engine Citroen C5 2012 (RD/TD) / 2.G Repair Manual

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DRIVING

Cruise control must only be
used wh e re the traffi c condi-
tions permit driving at a con-
stant speed .
Do not use it on congested roads
or when the weather or the road
conditions are poor .
The driver must remain attentive and
in complete control of the vehicle .
You are recommended to keep your
feet within range of the pedals .



Overriding the programmed
speed
While cruise control is in operation,
it is always possible to go above the
programmed speed simply by press-
ing the accelerator pedal (for exam-
ple to overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone A

fl ashes.
You only have to release the ac-
celerator pedal to return to the pro-
grammed speed.


Suspension / Resumption



)
Either by pressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal.

)
Or by pressing button 3
.

)
Or by the ESP or ASR systems
being active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox,
cruise control is deactivated if the
gear lever is in neutral.

Reactivation



- By recalling the memorised
speed

After deactivation, press button 3
.
Your vehicle automatically returns
to the memorised cruising speed.
The memorised speed and "ON"

are displayed in zone A
.
If the memorised cruising speed
is higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate strong-
ly to reach the current speed.

- By selecting the current speed


Press button 1
or 2
once the de-
sired speed has been reached.
The new speed and "ON"
will
appear in zone A
.



Return to normal driving



)
Either press on button 5
.

)
Or select the cruise control func-
tion.

)
Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no
longer memorised.
"PAUSE"
will be displayed in zone A

of the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the
cruising speed which remains dis-
played on the instrument panel.


Operating fault


If there is a fault,
a message is
displayed accompanied by an au-
dible signal and illumination of the
SERVICE
warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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DRIVING
"HYDRACTIVE III +" ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION
The suspension automatically and
instantly adjusts to different driving
styles and to the profi le of the road,
providing the best compromise be-
tween occupant comfort and vehicle
road holding.
The system alternates between soft
and fi rm suspension settings, maxi-
mising comfort at the same time as
constantly ensuring the highest level
of safety. It also automatically cor-
rects ride height, according to the
vehicle load and driving conditions.
In addition, the "Hydractive III +" sys-
tem allows you to choose between
two modes of suspension.
A change of suspension mode can
be made either when the vehicle is
moving or when stationary, by press-
ing button A
.


Display in the instrument
panel
The suspension mode selected is
displayed in the instrument panel
screen.

Normal mode
This mode favours soft
damping for maximum com-
fort.
If the speed authorised for a
particular position is exceed-
ed, the vehicle reverts automatically
to the normal road position.

SPORT mode
This mode favours dynamic
driving.

The warning lamp on button A

comes on in addition to the mes-
sage in the instrument panel
screen.

SPORT
mode is retained when you
switch off the engine.



Vehicle positions


Position changes may only be
made when the engine is running.

The adjustable ground clearance
meets all types of situation. Apart
from a few specifi c situations, the
vehicle should be in the Normal po-
sition.


)
Press once on one of the adjust-
ment controls.
The change in position is indicated
by a message on the instrument
panel screen.

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CHECKS

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CHECKS
BONNET

Opening


)
At the front of the bonnet, lift the
safety catch B
and raise the bonnet.


)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing
and pivot it to insert it in the notch D

indicated by a yellow arrow.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold
the bonnet open.


Closing



)
Take the stay out of the support
notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing.

)
Lower the bonnet then slam it
fi rmly at the end of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that
it is fully closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
safety catch and bonnet stay with
care (risk of burns).
The location of the interior release
lever prevents opening of the bon-
net while the left hand front door is
closed.
This operation must only be carried
out when the vehicle is stationary.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.


)
Open the left hand front door.

)
Pull the interior bonnet release
lever A
, located at the bottom of
the door frame.





Before doing anything un-
der the bonnet, switch off the
Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.

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.


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CHECKS

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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL(DIESEL)


HDi 115 engine



)
Unclip the protective cover to gain
access to the priming pump.




HDi 140 and HDi 160 engines



)
Unclip the protective cover to gain
access to the priming pump.



Priming the fuel system

In the event of running out of fuel:


)
after fi lling (minimum 5 litres) and
removing the protective cover,
operate the manual priming pump,
until some resistance is felt,

)
operate the starter motor while
depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly until the engine starts. HDi engines make use of ad-
vanced technology.
For any work on your vehicle, con-
tact a qualifi ed workshop that has
the skills and equipment required,
which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
V6 HDi 240 engine with electric
pump
In the event of running out of fuel:


)
after adding fuel, turn the ignition
key to position M
, wait for a few
seconds,

)
operate the starter motor until
the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start after sev-
eral attempts, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. If the engine fails to start at the fi rst
attempt, wait fi fteen seconds before
trying again.
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump
again and then try to start the en-
gine.
When the engine is idling, accelerate
slightly to complete the bleeding of
the circuit.
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CHECKS

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PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow
access for checking fl uid levels and
for replacing certain components.


1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2.
Power steering fl uid reservoir or
power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir.

3.
Engine coolant header tank.

4.
Engine oil dipstick.

5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

6.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

7.
Battery.

8.
Air fi lter.
1.6i THP


1.6i VTi

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CHECKS
Vehicles fi tted with the 2.0i 16v

engine may be fi tted with metal
spring suspension. In this case,
a different power steering fl uid reser-
voir is fi tted.
2.0i 16V


1.

Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2.
Power steering fl uid reservoir or
power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir.

3.
Engine coolant header tank.

4.
Engine oil dipstick.

5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

6.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

7.
Battery.

8.
Air fi lter.

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CHECKS
DIESEL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow
access for checking fl uid levels, for
replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.


1.

Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2.
Power steering fl uid reservoir or
power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir, depending on
equipment.

3.
Engine coolant header tank.

4.
Engine oil dipstick.

5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

6.
Air fi lter.

7.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

8.
Battery.
As the Diesel fuel system op-
erates under high pressure,
any work on the fuel system
is prohibited.
Vehicles fi tted with the HDi 140
en-
gine may be fi tted with metal spring
suspension. In this case, a differ-
ent power steering fl uid reservoir is
fi tted.
HDi 115
/ e-HDi 115


HDi 140

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CHECKS

HDi 160 - HDi 200 engines
(with particle emissions filter)



1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2.
Power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir.

3.
Engine coolant header tank.

4.
Engine oil dipstick.

5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

6.
Air fi lter.

7.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

8.
Battery.

As the Diesel fuel system ope-
rates under high pressure:


- All work on the fuel system is
prohibited.

- HDi engines make use of ad-
vanced technology.

All maintenance and repairs require
special qualifi cations which only a
CITROËN dealer can guarantee.


HDi 160


HDi 200