2015 Citroen DS5 RHD engine

DIESEL
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the tank is
reached, this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible warning and a message in
the instrument panel screen.
Fuel supply cut-off
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards EN 228 and
EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.
Fuel used for diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels which conform to current and future
European standards (Diesel fuel which
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with
a biofuel which complies with standard
EN
14214) available at the pumps (containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel
engines. However, this use, even occasional,
requires strict application of the special
servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
When it first comes on, around 6 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this
warning lamp appears every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message. This audible signal
and message are repeated with increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops and
approaches "0".
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out.

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It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
s l ow l y.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*
Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
do n
ot persist but introduce a d
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esel type
filler nozzle.
Operation
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.
* According to country of sale.
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Opening the bonnet
Opening
F From inside: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards
you.
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.
closing
F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

C
heck that it is latched correctly.
F

F
rom the outside
: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it
open.
Because 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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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
Petrol engines
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
A

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8.
E

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9.
E

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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
* According to engine.
Diesel engines
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
A

ir filter.
8.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
9.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
10.
P

riming pump*.
11.
B

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On vehicles fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the corresponding engine compartment
view.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
"Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.F

F
ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
F

S
queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).
F

O
perate the starter until the engine starts
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

R
efit the styling cover and clip it in place.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
1.6 Hdi engine
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the style cover for
access to the priming pump.
F

S
lacken the bleed screw.
F

S
queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe.
F

T
ighten the bleed screw.
F

O
perate the starter until the engine starts
(if the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F

I
f the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again,
then the starter.
F

P
ut the style cover back in position and
clip it in place, ensuring that it has clipped
c o r r e c t l y.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
2.0 Hdi engine
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHdi 100 engine
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

R
epeat the operation 10 times.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
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Checking levels
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).
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 so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
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). 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.
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.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 = MA X
B = MIN
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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I
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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I
f the level is below the MI n
m
ark, you
must top up the engine oil.

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Power steering
fluid level
The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level. The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
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.
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.
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