power steering Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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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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C H E C K S
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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C H E C K S
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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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Fuses under the bonnet
After a repair,
c a r e f u l l y r e fi t
the
cover.
Any repairs on the MAXI fuses
(that give additional protection),
located in the fuseboxes, must
be left to a CITROËN dealer.
Access to the fuses
Undo each screw by a 1/4 turn. Table of fuses
Fuse N° Rating Function
F1 20 A Engine control unit
F2 15 A Horn
F3 10 A Screen wash pump
F4 10 A Headlamp wash pump
F5 15 A Starter
F6 10 A A i r fl o w m e t e r - D i r e c t i o n a l h e a d l a m p s -
Diagnostic socket
F7 10 A Automatic selector lever lock - Power steering
F8 25 A Starter
F9 10 A Clutch switch - STOP switch
F10 30 A Starter
F11 40 A Air conditioning blower
F12 30 A Wipers
F13 40 A BSI supply (ignition on)
F14 30 A -
F15 10 A Right-hand main beam
F16 10 A Left-hand main beam
F17 15 A Right-hand dipped beam
F18 15 A Left-hand dipped beam
F19 15 A Starter
F20 10 A Starter
F21 5 A Starter
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C H E C K S HDi 173 -
V6 HDi 240 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 system
being under high pres-
sure:
- Any intervention on the system
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 240