2014.5 Citroen C5 cooling

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Engine oil temperature
gauge
Under normal operating conditions, the bars
should be within section 1.
In severe operating conditions, the bars may
extend into section 2 .
In this event, slow down, and if necessary,
stop the engine and check the levels (see
corresponding section).
Coolant temperature gauge
Under normal operating conditions, the bars
should be within section 1 .
In severe operating conditions, the bars
may extend into section 2 , the engine
coolant temperature warning lamp A and the
STOP


warning lamp come on, stop as soon
as it is safe to do so . Switch off the ignition.
The cooling fan may continue to operate for
a cer tain time .
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the SERVICE warning lamp comes on, check
the levels (see corresponding chapter). On horizontal ground, illumination of the fuel
low warning lamp indicates that you are at the
reser ve level.
An alert message is displayed in the instrument
panel.
Fuel gauge
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Low fuel
level fixed.
When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5
litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp wil come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this
could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed red.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
+ Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened
fixed.
The driver and/or the front / rear
passenger has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Seat belts
not fastened /
unfastened fixed, associated
with the seat belt not
fastened
/ unfastened
warning lampl. The illuminated dots represent the not fastened /
unfastened passengers.
They come on:
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ixed for 30 about seconds on starting the vehicle,
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ixed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when
driving,
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f
lashing above 12 mph (20 km/h), accompanied by
an audible signal for about 120 seconds.
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Driving advice
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.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce 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.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care.
Distribution of loads
F 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
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. 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. F

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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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* Depending on country of sale.
Cold climate screen*
Fitting
F Offer up the 2 sections of the snow guard to the upper and lower sections of the front
b u m p e r.
F

P
ress on the surround to clip in one by one
the fixing clips.
Remove
F Using a screwdriver, lever each fixing clip in turn to disengage them.
Before fitting
After fitting Don't forget to remove the very cold
climate screen when:
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he ambient temperature exceeds
10 °C,
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tow
ing,
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hen driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).
Removable screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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bonnet
Opening
F at the front of the bonnet, lift the safety catch B and raise the bonnet.
F Unclip the stay C from its housing and pivot
it to insert it in the notch D indicated by a
yellow arrow.
F

F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

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ower the bonnet then slam it firmly at the
end of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
closed.
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pen the left hand front door.
F

P

ull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door frame. Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the Stop

& Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode. The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
the left hand front door is closed.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
safety catch and bonnet stay with care
(risk of burns).
be
cause of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
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Checking levels
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles with an electric oil
level gauge, or using the dipstick.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
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f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a level sur face
with the engine having been off for more than
30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine"
section for the location of the dipstick in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
A = M
aX
B

= MI
n
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Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Power steering or power
steering and suspension
fluid level
For topping up, it is necessary to go
to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level. When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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