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Practical information -> Towing the vehicle for Your Citroen Ds5 SUV First Generation (2011-2018)

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Practical information  
Towing the vehicle  
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.  
Access to the tools  
General recommendations  
Observe the legislation in force in your country.  
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 towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for  
braking or steering.  
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:  
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,  
four-wheel drive vehicle,  
when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release  
the parking brake,  
towing with only two wheels on the ground,  
where there is no approved towing arm available...  
The towing eye is stowed in the boot under the  
floor.  
To gain access to it:  
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open the boot,  
raise the boot floor,  
take out the towing eye, located in the  
storage well.  
Towing your vehicle  
Towing another vehicle  
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Place the gear lever in neutral  
(position N with an automatic  
gearbox).  
Failure to follow this advice could  
result in damage to certain systems  
(braking, transmission...) and the  
absence of braking assistance the  
next time the engine is started.  
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On the front bumper, unclip the cover  
by pressing at the top to disengage the  
securing lugs.  
Screw the towing eye in fully.  
Install the towing arm.  
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Unlock the steering and release the  
parking brake.  
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on  
both vehicles.  
Move off gently and drive at low speed and  
for a short distance only.  
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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 arm.  
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Switch on the hazard warning lamps on  
both vehicles.  
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Move off gently and drive at low speed and  
for a short distance only.