open bonnet Citroen C5 2008 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel:1. Lift up the boot fl oor using the strap (saloon) or the retractable hook (Tourer).2. Fold back the boot carpet (saloon).3. Attach the hook to the upper section of the boot.4. To remove the spare wheel, detach the strap then push the wheel forwards, before lifting it out.
Spare wheel
Note: The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside the spare wheel.
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Bonnet release
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.
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Puncture kit
The puncture repair kit is a com-plete system including a compres-sor and a setting product.
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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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Screen wash and headlamp wash fl uid
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.Engine coolant
The fl uid level should be 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.
You will fi nd in this Maintenance 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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Brake fl uid
The level of fl uid should be 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
Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
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Radiator – coolant fl uid
Checking the level and topping up with fl uid must always be done with 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 uid frequently, this indicates 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.