ECU Citroen DS5 2014 1.G User Guide

Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...). This could hamper the operation of
the airbags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.


Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the "Accessories" section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.



Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of
the airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.















For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:


Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This
could cause injury to the head if the curtain
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a part in securing the curtain airbags.

Changing a wheel

The jack is stowed in a box attached to the
spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle by
means of a winch system .
The other tools are stowed in a well under the
floor.

Access to the tools

















Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must be
repaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the
spare wheel using the tools provided with the
vehicle * .

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List of tools *





Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is supported by a winch
carrier system underneath the vehicle.
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 removing
the wheel bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
Wheel bolt cover tool.
For removing the bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.

4.
Wheel trim remover.
For removing the alloy wheel finishers.

5.
Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.

6.
Wheel chocks for blocking the vehicle's
wheels.

7.
To w i n g e y e .
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.

8.
Extension spanner.
For slackening/tightening the spare wheel
carrier nut.



*
According to country of sale.

Removing a wheel


Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block 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 first
gear * to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp in the parking
brake 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 remove
the 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 an electronic gearbox; P
for an
automatic gearbox.

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 washers
do not come into contact with the
"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel
is secured by the conical sur face of
each bolt.


After changing a wheel

To correctly store the punctured wheel
in the boot ( not in the location of the
space-saver wheel
), first remove the
central cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by 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 1
fitted with the security
socket 5
.


Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

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
Lower the vehicle fully.


Fold the jack 2
and detach it.

Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 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.

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.

Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle






Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:



open the boot,


remove the towing eye, located in the tool
box.



On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom to disengage the
securing lugs.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.


On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
levering at the left with the point of the
towing eye.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.

When towing with all four wheels on the
ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on
the ground, always use professional
lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, there
is no longer any braking or steering
assistance.


Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
with an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this advice could
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.

Fitting roof bars


Maximum authorised load evenly
distributed on the roof bars, for a
loading height not exceeding 40 cm
(with the exception of bicycle carriers):
70
kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle.

When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to
position them correctly: Use accessories recommended by
CITROËN obser ving the manufacturer's
recommendations and fitting
instructions so as to avoid the risk
of damaging the body (deformation,
scratches, ...).



Remove the cap using an allen
TM
key.


Put the bars into position then fit and
tighten the securing screws.

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Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved 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, scented air
freshener, cigarette lighter...


"Transpor t 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...
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.


"Styling":

aluminium pedals, aluminium foot rest, alloy
wheels, chrome mirror shells, ...

*
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:


- ensure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,

- never fit one mat on top of another.



"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen vehicle
tracking system, child seats and booster
cushions, dog guard, breathalyser, first aid
kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, belt
cutter/glass breaker, high visibility vest, wheel
security bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers...


"Protection":

mats * , mud flaps, bumper protection strips,
boot sill protector, vehicle cover...
The rear bodywork has been designed to avoid
spray.