checking oil Citroen C5 RHD 2012 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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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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CHECKS

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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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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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VISUAL SEARCH

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

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ....... 119
Accessories ........................... 207
Accessory socket, 12 volt ...... 102
Adjusting headlamps ............... 91
Adjusting head restraints .... 62, 65
Adjusting seat belt height ...... 122
Adjusting the steering wheel ..... 68
Airbags, curtain ............. 126, 127
Airbags, front ......................... 127
Airbags, lateral .............. 126, 127
Air conditioning ...... 24, 50, 51, 54
Air conditioning, digital ............ 54
Air conditioning, mono-zone .... 51
Air diffuser ............................... 49

Air distribution adjustment ..... 52, 55
Air fi lter .................................. 174
Air fl ow ................................ 2, 24
Air fl ow adjustment ............ 52, 56
Air intake ................................. 51
Air recirculation ................. 51, 54
Air vents ............................ 49, 50
Alarm ....................................... 75
Alert/warning log ..................... 31
Alloy wheels .......................... 206
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ................................... 119
Anti-pinch .................... 77, 84, 85
Anti-theft .................................. 71
Armrest, front ........................ 101
Armrest, rear ......................... 102
Assistance call ...... 116, 226, 227
Audible warning ..................... 116
Audio/video sockets .............. 256
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ..... 316
Audio system .................. 305-324
Automatic illumination of
headlamps ....................... 88, 90
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..................... 116A Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ........... 94, 95
Auxiliary sockets ... 256, 292, 314
B Battery ........................... 174, 198
Battery, charging ................... 199
Battery, remote control ...... 73, 74
Battery compartment
fuse box ............................... 193
Blind for panoramic sunroof .... 85
Blinds .................................... 102
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ......... 257, 293, 315
Bluetooth
(telephone) .......... 257, 293, 315
Bonnet ................................... 164
Bonnet stay ........................... 164
Boot ................................... 81, 82
Boot (fi ttings) ................. 103, 104
Brake discs ............................ 175
Brake lamps .................. 187, 189
Brake pads ............................ 175
Brakes ................................... 175
Braking assistance system .... 119
C Capacity, fuel tank ................... 86
CD MP3 ......... 253, 290, 291, 311
Central locking .................. 70, 79
Changing
a bulb ........................... 183-192
Changing a fuse ............. 193-197
Changing a wheel .......... 179-182
Changing a wiper blade .......... 96

Changing the date ........ 261, 295, 317
Changing the remote control
battery ................................... 73
Changing
the time ............... 261, 295, 317
CHECK .................................... 31
Checking levels ............. 172, 173C Checking the engine oil level ...... 40
Checks ........................... 164-175
Children .... 78, 108-115, 123, 125
Child seats ........................... 107

Child seats, conventional .....109, 110 CITROËN call button ............. 227
CITROËN services ...... 116, 126, 227
Closing the boot ...................... 70
Closing the doors .............. 70, 79
Cold climate screen ............... 205
Connectors,
audio ........... 259, 292, 312, 314
Control for panoramic sunroof
blind ....................................... 85
Coolant level ................... 41, 172
Coolant
temperature indicator ............ 41
Courtesy lamps ....................... 96
Cruise control ........................ 154
Cup holder ..................... 101, 102
D Date (display) ........ 261, 295, 317
Daytime running lamps ..... 90, 183
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .................................. 125
Defrosting .......................... 52, 57
Demisting .......................... 52, 57
Demisting the rear screen .... 53, 57
Diesel additive level .............. 173
Dimensions ........................... 219
Dipped beam ................... 88, 183
Dipstick ............................ 40, 172
Directional lighting ............. 92, 93
Direction
indicators ............. 116, 183, 189
Doors ....................................... 79
Doors emergency control ........ 80
Driving economically ........... 2, 24
Driving positions
(storing) ................................. 65