towing Citroen C5 DAG 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual (306 Pages)

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C O M F O R T
Air conditioning
We recommend use of the automatic
regulation of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised
control of all of the following func-
tions: air ﬂ ow, temperature in the
passenger compartment and air
distribution, by means of various
sensors (exterior temperature, sun-
shine). This eliminates any need for
you to change your settings other
than the value displayed.

 Please do not block the sunshine
sensor A .
If you select the automatic mode
(by pressing the "AUTO" control)
and leave all of the vents open, opti-
mum comfort will be maintained and
humidity and condensation will be
removed regardless of the exterior
climatic conditions.
The temperature in the passenger
compartment cannot be lower than
the exterior temperature if the air
conditioning is not on.
VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to be effective, the air con-
ditioning must be used with the win-
dows closed. If the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a long period
and the interior temperature is very
high, ventilate the passenger com-
partment with the windows open for
a few minutes, then close the win-
dows.
To keep the air conditioning system
in good working order it is essential
that it is operated at least once a
month.
The air conditioning uses the en-
gine power during its operation. As a
result, the fuel consumption of the
vehicle increases.
In certain cases of particularly ardu-
ous use (e.g. towing the maximum
load on a steep gradient in high tem-
peratures), switching off the air condi-
tioning permits the recovery of engine
power and therefore increases the
towing capacity.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air
inlet, at the bottom of the windscreen,
is clean and free of dead leaves,
snow, etc.
When washing the vehicle using a high
pressure nozzle, avoid spraying at the
air inlet. Air circulation
Maximum comfort is obtained by
means of a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
To obtain a uniform distribution of
air, take care not to block the ex-
terior air intake grille located at the
base of the windscreen, the vents,
the air outlets under the front seats
and the air extractor located behind
the ﬂ aps in the boot.
The front and rear vents are ﬁ tted
with thumbwheels to adjust the air
ﬂ ow and direction. We recommend
that you leave all of the vents open.
Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
There is a ﬁ lter for excluding odours
and dust.
This ﬁ lter has to be changed in ac-
cordance with the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule (see: "Maintenance
and Warranty Guide").

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L A Y O U T
BOOT LAYOUT (TOURER)

1. Hook

Allows you to hook shopping bags.

2. Torch
To recharge, return it to its stor- age position.

3.

Storage net or Battery compart-
ment (for vehicles with V6 2.7 HDi
engine).
This provides access to the battery.

1. Luggage-cover blind
(see details on following page)

2. Luggage securing rings
Use the 4 stowing rings provided on the boot ﬂ oor to secure your
loads.
For safety reasons in the event of sharp braking, you are ad-
vised to place heavy objects as
far forwards as possible.

3. Hooks
These allow a cargo net to be ﬁ tted (see details on following page).
1. Boot lamp

2. 12 V accessories socket
(100 W maximum)
Cigar-lighter type 12 volts socket. It is located on the rear right-hand
trim, and is supplied from the igni-
tion position.

3. Loading assistance
You can change the height of the vehicle in order to make loading
or unloading easier.

4. Hook

Allows you to hook shopping bags.

5. Storage net or 6 CD changer

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S A F E T Y
DIRECTION INDICATORS

 Lower the lights stalk fully when
moving to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk fully when
moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
System for indicating a change of
lane on a motorway.

 Move the stalk brieﬂ y upwards
or downwards, without going
beyond the resistance point;
the direction indicators will ﬂ ash
3 times.
This function can be used at any
speed, but it is particularly useful
when changing lane on high-speed
roads.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lights come on.
They will switch off automatically the
ﬁ rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN
Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of di-
rection of the vehicle.

 Press button A , the direction in-
dicators ﬂ ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
As a safety precaution in a trafﬁ c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights if you are the last in the
queue.
 Press the left or right-hand part
of the ﬁ xed centred controls
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when approaching an area
- where there is no visibility.

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D R I V I N G
Release
The electronic parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:

 with a manual gearbox (ﬁ rst
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.

 with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
conﬁ rmed by: - the extinction of warning lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the instru-
ment panel display.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the accelera-
tor pedal unnecessarily (particularly
when starting the engine, including
in neutral), as you may release the
parking brake. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the
engine is switched off and the au-
tomatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is performed
using the conﬁ guration menu of the
instrument panel display. To do so,
select "Personalisation/Conﬁ guration/
Deﬁ ne the Vehicle parameters/Driving
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
functions is conﬁ rmed by the
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.
The deactivation of the
automatic functions is rec-
ommended in particularly
cold conditions (ice) and
during towing (breakdown,
caravan...). Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or off,
pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
is conﬁ rmed by: -
the lighting of the warning lamp
on control A and of warning
lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park-
ing brake applied" on the instru-
ment panel display.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and
a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.

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D R I V I N G
Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,

push then release control A .
The full application of the parking
brake is conﬁ rmed by: - the extinction of the warn-ing lamp on control A and
of warning lamp P on the
instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the instru-
ment panel display.
If you push control A without press-
ing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and the
message "Foot on brake necessary"
will be displayed on the instrument
panel.
When stationary, with the
engine running, do not
press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, as you may
release the parking brake. Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of a

long pull on control A , until you see
the message "Max application of the
parking brake" and a beep is heard.

Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the au-
tomatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
- After a maximum application, the release time will be longer. Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the
engine...), the parking brake can
automatically alter its force. This is
normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
but with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the parking
brake
by pushing then releasing
control A .
The full release of the parking brake
is conﬁ rmed by the extinction of
warning lamp P (red) on the instru-
ment panel and the display of a
message "parking brake released"
on the instrument panel display.
If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery

runs ﬂ at , an emergency release is
always possible.
To guarantee correct operation of
the parking brake and therefore
your safety, the number of succes-
sive application/release operations
is limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are
warned by the message "Parking
brake faulty" and a warning lamp
ﬂ ashes.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the
jack box placed in the spare wheel.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the ﬂ oor,

 remove the towing eye from the
jack box. Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the automatic
gearbox). Towing another vehicle

 On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing:
- on the right (Saloon),
- at the bottom (Tourer).

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towbar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional sig-
nalling and lighting.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the ﬁ t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer. If the trailer is not ﬁ tted by
a CITROËN dealer, it is
imperative that it is ﬁ tted
using the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle,
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signiﬁ cant
stress and its driver must be par-
ticularly careful.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towing load must be reduced by
10 % and so on for every 1 000 me-
tres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towing
loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
the outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.

 If the warning light and
the STOP warning light
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
Lights

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
original CITROËN towbar is used.

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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

1. Wheelbrace

2. Jack

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

5. Towing eye

6. Moveable chock (depending on
equipment)

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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load
mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 ,000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force
in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the
engine; when the exterior temperature is higher than 37 ° C, limit the weight towed.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg

Diesel engines

1.6 l. HDi 110 hp
2 l. HDi 140 hp
2 l. HDi 138 hp
2.2 litre HDi
173 hp
3 litre V6 HDi
240 hp

Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto.

Model codes:
RD...
9HZC

9HZC/1
RHF8 RHRJ
4HTH
4HPH
X8ZA
- Unladen weight 1 503 1 485 1 608 1 658 1 729 1 766
- Kerb weight 1 578
1 560 1 683 1 733 1 804 1 841
- Payload 537
560 547 532 487 510
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 040 2 045 2 155 2 190 2 216 2 276
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 140 3 145 3 755 3 490 3 816 3 676
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 100 1 600 1 30 0 1 600 1 400
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 370 1 820 1 560 1 820
1 650
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750 75
0
- Recommended nose weight 55 73 63 73
67
During the year.
** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within t he GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding .

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