checking oil Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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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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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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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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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.