tow bar Citroen DS5 HYBRID 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

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ExteriorElectronic key / Keyless Entry and Starting 52 - 60, 100 -102
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Welcome lighting
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Directional lighting
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Cornering lighting
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Headlamp beam height adjustment
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Changing bulbs
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Changing a wiper blade
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Doors
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Alarm
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Roof bars
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Accessories
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ESC (ABS, EBA, ASR, DSC)
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Tyre under-inflation detection
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Tyre pressures
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Snow chains
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Changing a wheel
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Temporary puncture repair kit
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6 -201 Boot
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AdBlue additive, topping-up
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Changing bulbs
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Door mirrors
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Fuel tank
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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
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2 Parking sensors
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Reversing camera
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To w i n g
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Towbar
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When towing
distribution of loads
F 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
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t.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
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00
m
etres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% f

or every 1
0
00 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity
t o 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.
F
To l

ower 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.
F
If t

he warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing
v ehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling
o n the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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F To deactivate the system, press this button
again; the warning lamp goes off.
The state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition. In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in the
button flashes then goes off.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud, ice
or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction of the
system, when reverse gear is engaged
this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Operating fault
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking
sensors
The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN).
deactivation / Activation of
t he front and rear parking
sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this
button. The indicator lamp in the button
comes
o

n.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.
The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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 towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
When not towing a trailer, remove the
quickly-detachable tow ball before
driving, so as to avoid masking the
central rear lamp. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
Practical information

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for 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, ...
"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":
aluminium pedals, aluminium foot rest, alloy
wheels, chrome mirror shells, ...*
To a

void any risk of jamming the pedals:
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sure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
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ver 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, snow socks, ...
"Protection":
mats*, mud flaps, bumper protection strips,
boot sill protector, vehicle cover...
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. The rear bodywork has been designed
to avoid spray.

43Frequently asked questions

Reducing consumption / Fuel



Question



Answer


How can I optimise my fuel consumption? Give preference to AUTO
mode as it selects in the best way the "driving energy source" to
use in order to reduce fuel consumption.
You should also adapt your driving style to the characteristics of hybrid vehicles to get the
best out of it, for example by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal rather than braking
and by anticipating decelerations which allows the recovery of "free" energy for charging
the battery (entering a built-up area, stop at traffic lights, stop at halt signs, ...).
Why do I not manage to reduce my fuel consumption
even though I often drive in ZEV
(Zero Emissions
Vehicle) mode? It is not ZEV
mode but AUTO
mode that is the most appropriate for reducing fuel
consumption, as it selects the best "driving energy source".

ZEV
mode (100% electric running) can reduce fuel consumption in some cases. However,
recharging the traction battery has an energy cost.
This is why we recommend using AUTO
mode more often.
Why does the fuel consumption histogram sometimes
display consumption of 28 mpg (10 litres/100 km) in
town? In traffic jams, the fuel consumption graph may temporarily display high values but, as the
distance covered is low, this has very little impact on the average fuel consumption.
In urban driving, your Hybrid4 will remain more efficient in terms of fuel consumption
compared to a conventional vehicle.
Why is my battery rarely fully charged? A partly charged battery is normal operation (4 to 5 bars on average in AUTO
mode).
This allows some capacity to be left free for the recovery of energy when decelerating.
Why are there so may fuel alert messages when
starting to use the reser ve? To encourage you to refuel as soon as possible and to avoid loosing the possibility of all
electric running.