CITROEN C5 2009 Owners Manual

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C H E C K S
CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and cor-
rectly tightened, particularly
in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical infor-
mation" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before dis-
connecting the battery and following
its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide for
details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi lter may have an adverse effect on
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesir-
able odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each
time the engine oil is
changed.
Particle filter system (Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic
converter, this fi lter makes an ac-
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This
is of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a mes-
sage appears on the instrument
panel display, accompanied by an
audible signal and lighting of the
service warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi lter is starting to fi ll up (in condi-
tions of urban driving of excep-
tionally long duration: low speeds,
traffi c jams etc.).
To regenerate the fi lter, it is advised
to drive as soon as possible, when
traffi c conditions permit, at a speed
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
more for at least fi ve minutes (until
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the re-
placement interval for this component.

The presence of this label, in par-
ticular with the Stop & Start system,
indicates the use of a specifi c 12 V
lead-acid battery with special tech-
nology and specifi cation, for which
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer is required when replacing or
disconnecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may cause premature wear
of the battery.

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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 a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be
checked, even between
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.
Do not use a dry cloth with an abra-
sive product for the maintenance of
aluminium parts; use a sponge and
soapy water.
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
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
repaired.


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 approxi-
mately two miles (three kilome-
tres), 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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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N

 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 re-
paired 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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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
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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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 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 conditions.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
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, po-
sition the chock, whichever di-
rection the gradient may be in, in
front of the front wheel diametri-
cally opposite to the one to be re-
placed.
 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
condition. 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
condition. 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.