Get In the event of a breakdown Guide for DS 9 4 Door First Generation (2020-2024)

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Assembling and placing the

triangle

Warning triangle

This reflective and dismantlable device is to be

installed on the side of the road when a vehicle is

broken down or damaged.

Before getting out of the vehicle

Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then

put on the safety vest to assemble and install

the triangle.

To access it:

Storage compartment

►ꢀ Open the boot.

►ꢀ Lift the floor fully up to access the tool kit.

With temporary puncture repair kit

For versions supplied with a triangle as original

equipment, refer to the illustration above.

For other versions, refer to the assembly

instructions provided with the triangle.

►ꢀ Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle, as

required by local legislation.

Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.

Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:

– Temporary puncture repair kit.

– Spare wheel.

There is a compartment in the interior trim of the

tailgate to store a warning triangle.

►ꢀ After opening the boot, remove the mounting

to release the storage box.

Accessing the tools

The tool kit is stored in the boot.

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With spare wheel

List of tools

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 about the Temporary

puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding

section.

1. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (depending on

equipment)

With spare wheel

2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in

the glove box) (depending on equipment)

To adapt the wheelbrace to the special

‘security’ bolts.

These tools are specific to the vehicle and

may vary according to the level of

equipment.

3. Removable towing eye

For more information on Towing the vehicle and

using the removable towing eye, refer to the

corresponding section.

Do not use them for any other purpose.

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 the vehicle.

With temporary puncture repair kit

If the vehicle does not have its original jack,

contact a dealer or a qualified workshop

to obtain the one that was intended by the

manufacturer.

5. Wheelbrace

For removing the wheel bolts.

6. Jack with integrated handle

To raise the vehicle.

The jack meets European standards, as

defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

CE.

7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on

equipment)

For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on

alloy wheels.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

For more information on the Spare wheel, refer to

the corresponding section.

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Should the pressure of one or more tyres

be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise

the under-inflation detection system.

►ꢀ Connect the pipe from the compressor to the

bottle of sealant.

Temporary puncture repair

kit

For more information on Tyre under-inflation

detection, refer to the corresponding section.

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

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.

Repair procedure

Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.

nail, screw) which have penetrated into

the tyre.

It is designed to repair most punctures located on

the tyre tread.

►ꢀ Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic

and apply the parking brake.

The vehicle's electric system allows the

connection of the compressor to the 12 V

power supply for long enough to repair a tyre

after a puncture.

►ꢀ Turn the bottle of sealant over and secure it in

the notch provided on the compressor.

►ꢀ Follow the safety instructions (hazard warning

lamps, warning triangle, high visibility jacket,

etc.) according to the legislation in force in the

country in which you are driving.

►ꢀ Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be

repaired, and place it in a clean place.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition off.

For more information on the Tool kit, refer

►ꢀ Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

to the corresponding section.

Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on

this label.

For more information on Identification

markings, particularly this label, refer to the

corresponding section.

►ꢀ Connect the hose from the bottle of sealant

to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten

firmly.

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►ꢀ Check that the compressor switch is in

position "O".

contact a dealer or a qualified workshop for

assistance.

►ꢀ Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles

(5 kilometres) at reduced speed (between 12 and

37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)) to plug the puncture.

►ꢀ Stop to check the repair and the tyre pressure

using the kit.

►ꢀ Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

►ꢀ Move the switch to position "O".

►ꢀ Disconnect the compressor's electric plug

from the vehicle's 12 V socket.

►ꢀ Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

With a tyre repaired using this type of kit,

do not exceed a speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h) and do not drive more than 50 miles

(80 km).

►ꢀ Remove the kit.

►ꢀ Refit the cap on the valve.

►ꢀ Remove and store the bottle of sealant.

►ꢀ Affix the speed limit sticker.

The sealant product is harmful if

swallowed and causes irritation to the

eyes.

You must contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the repair checked and the

tyre changed.

The speed limit sticker must be affixed

inside the vehicle in the area close to the

driver, to remind them that a wheel is in

temporary use.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

The use-by date of the fluid is marked on the

bottle.

Checking/adjusting tyre

pressures

The compressor can be used, without injecting

sealant, to check and, if necessary, adjust the

tyre pressures.

After use, do not discard the bottle into

the environment; take it to a dealer or an

authorised waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of

sealant, available from a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition on.

►ꢀ Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep it

in a clean place.

►ꢀ Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

►ꢀ Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten

firmly.

►ꢀ Switch on the compressor by moving the

switch to position "I" until the tyre pressure

reaches 2 bar. The sealant product is injected

under pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect

the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk

of blowback).

►ꢀ Check that the compressor switch is in

position "O".

►ꢀ Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

►ꢀ Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

If after approximately 7 minutes, the

pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this

indicates that the tyre is not repairable;

►ꢀ Switch the ignition on.

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►ꢀ Start the compressor by placing the switch

at position "I" and adjust the pressure to the

value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure label.

To deflate: press the black button located on the

compressor pipe, near the valve connection.

►ꢀ Lift the spare wheel towards the back of the

boot.

Accessing the spare wheel

►ꢀ Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the spare wheel back in place

If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is

not reached, the tyre is damaged; contact

a dealer or a qualified workshop for

assistance.

The punctured wheel cannot be put under

the boot floor.

►ꢀ Once the correct pressure is reached, put the

switch in position "O".

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the

►ꢀ Remove the kit and stow it.

►ꢀ Refit the cap on the valve.

floor.

To access the spare wheel, first refer to the Tool

kit section.

Spare wheel

The spare wheel is a ‘space-saver’ wheel.

►ꢀ Put the spare wheel back in place in its

housing.

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

►ꢀ Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

►ꢀ Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in

the middle of the wheel.

Removing the spare wheel

For more information on the Tool kit, refer

to the corresponding section.

►ꢀ Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain

the wheel correctly.

►ꢀ Put the tool box back in place in the middle of

the wheel and clip it in place.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

►ꢀ Slacken the central nut.

►ꢀ Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not

obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,

stable and non-slippery.

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Select mode P on the automatic gearbox to

lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch

off the ignition.

►ꢀ To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of the

bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).

Check that the parking brake indicator lamps

on the instrument panel are on fixed.

The occupants must get out of the vehicle and

wait where they are safe.

►ꢀ Fit security socket 2 on wheelbrace 5 to

slacken the security bolt.

►ꢀ Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

If necessary, place a chock under the wheel

diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a

jack; use an axle stand.

►ꢀ Extend jack 6 until its head comes into contact

with jacking point A or B; contact area A or B on

the vehicle must be properly inserted into the

central part of the head of the jack.

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel, first remove

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture

using the wheelbrace.

►ꢀ Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space

between the wheel and the ground to easily admit

the spare (not punctured) wheel.

When refitting the wheel, refit the wheel trim,

starting by placing its aperture in line with the

valve and then pushing it into place all round

its edge with the palm of your hand.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may

slip or collapse - risk of injury!

►ꢀ Place the foot of jack 6 on the ground and

ensure that it is directly below the front A or

rear B jacking point on the underbody, whichever

is closest to the wheel to be changed.

Take care to position the jack strictly at

one of the jacking points A or B under the

vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is

centred under the contact area on the vehicle.

Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the

vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing - risk of

injury!

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►ꢀ Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

►ꢀ Tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 2.

►ꢀ Tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 5

only.

►ꢀ Fit the wheel on the hub.

►ꢀ Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

►ꢀ Pre-tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 2.

►ꢀ Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

►ꢀ Remove the wheel.

Fitting a wheel

►ꢀ Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts

(depending on equipment).

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type spare

wheel

►ꢀ Store the tools.

After changing a wheel

With a "space-saver" type spare wheel

If the vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, the

washers A do not make contact with the steel

or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel

is held in place by the conical contact surface

B of each bolt.

Deactivate certain driving aid functions (Active

Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control, etc.).

Do not exceed the maximum authorised speed

of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum distance

of 50 miles (80 km).

►ꢀ Lower the vehicle again fully.

►ꢀ Fold jack 6 and remove it.

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Driving with more than one "space-saver" type

spare wheel is prohibited.

Changing a bulb must only be done with

the ignition off and after the headlamp /

lamp has been switched off for several

minutes - risk of serious burns!

If you need to replace this type of bulb,

you must contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Do not touch the LED technology bulbs - risk of

electrocution!

Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Have the tightening of the spare wheel's

bolts and its tyre pressure checked.

Have the punctured tyre examined. After

inspection, the technician will advise you on

whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must

be replaced.

Do not touch the bulb directly with your

fingers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet (UV)

type bulbs, so as not to damage the headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb

of the same type and specification. To avoid

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Never look too closely at the light beam of

LED technology lamps - risk of serious eye

injury!

After changing a bulb

Changing a bulb

To refit, carry out the operations in

reverse order to removal.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), misting on the

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps

and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear

after the lamps have been on for a few

minutes.

Close the protective cover very carefully to

guarantee the sealing of the lamps.

Light-emitting diode (LED)

headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

headlamps/lamps are:

– DS ACTIVE LED VISION headlamps.

– Offset daytime running lamps.

– Direction indicator side repeaters.

– Side spotlamps.

–

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent products.

– Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH

neutral product.

– Full LED technology rear lamps.

– Third brake lamp.

– When using a high-pressure washer on

persistent marks, do not keep the lance

directed towards the headlamps, lamps or

their edges for too long, so as not to damage

their protective coating and seals.

– Rear screen sidelamps (DS Cornet).

– Number plate lamps.

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Model with Xenon headlamps

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

Front lamps

To ensure good quality lighting, check

that the bulb is correctly positioned in its

housing.

Model with DS ACTIVE LED VISION

headlamps

Direction indicators

Rapid flashing of a direction indicator

lamp (left or right) indicates that one of

the bulbs on the corresponding side has failed.

1. Dipped beam/main beam headlamps (D5S

25W)

2. Direction indicators (PY21W)

3. Additional main beam headlamps (H7)

4. Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (LED)

1. Direction indicators (LED)

2. Dipped/main beam headlamps (LED)

3. Additional headlamps (LED)

Opening the bonnet/Accessing the bulbs

Proceed with caution when the engine is

hot - risk of burns!

4. Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (LEDs)

Take care with objects or clothing that could

be caught in the blades of the cooling fan - risk

of strangulation!

►ꢀ Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.

►ꢀ Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise.

►ꢀ Pull the bulb and bulb holder assembly

backwards.

►ꢀ Replace the bulb.

Amber coloured bulbs must be replaced by

bulbs with identical specifications and

colour.

Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D5S) must be replaced by a

dealer or by a qualified workshop.

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Additional main beam headlamps

Lead-acid starter batteries

Fuses

These batteries contain harmful

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance

with regulations and must never under any

circumstances be discarded with household

waste.

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.

Take used remote control batteries and vehicle

batteries to a special collection point.

Installing electrical accessories

The vehicle's electrical system is

designed to operate with standard or optional

equipment.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

►ꢀ Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.

►ꢀ Pull the connector backward: the bulb is

detached from the reflector.

All operations on the battery must be carried

out in a well ventilated area and away from

naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid

any risk of explosion or fire.

Before fitting other electrical equipment or

accessories to your vehicle, contact a dealer or

a qualified workshop.

►ꢀ Disconnect the connector.

►ꢀ Replace the bulb.

Wash your hands afterwards.

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.

Rear lamps

Accessing the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

1. Sidelamps (LED)

2. Brake lamps (LED)

3. Direction indicators (LED)

4. Reversing lamps (LED)

5. Foglamps (LED)

12 V battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

For access to the (+) terminal:

battery or for charging a discharged battery.

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►ꢀ Release the bonnet by pulling the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►ꢀ Raise the bonnet.

►ꢀ Allow the engine to run for at least 30 minutes,

with the vehicle stationary, so that the battery

reaches an adequate state of charge.

(+) Positive terminal.

Driving immediately without having

reached a sufficient level of charge may

affect some of the vehicle's functions.

This terminal has a quick-release clamp.

(-) Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is located near

the battery.

Never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

Starting using another battery

►ꢀ Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be

started using a backup battery (either external or

from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a

battery booster.

Charging the battery using a

battery charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is

essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

►ꢀ Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of

flat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to the (+)

terminal of the backup battery B or of the booster.

►ꢀ Connect one end of the green or black cable

to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B or of

the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting

vehicle).

Never start the engine by connecting a

battery charger.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the battery:

Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.

Check beforehand that the backup battery has

a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at

least equal to that of the discharged battery.

The two vehicles must not be in contact with

each other.

– When using the vehicle mainly for short

journeys.

►ꢀ Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to the earth point C.

– If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for

several weeks.

►ꢀ Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and

leave it running for a few minutes.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,

lighting, etc.).

►ꢀ Operate the starter on the broken down

vehicle and let the engine run.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,

use only a charger compatible with

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of

12 V.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch

off the ignition and wait a few moments before

trying again.

Make sure that the jump leads are well away

from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt, etc.).

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the

engine is running.

►ꢀ Wait for it to return to idle.

►ꢀ Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.

►ꢀ Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if

the vehicle has one.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

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It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V

charger to avoid causing irreversible

damage to the electrical components.

►ꢀ Switch off all electricity-consuming devices

(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

After accessing the battery, it is only necessary to

disconnect the (+) terminal.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition off.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

24V

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

12V

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by

a dealer or by a qualified workshop who will

verify that the internal components have not

been damaged and that the case has not

cracked, which would mean a risk of toxic and

corrosive acid leaking.

►ꢀ Switch off charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

►ꢀ Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover

on the (+) terminal.

Some functions, including Stop & Start,

are not available if the battery is not

sufficiently charged.

►ꢀ Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

►ꢀ Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

►ꢀ Remove clamp B by lifting it off.

►ꢀ Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

►ꢀ Connect the cables of charger B as follows:

• the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal

of battery A,

Disconnecting the battery

In order to maintain an adequate state of

charge for starting the engine, we recommend

disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be

unused for an extended period.

• the negative (-) black cable to earth point C on

the vehicle.

►ꢀ At the end of the charging operation, switch

off charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

Before disconnecting the battery:

►ꢀ Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof).

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Reconnecting the (+) terminal

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

The batteries contain harmful

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance

with regulations and must never under any

circumstances be discarded with household

waste.

– Electronic key.

– Sunroof and electric blind.

– Electric windows.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

Take used remote control batteries and vehicle

batteries to a special collection point.

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.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling batteries.

All operations on the batteries must be carried

out in a well ventilated area and away from

naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to

avoid the risk of explosion or fire.

Wash your hands afterwards.

►ꢀ Raise lever A fully.

►ꢀ Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.

►ꢀ Push clamp B fully down.

►ꢀ Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

►ꢀ Depending on equipment, lower the plastic

cover on the (+) terminal.

The Stop & Start system may not be

operational during the trip following the

first engine start.

Replacing the batteries

In this case, the system will only be available

again after a continuous period with the

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which

depends on the exterior temperature and the

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8

hours).

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Do not force the lever when pressing on it,

as if the clamp is not positioned correctly,

locking will then not be possible. Start the

procedure again.

Jump-starting another vehicle

Do not start or jump start another vehicle

from the vehicle’s batteries.

Following reconnection

Accessing the batteries

Front

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the

engine, to enable the electronic systems to

initialise.

Accessory battery

(Rechargeable hybrid)

The rechargeable hybrid system has two

accessory batteries: one at the front and one at

the rear of the vehicle.

The front battery is located under the bonnet.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release

It is not necessary to disconnect the

connector.

battery.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition off.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

Charging the front battery

using a battery charger

For optimum service life of the front battery, it

is essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the front battery:

For access to the (+) terminal:

►ꢀ Release the bonnet by pulling the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►ꢀ Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal with a quick-release

terminal.

– When using the vehicle mainly for short

journeys.

– If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for

several weeks.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

(-) Negative terminal.

To charge the vehicle's front battery

yourself, use only a charger compatible

with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage

of 12 V.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is located near

the battery.

►ꢀ Switch off charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

Rear

►ꢀ Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

The rear battery is located in the boot.

To reach the battery:

►ꢀ Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

►ꢀ Connect the cables of charger B as follows:

• the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal

of battery A,

• the negative (-) black cable to earth point C on

the vehicle.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

►ꢀ At the end of the charging operation, switch

off charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

Never reverse polarities.

►ꢀ Lift the boot floor.

(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic

cover (not accessible).

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Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

Disconnection

of explosion!

Rear battery:

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by

a dealer or by a qualified workshop who will

verify that the internal components have not

been damaged and that the case has not

cracked, which would mean a risk of toxic and

corrosive acid leaking.

►ꢀ Disconnect the (-) terminal using the black

quick-release connector.

Front battery:

Disconnection/reconnection of

the batteries

Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the

batteries in the event of long-term immobilisation

of the vehicle.

►ꢀ Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the

red quick-release clamp:

• Raise lever A fully.

• Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.

• Push clamp B fully down.

Before disconnecting the batteries:

►ꢀ Open the driver's door and boot.

►ꢀ Close all other doors.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

Rear battery:

►ꢀ Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting

the red quick-release clamp:

►ꢀ Connect the (-) terminal using the black quick-

release connector.

• Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

• Remove clamp B by lifting it off.

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition and wait for the READY

indicator lamp to go out.

Following reconnection

Reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the

engine, to enable the electronic systems to

initialise.

Front battery:

►ꢀ Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.

Never reverse the order of the battery

disconnection and reconnection steps

- risk of irreversible damage!

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

– Electronic key.

– Sunroof and electric blind.

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– Electric windows.

– Date and time.

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.

– Towing with only two wheels on the ground.

– Four-wheel drive vehicle.

– Preset radio stations.

– No approved 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).

Towing the vehicle

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

A professional towing service must be

called if:

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.

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.

– Broken down on a motorway or main road.

– Not 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.

Towing constraints

Rear wheels on the ground

Type of vehicle

Front wheels on the

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground

with towbar

(engine/gearbox)

Internal combustion/Automatic

Hybrid 2WD

Hybrid 4WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.

4WD: 4-wheel drive.

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In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles.

►ꢀ Unlock the steering and release the parking

brake.

Accessing the tools

►ꢀ Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both

vehicles.

►ꢀ Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a

short distance.

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread:

►ꢀ Unclip the cover by pressing at its central left-

hand section.

The towing eye is stored in a tool box, under the

boot floor.

►ꢀ Release the cover.

To be towed:

For more information on accessing the Tool kit,

refer to the corresponding section.

►ꢀ Screw the towing eye in fully.

►ꢀ Install the towbar.

►ꢀ Put the gearbox into neutral.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

Failure to observe this instruction could

result in damage to certain components

(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the

absence of braking assistance the next time

the engine is started.

►ꢀ Unclip the cover by pressing at its right-hand

section.

►ꢀ Pull the cover downwards.

To tow:

►ꢀ Screw the towing eye in fully.

►ꢀ Install the towbar.

►ꢀ Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both

vehicles.

Never tow the vehicle with the driving

wheels on the ground and the engine off.

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►ꢀ Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a

short distance.

In the event of a breakdown for Your DS 9 4 Door First Generation (2020-2024)

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