Citroen DS5 (2016 year). Manual — part 13

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Lateral airbags

deployment

A lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.

Impact detection zones

A.

Front impact zone.

B.

Side impact zone.

curtain airbags

System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the rear
centre passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.

In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
the lateral and curtain airbags are not
deployed.

deployment

The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in
the instrument panel screen, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.

Operating fault

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...), nor fix or attach anything close to
the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this
could cause injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
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.
For more information on accessories, refer
to the corresponding 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.

Advice

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.

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:

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Practical information

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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.

This kit consists of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair

of a tyre.

You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.

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.

12 V compressor.

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

2.

Chock.

For blocking the wheels of the vehicle.

3.

Wheel bolt cap removal tool.

For removing the wheel bolt head
protectors on alloy wheels.

4.

Wheel finisher remover.

For removing the wheel finishers on alloy
wheels.

5.

Removable towing eye.

* Depending on country of sale.

For more information on towing the vehicle,
refer to the corresponding section.

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A.

"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B. On

"I"

/ off "O" switch.

c.

Deflation button.

d.

Pressure gauge (in bar and psi).

E.

Compartment housing:

- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,
- various inflation adaptors for

accessories, such as balls,
bicycle tyres...

description of the kit

F.

Sealant cartridge.

G.

White pipe with cap for repair.

H.

Black pipe for inflation.

I.

Speed 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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Repair procedure

F

Switch off the ignition.

F

Uncoil the white pipe G fully.

F

Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.

F Connect the white pipe to the valve of the

tyre to be repaired.

F

Connect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F

Start the vehicle and leave the engine

running.

Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.

Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.

1. Sealing

F Turn the selector A to the "sealant"

position.

F

Check that the switch B is in

position "O"

.

The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.

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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

Switch on the compressor by moving

the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.

The sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).

F

Remove the kit and screw the cap back on

the white pipe.

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

F

Drive 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

Stop 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

Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

F

Connect the black pipe to the

valve of the wheel.

F

Connect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F

Start the vehicle again and leave the

engine running.

F

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.

F

Remove and stow the kit.

F

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. Inflation

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Removing the cartridge

F

Stow the black pipe.

F

Detach the angled base from the white pipe.

F

Support the compressor vertically.

F

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...).

F Turn the selector A to

the "Air" position.

F

Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

F

Connect the black pipe to the

valve of the wheel or accessory.

If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.

F

Connect the compressor's electrical

connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

F

Start the vehicle and let the engine run.

F

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.

F

Remove 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

press the tab, slide the lid on the box half

way, then remove it.

Access to the tools

Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

The other tools are stowed in a well under the
boot floor.

The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured
tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.

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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.

Tyre under-inflation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must be
repaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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 removal tool.

For removing the bolt head protectors 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.

Chock.

For blocking the vehicle's wheels.

7.

Wheelbrace extension.

For slackening/tightening the spare wheel
carrier nut.

8.

Removable towing eye.

* Depending on country of sale.

For more information on towing the vehicle,
refer to the corresponding section.

All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment.
Do not use them for any other
purposes.

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Taking out the spare wheel

F Raise the floor to reveal the spare wheel

carrier drive nut.

F

Turn this drive nut fully clockwise, using

the wheelbrace 1

and the extension 7, to

unwind the winch cable, until the spare
wheel is flat on the ground. Unwind the
length needed for access to the wheel.

F

Detach the assembly of wheel and box

from the rear of the vehicle.

F

Straighten the spare wheel for access to

the spare wheel.

F

Detach the link piece from the tool box lid.

F

Pass the link piece through the middle of

the wheel to free it.

When the spare wheel is fitted in place
of a punctures wheel, you must refit the
winch carrier and tool box under the
vehicle before setting off.
Refer to the "Putting the winch carrier
and spare wheel back in place" section.

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Putting the winch carrier and
spare wheel back in place

This procedure is to be carried out whether
the spare wheel is present or not. Without the
spare wheel, skip steps A and d.
Only a "space-saver" type spare wheel can
be secured under the vehicle using the winch
carrier.
F

Stow the jack in the box and refit the lid.

F

Place the closed box flat on the ground,

close to the rear of the vehicle.

F

Straighten the spare wheel and pass the

link piece through the middle of the wheel.

F

Insert the link piece in the tool box

aperture.

F

Centre the spare wheel on the tool box.

F

Place the assembly of wheel and tool box

under the rear of the vehicle.

F

Raise the assembly of wheel and tool box

under the vehicle by turning the winch drive
nut anticlockwise using the wheelbrace 1
and the extension 7.

F

Tighten fully and check that the wheel is

horizontally flush against the floor.

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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.
If necessary, place a chock against
the wheel opposite the wheel to be
changed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.

List of operations

F

Depending on equipment, remove the protective cover from from each of bolts using the tool 3

or remove the wheel trim using tool 4.

F

Fit the security socket 5 on the wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).

F

Slacken the other bolts (no more than a 1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1 only.

* Position P for an automatic gearbox.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.