2009.5 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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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.
For 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.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps 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.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps 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 towing
bar.
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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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or caravan with additional
lighting and signalling.
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 genuine
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 impera-
tive that it is fi tted using the
electrical pre-equipment installed
at the rear of the vehicle, in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's in-
structions.
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 metres 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 ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.

 If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
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.
Lighting

 Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be de-
activated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

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ROOF BARS
The design of your vehicle requires
the use of roof bars that are tested
and approved by CITROËN, for your
safety and to avoid damage to the
roof and tailgate.
Regardless of the type of loading
equipment to be transported on the
roof (bicycle carrier, ski carrier...), it
is imperative that you add transverse
roof bars. Any securing or lashing to
components other than the roof bars
is strictly prohibited. Recommendations

 Distribute your load evenly, avoid-
ing overloading on one side.

 Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.

 Anchor the load securely and
draw attention to it if any part of
it is overhanging.

 Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).

 Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed. Maximum load that can be
distributed on the roof bars
(for a loading height not ex-
ceeding 40 cm; except bicycle car-
rier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
the vehicle.

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VERY COLD PROTECTION *
Adjustable device which prevents
the intake of snow particles, which
could obstruct the air fi lter.
Diesel engine HDi 163 PEF
Normal position
The fl ap 2 is in a horizontal position
in the air duct 3 . Snow position

 Push and rotate the knob 1 by
90 ° in the direction of the arrow
in order to position the fl ap 2 in a
vertical position in the air duct 3 .
To return to the normal position,
push the knob 1 then rotate in the
opposite direction.
It is essential to remove the very
cold protection:
- When the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C.
-
When driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).
Diesel engine V6 HDi 240
PEF
Snow position
Slide the defl ector 1 into the air
duct 2 and clip in.
* According to country.

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COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removeable screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the ra-
diator cooling fan.
Fitting

 Offer up the 2 sections of the
snow guard to the upper and low-
er 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 fi xing clip one by
one.
Before fi tting

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

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To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is posi- tioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of an- other. The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN
may result in a failure of your vehi-
cle's electronic system and excess
consumption.
Please note this specifi c warning.
You are advised to contact a rep-
resentative of the marque to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and
genuine parts is offered by the
CITROËN network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reli-
ability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle
and benefi t from CITROËN's recom-mendation and warranty.
This product range is structured
around 5 categories:

"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
tray, boot carpet, sun blinds, mini-
bar, fragrance cartridges, roof bars,
bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, child seats and booster
cushions...

"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel
anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle
tracking system, breathalyser, fi rst
aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility
jacket, dog guard, snow chains, non-
skid covers, fog lamps kit, puncture
repair kit, rear parking sensors...
"Navigation and communication": Bluetooth®
hands-free kit, audio
equipment, portable satellite naviga-
tion system, DVD player, auxiliary
cable for connecting a portable MP3
player, USB Box, speakers...
"Personalisation": seat covers,
alloy wheels, wheel trims, mud
fl aps...

"Accessories": windscreen wash
fl uid, interior and exterior cleaning
and maintenance products, body-
work touch-up aerosol and pen...
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it may be com-
pulsory to have a high visibility safety
jacket, warning triangle and spare
bulbs available in the vehicle.

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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
RD... RW...
6FYC RFJF RFJC/FF 5FV-5FN XFVJ

PETROL ENGINES
1.8 litre 16V
127 hp
2 litre 16V
143 hp
Biofl ex 2 litre
16V 143 hp
1.6 litre 156 hp
3 litre V6 24V
215 hp
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 749 1 997 1 997 1 598 2 946
Bore x stroke (mm) 82.7 x 81.4 85 x 88 85 x 88 77 x 8 5.8 87 x 82.6
EU standard maximum power (kW) 92 103 103 115 155
Maximum power engine speed (rpm) 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000
EU standard maximum torque (Nm) 170 200 200 240 290
Maximum torque engine speed (rpm) 3 750 4 000 4 000 1 400 3 750
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded/E85 Unle aded Unleaded
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

GEARBOXES Manual
(5-speed) Auto.
(4-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Auto.
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with fi lter replacement) 5 5 - 4.2 4.75
Gearbox - Final drive - - - - -

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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
RD... RW...
9HZC

9HZC/1
RHF8 RHH-RHE X8ZA

DIESEL ENGINES
1.6 litre HDi
110 hp
2 litre HDi
140 hp
2 litre HDi 163 hp
3 litre V6 HDi
240 hp
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 560 1 997 1 997 2 993
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 88.3 85 x 88 85 x 88 84 x 90
EU standard maximum power (kW) 80 103 120 177
Maximum power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 3 750 3 800
EU standard maximum torque (Nm) 240 320 340 450
Maximum torque engine speed (rpm) 1 750 2 000 2 000 1 600
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes Yes
Particle emission fi lter (PEF) Yes Yes Yes Yes

GEARBOXES Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Auto.
(6-speed) Auto.
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with fi lter replacement) 3.75 5.25 - -
Gearbox - Final drive 1.9 - - -