Towing The Vehicle - CITROEN DS5 Owner's Handbook Manual

Towing the vehicle

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
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.
Towing your vehicle
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.
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the electronic
gearbox system or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
Practical information
Towing another 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.
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