tow Citroen DS5 RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Guide


Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.


Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.


Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.




Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.


Start 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 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. Infl ation

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Removing the cartridge





Stow the black pipe.


Detach the angled base from the white pipe.


Support the compressor vertically.


Unscrew 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:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).





Turn the selector A
to 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 adaptors
supplied with the kit first.




Connect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.


Start 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 tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.


Remove the kit then stow it.

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.

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Putting the spare wheel back in
place



Stow the jack in the box and refit the
covers.


Place the box on the ground.


Place the spare wheel centrally on the box.


Pass the hook with its connection plate
through the wheel, then the box, as
illustrated.

Raise the assembly of wheel and box
underneath the vehicle by turning the
winch drive nut anticlockwise
using the
wheelbrace 1
and the extension 8
.

Tighten fully and check that the wheel is
horizontally flush against the floor.

Main beam headlamps
(xenon model)



Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab.


Remove the connector with the bulb by
pressing on the lug at the bottom.


Remove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:



do not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,



use a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,


when using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for a few minutes (risk of serious
burns).



Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.










Dipped beam headlamps
(xenon model)
D1S xenon bulbs must be changed
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, as there is a risk of
electrocution.
It is recommended that the D1S bulbs
are changed at the same time when
one of them fails.

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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.

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 is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
or installation of a bicycle carrier,
with additional lighting and signalling.

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.


Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.

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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.


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.



If the 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 on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.


Ty r e s




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.


The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.

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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.