2014.5 Citroen C5 oil dipstick

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Engine oil level indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle
is on level ground and the engine has been off
for more than 30 minutes.Oil level correct
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
* Depending on version.In the event of a fault with the electric
indicator, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check
the engine oil level using the manual
dipstick located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level incorrect
This is signalled by the display of the message
"Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Monitoring

232
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking fluid levels and for replacing certain
components.1.6i THP
1.6i V Ti
Petrol engines
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. P ower steering fluid reservoir or power
steering and suspension fluid reservoir.
3.
E

ngine coolant header tank.
4.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
5.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
6.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
7.
B

attery.
8.
A

ir filter.
Checks

233
Diesel engines
HDi 115 / e- HDi 115
HDi 140
The various caps and covers allow access
for checking fluid levels, for replacing certain
components and for priming the fuel system.
1.
S

creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2.
P

ower steering fluid reservoir or power
steering and suspension fluid reservoir,
depending on equipment.
3.
E

ngine coolant header tank.
4.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
5.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
6.
A

ir filter.
7.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
8. B
attery.
As the Diesel fuel system operates
under high pressure, never carry out
any work yourself on this system.
Vehicles fitted with the HDi 140
engine may be fitted with metal spring
suspension. In this case, a different
power steering fluid reservoir is fitted.
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Checks

234
HDi 160 - HDi 200 engines
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2.
P

ower steering and suspension fluid
reservoir.
3.
E

ngine coolant header tank.
4.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
5.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
6.
A

ir filter.
7.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
8.
B

attery. HDi 160
HDi 200
The Diesel fuel system operates under
high pressure:
-

N
ever carry out any work yourself
on this system.
-

H
Di engines make use of advanced
technology.
All maintenance and repairs require
special qualifications which only a
CITROËN dealer can guarantee.
Checks

235
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

236
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

333
Filling with fuel .....................................18 3 -185
Fitting a wheel ............................... ..............19 6
Fitting roof bars

........................................... 2

24
Fittings, boot

........................................... 9
1, 92
Flashing indicators
...................................... 15

4
Foglamps, front
...............................

....144, 202
Foglamps, rear
............................1

44, 203, 205
Folding the rear seats

...................................65
F

ront seats
..............................
..........58, 59, 61
Fuel ................................................ 13, 183, 185
Fuel consumption
.......................................... 13
F

uel filler cap
............................................... 18

3
Fuel filler flap

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

3, 18 4
Fuel gauge

............................................ 2
4, 183
Fuel tank.............................................. 183, 18 4
Fusebox, dashboard
................................... 2

11
Fuses
................

........................................... 210
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)

........ 15

6
Eco-driving
...............................

.................... 13
Economy mode

...............................

............ 219
Electric window controls

............................... 47
E

lectronic brake force distribution
(E
bFd) ...............................

....................... 15 6
Electronic engine immobiliser ................. 43, 97
Electronic gearbox system

................

.......... 13, 111, 121, 218, 240
Emergency boot release
............................... 52
E

mergency braking system

........................ 15

6
E
FH
Date (setting) ............................... ............36, 38
Daytime running lamps ....................... 1 45, 199
Deactivating ESP

........................................ 15

8
Deactivating the passenger airbag
............. 16

4
Deadlocking
...............................

...................41
Defrosting
...............................

................. 72, 76
Demisting
...............................

................. 72, 76
Demisting the rear screen

...................... 7
2, 76
Diesel additive level

.................................... 23

8
Dimensions
..............................

...................252
Dipped beam
...............................

........ 142, 199
Dipstick
................

..................................23, 235
Directional lighting
.............................. 14

8, 149
Direction indicators
.....................1

54, 199, 205
do

ors
............................................................. 49
D

oors emergency control
.............................51
D

riving economically .................................... 13
Driving positions (storing)

.............................61
D

ynamic stability control (DSC)
............ 2
8, 157 Gearbox, automatic
.............. 1 3, 116, 218, 240
Gearbox, electronic ............................ 111
, 2 4 0
Gearbox,
manual
...............

. 13, 109, 110, 120, 121, 240
Gear efficiency indicator

.............................12

0
Gear lever, automatic gearbox

...................11

6
Gear lever, electronic gearbox system

................
.......................................111
Gear lever, manual gearbox

...............10

9, 110
Glove box

......................................................86
G

. P. S .
...............
...........................................265
Guidance
..................................................... 26

5
Guide-me-home
...............................

...145, 146
Hands-free kit

..............................
.......282, 323
Hazard warning lamps
................................ 15

4
Headlamp adjustment
................................. 14

7
Headlamps, directional
....................... 14

7, 149
Headlamp wash
.......................................... 1

51
Headlamp wash reservoir
...............................

.....................238
Head restraints, front

..............................5
8, 60
Head restraints, rear

...............................6
5, 66
Heated seats
...............................

..................60
Heating
................

.............................. 68, 69, 74
Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel
..............................

..............62
High load retaining net

..................................94
H

ill start assist
.............................................10

8
Horn ............................................................. 155
Hydractive III+ suspension

.........................14

0
Emergency call ........................... 1
55, 257, 258
Emergency warning lamps ......................... 15
4
eMyWay
...............

................................. 37, 259
Energy economy mode

...............................2

19
Engine compartment
..........................2

32, 233
Engine compartment fusebox
..................... 2

14
Engine, Diesel

.....................................1
85, 233
Engine oil

....................................................23

5
Engine oil level indicator

.......................2
3, 235
Engine, petrol

......................................1
85, 232
Engines
..............................

................. 242, 245
Environment
.............. 1

3, 43, 81, 124, 218, 238
Equipment settings
.............................3

02, 326
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