Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008.5, Model line: C5, Model: Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.GPages: 306, PDF Size: 18.9 MB
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DRAINING THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER
Protective cover
Removal of the cover Draining water from the fuel
filter
Drain regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the bleed
screw or the water in diesel fuel sen-
s o r , l o c a t e d a t t h e b a s e o f t h e fi l t e r .
Continue until all the water has
fl o w e d o u t .
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water detection sensor.
HDi 110, HDi 173 and V6 HDi 208
engines
Pull the protective cover upwards
to remove it.
HDi 138 engine
Remove the protective cover
b y fi r s t u n c l i p p i n g a t 3 , then 1
and 4.
Unclip at 2 by pulling towards
you, then lift up. R e fi t t i n g
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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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
HDi 110 engine
Unclip the protective cover
to gain access to the priming
pump. HDi 138 and HDi 173 engines
Unclip the protective cover
to gain access to the priming
pump.
Priming the fuel circuit
In the event of running out of fuel:
a f t e r fi l l i n g ( m i n i m u m 5 l i t r e s )
and removing the protective
cover, operate the manual prim-
ing pump, until some resistance
is felt,
operate the starter motor while
depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly until the engine starts. HDi engines are the result
of advanced technology.
All maintenance and repairs require
s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a
CITROËN dealer can guarantee.
V6 HDi 208 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.
I f t h e e n g i n e f a i l s t o s t a r t a t t h e fi r s t
a t t e m p t , w a i t fi f t e e n s e c o n d s b e f o r e
trying again.
If the engine fails to start after a
few attempts, operate the priming
pump again and then try to start the
engine.
When the engine is idling, acceler-
ate slightly to complete the bleeding
of the circuit.
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C H E C K S
PETROL ENGINES
They allow you access for checking
t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d f o r
replacing certain components.
1. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r o r
power steering and suspension
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil dipstick.
5. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
6. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
7. Battery.
8. A i r fi l t e r .
V e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h t h e
2.0i 16V engine may be
fi t t e d w i t h m e t a l s u s p e n -
sion. In this case, a different power
s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r i s fi t t e d .
1.8i 16V
2.0i 16V
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C H E C K S 3 litre V6 petrol engine
1. Screen wash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. Power steering and suspension
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
5. Engine oil topping-up.
6. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
7. Battery.
8. A i r fi l t e r .
3.0i V6
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DIESEL ENGINES
They allow you access for checking
t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s , f o r r e -
placing certain components and for
repriming the fuel.
1. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r o r
power steering and suspension
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r , d e p e n d i n g o n
equipment.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil dipstick.
5. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
6. A i r fi l t e r .
7. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
8. Battery.
As the diesel circuit is pres-
surised, any work on this
circuit is prohibited.
V e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h t h e HDi 138
e n g i n e m a y b e fi t t e d w i t h m e t a l
suspension. In this case, a differ-
e n t p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r i s
fi t t e d .
HDi 110
HDi 138
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C H E C K S HDi 173 - V6 HDi 208 engines
(with particle filter)
1. Screen wash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. Power steering and suspension
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil dipstick.
5. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
6. A i r fi l t e r .
7. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
8. Battery.
9. "+" and "-" terminals for starting
with a slave battery.
The diesel fuel circuit being
under high pressure:
- Any intervention on the circuit is prohibited.
- HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
Any intervention requires spe-
c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a
CITROËN dealer can guarantee.
HDi 173
V6 HDi 208
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level Oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufactur-
er’s recommendations. Brake fluid level
Fluid change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u l a r l y .
F l u i d w h i c h h a s b e e n u s e d e x c e s -
sively may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations
a n d f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
s u m p t i o n s h o u l d n o t e x c e e d 0 . 5 l i t r e
per 600 miles (1,000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited. Power steering fluid or power
steering and suspension
fluid level
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e t o p p e d u p
by a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
-
A = m a x ; n e v e r e x -
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type of
oil suited to your en-
gine.
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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid free-
z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d u p o r
replaced with water.
Reservoir capacities:
- s c r e e n w a s h : a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 . 5 l i t r e s ,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 . 1 5 l i t r e s .
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e
skin.
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl u i d s i n t o s e w e r s o r o n t o
the ground.
Take used oil to a an authorised
waste disposal site CITROËN.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.
Coolant level
Coolant change
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
s h o u l d n e v e r e x c e e d i t .
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n
may operate after the vehicle has
been switched off, even if the en-
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
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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
correctly tightened, par-
ticularly in summer and
winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical information" section for details of the precautions
to be taken before disconnecting 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" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d c a b i n fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n
adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and
generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h
time the engine oil is
changed. Particle filter system (Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic
c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
e x h a u s t f u m e s a r e t h u s n o l o n g e r
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally
notice water vapour being emitted from
t h e e x h a u s t w h e n a c c e l e r a t i n g . T h i s i s
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 l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o fi l l u p ( i n c o n d i t i o n s
o f u r b a n d r i v i n g o f e x c e p t i o n a l l y l o n g
d u r a t i o n : l o w s p e e d s , t r a f fi c j a m s
etc.)
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , i t i s a d v i s e d
to drive as soon as possible, when
t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
m o r e f o r a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
replacement interval for this compo-
nent.
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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
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
T h e g e a r b o x d o e s n o t r e -
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox T h e g e a r b o x d o e s n o t r e -
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 the parking brake travel is
too long or if a loss of effec-
tiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake
must be adjusted, even be-
tween two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
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.