tow Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide

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C H E C K S
DRAINING THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER
Protective cover
Removal of the cover Draining water from the fuel
filter
Drain regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the bleed
screw or the water in diesel fuel sen-
sor, located at the base of the fi lter.
Continue until all the water has
fl owed out.
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water detection sensor.

HDi 110, HDi 173 and V6 HDi 208
engines

 Pull the protective cover upwards
to remove it.

HDi 138 engine

 Remove the protective cover
by fi rst unclipping at 3 , then 1
and 4.

 Unclip at 2 by pulling towards
you, then lift up. Refi tting

 Firstly clip in at 2 .

 Lower and centre the cover.

 Clip in at 3 and 4 , pushing verti-
cally and gently from the rear.

 Clip in at 1 pushing vertically.

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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
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
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
quality and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
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 WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are to be found in a protec-
tive holder inside the spare wheel.

 Pull back the retaining strap for
access. List of tools

1. Wheelbrace

2. Jack

3. Tool for the removal/refi tting of
bolt protectors
4. Centring guide

5. Towing eye

6. Moveable chock (depending on
equipment)

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Access to the spare wheel
To remove the spare wheel

 Lift up the boot fl oor using the
strap (Saloon) or the retractable
handle (Tourer).

 Fold back the boot carpet
(Saloon).

 Attach the hook to the top of the
boot.

 Detach the strap then push the
wheel forwards so as to be able
to lift it. To reposition the spare wheel

 Position the spare wheel fl at in
the boot, then pull it towards
you.

 Next place the toolbox inside the
wheel, then secure the assembly
with the belt.

 Release the strap to return the
boot fl oor to its initial position. The tyre pressure is indi-
cated on the label located
on the left-hand door centre
pillar. On this label, the pressures
are specifi ed, according to the ve-
hicle load.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Wing-mounted lamps

 Remove the lateral boot trim
fl ap A . To do so, pull it towards
the inside of the boot, then pull it
upwards.
 Disconnect connector B .

 Unscrew the 2 fi xings C .


Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the bulb.

 Refi t the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the 2 fi xings C .

 Refi t connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the wheelbrace to
screw or unscrew the fi xings C .

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Wing-mounted lamps
Remove the lateral boot trim A .
To do so:

 Pull it towards towards the inside
of the boot.

 Pull it upwards.
 Disconnect the connector B .

 Unscrew the fi xing screw C .


Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Refi t the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the fi xing screw C .

 Refi t the connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the wheelbrace to screw
or unscrew the fi xing screw C .

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the
jack box placed in the spare wheel.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the towing eye from the
jack box. Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the automatic
gearbox). Towing another vehicle

 On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing:
- on the right (Saloon),
- at the bottom (Tourer).

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a towing
bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional sig-
nalling and lighting.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer. If the trailer is not fi tted by
a CITROËN dealer, it is
imperative that it is fi tted
using the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle,
in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be par-
ticularly careful.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towing load must be reduced by 10 %
and so on for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towing
loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.

 If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
original CITROËN towbar is used.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N * According to country.
SNOW GUARD *
Moveable device which prevents the
accumulation of snow by the radia-
tor cooling fan.
Fitting

 Bring the 2 sections of the snow
guard up to the upper and lower
sections of the front bumper.

 Press on the surround to clip in
one by one the fi xing clips.
Remove

 Using a screwdriver, lift it up to
detach each fi xing clip one by one.
Before fi tting

After fi tting
It is essential to remove the snow
guard:
- When the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C,
- When towing,
- When driving at speeds of over 75 mph (approximately 120 km/h ).

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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,
- never fi t one mat on top of another. The fi tting of electrical
equipment or accessories
which are not recommend-
ed by CITROËN may result in a
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
system and excess consumption.
Please note this specifi c warn-
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
and benefi t from CITROËN’s recom-
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,
bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof box-
es, towbars, child seats and booster
cushions...

"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel
anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle
tracking system, breathalyser, fi rst
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-
tion system, DVD player, auxiliary
cable for connecting a portable MP3
player, USB Box, speakers...
"Personalisation": seat covers, alloy
wheels, wheel trims, mud fl aps...

"Accessories": windscreen wash
fl uid, interior and exterior cleaning
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.