2020 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK tow bar

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In the event of a breakdown08
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.

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

218Alphabetical index
S
Safety, children 84, 86–91, 94
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
163
Screens, very cold conditions

158
Screenwash

73
Screenwash, front

73
Screenwash, rear

73
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

20, 165
Seat angle

44, 48
Seat belts

81–83, 88
Seat belts, rear

82
Seats, electric

44–45
Seats, front

43–45
Seats, heated

45–46
Seats, rear

48–49, 86
Selector, gear

101–105
Sensors (warnings)

113
Serial number, vehicle

193
Servicing

17, 163–165
Settings, equipment

10, 24
Shield, snow

158
Sidelamps

64, 179
Silent vehicle warning sound
(Rechargeable hybrid)

77
Smartphone

24–25, 57
Snow chains

111, 158–159
Snow screen

158
Socket, 12 V accessory

56, 61
Speakers

58
Speed limiter

116–118
Speed limit recognition

114–115
Speedometer

113
Sport mode 106–107
Spotlamps, side
66
Stability control (ESC)

79, 81
Starting a Diesel engine

143
Starting/Stopping the vehicle

97
Starting the engine

97–98
Starting the vehicle

98, 101–104
Starting using another battery

99, 181
State of charge, battery

24
Station, radio

204–205
Steering wheel (adjustment)

46
Stickers, customising

168
Stopping the vehicle

98, 101–104
Stop & Start

22, 50, 53, 109–110, 143, 159, 163, 183
Storage

56–57, 58, 60
Storage box

62
Storage compartments

55
Storage wells

60, 62
Storing driving positions

45
Stowing rings

60
Sunroof, panoramic

40–41
Sunshine sensor

50
Sun visor

56
Suspension

164
Suspension with variable
vibration reduction

105
Switching off the engine

97
Synchronising the remote control

32T
Tables of engines 190–192
Tailgate
32
Tank, fuel

143–144
Technical data

190–192
Telephone

202, 206–207
Temperature, coolant

19
Ticket holder

55
Time (setting)

23, 208
Tool box

62
Tools

170–172
Topping-up AdBlue®

166
Top Tether (fixing)

90
Total distance recorder

21
Touch screen

23–24, 54
Towbar

81, 155
Towed loads

189–192
Towing

186–187
Towing another vehicle

186–187
Towing the vehicle

186–187
Traction battery charge

149
Traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)

21, 145–146, 153
Traction control (ASR)

80
Trailer

81, 155
Trailer stability assist (TSA)

81
Trajectory control systems

79
Triangle, warning

170
Trip computer

22
Tyres

164, 193
Tyre under-inflation detection

110, 174