tow Citroen DS4 2010.5 1.G Service Manual
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Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or caravan with additional lighting and signalling. Your vehicle is primarily designed for transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine CITROËN 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 CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. If the trailer is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
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271Practical information
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude. Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed. To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature. In all cases, keep a check on the coolant temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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Accessories A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network. These accessories and par ts have been tested and app roved for reliability and safety. They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp, mirror for caravan, parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, wiring harnesses...
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door aper ture finishers...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen vehicle tracking system, child seats and booster cushions, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility vest, wheel security bolts, snow chains,non-slip covers...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted outside the CITROËN dealer network, the installation must be done using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and fitted following the manufacturer's recommendations.
* To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals: - ensure that mats are correctly positioned and secured, - never fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings, bumper protection strips, vehicle cover...
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 120THP 155THP 200
GearboxesManualManualManual
Model codes: NX...5FS05FV8/P5FU8
- Unladen weight 1 205 1 284 1 316
- Kerb weight 1 280 1 359 1 391
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 755 1 795 1 820
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 955 3 195 2 820
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 12 % gradient 1 200 1 400 1 000
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 450 1 650 1 250
- Unbraked trailer 640 680 695
- Recommended nose weight 75 75 75
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towin g vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid u p to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 m ph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel enginesHDi 110 PEFHDi 163 PEF
GearboxManualElectronic gearbox systemManual
Model codes: NX...9HR89HR8/PSRHH8
- Unladen weight 1 290 1 300 1 320
- Kerb weight 1 365 1 375 1 395
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 805 1 815 1 880
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 3 105 3 115 3 180
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on 12 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 300
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 550 1 550 1 550
- Unbraked trailer 680 680 695
- Recommended nose weight 75 75 75
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towin g vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicl e may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid u p to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 m ph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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P r e s s NAV to display the " Navigation - guidance " m e n u .
TOWARDS A NEW DESTINATION
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
SELECTING A DESTINATION
S e l e c t " Select destination " a n d c o n fi r m , t h e n s e l e c t " Enter an address " a n d c o n fi r m .
S e l e c t t h e " Country " f u n c t i o n t h e n c o n fi r m .
S e l e c t " Town " f u n c t i o n t h e n c o n fi r m t o enter the destination town.
Select the letters in the name of the t o w n o n e a t a t i m e , c o n fi r m i n g e a c h o n e with the dial.
S e l e c t i o n t h e t o w n f r o m t h e l i s t o f f e r e d , t h e n c o n fi r m
A p r e - s e t l i s t ( b y e n t e r i n g t h e fi r s t f e w l e t t e r s ) o f t h e t o w n s i n t h e c o u n t r y s e l e c t e d c a n b e a c c e s s e d d i r e c t l y b y s e l e c t i n g a n d c o n fi r m i n g List on the screen. List
T u r n t h e d i a l a n d s e l e c t " OK " t h e n c o n fi r m .
I f p o s s i b l e , e n t e r t h e " Road " a n d " N°/X " information in the same way.
S e l e c t " Archive " t o s a v e t h e a d d r e s s e n t e r e d i n a c o n t a c t fi l e .
T h e s y s t e m a l l o w s u p t o 4 0 0 c o n t a c t fi l e s t o b e r e c o r d e d .
C o n fi r m " OK " t o s t a r t g u i d a n c e .
S e l e c t t h e g u i d a n c e c r i t e r i a : " Fastest route " , " Shortest route " o r o p t i m i s e d " Distance/Time " , t h e n s e l e c t t h e d e s i r e d r e s t r i c t i o n c r i t e r i a : " With tolls " , " With Ferry " , o r " T r a f fi c i n f o " t h e n c o n fi r m " OK " .
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SELECTING A DESTINATION
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
TO ONE OF THE RECENT DESTINATIONS
P r e s s NAV twice to open the list of recent destinations.
Select the desired destination and c o n fi r m t o s t a r t g u i d a n c e .
TOWARDS A CONTACT IN THE CONTACTS DIRECTORY
S e l e c t " Select destination " a n d c o n fi r m , t h e n s e l e c t " Directory " a n d c o n fi r m .
Selection the desired destination from y o u r c o n t a c t s a n d c o n fi r m " OK " t o s t a r t t h e g u i d a n c e .
P r e s s NAV to display the " Navigation - guidance " m e n u .
N a v i g a t i o n t o w a r d s a c o n t a c t i m p o r t e d f r o m y o u r t e l e p h o n e i s o n l y possible if the address is compatible with the system.
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S e l e c t " Select destination " a n d c o n fi r m , t h e n s e l e c t " GPS coordinates " a n d c o n fi r m .
E n t e r t h e G P S c o o r d i n a t e s a n d c o n fi r m " OK " t o s t a r t t h e g u i d a n c e .
P r e s s NAV to display the " Navigation - guidance " m e n u .
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
TOWARDS GPS COORDINATES TOWARDS A POINT ON THE MAP
With the map displayed, press OK to d i s p l a y t h e c o n t e x t u a l m e n u . S e l e c t " Move the map " a n d c o n fi r m .
P r e s s OK t o d i s p l a y t h e c o n t e x t u a l m e n u f o r " Move the map " m o d e .
S e l e c t " Select as destination " o r " Select as stage " a n d c o n fi r m .
M o v e t h e c u r s o r u s i n g t h e s c r e e n n a v i g a t i o n b u t t o n s , , , to identify the desired destination.
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Child safety
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance with the new ISOFIX regulation . The seats, represented below, are fitted with regulation ISOFIX mountings:
"ISOFIX" mountings
There are three rings for each seat: - two rings A , located between the vehicle seat back and cushion, indicated by a label,
- a ring B , behind the seat, referred to as the Top Tether for fixing the upper strap. ther
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast, reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your vehicle.
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's protection in the event of an accident.
For information regarding the ISOFIX child seats which can be installed in your vehicle, refer to the table showing the locations for
installing ISOFIX child seats.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the left hand rear seat, before fitting the seat, first move the centre rear seat belt towards the middle of the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat inter fering with the operation of the seat belt.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two latches which are secured on the two rings A . Some seats also have an upper strap , known as the Top Tether, which is attached to ring B . To attach this strap, raise the vehicle seat's head restraint then pass the hook between its rods. Then fix the hook on ring B and tighten the upper strap.
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