wheel CITROEN DS5 2018 Owner's Guide

dynamic stability control (dSc)
a nd anti-slip regulation
(ASR)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if
the engine and brakes.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
deactivation
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp and
the lamp in the deactivation button,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicate a fault with
the system.
Reactivation
F Press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The DSC and ASR systems no longer act
on the operation of the engine and on the
brakes in the event of a involuntary change of
trajectory. F

P
ress this button again.
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC and ASR, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
The systems are reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate
them manually:

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dSc/ASRAfter an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The DSC and ASR systems offer increased
safety in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep the DSC and ASR systems
activated in all conditions, and particularly
in difficult conditions. The correct operation of these systems
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations regarding
as much the wheels (tyres and rims),
braking and electronic components as the
assembly and repair procedures used by
CITROËN dealers.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness
of the DSC and ASR systems in wintry
conditions, the vehicle must be fitted with
four snow tyres, allowing the the vehicle to
retain neutral behaviour on the road.
Safety

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Airbags
System designed to contribute towards improving
the safety of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event of violent
collisions. The airbags supplement the action of
the force-limiting seat belts (with the exception of
the centre rear passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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i
n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute towards
better protection of the occupants of the
vehicle (with the exception of the rear centre
passenger); immediately after the impact,
the airbags deflate rapidly so that they do not
hinder visibility or the exit of the occupants,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt alone
contributes towards ensuring your protection
in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off. Deployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of detonation related to the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S
ide impact zone.
Front airbags
deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of the
front impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side to cushion their for ward
movement. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again.
Safety

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 observed, 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.
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.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
cur
tain 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.

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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor. Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
C

hock*
F

or blocking the wheels of the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cap* removal tool.
F

or removing the wheel bolt head finishers
(caps) on alloy wheels.
4.
W

heel finisher remover.
F

or removing the wheel finishers on alloy
wheels.
5.
R

emovable towing eye.
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.
* Depending on country of sale or equipment.

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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.
c

.
D
eflation button.
d

.
P
ressure gauge (in bar and p.s.i.).
E.
C

ompartment housing:
-

a c
able with adaptor for 12 V socket,
-
v

arious inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
description of the kit
F. Sealant cartridge.
G. W hite pipe with cap for repair.
H.
B

lack pipe for inflation.
I.
S

peed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker I must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind
you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on this
label.
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Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
F
S
witch on the compressor by moving
the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
T

he sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing). F
R emove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
T

ake care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Tyre under-inflation detection
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system 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; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
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F Turn the selector A to the "air" position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel. F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F S tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F

A
djust 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 l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer 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. Inflation

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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F D etach the angled base from the white pipe.
F

S
upport the compressor vertically.
F

U
nscrew the cartridge from the bottom.Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-

c
heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

i
nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
F

T
urn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust 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 tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
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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.
Refer to the "Access to the spare wheel"
section.
To open the tool box:
F
p
ress the tab, slide the lid on the box half
way, then remove it.
Access to the toolsProcedure for changing a faulty wheel for the
spare wheel using the tools provided with the
vehicle.
The other tools are stowed in a well under the
boot floor.