Citroen DS Hydraulic Technical Manual, May 1960.


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Preface

Extract from the introduction page of the maintenance manual given to any owner of a DS19.

... the DS19 offers all this to you

It offers to you, moreover, what we could call intellectual comfort by the release of the spirit that bring to you the mechanisms brought under control. "Mechanical Slaves" are at your feet, under the bonnet, ready to execute your orders: start the engine, declutch, to change gear, to steer, slow down, smooth the road; the DS19's mechanical controls are at the tips of your fingers without the least muscular effort. You think: it acts.

With a surprising docility, the DS19 goes ahead of of your desires, it seems to anticipate your reflexes. For the first kilometres, you will undoubtedly notice an unusual impression, soon you will approve...

If you want the explanation of these technical achievements

Read the few pages which follow.