2015 Citroen C5 maintenance

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Matt paint
If you vehicle is finished with a clear matt
lacquer, please observe the following
recommendations to avoid damaging the
paintwork by the use of an inappropriate
cleaning procedures.
These recommendations are also valid for alloy
road wheels finished with clear matt lacquer.From the range of cleaning and maintenance products in the "TECHNATURE" range recommended
and approved by CITROËN, use only the insect remover and car shampoo, which are the only
products to be used on the bodywork.
The insect remover can also be used to remove minor marks (for example: finger marks...).
Always have paint repairs done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Never clean the vehicle without water.
Never wash your vehicle in an automatic roller brush car wash.
Never polish the vehicle body, nor the alloy wheels. Doing this will make the paintwork
shiny.
Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive products or paint polishing or preserving products (such
as wax, for example) on the paintwork. These products are only suitable for bright finishes.
Application of these products on vehicles with a matt finish will seriously damage the paint
sur face of the vehicle, giving rise to irreversible shiny or stained areas.
Never use a high pressure jet wash with a lance fitted with a brush, this may scratch the
paintwork.
Never select a wash programme that finishes with a hot wax cycle.
We recommend the use of a high pressure jet wash, or at least a water hose with a high
output.
We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using de-ionised water.
Use only a microfibre cloth to dry the vehicle. It must be clean and used without heavy
pressure.
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the bodywork using a soft cloth, then leave to dry.
Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the maintenance and warranty guide.
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Practical information

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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

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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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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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ABS and EBFD systems .............................15 6ac
cessories .............................. ..................228
Accessory socket, 12 volt

.............................89
A

djusting headlamps
.................................. 14

7
Adjusting head restraints

........................5
8, 66
Adjusting seat belt height

...........................16

0
Adjusting the steering wheel

........................62
A

dvice on care and maintenance
...............2

27
Advice on driving

..............................
............96
Airbags
...............

......................................... 163
Airbags, curtain
................................... 16

5, 167
Airbags, front....................................... 16 4, 167
Airbags, lateral
.................................... 16

5, 167
Airbag warning lamp
..................................... 32
A

ir conditioning
...........................1
3, 68, 69, 73
Air conditioning, dual-zone
........................... 73
A

ir conditioning, mono-zone
.........................69
A

ir diffuser
..................................................... 67
A

ir distribution adjustment
...................... 7
0, 74
ai

r filter
...............
......................................... 239
Air flow adjustment

................................. 7
1, 75
Air intake

...............
.................................. 72, 75
air

recirculation
....................................... 7
2, 75
ai

r vents
..............................
.................... 67, 68
Alarm
............................................................. 44
A

lert / warning log
...................................2
0, 38
al

loy wheels
................................................ 2

27
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

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

6
Anti-pinch
.......................................... 4

7, 55, 57
Anti-theft
..............................

.........................97
Armrest, front

................................................ 88
A

rmrest, rear
................................................. 89as

sistance call
............................ 1
55, 257, 258 Capacity, fuel tank
.............................. ........183
CD MP3
................ ............................... 295, 319
Central locking

........................................4
0, 49
Changing a bulb
.................................. 19

9 -209
Changing a fuse
................................... 21

0 -215
Changing a wheel

...............................
.192-197
Changing a wiper blade

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

3
Changing the remote control battery

............42
C

HEC
k ................

..........................................20
Checking levels

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

5-238
Checking the engine oil level
...............

.................................23, 235
Checks
...............

..................................2 31- 2 41
Children
...............................

.........162, 168 -182
Child seats

..............................
............16 8 -181
Child seats, conventional

....................17

4, 175
Child seats, ISOFIX

.................... 1
78, 180, 181
C
ITR
oËn L

ocalised
as

sistance Call
.................................1
55, 258
C
ITR
oËn L

ocalised
Emergency Call
................................1

55, 258
Cleaning (advice)
........................................ 2

27
Closing the boot

...............................
.............40
Closing the doors

...............................
.....40, 49
Cold climate screen

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

26
Connectors, audio

......... 8
8, 298 -299, 320 -322
Control for panoramic sunroof blind
.........................................5

5, 56
Coolant level
..............................

........... 24, 237
Coolant temperature indicator
...............................

.......................24
Courtesy lamps

.............................................83
C

ruise control
..............................................13

1
Cup holder

...............................
................88, 89
A
B
C
battery .........................................216 -218, 239
Battery, charging ............................... ...217-218
Battery, remote control

........................... 4
2, 43
Blind for panoramic sunroof

....................5
5, 56
Blinds ............................................................. 90
Bluetooth (hands-free)

........................2
82, 323
bl

uetooth (telephone)
..........................2
82, 323
bo

nnet
...............
.......................................... 231
bo

nnet stay
................................................. 2

31
b

oot
........
.................................................52, 53
Boot (fittings)

...............................
............ 91, 92
Brake discs

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

41
Brake lamps

...............................
.........203, 205
Brake pads
...............................

...................2 41
Braking assistance system

................
....................................... 15 6
Audible warning
..........................................
15
5
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
...............2
98, 325
Audio system
...............................
................
313
Automatic illumination of headlamps
....................................
14
3, 146
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
.......................................... 15
4
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
............................ 15
0, 152
Auxiliary sockets
.......... 8
8, 298, 299, 320, 322
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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
Headlamp adjustment
.................................
14
7
Headlamps, directional
....................... 14
7, 149
Headlamp wash
.......................................... 1
51
Headlamp wash reservoir
...........................
23
8
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
I
J
MK
L
Jack .............................................................
192
JACK socket ................. 8 8, 298, 299, 320, 322
Keeping children safe

..................16

2, 168 -182
Key in ignition warning

..................................99
K

ey with remote control
.................... 3
9 - 43, 97
Labels, identification
................................... 25

6
Lamps, warning and indicator

................26

-33
Lane Departure Warning System (L
dW

S)
..................................................... 13

4
Level, 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
..............................

...........................13Load space cover
............................... ...........93
Locating your vehicle
....................................42
L
ocking from the inside
.................................49
M

ain 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

.......................17

8
MP3 CD

................
............................... 295, 319
Multifunction screen
...................................... 34
M

usic media players
...................................29

4
Navigation
...............................

....................265
Number plate lamps

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

07
N
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