maintenance Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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C H E C K S
Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
T h e g e a r b o x d o e s n o t r e -
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox T h e g e a r b o x d o e s n o t r e -
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake If the parking brake travel is
too long or if a loss of effec-
tiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake
must be adjusted, even be-
tween two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb without the use of
any tools.
Headlamps
Model with Xenon headlamps
(D1S)
1. Sidelamps: W 5 W
2. Dual-function Xenon
headlamps (dipped/main): D1S
3. Angular lighting: HP19
4. Daytime-running lamps: HP24 Sidelamps
Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.
Remove the protective cap B .
Pull the bulb holder to remove it.
R e p l a c e t h e b u l b a n d r e fi t t h e
bulb holder.
For the maintenance of the front
headlamp unit and the changing of
HP19, D1S and HP24 bulbs, contact
a CITROËN dealer.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs must be re-
placed by a CITROËN
dealer.
You are advised to change both
D1S bulbs at the same time, if one
of them has failed.
R e fi t t h e p r o t e c t i v e c a p B .
R e fi t t h e c o v e r a n d fi x i t i n p l a c e
using the pegs A .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Main beams Sidelamps
Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.
Remove the protective cap B .
Disengage the retaining spring.
Remove the bulb and replace it,
paying attention to the direction
o f fi t t i n g .
R e fi t t h e r e t a i n i n g s p r i n g .
R e fi t t h e p r o t e c t i v e c a p B .
R e fi t t h e c o v e r a n d fi x i t i n p l a c e
using the pegs A .
Lift up the pegs A to remove the
cover on the headlamp.
Remove the protective cap B .
Pull the bulb holder to remove it.
R e p l a c e t h e b u l b a n d r e fi t t h e
bulb holder.
R e fi t t h e p r o t e c t i v e c a p B .
R e fi t t h e c o v e r a n d fi x i t i n p l a c e
using the pegs A .
Model with halogen headlamps
1. Main beams: H1
2. Sidelamps: W 5 W
3. Dipped beams: H7
4. Directional lighting: H7
5. Daytime-running lamps: HP24
For the maintenance of the front
headlamp unit and changing HP24
bulbs, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Halogen bulbs must not be changed
until they have been off for a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
Do not touch the bulb directly with
y o u r fi n g e r s , u s e a l i n t - f r e e c l o t h .
It is essential that only anti-U.V.
type bulbs are used in order not to
damage the headlamp.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N * To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f another. T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l
equipment or accessories
which are not recommend-
ed by CITROËN may result in a
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
s y s t e m a n d e x c e s s c o n s u m p t i o n .
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n -
ing. You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.
A wide range of accessories and
genuine parts is offered by the
CITROËN network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reli-
ability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle
a n d b e n e fi t f r o m C I T R O Ë N ’ s r e c o m -
mendation and warranty.
This product range is structured
around 5 categories:
"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
tray, boot carpet, sun blinds, mini-
bar, fragrance cartridges, roof bars,
b i c y c l e c a r r i e r , s k i c a r r i e r , r o o f b o x -
es, towbars, child seats and booster
cushions...
"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel
anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle
t r a c k i n g s y s t e m , b r e a t h a l y s e r , fi r s t
aid kit, warning triangle, high vis-
ibility safety jacket, dog guard, snow
chains, non-skid covers, fog lamps
kit, puncture repair kit, rear parking
assistance...
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
hands-free kit, audio
equipment, portable satellite naviga-
t i o n s y s t e m , D V D p l a y e r , a u x i l i a r y
cable for connecting a portable MP3
p l a y e r , U S B B o x , s p e a k e r s . . .
"Personalisation": seat covers, alloy
w h e e l s , w h e e l t r i m s , m u d fl a p s . . .
"Accessories": windscreen wash
fl u i d , i n t e r i o r a n d e x t e r i o r c l e a n i n g
and maintenance products, body-
work touch-up aerosol and pen...
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it may be com-
pulsory to have a high visibility safety
jacket, warning triangle and spare
bulbs available in the vehicle.
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SETUP
MEDIA
TRAFFIC
GENERAL OPERATION
For a detailed global view of the menus available, refer to the "Display fl o w c h a r t s " s e c t i o n o f t h i s h a n d b o o k .
Press the MODE button several times in succession to gain access to the following displays:
For maintenance of the display, the use of a soft, non-abrasive cloth (spectacles cloth) is recommended, without any addi tional product.
RADIO/MUSIC MEDIA/VIDEO
TELEPHONE (If a conversation is in progress)
FULL SCREEN MAP
NAVIGATION (If navigation is in progress)
SETUP: Access to the SETUP menu: system language and voice functions, voice initialisation (section 09), date and time, display, unit and system parameters. Long press: access to the GPS coverage and to the demonstration mode.
TRAFFIC: a c c e s s t o t h e t r a f fi c m e n u : d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e c u r r e n t t r a f fi c a l e r t s .
DISPLAY ACCORDING TO THE CONTEXT
MEDIA: Audio DVD menu Video DVD menu
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0 2 GENERAL OPERATION
F o r a d e t a i l e d g l o b a l v i e w o f t h e m e n u s a v a i l a b l e , refer to section 10.
P r e s s t h e M O D E b u t t o n s e v e r a l t i m e s i n s u c c e s s i o n t o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e f o l l o w i n g m e n u s :
For maintenance of the display, the use of a soft, non-abrasive cloth ( s p e c t a c l e s c l o t h ) i s r e c o m m e n d e d , w i t h o u t a n y a d d i t i o n a l p r o d u c t .
RADIO/MUSIC MEDIA PLAYERS
PHONE ( I f a c o n v e r s a t i o n i s i n p r o g r e s s )
TRIP COMPUTER
F U L L S C R E E N M A P
NAVIGATION ( I f n a v i g a t i o n i s i n p r o g r e s s )
SETUP: s y s t e m l a n g u a g e , d a t e a n d t i m e , d i s p l a y , vehicle parameters, units and system parameters, D E M O N S T R A T I O N M O D E
T R A F F I C : T M C i n f o r m a t i o n a n d m e s s a g e s