2016 Citroen DS5 RHD engine

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
i
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.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with
misfuel protection, so 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
intend to travel.
* Depending on the country of sale.

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Bonnet
Opening
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.
F

Fr

om inside:
pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards
you.
checks

1. Power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
3.
C

oolant header tank.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
R

emote earth point (-).
8.
A

ir filter.
9.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
10.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines

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1. Power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
3.
C

oolant header tank.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
R

emote earth point (-).
8.
A

ir filter.
9.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
10.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
Diesel engines
The Diesel fuel system operates under high
pressure:
- Never carry out any work on this system yourself.
- HDi engines make use of advanced technology.
All maintenance and repairs require specially trained
staff, which only a CITROËN dealer can provide.
checks

On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
For more information on the Diesel
misfuel prevention device, refer to the
corresponding section.
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHdi engines
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
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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 .
-

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 MI n
m
ark, you
must top up the engine oil.
checks

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
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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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coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.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.
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.
Specification of the fluid
To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or
replaced by plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended.
Screenwash / headlamp
wash level
To check the level or top up the fluid on
vehicles fitted with headlamp washers,
immobilise the vehicle and switch of the engine.
F

B
efore opening the bonnet, ensure that the
engine has completely stopped. F

O
pen the screenwash reservoir filler cap.
F
T
ake and pinch the level gauge to block its
breather.
F
R
emove the gauge completely from
the reservoir to read the level in the
transparent section.
F
T
op up if necessary.
F
R
efit the filler cap to the reservoir and
close the bonnet.
checks