towing CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK 2020 Owner's Manual

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The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) locates the obstacle relative to
the vehicle, whether in front of or behind it on
its path.
Side parking sensors

Using four additional sensors located on the sides
of the bumpers, the system records the position
of obstacles during the manoeuvre and indicates
them when they are located alongside the vehicle.
Only fixed obstacles are indicated
correctly. Moving obstacles detected at
the beginning of the manoeuvre may be
indicated mistakenly, while moving obstacles
that appear alongside the vehicle but were not
previously recorded will not be indicated.
Objects memorised during the manoeuvre
will no longer be stored after switching off
the ignition.
Deactivation/Activation
(Depending on country of sale)
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
If the function is deactivated, this
indicator lamp lights up on the instrument
panel.
The system status is saved when the ignition is
switched off.


The rear parking sensors are deactivated
automatically if a trailer or bicycle carrier
is connected to a towing device installed in
accordance with the Manufacturer's
recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.
When starting the vehicle, the graphic
and audible aids are only available after
the touch screen has started up.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,
affecting distance measurements.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction when
changing into reverse gear, these
warning lamps light up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and an
audible signal (short beep).
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Reversing camera
For more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.
When reverse gear is engaged, with the engine
running, this system displays views of the
vehicle's close surroundings on the touch screen
using a camera located at the rear of the vehicle.




The screen is divided into 3 parts with a side
menu, a contextual view and a view from above
the vehicle in its close surroundings.

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►  If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then
unlock it.
If selective unlocking of the doors is
activated, press the unlocking button on
the remote control twice to disconnect the
nozzle.
The red indicator lamp in the flap goes out to
confirm that the nozzle is unlocked.
►  Within 30 seconds, remove the charging
nozzle.
Domestic charging (mode 2)
The end of charging is confirmed when the
green CHARGE indicator lamp on the control unit
comes on fixed and the green light guides in the
flap come on fixed.
►  After disconnection, replace the protective
cover over the nozzle and close the charging flap.
►  Disconnect the control unit's charging cable
from the domestic socket.
Accelerated charging (mode 3)
The end of charging is confirmed by the
accelerated charging unit (Wallbox) and when the
green light guides in the flap come on fixed.
►  After disconnection, replace the nozzle on to
the charging unit and close the charging flap.
Deferred charging
By default, the deferred charging start time is set
to be around midnight. Depending on equipment, this time can be
changed.
Settings
► 
In the Energy touch screen application,
select the Charging tab.
►  Set the charging start time.
►  Press OK.
The setting is saved in the system.
You can also programme the deferred
charging function using a smartphone, via
the MyDS App application.
For more information on Remotely operable
additional functions, refer to the corresponding
section.
Activation
►  After programming the deferred charging,
connect the vehicle to the desired charging
equipment.
►  Press this button in the flap within one
minute to activate the deferred charging
(confirmed by the light guides coming on in blue).
Towing device
Load distribution
►  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 performance. The maximum towable
load must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of
altitude.
Use genuine towing devices and wiring
harnesses approved by the Manufacturer.
We recommend having them fitted by a dealer
or a qualified workshop.
If not fitted by a dealer, they must still be
fitted in accordance with the Manufacturer's
instructions.
Important: if the vehicle has a motorised
tailgate and Hands-Free Tailgate Access
function, and a towing device has been fitted
outside the dealer network, it is essential to
visit a dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the detection system recalibrated - risk of
malfunction of the Hands-Free Tailgate Access
function.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
For more information about driving with a
towing device fitted to a trailer and associated
with the Trailer stability assist, refer to the
corresponding section.
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical data
section of this guide.

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If using accessories attached to the
towing device (e.g. bicycle carriers, tow
boxes):
–

Comply with the maximum authorised no
se
weight.
–

Do no
t transport more than 4 conventional
bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.
When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier
on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest
bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised tailgate
with hands-free function (Hands-Free
Tailgate Access)
To avoid unintentionally opening the motorised
tailgate when operating the towing device:
–

Deactiv
ate this function in advance in the
vehicle's configuration application.
–

O

r remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
A rechargeable hybrid vehicle with 20"
wheels (R20) cannot be fitted with a towing
device.
It is therefore not possible to tow a trailer or
caravan.
Towing device with
retractable ball joint
When this towing device is not in use, it is folded
away underneath the rear bumper.
No tools are required to install or stow it.
Before any operation, the vehicle must be
stationary with the parking brake applied.
The area close to the exhaust pipe may reach a
high temperature: risk of burns!
Vehicle equipped with motorised tailgate
with hands-free function (Hands-Free
Tailgate Access)
To avoid unintentional opening of the tailgate,
follow the recommendations on the Towing
device by referring to the corresponding
section.
Unlocking handle
The towball is locked in either the storage
position or the usage position.
The unlocking handle is behind the rear bumper,
protected by a storage case.
To reach the handle:


►  Pass your hand flat under the rear bumper
with the palm facing upwards.
►  Insert your hand into the storage case and
grasp the handle.
To unlock the towball:
►  Pull the handle firmly downwards to release it.


The towball hangs, hooked onto its shaft.

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As soon as you release the handle, it is engaged
automatically in its storage case.
Usage position
Towball unlocked:

►  Grasp the towball and rotate it while raising it
until it locks into place, in the vertical position.
The towball must be folded away when
using a high-pressure washer.
Do not direct the jet from less than 30 cm from
the towing system.


►  Raise the electrical socket cover and connect
the plug for the trailer or carrying device.
►  Attach the trailer’s safety cable to the ring in
the towball elbow.
Storage position
When the towing system is not in use, it is
recommended to fold the towball away.
In the event of a rear-end collision, damage to
the vehicle could be worse with the towball in
place.
Towball unlocked and socket disconnected:


►  Grasp the towball and rotate it until it locks
into place, in the horizontal position.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop for any
work on the towing system.
Roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
transverse roof bars approved for your vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars.
Maximum load distributed over the
transverse roof bars, for a loading height
not exceeding 40 cm (except bicycle carrier):
80 kg.
As this value may change, please verify the
maximum load quoted in the guide supplied
with the roof bars.
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
vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order
to comply with the regulations for transporting
objects that are longer than the vehicle.

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Never store AdBlue® containers in your
vehicle.
Precautions for use
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid is non-
flammable, colourless and odourless (when kept
in a cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the
affected area with soap and running water. In the
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of children,
in its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature
of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise the
AdBlue
® may be frozen and so cannot be poured
into the tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried
out.
Never pour the AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
If any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are
any spillages on the bodywork, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with a
damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off using a
sponge and hot water.
Important: in the event of a top-up after an
AdBlue breakdown, you must wait about
5 minutes before switching on the ignition,
without opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle or bringing the electronic key into
the passenger compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10
seconds before starting the engine.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button to switch off
the engine.


►  Turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►  With a container of AdBlue®: after checking
the expiry date, read the instructions on the
label carefully before pouring the contents of the
container into the vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
►  With an AdBlue® pump: insert the nozzle and
fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts
out.
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:
–
Add betw
een 10 and 13 litres using
AdBlue
® containers.
–
St
op after the nozzle’s first automatic cut-
out, if you are refilling at a service station.
The system only registers AdBlue
®
intermediate top-ups of 5 litres or more.
If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty
– which is confirmed by the message “Top
up AdBlue: Starting impossible” – it is essential
to add at least 10 litres.
Top-up detection may not be instantaneous
after addition. It may take a few minutes of
driving before the top-up detection is effective.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode),
rail or sea transport).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake.

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List of tools

1.Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment)
To adapt the wheelbrace to the special
‘security’ bolts.
3. Removable towing eye and tool to open the
rear protective cover
For more information on Towing the vehicle and
using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
With temporary puncture repair kit

4. 12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant and
speed limit sticker
For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust the
tyre pressure.
For more information on the Temporary puncture
repair kit, refer to the corresponding section.
With spare wheel

5. Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on
equipment)
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer to
the corresponding section.
Temporary puncture repair
kit
Visit this link to view explanatory videos:
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Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows you to carry out a temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures located on
the tyre tread.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor to the 12 V

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► Using the opening tool, unclip the cover of
the access flap on the rear screw thread of the
towing eye, then pull it towards you.


►  Insert the screwdriver head diagonally in the
cylindrical guide until you reach the lamp unit
fixing bolt.
►  Slacken the bolt by about 10 turns then pull
the lamp unit to release it from the bumper.


►  Disconnect the harness.

For each lamp:
► Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►  Remove the bulb and replace it.
Fuses
Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The replacement of a fuse by a third party
could cause a serious malfunction of the
vehicle.
Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or optional
equipment.
Before fitting other electrical equipment or
accessories to your vehicle, contact a dealer or
a qualified workshop.
The Manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for the cost incurred in
repairing the vehicle or for rectifying
malfunctions resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied or not approved by it
and not installed in accordance with its
specifications, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.

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Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–
Electronic k
ey.
–

Sunroo
f and electric blind.
–

Electric windo
ws.
–

Da
te and time.
–

Pre
set radio stations.
After reconnecting the battery, the
message "Collision risk detection system
fault" is displayed on the instrument panel
when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

B

roken down on a motorway or main road.
–

No
t possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
– Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–

T
owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel driv
e vehicle.
–

No appro
ved towbar available.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode
N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY
indicator lamp off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of the
vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.
Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the ground
Flatbed4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Automatic


Hybrid 2WD

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Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the ground
Flatbed4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Hybrid 4WD


2WD: 2-wheel drive.
4WD: 4-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing the tools

The opening tool for the rear protective cover is
secured to the towing eye.
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:


► 
Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner.
►  Release the cover.
To be towed:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully.
►  Install the towbar.
►  Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the absence
of braking assistance the next time the engine
is started.
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off.
►  Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles in accordance with the legislation in
force in the country in which you are driving.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

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► Unclip the cover, using the tool attached to the
towing eye.
To tow:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully.
►  Install the towbar.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.