2008.5 Citroen C5 DAG tow

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D R I V I N G
Automatic operation

 Move the selector to position D .
The gearbox constantly selects the
gear that is best suited to the follow-
ing parameters: - driving style,
- road profi le
- vehicle load.
The gearbox operates without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for exam-
ple overtaking), you can obtain max-
imum acceleration by pressing the
accelerator pedal hard down past
the mechanical force zone (point of
resistance), which then produces an
automatic change down to a lower
gear. When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor abruptly, the gearbox will not en-
gage a higher gear.
Manual operation
Position of the selector for manual
gear changing.

 Move the selector to position M .

 Push the selector towards the
" + " sign to change up a gear.

 Pull the selector towards the " - "
sign to change down a gear. - If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gearbox
changes down automatically to fi rst
gear.
- In sequential mode, it is not nec- essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac- cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- The SPORT and SNOW modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.

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D R I V I N G The parking assistance system
cannot, in any circumstances, re-
place the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver.
VISUAL AND AUDIBLE FRONT AND/OR REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE
System consisting of proximity sen-
sors, installed in the front and/or rear
bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, ve-
hicle, tree, barrier...) located behind
the vehicle, however, it will not be
able to detect obstacles located im-
mediately below the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar ob-
ject may be detected at the start of
the manoeuvre but may no longer
be detected when the vehicle moves
nearer to it. The parking assistance is
switched
on :
- by engaging reverse gear,
- at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and/or displaying of the vehi-
cle on the multifunction display.
The proximity information is indicat-
ed by:
- an audible signal which be- comes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,
- a diagram on the multifunction display, with blocks which move
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to
the emission of the audible signal by
the speakers; front or rear and right
or left.
When the distance between the ve-
hicle and the obstacle is less than
approximately twenty-fi ve centime-
tres, the audible signal becomes
continuous and/or the "Danger"
symbol appears, depending on the
multifunction display version.
The parking assistance is switched
off :
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear,
- when the vehicle has been station- ary for more than three seconds in
forward gear. Deactivation

 Press button A , the warning light
comes on, the system is fully de-
activated.
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).

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C H E C K S
DRAINING THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER
Protective cover
Removal of the cover Draining water from the fuel
filter
Drain regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the bleed
screw or the water in diesel fuel sen-
sor, located at the base of the fi lter.
Continue until all the water has
fl owed out.
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water detection sensor.

HDi 110, HDi 173 and V6 HDi 208
engines

 Pull the protective cover upwards
to remove it.

HDi 138 engine

 Remove the protective cover by
fi rst unclipping at 3 , then 1 and 4.

 Unclip at 2 by pulling towards
you, then lift up. Refi tting

 Firstly clip in at 2 .

 Lower and centre the cover.

 Clip in at 3 and 4 , pushing verti-
cally and gently from the rear.

 Clip in at 1 pushing vertically.

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C H E C K S
Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles 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 status
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear status, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake If the handbrake travel is
too long or if a loss of ef-
fectiveness of this system
is noticed, the handbrake
must be adjusted, even
between two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent qual-
ity and specifi cations.
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 Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
checking interval for this component.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Changing the lamps on the wing
Remove the lateral boot trim A .
To do so:

 Pull it towards towards the inside
of the boot.

 Pull it upwards.

Disconnect the connector B .

 Unscrew the fi xing screw C .

 Remove the lamp from its housing.

 Detach the bulb holder D .

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Replace the bulb holder D .

 Place the lamp in its housing.

 Screw in the fi xing screw C .

 Connect the connector B .

 Refi t the trim A .
You can use the spare wheel jack
handle to screw or unscrew the fi x-
ing screw C .

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the
jack box placed in the spare wheel.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the towing eye from the
jack box. Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the automatic
gearbox). Towing another vehicle

 On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing:
- on the right (Saloon),
- at the bottom (Tourer).

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lights on the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towbar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional sig-
nalling and lighting.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer. If the trailer is not fi tted by
a CITROËN dealer, it is
imperative that it is fi tted
using the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle,
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be par-
ticularly careful.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towing load must be reduced by
10 % and so on for every 1 000 me-
tres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towing
loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
the outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.

 If the warning light and
the STOP warning light
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
Lights

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
original CITROËN towbar is used.

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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased , within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW o f the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg

Petrol engines
1.8 l. 16V
127 bhp
2 l. 16V 143 bhp
Biofl ex 2 l.
16V 143 bhp
3 l. V6 24V
215 bhp

Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto.

Model codes:
RD....
6FYC RFJC RFJF RFJC/FF XFVJ
- Unladen weight 1 510 1 521 1 583 1 521 1 725
- Kerb weight 1 585 1 596 1 658 1 596 1 800
- Payload 505 542 507 542 505
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 015 2 063 2 090 2 063 2 230
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 315 3 563 3 590 3 563 3 630
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 500 1 500 1 400
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 530 1 720 1 720 1 650
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 62 69 69 66
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.