Citroen C5 2008 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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Bonnet
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
Open the door.
To unlock, pull release lever A.
Lift up lever B, then raise the bon-net.
Note: The panel may be hot after the vehicle has been in use.
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
Do not operate the bon-net in strong winds.
Bonnet stay
Unclip the stay and pivot to lodge it in the catch indicated by a yellow arrow.
To eliminate any risk of burns, only handle the bonnet stay using the protective foam.
To close
Check that nothing has been left on top of the engine and that any component that was moved has been correctly repositioned.
Return the bonnet stay to its initial position.
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.
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1.8i 16v
2.0i 16v
1. Screen wash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d o r p o w e r s t e e r - i n g a n d s u s p e n s i o n fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil gauge.
5. Engine oil topping-up.
6. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
7. Battery.
8. A i r fi l t e r .
Vehicles with 2.0i 16v engines may be fi t t e d w i t h m e t a l l i c s u s p e n s i o n . I n t h i s case, the power steering oil reservoir is different.
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3.0i 16v
1. Screen wash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g a n d s u s p e n s i o n fl u i d reservoir.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil gauge.
5. Engine oil topping-up.
6. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
7. Battery.
8. A i r fi l t e r .
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H D i 1 1 0 - H D i 1 3 8 E N G I N E S
W I T H P A R T I C L E F I L T E R
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
Any intervention requires special q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a CITROËN dealer can guarantee. q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a
The diesel fuel circuit being under high pressure:
ANY INTERVENTION ON THE CIRCUIT IS PROHIBITED.
HDi 110
HDi 138
1. Screen wash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d o r p o w e r s t e e r - i n g a n d s u s p e n s i o n fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil gauge.
5. Engine oil topping-up.
6. A i r fi l t e r .
7. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
8. Battery.
Vehicles with HDi 138 engines may be fi t t e d w i t h m e t a l l i c s u s p e n s i o n . I n t h i s case, the power steering oil reservoir is different.
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W I T H P A R T I C L E F I L T E R
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
Any intervention requires special q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a CITROËN dealer can guarantee. q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a
The diesel fuel circuit being under high pressure:
ANY INTERVENTION ON THE CIRCUIT IS PROHIBITED.
HDi 173
V6 HDi 208
1. Screen wash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g a n d s u s p e n s i o n fl u i d reservoir.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil gauge.
5. Engine oil topping-up.
6. A i r fi l t e r .
7. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
8. Battery.
9. “+” and “-” terminals for starting with an assisting battery.
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L E V E L S
Screen wash and h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
These operations form part of the normal maintenance operations required to keep your vehicle in good working order.
Follow the requirements in the Maintenance Guide enclosed with this handbook.
Y o u w i l l fi n d i n t h i s M a i n t e n a n c e Guide the standards, references and characteristics of the products to be used dependant on the driv-ing conditions.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 15 minutes.
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
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B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reser-voir.
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealerimmediately and immediately .
Power steering oil or power steering and suspension oil
For topping up, it is necessary to go to a CITROËN dealer.For topping up, it is necessary topping up, it
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Between routine servicing visits, check the level of engine oil frequently as well as before going on a long journey.
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Topping up engine oil
B e f o r e fi l l i n g , p u l l o u t t h e d i p s t i c k .
C h e c k t h e d i p s t i c k a f t e r fi l l i n g .
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
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R a d i a t o r – c o o l a n t fl u i d
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Wait 15 minutes or for the tempera-ture to be lower than 100 and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protect-ing yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The level of coolant 1 should be between the MIN. and MAX. mark-ings on the header tank.
Top up the level. If the top up requires more than 1 litre, contact a CITROËN dealer.requires more than 1 litre, requires more
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note:If you need to top up the fl u i d f r e q u e n t l y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportu-nity.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
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Protective cover for HDi 138 engines:
Remove the protective cover by fi r s t u n c l i p p i n g a t 3, then 1 and 4.
Unclip at 2 by pulling towards you, then lift up.
T o r e fi t t h e p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r , fi r s t l y clip in at 2. Lower and centre the cover. Clip in at 3 and 4, pushing vertically and gently from the rear.Clip in at 1 pushing vertically.
Protective cover for HDi 110, HDi 173 and V6 HDi 208 engines:
Pull the protective cover upwards to remove.
Draining water from the fuel fi l t e r
Drain regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor, located at the base of t h e fi l t e r.
Continue until all the water has fl o w e d o u t.
Then retighten the bleed screw or the water detection sensor.
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a CITROËN dealer can guarantee. A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a
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In the event of running out of fuel:
HDi 110 engineHDI 138 and HDi 173 engines
V6 HDi 208 engine with priming pump
After adding fuel, turn the ignition key to position M, wait for a few seconds, then operate the starter motor until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start after sev-eral attempts, contact a CITROËN If the engine fails to start after sev-after sev-
dealer.
HDi 110, HDi 138 and HDi 173 engines with priming pump
A f t e r fi l l i n g ( m i n i m u m 5 l i t r e s ) a n d removing the protective cover, action the manual priming pump, until some resistance is felt.
Operate the starter motor while depressing the accelerator pedal slightly until the engine starts.
I f t h e e n g i n e f a i l s t o s t a r t a t t h e fi r s t attempt, wait 15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine fails to start after a few attempts, action the priming pump again and then try to start the engine.
When the engine is idling, acceler-ate slightly to complete the bleed-ing of the circuit.
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Engine typeEngine oil capacities (in litres)(1)
1.8i 16V Engine5.0
2.0i 16V Engine5.0
3.0i 16V Engine 4.75 / 5.0(2)
HDi 110 FAP Engine 3.75
HDi 138 FAP Engine5.25
HDi 173 FAP Engine5.25
V6 HDi 208 FAP Engine 5.5 / 5.75(2)
S c r e e n w a s h fl u i d ( i n l i t r e s )3.5
Screen wash and h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d ( i n l i t r e s )6.15
(1) A f t e r d r a i n i n g b y g r a v i t y w i t h c h a n g e o f o i l fi l t e r .(2) A f t e r d r a i n i n g b y s u c t i o n w i t h c h a n g e o f o i l fi l t e r .
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