Citroen C5 2008 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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Starting the engine after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery
1. Turn the ignition key.
2. Wait approximately 1 minute before operating the starter in order to allow the electronic systems to re-initialise.
After the battery has been discon-nected for a lengthy period of time, it may be necessary to re-initialise the following functions:
The anti-pinch on the windows.
The parameters of the multi-function display (date, time, language etc).
The Radio stations.
The NaviDrive. See NaviDrive instructions.
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Starting the engine with an assisting battery
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact with each other.
Check that the assisting battery h a s s u f fi c i e n t v o l t a g e ( 1 2 V ) .
Lift up the pegs to remove the front left-hand headlamp cover.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the dia-ordergram.
A Pole “+” of the broken down vehicle (Under the red cover).B Assisting battery.C Pole “–” of the broken down vehicle (Under the bonnet).
Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assist-ing vehicle. Let the engine run for around 1 minute at a slightly accel-erated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indi-cated sequence correctly.
N e v e r a p p r o a c h w i t h a fl a m e o r c r e a t e s p a r k s i n t h e v i
c i n i t y o f t h e b a t t e r y ( e x p l o s i v e g a s ) .
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is hig hly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face and es pecially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediatel y with copious amounts of fresh water.
For any battery replacement, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure they do not touch together.
Advice
Battery location and access
The battery is located in the boot under the left hand wing trim. To a c c e s s t h e b a t t e r y , o p e n t h e fl a p .
IMPORTANT
In the event of a battery failure, and if the boot is closed, it is then necessary to feed an electrical supply to your vehicle.
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FUSEBOXES
The 2 fuseboxes are located below the dashboard and under the bon-net.
Good Bad
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Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, you should ascertain the cause of the fault and have it remedied. The numbers of the fuses are indicated on the fuse-box.
Replace the fuse that has blown with one of the same rating (same colour).
Use the special pliers 1 placed on t h e fl a p c l o s e t o t h e f u s e b o x e s . T h e fl a p a l s o h a s s p a r e f u s e s available.
Fusebox C
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Dashboard fuses
To access the fuses under the dashboard, open the glovebox and then detach the stowage cover.
Replacement fuses and pliers 1
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G29--
G305AHeated rear view mirrors
G315ARain and brightness sensor
G325ASeat belt not fastened warning lamps
G335AElectrochrome rear view mirrors
G3420ASunroof (saloon)
G355APassenger door lighting - Passenger rear view mirror adjustment
G3630AElectric tailgate (Tourer)
G3720AHeated front seats
G3830ADriver’s electric seat
G3930A P a s s e n g e r ’