oil level Citroen C5 RHD 2011.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANELS - PETROL AND DIESEL - MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

Panel grouping together the dials and vehicle operation indicator and warning lamps.


A.
Fuel gauge

B.
Indicator:


●
Coolant temperature

●
Cruise control/Speed limiter
information

C.
Speedometer

D.
Rev counter
E.
Indicator:


●
Engine oil temperature

●
Gear lever position and gear
engaged (Automatic gearbox)

F.
Controls:


●
Lighting dimmer

●
Resetting to zero of trip mile-
age computer and mainte-
nance indicator
G.
Instrument panel screen indicating:


●
Depending on the page
selected with the left-hand
thumb wheel on the steering
wheel:


- Digital speed repeater

- Trip computer

- Navigation (guidance) infor-
mation

- Display of message alerts

- Engine oil level check

- Service indicator

●
Permanently:


- Trip mileage recorder

- Total mileage recorder

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Return to the main instrument
panel screen display
Successive rotations of the left-hand
thumb wheel on the steering wheel
allow you to return to the main instrument
panel screen display (vehicle speed),
via the navigation information screen,
then the screen displaying only the total
mileage and the trip mileage (bottom of
screen).


Display of navigation
information on instrument
panel screen
You can display navigation informa-
tion on the instrument panel screen
by rotating the left-hand thumb
wheel on the steering wheel.










Log of alerts

This function allows you to display
the log of alerts.


)
Press on button A
.
The following messages appear
consecutively on the instrument
panel screen:


- Tyre pressure check.

- Service indicator reminder.

- Display of message alerts.

- Oil level check.

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Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indi-
cator must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero
is as follows:


)
switch off the ignition,

)
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

)
switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

)
when the display indicates "=0"
,
release the button; the spanner
disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into
account.
















Engine oil level indicator

System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is correct
or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.

Oil level correct

Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by displaying of the
message "Oil level incorrect".
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine.
Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by displaying of the
message "Oil level measurement in-
valid". Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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Engine oil temperature gauge

Under normal operating conditions,
the bars should be within section 1
.
In severe operating conditions, the
bars may extend into section 2
.

In this event, slow down, and if neces-
sary, stop the engine and check the
levels (see corresponding section).


Coolant temperature gauge

Under normal operating conditions,
the bars should be within section 1
.

In severe operating conditions, the
bars may extend into section 2
, the
engine coolant temperature warning
lamp A
and the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop as soon as it is safe
to do so
. Switch off the ignition. The
cooling fan may continue to oper-
ate for a certain time
.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

If the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on, check the levels (see corre-
sponding chapter). On horizontal ground, illumination of
the fuel low warning lamp indicates
that you are at the reserve level.
An alert message is displayed in the
instrument panel.







Fuel gauge

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PETROL ENGINES

The various caps and covers allow
access for checking fl uid levels and
for replacing certain components.


1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2.
Power steering fl uid reservoir or
power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir.

3.
Engine coolant header tank.

4.
Engine oil dipstick.

5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

6.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

7.
Battery.

8.
Air fi lter.
1.6i THP


1.6i VTi

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DIESEL ENGINES

The various caps and covers allow
access for checking fl uid levels, for
replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.


1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2.
Power steering fl uid reservoir or
power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir, depending on
equipment.

3.
Engine coolant header tank.

4.
Engine oil dipstick.

5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

6.
Air fi lter.

7.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

8.
Battery.
As the Diesel fuel system
operates under high pressure,
any work on the fuel system is
prohibited.
Vehicles fi tted with the HDi 140

engine may be fi tted with metal
spring suspension. In this case, a
different power steering fl uid reser-
voir is fi tted.
HDi 110
/ e-HDi 110


HDi 140

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CHECKING LEVELS

Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have
the corresponding system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

Oil level


Oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the interval for this operation.

Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your
engine and conform to the manufac-
turer's recommendations.



Brake fluid level


Fluid change
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the interval for this operation.
This fl uid must be changed regu-
larly. Fluid which has been used for
too long may cause a loss of braking
effi ciency.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations
and meet the DOT4 standard.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys.
Take care when doing anything
under the bonnet, as some parts
of the engine can be extremely hot
(risk of burns). The brake fl uid level should
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
In order to maintain the reliability
of the engine and emission con-
trol system, the use of additives
in the engine oil is prohibited.


Power steering fluid or power
steering and suspension
fluid level
This fl uid must be topped up
by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:


- A
= max; never exceed
this level,

- B
= min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, us-
ing the type of oil suited
to your engine.

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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid

Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up or replaced with plain water.
Reservoir capacities:


-
screenwash: approximately 3.5 litres,


- screenwash and headlamp wash:
approximately 6.15 litres.












Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)

Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.











Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of
used oil or fl uids with the
skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl uids into sewers or onto the
ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop (France) or
to an authorised waste disposal
site. In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
minimum level of this fl uid
is indicated by an audible
signal and a message in the multi-
function screen.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.

Coolant level


Coolant change
The coolant does not have to be
changed.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm,
the temperature of the coolant is
regulated by the fan. This can oper-
ate with the ignition off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with
a particle emission fi lter, the fan
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, un-
screw the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap and top up the level. The additive reservoir
low level is indicated
by fi xed illumination
of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message in the multifunction
screen.

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Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles 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
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.







Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).






Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).

Brake disc wear

For information on check-
ing brake disc wear, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.


Parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be
checked, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and specifi cations.
Do not use a dry cloth with an abra-
sive product for the maintenance of
aluminium parts; use a sponge and
soapy water.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited
. Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the level checking interval for
this component.

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TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE

Very cold climate protection............. 204

Checking the levels .................. 172-173


- oil

- brake fl uid

- power steering fl uid

- coolant

- screenwash/headlamp wash fl uid
Changing bulbs......................... 183-192


- front

- rear Petrol engines.................................. 209
Petrol weights ........................... 210-211
Diesel engines .......................... 212-213
Diesel weights .......................... 214-217

Commercial versions (Tourer) weights ... 218
Dimensions (Saloon) ................ 219-220
Dimensions (Tourer) ................. 221-222
Identifi cation markings ..................... 223 Checking components .............. 174-175


- battery

- air/passenger compartment fi lter

- oil fi lter

- particle emission fi lter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs
Engine compartment
fuses ................................. 193, 196-197
Battery ...................................... 198-199
Energy economy mode.................... 200
Opening the bonnet ......................... 164
Petrol under-bonnet layout ....... 167-168
Diesel under-bonnet layout....... 169-171 Running out of fuel - Diesel ............. 166