2014.5 Citroen C5 oil change

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance
(roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-

a
t each change of season,
-

a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
Eco-driving

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Bleeding the Diesel fuel filter
Protective cover
Removing the cover
Bleeding water from the
fuel filter
Bleed regularly (at each oil change).
To bleed the water, slacken the bleed screw or
the water in diesel fuel sensor, located at the
base of the filter.
Continue until all the water has flowed out.
Then tighten the bleed screw or the water
detection sensor.
HDi 115 and HDi 160 engines
F

P

ull the protective cover upwards to
remove it.
HDi 140 engine
F

R

emove the protective cover by first
unclipping at 3 , then 1 and 4.
F

U

nclip at 2 by pulling towards you,
then lift up.Refitting
F Firstly clip in at 2 .
F L ower and centre the cover.
F

C
lip in at 3 and 4 , pushing vertically and
gently from the rear.
F

C
lip in at 1 pushing vertically.
Practical information

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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.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
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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Checks

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Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine"
section for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Checks

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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Replace the oil filter each time
the
engine oil is changed.
Oil filter
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the replacement interval for this
component.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
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Checks

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for the checking interval for this component.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the level checking interval for this
component.
Particle filter system
(Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic converter,
this filter makes an active contribution to the
preservation of air quality by trapping unburnt
pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are
thus no longer emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very low
speeds, you may occasionally notice water
vapour being emitted from the exhaust when
accelerating. This is of no consequence to the
running of the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of blockage, a message
appears in the instrument panel screen,
accompanied by an audible signal and
illumination of the service warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle filter
is approaching saturation (in conditions
of urban driving of exceptionally long
duration: low speeds, traffic jams etc.)
To regenerate the filter, it is advised to
drive as soon as possible, when traffic
conditions permit, at a speed of 40 mph
(around 60 km/h) or more for at least
five minutes (until the alert message
disappears).
If this alert persists, contact a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the level checking interval for this
component.
Checks

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Keeping children safe ..................16 2, 168 -182
Key in ignition warning ..................................99
K
ey with remote control
.................... 3
9 - 43, 97
Jack
........

.....................................................
192
JACK socket
................. 8
8, 298, 299, 320, 322
Identification plates
.....................................
25
6
Ignition
................
...........................................
97
Indicators, direction
.................................... 15
4
Inflating tyres
..............................
.......... 13, 256
Inputs for audio system
................
........ 88, 298, 299, 320, 322
Instrument panel lighting
..............................
25
In
strument panels
...............................
..........
15
Instrument panel screen
....................... 1
5, 120
Interior fittings
............................................... 86
I
nterior mood lighting
....................................
84
I
SOFIX mountings
....................................... 178
I
K
J
L
Labels, identification ...................................25 6
Lamps, warning and indicator ................26
-33
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

....13

4Level, brake fluid

.........................................
2
37
Level, headlamp wash
................................
23
8
Level, power steering fluid
..........................
2
37
Levels and checks
..............................
.
2 3 2 - 2 41
Lighting
................
..........................................
84
Lighting bulbs (replacement)
..............
19
9 -209
Lighting control stalk
...................................
14
2
Lighting dimmer
..............................
..............
25
Lighting, guide-me home
....................
14
5, 146
Lighting, interior
............................................ 83
L
ighting on reminder
...................................
14
4
Loading
..............................
...........................
13
Load space cover
...............................
...........
93
Locating your vehicle
....................................
42
L
ocking from the inside
.................................
49
M
Main beam .............................. ............ 142, 199
Maintenance .............................. ...................13
Maintenance (advice)
.................................. 2

27
Map reading lamps

....................................... 83
M

arkings, identification
............................... 25

6
Massage function

...............................
..........60
Mat
.......

......................................................... 87
Menu, main

..............................
.............16, 316
Mirror, rear view

............................................ 64
M

irrors, door.................................................. 63
Misfuel prevention
...............................

........18 4
Mountings for ISOFIX seats
...............

.......................................... 178
MP3 CD

................
............................... 295, 319 Multifunction screen
......................................
34
M
usic media players
...................................
29
4
Navigation
...............................
....................
265
Number plate lamps
....................................
2
07
N
Oil change ...............................
....................235
Oil consumption .......................................... 23
5
oil

filter
...............
......................................... 239
oi

l level ..................................................23, 235
Oil temperature indicator

..............................24
O

pening the bonnet
.................................... 2

31
Opening the boot

..............................
............40
Opening the doors

...............................
... 39, 49
Opening the fuel filler flap

...........................18

3
Opening the panoramic sunroof blind

....5
5, 56
Opening the sunroof

..................................... 55
O

peration indicator lamps
......................26

-33
O
P
Paint colour code ........................................25 6
Paintwork, matt ........................................... 2
27
Panoramic glass sunroof

..............................56
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