Citroen DS5 RHD 2012.5 1.G Owner's Manual

189Practical information
)Switch on the compressor by moving
the switch B
to position "I"until the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of splashing).
) Remove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand. ) Drive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed(between 15 and 35 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture. ) Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.




Tyre under-infl ation detection

If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-inflation detection, the under-inflation warning lamp will remain on after thewheel has been repaired until thesystem is reinitialised by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



If after around 5 to 7 minutes the pressure is not attained, this indicates that the tyre is not repairable; contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for assistance.

)Turn the selector Ato the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.

)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left hand
door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.)Remove and stow the kit.
)Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the distance travelled toapproximately 120 miles (200 km).




As soon as possible, go to a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop.You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician will advise you on whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must be replaced.
2. Infl ation

191Practical information

Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.


Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN dealers or from a qualified workshop.

Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, withoutinjecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.

Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle *
.
Th
e tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
Access to the tools

List of tools *



Tyre under-infl ation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a sensor. The punctured wheel must berepaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle and can vary according to the level of equipment. Do not use them for other purposes. 1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removingthe wheel bolts. 2.Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle. 3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) onalloy wheels. 4.Wheel trim remover.
For removing the alloy wheel finishers.
5.Socket for the security bolts (located in theglove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6. Wheel chocks for blocking the vehicle's
wheels.
7.To w i ng eye.
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.8. Extension spanner.
For slackening/tightening the spare wheel carrier nut.9.Emergency release control for the electric parking brake.
See the "Electric parking brake" section,
"Emergency braking".


*
According to country of sale.

Practical information

Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is suppor ted by a cable-driven carrier underneath the vehicle.
Ta k i ng out the wheel
)
Raise the floor to reveal the spare wheelcarrier drive nut.)
Turn this drive nut fully clockwise, using
the wheelbrace 1and the extension 8, tounwind the carrier cable.
) Detach the wheel from the rear of the
vehicle. ) Remove the hook with its connection plate
to release the wheel, as shown in the
ill
ustration. ) Pull out the wheel.

Putting the wheel back in place
)Pass the hook with its connection plate into
the wheel, as illustrated.) Raise the wheel underneath the vehicle byturning the carrier drive nut anticlockwiseusing the wheelbrace 1
and the extension 8
.
)Tighten fully and check that the wheel is horizontally flush against the floor.

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Practical information
Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake unless it has been programmed to automatic mode, switch off the ignition and engage firstgear *
to block the wheels. Check that the braking warning lamp and the Pwarning lamp in the parkingbrake control lever come on.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
)
Depending on equipment, remove the cover from from each of bolts using the tool 3
or removethe hub cap using tool 4
. )
Fit the security socket 5
on the wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).)
Slacken the other bolts (no more than a 1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1
only.

*
position R
for the electronic
gearbox system; Pfor the automatic gearbox.

)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be chan
ged.
)Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.)Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place. )Remove the wheel.
) Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is incontact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directlybelow the location Aor B
used.

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Practical information

Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting,it is normal to notice that the washersdo not come into contact with the "space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To c o r r e c t ly store the punctured wheelin the boot ( not in the location of the space-saver wheel ), first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.


List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 5.) Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

)Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 5.)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts or
the hub cap (depending on equipment). ) Store the tools in the box.