious malfunction of the
vehicle.
Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or optional
equipment.
Before fitting other electrical equipment or
accessories to your vehicle, contact a dealer or
a qualified workshop.
The Manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for the cost incurred in
repairing the vehicle or for rectifying
malfunctions resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied or not approved by it
and not installed in accordance with its
specifications, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.

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Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–
Electronic k
ey.
–

Sunroo
f and electric blind.
–

Electric windo
ws.
–

Da
te and time.
–

Pre
set radio stations.
After reconnecting the battery, the
message "Collision risk detection system
fault" is displayed on the instrument panel
when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
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.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

B

roken down on a motorway or main road.
–

No
t possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
– Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–

T
owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel driv
e vehicle.
–

No appro
ved towbar available.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode
N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY
indicator lamp off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of the
vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.
Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the ground
Flatbed4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Automatic


Hybrid 2WD

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Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the ground
Flatbed4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Hybrid 4WD


2WD: 2-wheel drive.
4WD: 4-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing the tools

The opening tool for the rear protective cover is
secured to the towing eye.
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:


► 
Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner.
►  Release the cover.
To be towed:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully.
►  Install the towbar.
►  Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the absence
of braking assistance the next time the engine
is started.
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off.
►  Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles in accordance with the legislation in
force in the country in which you are driving.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

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► Unclip the cover, using the tool attached to the
towing eye.
To tow:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully.
►  Install the towbar.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

189Technical data09
Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain
missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the
value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) 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.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle
can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed a
speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) (observe the local
legislation in force).

215Alphabetical index
Emergency call 77–78
Emergency switching off
99
Emergency warning lamps

76, 170
Emissions control system, SCR

20, 165
Energy economy (mode)

159
Energy economy mode

159
Energy flows

24
Energy recovery

20, 105
Engine

165
Engine compartment

160–161
Engine, Diesel

143, 161, 170, 191
Engine, petrol

107, 161, 190
Engines

189–191
Environment

8, 31
e-Save function (energy reserve)

24
ESC (electronic stability control)

79
Expanded traffic sign recognition

116
Exterior lighting

66
F
Fatigue detection 131–132
Favourite driving functions
113
Filling the AdBlue® tank

163, 166
Filling the fuel tank

143–144
Filter, air

163
Filter, oil

163
Filter, particle

163
Filter, passenger compartment

50, 163
Fitting a wheel

175, 177
Fitting roof bars 157–158
Fittings, boot
60
Fittings, interior

56–57
Fittings, rear

60
Flap, charging

155
Flap, fuel filler

143–144
Flap, ski

60
Flashing indicators

64
Flat bed (towing)

186
Floor, boot, adjustable

62
Fluid, brake

162
Fluid, engine coolant

162
Foglamps, rear

63
Folding the rear seats

48–49
Folding/unfolding the door mirrors

47
Four-wheel drive (4WD)

108, 159
Frequency (radio)

205
Fuel

8, 143
Fuel consumption

8, 20
Fuel level, low

143
Fuel (tank)

143–144
Fuses

180
G
Gauge, fuel 143
Gearbox, automatic
101–104, 108, 164, 181
Gearbox, manual

108
Gear shift indicator

109
Glove box

56
Grab handles 56
H
Hands-free access 35–36
Hands-free tailgate
35–36
Hazard warning lamps

76, 170
Headlamps (adjustment)

65
Headlamps, automatic dipping

66–67
Headlamps, automatic operation

65
Headlamps, dipped beam

179
Headlamps, halogen

65
Headlamps, main beam

66, 179
Head restraints, front

43
Head restraints, rear

48–49
Heated and ventilated seats

45
Heating

49
Heating, programmable

25, 54
Hi-Fi system

58
High voltage

145
Hill start assist

108
Histogramme, fuel consumption

24–25
Horn

77
I
Ignition 99, 207
Ignition on
99
Immobiliser, electronic

97