DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK User Manual

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Practical information
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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 which are longer than the vehicle.
Fitting on longitudinal bars
The transverse bars must be fixed at the engraved
markings on the longitudinal bars.
It consists of a first element for the upper part
of the front grille and a second element for the
lower part.
For fitting / removing, contact a dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Before any operation, ensure that the
engine is off and the cooling fan has
stopped.
It is essential to remove them when:
– the exterior temperature exceeds 10°C.
– towing.
– the speed is above 75 mph (120km/h).
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
The snow chains must be fitted only to
the front wheels. They must never be
fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation specific to
each country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to the vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size
215/65 R17 9 mm
235/55 R18 9 mm
235/50 R19 cannot be fitted with
chains
205/55 R19 9 mm
235/45 R20 cannot be fitted with
chains
For more information on snow chains, contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Installation tips
► To fit the chains during a journey, stop the
vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road.
► Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of the vehicle.
► Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
► Move off gently and drive for a few moments,
without exceeding 31mph (50km/h).
► Stop the vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging the vehicle's tyres and the road
surface. If the vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Hybrid vehicles
The use of snow chains is only authorised
on the front wheels.
The driving mode selector must be on the 4WD
position (depending on version).
Roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for the vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars.
Maximum authorised load distributed
over the transverse roof bars, for a
loading height not exceeding 40cm (with the
exception of bicycle carriers): 80kg.
As this value may change, please verify the
maximum load set out in the manual supplied
with the roof bars.

DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK Specifications

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Brand	DS Automobiles
Model	DS 7 CROSSBACK
Category	Automobile
Language	English