Citroen C5 2009.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT Using the kit
The kit is located in the boot under
the fl oor.
 Switch off the ignition.

 Affi x the speed limitation sticker
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.

 Check that the switch A is in po-
sition "0" .

 Connect the pipe of the bottle 1
to the valve of the tyre to be re-
paired.


Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
Complete system consisting of a
compressor and a bottle of sealant
product which permits
temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
This repair kit is available from
CITROËN dealers.
It is designed to repair holes of a
maximum diameter of 6 mm, locat-
ed exclusively on the tyre tread or
shoulder. Avoid removing any for-
eign bodies which have penetrated
the tyre.

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 Remove the compressor and
unclip and store the bottle in a
sealed bag to avoid staining your
vehicle with traces of fl uid.

 Drive immediately for approximate-
ly two miles (three kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.

 Connect the compressor pipe di-
rectly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.

 Switch on the compressor by
moving the switch A to posi-
tion "1" until the tyre pressure
reaches 2.0 bars. If this pressure has not been
reached after approximately
fi ve to ten minutes, the tyre
cannot be repaired; contact a
CITROËN dealer to have your ve-
hicle repaired.

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 Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket again.

 Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch A
in position "1" ; to defl ate:
switch A in position "0" and
press button B ), in accordance
with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the door aper-
ture on the left-hand side), then
remember to check that the leak
has been plugged correctly (no
further loss of pressure after
several miles [kilometres]).

 Remove the compressor, then
store the whole kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the dis-
tance travelled to approximately
120 miles (200 km).

 Visit a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible to have the tyre repaired
or replaced by a technician. Take care as the bottle of
sealant contains ethylene-
glycol. This product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation
to the eyes. Keep it out of reach of
children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a single
use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bot-
tle into the environment, take it to
an authorised waste disposal site
CITROËN.
Do not forget to obtain a new
bottle of sealant, available from
CITROËN dealers.
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre under-
infl ation detection, the tyre under-
infl ation warning lamp will remain on
after the wheel has been repaired
until the system is reinitialised by a
CITROËN dealer.

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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
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle and may vary according to
equipment. Do not use them for any
other purpose.

1. Wheelbrace

2. Jack

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

4. Towing eye

5. Moveable chock

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Access to the spare wheel
To remove the spare wheel

 Lift up the boot fl oor and fold in
two (Saloon) or hook it using the
retractable handle (Tourer).

 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 strap.

 Release the boot fl oor to return it
to its initial position. The tyre pressures are indi-
cated on the label located on
the driver’s side centre door
pillar. Tyre pressures are given
for different vehicle loading condi-
tions.

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Removing a wheel

 Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm
ground that is not slippery. apply
the parking brake.

 If your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
with the engine running at idle,
adjust the ground clearance to
its maximum height.

 Switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear or reverse gear
depending on any slope (for a
vehicle with automatic gearbox,
select position P ).

 If your vehicle is fi tted with
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
position the chock, whichever di-
rection the gradient may be in, in
front of the front wheel diametri-
cally opposite to the one to be
replaced.
 Position the jack at one of the
four jacking-points provided
on the underbody close to the
wheels, then use the wheelbrace
to unwind the jack until it reaches
the ground.

 Remove the protector from each
bolt using tool 3 .

 Slacken the wheel bolts.
Before positioning the jack:

 Always adjust the vehicle’s
ground clearance to the "maxi-
mum height" position and re-
tain this adjustment for as long
as the jack is under the vehicle
(do not use the hydraulic ad-
justments),


Immobilise your vehicle on hori-
zontal, stable and non-slippery
ground,

 Ensure that any passengers
have left the vehicle and are in
a safe place .
Never get underneath the vehicle if
it is supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are
specifi c to your vehicle. Do not use
them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.

 Continue to extend the jack until
the wheel is a few centimetres
off the ground.

 Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.

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Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a
spare wheel which is different to
those on the vehicle. When fi tting
the spare wheel, it is normal to no-
tice that the wheel bolt washers do
not come into contact with the wheel
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good con-
dition. Fitting a wheel

 Fit the wheel on the hub, using
the centring guide. Make sure
that the contact surface between
the hub and the wheel is clean.

 Screw in the bolts but do not fully
tighten them.

 Lower the jack and remove it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.

 Refi t the protectors on the bolts.

 Return the ground clearance to
the normal position.

 Ensure the tyre pressure is correct
and have the balancing checked.
Deflation detection
These wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
Security bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
security bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector using tool 3 .

 Use the security socket with the
wheelbrace. If your vehicle is fi tted with a
spare wheel of a different size
to those on the vehicle, you
must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the
type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of
the security bolt socket. This will
enable you to obtain a replace-
ment security bolt socket from a
CITROËN dealer.

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Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a
spare wheel which is different to
those on the vehicle. When fi tting
the spare wheel, it is normal to no-
tice that the wheel bolt washers do
not come into contact with the wheel
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good con-
dition. Fitting a wheel

 Fit the wheel on the hub, using
the centring guide. Make sure
that the contact surface between
the hub and the wheel is clean.

 Screw in the bolts but do not fully
tighten them.

 Lower the jack and remove it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.

 Refi t the protectors on the bolts.

 Return the ground clearance to
the normal position.

 Ensure the tyre pressure is correct
and have the balancing checked.
Deflation detection
These wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
Security bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
security bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector using tool 3 .

 Use the security socket with the
wheelbrace. If your vehicle is fi tted with a
spare wheel of a different size
to those on the vehicle, you
must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the
type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of
the security bolt socket. This will
enable you to obtain a replace-
ment security bolt socket from a
CITROËN dealer.

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CHANGING A BULB Headlamps
Model with Xenon headlamps (D1S)

1. Sidelamps: W5W

2. Dual-function Xenon
headlamps (dipped/main): D1S

3. Cornering
lighting: HP19

4. Daytime running lamps: HP24
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 replaced by a
CITROËN dealer.
You are advised to change both
D1S bulbs at the same time, if one
of them has failed.
The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating:

 do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,

 use a sponge and soapy water,

 when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do
not direct at the lamps or their
outlines for too long, so as not to
damage their protective coating
and seals.

 Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
Changing a halogen bulb should
only be done after the headlamp
has been switched off for a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-ultra-
violet (UV) type bulbs in order not to
damage the headlamp.

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Main beams

 Remove the protective cap A .

 Disengage the retaining spring.

 Remove the bulb and replace it,
paying attention to the direction
of fi tting.

 Refi t the retaining spring.

 Refi t the protective cap A .
Model with halogen headlamps

1. Main beams: H1

2. Sidelamps: W5W

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.
Sidelamps

 Remove the protective cap A .

 Pull the bulb holder to remove it.

 Replace the bulb and refi t the
bulb holder.

 Refi t the protective cap A .