Citroen DS5 Towbars

Citroen DS5 Towing Specifics

The Citroen DS5 was first introduced in 2011 by the French manufacturer as a compact executive hatchback, designed with strong towing abilities. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Citroen DS5 Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen DS5 are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Citroen DS5 towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Citroen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

Tow bars for all the Citroen DS5 onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. All Citroen DS5 vehicles made from 2010 will require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Citroen DS5 vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

2011 onwards models have towbars that require visible and non-visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

For a Citroen DS5 vehicle, the nose weight is 75kg up to 80kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Citroen DS5 vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Citroen DS5 vehicle made after 2011, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1550kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Citroen DS5 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.