bonnet Citroen C5 2008 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel:1. Lift up the boot fl oor using the strap (saloon) or the retractable hook (Tourer).2. Fold back the boot carpet (saloon).3. Attach the hook to the upper section of the boot.4. To remove the spare wheel, detach the strap then push the wheel forwards, before lifting it out.
Spare wheel
Note: The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside the spare wheel.
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Bonnet release
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
Open the door.
To unlock, pull release lever A.
Lift up lever B, then raise the bon-net.
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Puncture kit
The puncture repair kit is a com-plete system including a compres-sor and a setting product.
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21 Sunlight sensor
22 Soft diffusion air conditioning adjustment knob
23 Passenger's airbag
24 Side window demister
26 Bonnet release
25 Passenger's air vents
27 Hazard lamps button
28 Key switch:Passenger’s airbag activation/deactivation
29 Glovebox:Vehicle document storageAudio-video socketsFusebox access fl ap
30 ESP / Parking assistance controls/
31 Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls
32 Electric parking brake
33 Armrest with cup-holder
34 Suspension controls:Ground clearance adjustment Sport mode
35 Ashtray with lighter
36 Gear lever
37 Storage
38 Radio mono CD or NaviDrive
39 Air conditioning controls
40 Storage
41 Multifunction display
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Bonnet
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
Open the door.
To unlock, pull release lever A.
Lift up lever B, then raise the bon-net.
Note: The panel may be hot after the vehicle has been in use.
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
Do not operate the bon-net in strong winds.
Bonnet stay
Unclip the stay and pivot to lodge it in the catch indicated by a yellow arrow.
To eliminate any risk of burns, only handle the bonnet stay using the protective foam.
To close
Check that nothing has been left on top of the engine and that any component that was moved has been correctly repositioned.
Return the bonnet stay to its initial position.
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.

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Screen wash and headlamp wash fl uid
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.Engine coolant
The fl uid level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
These operations form part of the normal maintenance operations required to keep your vehicle in good working order.
Follow the requirements in the Maintenance Guide enclosed with this handbook.
You will fi nd in this Maintenance Guide the standards, references and characteristics of the products to be used dependant on the driv-ing conditions.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 15 minutes.
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
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Brake fl uid
The level of fl uid should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reser-voir.
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealerimmediately and immediately .
Power steering oil or power steering and suspension oil
For topping up, it is necessary to go to a CITROËN dealer.For topping up, it is necessary topping up, it
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Between routine servicing visits, check the level of engine oil frequently as well as before going on a long journey.

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Topping up engine oil
Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
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Radiator – coolant fl uid
Checking the level and topping up with fl uid must always be done with the engine cold.
Engine hot
Wait 15 minutes or for the tempera-ture to be lower than 100 and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protect-ing yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The level of coolant 1 should be between the MIN. and MAX. mark-ings on the header tank.
Top up the level. If the top up requires more than 1 litre, contact a CITROËN dealer.requires more than 1 litre, requires more
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note:If you need to top up the fl uid frequently, this indicates a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportu-nity.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.

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Starting the engine with an assisting battery
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact with each other.
Check that the assisting battery has suffi cient voltage (12 V).
Lift up the pegs to remove the front left-hand headlamp cover.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the dia-ordergram.
A Pole “+” of the broken down vehicle (Under the red cover).B Assisting battery.C Pole “–” of the broken down vehicle (Under the bonnet).
Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assist-ing vehicle. Let the engine run for around 1 minute at a slightly accel-erated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indi-cated sequence correctly.
Never approach with a fl ame or create sparks in the vi
cinity of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is hig hly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face and es pecially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediatel y with copious amounts of fresh water.
For any battery replacement, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure they do not touch together.
Advice
Battery location and access
The battery is located in the boot under the left hand wing trim. To access the battery, open the fl ap.
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In the event of a battery failure, and if the boot is closed, it is then necessary to feed an electrical supply to your vehicle.

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To access the fusebox under the bonnet, undo each screw by a 1/4 turn.
After a repair, take care to reclose the cover.
Any repairs on the MAXI fuses (that give additional protection), located in the fuseboxes, must be left to a CITROËN dealer.fuseboxes, must be left to a fuseboxes, must be left to a
Ref.RatingFunction
F120AEngine control unit
F215AHorn
F310AScreen wash pump
F410AHeadlamp wash pump
F515AStarter
F610AAir fl ow meter - Directional headlamps - Diagnos-
F710AAutomatic gearbox lever lock - Power steering
F825AStarter
F910AClutch switch - STOP switch
F1030AStarter
F1140AAir conditioning blower
F1230AWipers
F1340ABSI supply (ignition on)
F1430A-
F1510ARight-hand main beam
F1610ALeft-hand main beam
F1715ARight-hand dipped beam
F1815ALeft-hand dipped beam
F1915AStarter
F2010AStarter
F215AStarter