2020 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK ignition

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► Move the switch to position "O".
►  Disconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12 V socket.
►  Remove the kit.
►  Refit the cap on the valve.
►  Remove and store the bottle of sealant.
The sealant product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of children.
The use-by date of the fluid is marked on the
bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle into
the environment; take it to a dealer or an
authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a dealer or a qualified
workshop.


►  Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles
(5 kilometres) at reduced speed (between 12 and
37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)) to plug the puncture.
►  Stop to check the repair and the tyre pressure
using the kit:
• If the tyre pre ssure is incorrect, contact a
dealer to have the tyre changed.
•

If the tyre pre
ssure is correct, drive a second
time for approximately 3 miles (5 kilometres)
at reduced speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20
and 60 km/h)), stop then check again the tyre
pressure using the kit to confirm the effective
repair of the tyre.
With a tyre repaired using this type of kit,
do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not drive more than
125 miles (200 km).
You must contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the repair checked and the
tyre changed.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
The compressor can be used, without injecting
sealant, to check and, if necessary, adjust the
tyre pressures.
►  Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep it
in a clean place.
►  Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
►  Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten
firmly.
►  Check that the compressor switch is in
position "O".
►  Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under
the compressor.
►  Connect the compressor's electric plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
►  Switch the ignition on.
►  Start the compressor by placing the switch
at position "I" and adjust the pressure to the
value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure label.
To deflate: press the black button located on the
compressor pipe, near the valve connection.
If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is
not reached, the tyre is damaged; contact
a dealer or a qualified workshop for
assistance.
►  Once the correct pressure is reached, put the
switch in position "O".
►  Remove the kit and stow it.
►  Refit the cap on the valve.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection, refer to the corresponding section.

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Spare wheel
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For more information on the Tool kit, refer
to the corresponding section.
Accessing the spare wheel

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the
floor.
To access the spare wheel, first refer to the Tool
kit section.
Depending on version, the spare wheel
may be a standard size steel or alloy
wheel.
In some countries, it is a ‘space saver’ wheel.
Removing the spare wheel

►  Slacken the central nut.
►  Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
►  Lift the spare wheel towards the back of the
boot.
►  Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place

► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
►  Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
►  Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
►  Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
►  Put the tool box back in place in the middle of
the wheel and clip it in place.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
Select mode P on the automatic gearbox to
lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.

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Do not exceed the maximum authorised speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum distance
of 50 miles (80 km).
Driving with more than one "space-saver" type
spare wheel is prohibited.
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Have the tightening of the spare wheel's
bolts and its tyre pressure checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.
Changing a bulb
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the light beam of
LED technology lamps - risk of serious eye
injury!


The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
–

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasiv
e
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent products.
–

U

se a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
–

When using a high-pre
ssure washer on
persistent marks, do not keep the lance
directed towards the headlamps, lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to damage
their protective coating and seals.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the headlamp /
lamp has been switched off for several
minutes - risk of serious burns!
Do not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers; use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet (UV)
type bulbs, so as not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb
of the same type and specification. To avoid
lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.
After changing a bulb
To refit, carry out the operations in
reverse order to removal.
Close the protective cover very carefully to
guarantee the sealing of the lamps.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
headlamps and lamps
Depending on version, the affected types of
headlamps/lamps are:
–

LED t
echnology headlamps.
–

DS PIXEL LED VISION 3
.0 headlamps.
–

Offset da
ytime running lamps/sidelamps/
direction indicators.
–

Direction indic
ator side repeaters.
–

Side spo
tlamps.
–

B
rake lamps.
–

T
ailgate rear lamps.
–

Third brak
e lamp.
–

Number pla
te lamps.
If you need to replace this type of bulb,
you must contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not touch the LED technology bulbs - risk of
electrocution!

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Check beforehand that the backup battery has
a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at
least equal to that of the discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►  Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to the (+)
terminal of the backup battery B or of the booster.
►  Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►  Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C.
►  Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►  Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►  Wait for it to return to idle.
►  Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
►  Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►  Allow the engine to run for at least 30 minutes,
with the vehicle stationary, so that the battery
reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g.
Stop & Start).
Charging the battery using a battery
charger
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 battery:
–

When using the v
ehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–

If the v
ehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,
use only a charger compatible with
lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12 V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►  Switch the ignition off.
►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


►  Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►  Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.

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►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►  Connect the cables of charger B as follows:
•

the po
sitive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery A,
•

the nega
tive (-) black cable to earth point C on
the vehicle.
►  At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components.
24V
12V
Disconnecting/reconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
►  Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof).
►  Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►  Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes. After accessing the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal


► 
Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►  Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.
►  Remove clamp B by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
►  Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►  Push clamp B fully down.
►  Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
►  Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the (+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on it,
as if the clamp is not positioned correctly,
locking will then not be possible. Start the
procedure again.
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 with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
With Rechargeable hybrid
engines
The rechargeable hybrid system has two
accessory batteries: one at the front and one at
the rear of the vehicle.
Replacing the accessory batteries
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Jump-starting another vehicle
Do not start or jump-start another vehicle
using the vehicle’s accessory batteries.
Accessing the accessory batteries
Front
The front battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
►  Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
►  Raise the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located near
the battery.
Rear
The rear battery is located in the boot.
To reach the battery:


►  Lift the boot floor.
(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic
cover (not accessible).
(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release
connector.
Charging the front battery using a battery
charger
For optimum service life of the front battery, it
is essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the front battery:
–

When using the v
ehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–

If the v
ehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
To charge the vehicle's front battery
yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage
of 12 V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►  Switch the ignition off.
►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

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►  Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►  Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►  Connect the cables of charger B as follows:
•

Po
sitive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal on
battery A.
•

Nega
tive (-) black cable to earth point C on the
vehicle.
►  At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
Disconnecting/reconnecting the
accessory batteries
Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the
accessory batteries in the event of long-term
immobilisation of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the accessory batteries:
►  Open the driver's door and boot.
►  Close all other doors.
►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►  Switch off the ignition and wait for the READY
indicator lamp to go out.
►  Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.
Never reverse the order of the steps for
disconnecting and reconnecting the
accessory batteries - risk of irreversible
damage!
Disconnection
Rear battery:
► Disconnect the (-) terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
Front battery:


►  Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting
the red quick-release clamp: •

Raise le
ver A fully to release clamp B.
•

R
emove clamp B by lifting it off.
Reconnection
Front battery:

► Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the
red quick-release clamp: •

Raise le
ver A fully.
•

R
efit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
•

Push clamp 
B fully down.
•

Lo
wer lever A to lock clamp B.
Rear battery:
►  Connect the (-) terminal using the black quick-
release connector.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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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