Citroen C5 RHD 2012 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2012, Model line: C5 RHD, Model: Citroen C5 RHD 2012 (RD/TD) / 2.GPages: 340, PDF Size: 39.41 MB
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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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HDi 160 - HDi 200 engines
(with particle emissions filter)
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
2.
Power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir.
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 ope-
rates under high pressure:
- All work on the fuel system is
prohibited.
- HDi engines make use of ad-
vanced technology.
All maintenance and repairs require
special qualifi cations which only a
CITROËN dealer can guarantee.
HDi 160
HDi 200
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V6 HDi 240 engine (with
particle emissions filter)
V6 HDi 240
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
2.
Power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir.
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.
"+" and "-" terminals for emergency
starting with a slave battery.
As the Diesel fuel system ope-
rates under high pressure:
- All work on the fuel system is
prohibited.
- HDi engines make use of ad-
vanced technology.
All maintenance and repairs require
special qualifi cations which only a
CITROËN dealer can guarantee.
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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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CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and according to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particu-
larly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion 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 servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driv-
ing), replace them twice as often
if necessary
(refer to the "Engines"
section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi lter may have an adverse effect on
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesirable
odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each
time the engine oil is
changed.
Particle filter system (Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic con-
verter, this fi lter makes an active
contribution to the preservation of air
quality by the retaining of the unburnt
pollutant particles. Black exhaust
fumes are thus no longer emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This is
of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of blockage, a mes-
sage appears in the instrument
panel screen, accompanied by an
audible signal and illumination of
the service warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi lter is starting to fi ll up (in condi-
tions of urban driving of exception-
ally long duration: low speeds, traffi c
jams etc.)
To regenerate the fi lter, it is advised
to drive as soon as possible, when
traffi c conditions permit, at a speed
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
more for at least fi ve minutes (until
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the replacement interval for
this component.
The presence of this label, in par-
ticular with the Stop & Start system,
indicates the use of a specifi c 12 V
lead-acid battery with special tech-
nology and specifi cation, for which
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
required when replacing or discon-
necting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommenda-
tion may shorten the life of the battery.
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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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Using the kit
The kit is located in the boot under
the fl oor.
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Affi x the speed limitation sticker
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.
)
Check that the switch A
is in
position "0"
.
)
Connect the pipe of the car-
tridge 1
to the valve of the tyre to
be repaired.
)
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running. Complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge
which permits the temporary repair
of the tyre so that you can drive to
the nearest garage.
This repair kit is available from
CITROËN dealers or a qualifi ed
workshop.
It is designed to repair holes of a
maximum diameter of 6 mm, locat-
ed exclusively on the tyre tread or
shoulder. Avoid removing any for-
eign bodies which have penetrated
the tyre.
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)
Remove the compressor and un-
clip and store the cartridge in a
sealed bag to avoid staining your
vehicle with traces of fl uid.
)
Drive immediately for approxi-
mately two miles (three kilome-
tres), at reduced speed (between
15 and 35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]),
to plug the puncture.
)
Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.
)
Connect the compressor pipe di-
rectly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.
)
Switch on the compressor by mov-
ing the switch A
to position "1"
until the tyre pressure reaches
2.0 bars. If this pressure has not been
reached after approximately
fi ve to ten minutes, the tyre
cannot be repaired; contact a
CITROËN dealer to have your ve-
hicle repaired.
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)
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket again.
)
Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
)
Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch A
in
position "1"
; to defl ate: switch A
in
position "0"
and press button B
),
in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on
the door aperture on the left-hand
side), then remember to check that
the leak has been plugged cor-
rectly (no further loss of pressure
after several miles [kilometres]).
)
Remove the compressor, then
store the whole kit.
)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the dis-
tance travelled to approximately
120 miles (200 km).
)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon as
possible to have the tyre repaired
or replaced by a technician. Take care as sealant car-
tridge contains ethylene-gly-
col. This product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation
to the eyes. Keep it out of reach of
children.
The expiry date of the sealant is
indicated on the base of the car-
tridge.
The cartridge is designed for a sin-
gle use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take it
to a CITROËN dealer or an autho-
rised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new car-
tridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre
under-infl ation detection, the tyre
under-infl ation warning lamp will
remain on after the wheel has been
repaired until the system is reini-
tialised by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.