2008 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
It is essential to install a CITROËN approved electronic unit when having a towbar fi tted, in order to prevent any ris k of malfunction or damage (risk of fi re).
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Do not exceed the maximum permitted load.
For the maximum distributed load on the roof bars: see the chapter “General”.
Roof bars
For your safety and to avoid dam-age to the roof, you must use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTOMOBILES CITROËN.bars that are tested and approved bars that are tested and approved
Recommendations:
Spread the load evenly, avoid-ing overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as possible.
Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is pro-truding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vulnerable to side winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.
Remove the roof rack or roof bars when you are not using them.

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P U N C T U R E K I T
Puncture kit
The puncture repair kit is located in the boot, underneath the tool kit.
The puncture repair kit is a com-plete system including a compres-sor and a setting product.
Using the puncture repair kit
1 Remove the sticker found in the kit, then stick it on the steering wheel to remind you that you are driving with a wheel that is only fi t for temporary use and that your speed is therefore lim-ited.
2 Connect the fl ask 1 to the valve of the tyre to be repaired.
3 Connect the electric cable to one of the vehicle's 12V sock-ets.
4 With the engine running, start the compressor by pressing on button A until the tyre pressure reaches 2,0 bars. If you cannot reach a pressure of 2 bars, the tyre is not repairable.
5 Remove and store the com-pressor.
6 Drive off immediately, for a few miles at reduced speed, to allow the puncture repair to set.
7 Adjust the tyre pressure using the compressor according to the recommendations for the vehicle, and check that there is no air escaping (no loss of pressure). If you cannot reach a pressure of 2 bars, the tyre is not repairable.
8 Do not exceed 110 km/h (68 mph).
The tyre must be examined, then repaired or replaced as soon as possible by a profes-sional.
Warning, the fl ask of puncture repair gel contains ethylene-glycol, a product that is toxic if ingested and irritating for the eyes.
Keep out of the reach of children.
After use, do not dispose of the fl ask in the natural envi ronment, but return it to a CITROËN dealer or to a recognised recovery facility.
This repair kit is available from a CITROËN dealer.

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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 handle (Tourer).
2 Fold back the boot carpet (saloon).
3 Attach the hook to the upper section of the boot (in the middle of the boot pillar).
4 To remove the spare wheel, detach the strap then push the wheel forwards so as to be able to lift it.
Tools
The tools are to be found in a pro-tective holder inside the spare wheel. Pull back the retaining strap to have access.
1 Handle
2 Jack
3 Tool for the removal/refi tting of bolt protectors
4 Centring guide
5 Towing eye
6 Moveable chock
To reposition the spare wheel
To put the spare wheel back in the boot
1 Position the spare wheel fl at in the boot, then pull it towards you.
2 Next place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure the assem-bly with the belt.
3 Release the strap to return the boot fl oor to its initial position.
Tyre pressures
The tyre pressure is indicated on the label located on the left-hand door centre pillar. On this label, the pressures are specifi ed, according to the vehicle load.

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Before positioning the jack :Always adjust the vehicle’s ground clearance to the “maximum height” position and retain this adjustment for as long as the jack is under the vehi-cle (do not use the hydraulic adjustments).Immobilise your vehicle on horizontal, stable and non-slippery ground.
Ensure that any passengers have left the vehicle and are in a safe place.
Never get underneath the vehi-cle if it is supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired and refi tted as soon as possi-ble.
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1 Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm ground that is not slippery. Apply the parking brake.
C H A N G I N G A W H E E L
2 If your vehicle is equipped with “Hydractive III+” suspension, with the engine running at idle, adjust the ground clearance to its maximum height. See chap-ter “Hydractive III+ Suspen-sion”.
3 Switch off the ignition and engage fi rst gear or reverse gear depending on any slope (for a vehicle with automatic gearbox, select position P).
4 If your vehicle is fi tted with “Hydractive III+” suspension, position the chock, whichever direction the gradient may be in, in front of the front wheel diametrically opposite to the one to be replaced.
5 Position the jack at one of the four jacking-points provided on the subframe close to the wheels, then use the handle to unwind the jack until it reaches the ground.
6 Remove the protector from each bolt using tool 3.
7 Slacken the wheel bolts.
8 Continue to extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.
9 Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.

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If your vehicle is fi tted with a spare wheel of a different size to those on the vehicle, you must not exceed 80 km/h (50 mp h) whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed, check with your CITROËN dealer that the wheel bolts are compatible with the new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the code number engrav ed on the head of the anti-theft bolt socket. This will enable you to obtain replacement anti-theft bolt sockets from a dealership.
Spare wheel
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a different spare wheel to those on the vehicle. When fi tting the spare wheel, it is normal to notice that the wheel bolt washers do not come into contact with the wheel rim. The spare wheel is secured by the conical tapering of the wheel bolt’s shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel, ensure that the wheel bolt contact surfaces are clean and in good condition.
Refi tting a wheel
1 Fit the wheel on the hub, using the centring guide. Make sure that the contact surface between the hub and the wheel is clean.
2 Screw in the bolts but do not fully tighten them.
3 Lower the jack and remove it.
4 Tighten the wheel bolts, using the wheelbrace.
5 Refi t the protectors on the bolts.
6 Return the ground clearance to the normal position. See chap-ter “Hydractive III+ Suspen-sion”.
7 Ensure the tyre pressure is cor-rect (see “Vehicle identifi ca-tion”) and have the balancing checked.
Wheel equipped with defl ation detection sensor
Such wheels have tyre pressure sensors. It is essential to have repairs carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-theft bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one anti-theft bolt.
To remove it
1 Remove the protector using tool 3.
2 Use the anti-theft socket with the handle.
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TOWING WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
Towing eye fi xings are located at the front and at the rear of the vehi-cle.
Detach the cover:
For the front cover, lever with a screwdriver at the top of the cover.
For the rear cover, press:
On the right hand side (saloon),
On the bottom (Tourer).
The ignition key must be in posi-tion M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
The towing eye is removable, to be stowed in the jack protection box inside the spare wheel.

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DIESEL ENGINE HDi 173 FAP
It is essential to remove the very cold protection:
When the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C.
When driving at speeds of over 120 km/h (approximately 75 mph).


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DIESEL ENGINE V6 HDi 208 FAP
Snow situation
Slide the defl ector 1 into the air duct 2 and clip in.
Moveable device which prevents the intake of snow particles, which could obstruct the air fi lter.
Snow situation
Push and rotate the knob 1 by 90 ° in the direction of the arrow in order to position the shutter 2 in a verti-cal position in the air duct 3.
Note : To return to the normal situ-ation, push the knob 1 then rotate in the opposite direction.
Normal situation
The shutter 2 is in a horizontal position in the air duct 3.

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It is essential to remove the snow guard:
When the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C.
When towing.
When driving at speeds of over 120 km/h (approximately 75 mph).



After fi ttingBefore fi tting
SNOW GUARD
Moveable device which prevents the accumulation of snow by the radiator cooling fan.
Fitting
Bring the 2 sections of the snow guard up to the upper and lower sections of the front bumper.
Press on the surround to clip in one by one the fi xing clips.


Remove
Using a screwdriver, lift it up to detach each fixing clip one by one.