tow Citroen C5 2012 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide
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DRIVING
Never select positions P
or R
if the vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N
is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D
or M
.
Moving off
)
To start the engine, the gear le-
ver must be in position P
or N
.
)
Operate the starter.
)
When the engine is running,
place the gear lever on R
, D
or M as required.
)
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
)
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
)
To avoid a possible difference
between the position of the gear
lever and the actual position of
the gearbox, always exit from
position P
with the ignition on
and brake pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
)
reposition the gear lever in posi-
tion P
,
)
put your foot on the brake ped-
al and then select the gear you
want.
Park
This position of the gear le-
ver is used to prevent the
vehicle from moving when
you are stationary.
)
To select position P, move the
gear lever back to the highest
position (towards R
), then push
it forwards and then to the left.
)
To exit position P
, move the gear
lever to the right and then to the
position you want.
)
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the gear lever is correctly
positioned.
Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral
Never select position N
if
the vehicle is moving.
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DRIVING
Automatic operation
)
Move the gear lever to position D
.
The gearbox constantly selects
the gear that is best suited to the
following parameters:
- driving style,
- road profi le
- vehicle load.
The gearbox operates without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for ex-
ample overtaking), you can obtain
maximum acceleration by pressing
the accelerator pedal hard down
past the point of resistance, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear. When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor abruptly, the gearbox will not en-
gage a higher gear.
Manual operation
Position of the gear lever for manual
gear changing.
)
Move the gear lever to position M
.
)
Push the gear lever towards the
" +
" sign to change up a gear.
)
Pull the gear lever towards the " -
"
sign to change down a gear.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically
to fi rst gear.
- In sequential mode, it is not nec-
essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac-
cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- The SPORT
and SNOW
modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.
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DRIVING
The parking sensors system can-
not, in any circumstances, replace
the need for vigilance and respon-
sibility on the part of the driver. VISUAL AND AUDIBLE
FRONT AND/OR REAR
PARKING SENSORS
System consisting of proximity sen-
sors, installed in the front and/or rear
bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, vehi-
cle, tree, barrier...) located in front of
or behind the vehicle, however, it will
not be able to detect obstacles loca-
ted immediately below the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar ob-
ject may be detected at the start of
the manoeuvre but may no longer
be detected when the vehicle moves
nearer to it. The parking sensors are switched on
:
- by engaging reverse gear,
- at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)
in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and/or displaying of the vehi-
cle on the multifunction screen.
The proximity information is indicated by:
- an audible signal which be-
comes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,
- a diagram on the multifunction
display, with blocks which move
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to
the emission of the audible signal by
the speakers; front or rear and right
or left.
When the distance between the ve-
hicle and the obstacle is less than
approximately thirty centimetres, the
audible signal becomes continuous
and/or the "Danger" symbol appears,
depending on the multifunction screen
version.
The parking sensors are switched
off
:
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed is higher than
6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear,
- when the vehicle has been station-
ary for more than three seconds in
forward gear.
Deactivation
)
Press button A
, the warning lamp
comes on, the system is fully de-
activated.
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
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CHECKS
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BLEEDING THE DIESEL FUEL
FILTER
Protective cover
Removing the cover
Bleeding water from the fuel
filter
Bleed regularly (at each oil change).
To bleed the water, slacken the bleed
screw or the water in diesel fuel sen-
sor, located at the base of the fi lter.
Continue until all the water has
fl owed out.
Then tighten the bleed screw or the
water detection sensor.
HDi 115, HDi 160 and V6 HDi 240
engines
)
Pull the protective cover upwards
to remove it.
HDi 140 engine
)
Remove the protective cover by
fi rst unclipping at 3
, then 1
and 4.
)
Unclip at 2
by pulling towards
you, then lift up.
Refi tting
)
Firstly clip in at 2
.
)
Lower and centre the cover.
)
Clip in at 3
and 4
, pushing verti-
cally and gently from the rear.
)
Clip in at 1
pushing vertically.
CHECKS
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CHECKS
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CHECKS
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 on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
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 servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the level checking interval for
this component.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Access to the spare wheel
To remove the spare wheel
)
Saloon: raise the boot fl oor and
fold in two.
)
Tourer: raise the boot fl oor and
hook it using the retractable
handle. Secure the hook to the
top part of the boot.
)
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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Wing-mounted lamps
)
Remove the lateral boot trim
fl ap A
. To do so, pull it towards
the inside of the boot, then pull it
upwards.
)
Disconnect connector B
.
)
Unscrew the 2 fi xings C
.
)
Remove the lamp from its housing.
)
Detach the bulb holder D
.
)
Replace the bulb.
)
Refi t the bulb holder D
.
)
Place the lamp in its housing.
)
Screw in the 2 fi xings C
.
)
Refi t connector B
.
)
Refi t the trim A
.
You can use the wheelbrace to
screw or unscrew the fi xings C
.
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Wing-mounted lamps
Remove the lateral boot trim A
.
To do so:
)
Pull it towards towards the inside
of the boot.
)
Pull it upwards.
)
Disconnect the connector B
.
)
Unscrew the fi xing nut C
.
)
Remove the lamp from its housing.
)
Detach the bulb holder D
.
)
Replace the faulty bulb.
)
Refi t the bulb holder D
.
)
Place the lamp in its housing.
)
Screw in the fi xing nut C
.
)
Refi t the connector B
.
)
Refi t the trim A
.
You can use the wheelbrace to screw
or unscrew the fi xing nut C
.