2012 Citroen C5 RHD check engine

XI
!
199
PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Starting using another
battery


)
Lift the pins to remove the front
left headlamp cover (V6 HDi en-
gine).

)
Connect the red cable to the
positive terminal (+) of the fl at
battery A
, then to the positive ter-
minal (+) of the slave battery B
.

)
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative ter-
minal (-) of the slave battery B
.
V6 HDi engine: the positive ter-
minal (-) is located under the red
cover.

)
Connect the other end of the
green or black cable to the earth
point C
on the broken down ve-
hicle.

)
Operate the starter, let the en-
gine run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to
idle and disconnect the cables.



Charging the battery using a
battery charger
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in
any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to an autho-
rised collection point.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
used for more than one month. Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals fi rst.
Do not touch the clips during the
operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in the re-
verse order to connection, ensur-
ing that they do not touch.

Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Close the windows and the doors
before disconnecting the battery.

Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit
initialisation of the electronic sys-
tems. However, if slight malfunctions
remain following this operation, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Referring to the corresponding sec-
tion, you must yourself reinitialise:


- the remote control key,

- the glass panoramic roof blind,

- the GPS satellite navigation
system.



)
Disconnect the battery from the
vehicle.

)
Follow the instructions for use
provided by the manufacturer of
the charger.

)
Reconnect starting with the neg-
ative terminal (-).

)
Check that the terminals and
connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (whitish or
greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.


The Stop & Start battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.

XI!
202
PRACTICAL INFORMATION





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 tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's in-
structions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
the driver must take particular care.


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
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
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 towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.

Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.

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
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.




)
If the warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.

268



QUESTION





ANSWER





SOLUTION


The stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected. Press RADIO, select Radio Menu then
"Waveband" to return to the waveband on which
the stations are stored.
The quality of reception
of the radio station
listened to gradually
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function
(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the
vehicle is travelling. Activate the "RDS" function by means of the
short-cut menu to enable the system to check
whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the
geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block
reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the "RDS" function by means of the
short-cut menu if the phenomenon is too frequent
and always on the same route.
With the engine off, the
system switches off after
a few minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on
the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the system switches to economy mode and
switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.

302

QUESTION



ANSWER



SOLUTION


The stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the
waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which
the stations are stored.
The quality of reception
of the radio station
listened to gradually
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function
(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the
vehicle is travelling. Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...)
block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
With the engine off,
the audio equipment
switches off after a few
minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode
and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.

324


QUESTION



ANSWER



SOLUTION


The stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the
waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which
the stations are stored.
The traffi c announcement
(TA) is displayed. I do
not receive any traffi c
information. The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network. Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c
information.
The quality of reception
of the radio station
listened to gradually
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function
(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the
vehicle is travelling. Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block
reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
With the engine off,
the audio equipment
switches off after a few
minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode
and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.
The message "the audio
system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is too
high, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protection
mode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of
the CD. Switch the audio system off for a few minutes
to allow the system to cool.

330
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

331
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

332
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) .......................... 119
Eco-driving ......................... 2, 24
Economy mode ..................... 200
Electric window controls .......... 77
Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) .............. 119
Electronic
engine immobiliser .......... 71, 74
Emergency boot release ......... 81
Emergency braking system ..... 119
Emergency call ...... 116, 226, 227
Emergency warning lamps .... 116
Energy economy mode ......... 200
Engine, Diesel ................. 87, 169
Engine, petrol .................. 87, 167
Engine compartment ..... 167, 169
Engine
compartment fusebox .......... 196
Engine
oil level indicator ............ 40, 172
Engines ................................. 212
Environment ..... 24, 74 , 173, 199
ESP/ASR ............................... 120
F Filling with fuel ................... 86, 87
Fitting a wheel ....................... 181
Fitting roof bars ..................... 203
Fittings, boot .................. 103, 104
Flashing indicators ................ 116
Foglamps, front ............... 89, 186
Foglamps, rear ........ 89, 187, 189
Folding the rear seats ............. 66
Front seats ......................... 62-65
Fuel ............................. 24, 86, 87
Fuel consumption .................... 24
Fuel fi ller cap ........................... 86
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..................... 86, 87
Fuel gauge ........................ 41, 86F Fuel tank ........................... 86, 87
Fusebox, dashboard ............. 193
Fuses .................................... 193
G G.P.S. ............................ 240, 279
Gearbox, automatic ....... 146, 175
Gearbox, electronic ....... 139, 143
Gearbox,
manual ........ 137, 138, 143, 175
Gear effi ciency indicator ........ 138
Gear lever ........................... 2, 24
Gear lever,
automatic gearbox ............... 146
Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system ................................. 139
Gear lever, manual gearbox ..... 137
Glove box .............................. 100
Guidance ....................... 240, 279
Guide-me-home .......... 71, 90, 91
H Hands-free kit ................ 293, 315
Hazard warning lamps .......... 116
Headlamp adjustment ............. 91
Headlamps, directional ....... 91-93
Headlamp wash ...................... 95
Headlamp wash reservoir ..... 172
Head restraints, front ......... 62, 63
Head restraints, rear ......... 65, 66
Heated seats ..................... 62, 64
Heating .................. 24, 50, 51, 55
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ....................... 68
High load retaining net .......... 105
Hill start assist ....................... 136
Horn ...................................... 116
Hydractive III+ suspension .... 160
I Identifi cation plates ............... 223
Indicator lamps, status ....... 32-38
Indicators, direction ............... 116I Infl ating tyres ................... 24, 223
Inputs for audio
system ......... 256, 292, 312, 314
Instrument panel lighting ......... 42
Instrument panels .................... 26
Instrument panel screen .... 26, 138
Interior mood lighting ............... 98
ISOFIX
child seats ............ 111, 113, 114
ISOFIX mountings ................. 111
J Jack ....................................... 179
Jukebox (copy) ...................... 254
Jukebox (playing) .................. 255
K Keeping children
safe .............. 108-115, 123, 125
Key with
remote control ............ 69-71, 74
L Labels, identifi cation .............. 223
Lamps, warning
and indicator ..................... 32-38
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ............................... 156
Level, brake fl uid ................... 172
Level, headlamp wash .......... 172
Levels and checks .......... 167-175
Lighting .................................... 98
Lighting,
guide-me home ........... 71, 90, 91
Lighting, interior ....................... 96

Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ................. 183-192
Lighting control stalk ............... 88
Lighting dimmer ....................... 42
Lighting on reminder ............... 89
Loading ................................... 24
Load space cover .................. 105