2017 Citroen C5 towing

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Changing a wheel
Access to the tools
For vehicles supplied with a standard spare
wheel (same size as the four wheels), the tools
are stowed in a carrier, located in the spare
wheel.
F

R
elease the retaining strap for access to it.
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and may vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for any other purpose. 1.
W

heelbrace. U
sed for removing the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
U

sed to raise the vehicle.
3.
B

olt head finisher tool.
U

sed to remove the wheel bolt protectors
(finishers) on wheel bolts with alloy wheels.
4.
Wh

eel chock*.
5.
T

owing eye.
Do not use:
-

t
he jack for any purpose other than
lifting the vehicle,
-

a d
ifferent jack from the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the one
listed by the manufacturer. For more information on Towing the
vehicle
, refer to the corresponding
section.
* Depending on country of sale.
For vehicles supplied with a "space-saver"
type spare wheel
, the tools are stowed in a
storage well, located below the spare wheel.
F

U

nscrew the central yellow screw and
remove the wheel for access to it.
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In the event of a breakdown

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the jack box.
Access to the tools General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by levering at the bottom with the flat end of
the towing eye.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

A
ttach a towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this advice could
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
In the event of a problem or malfunction
with the automatic gearbox, the
vehicle can be immobilised with a gear
engaged. In this case, the front of the
vehicle must be lifted for towing. F

O
n the rear bumper, unclip the cover:
●

b
y pressing at the bottom,
●

t
hen by levering at the top using the flat
end of the towing eye.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

A
ttach a towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Towing another vehicle
F Place the gear lever in neutral (position N with an automatic gearbox).
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Weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol engineTHP 160
THP 15 0
Gearbox Automatic (6-speed)
Model code RD 5FM-A
RD 5FE-A /D RW 5FM-A
RW 5FE-A/D
Body SaloonTourer
Unladen weight 1 5151 534
Kerb weight 1 5901 609
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 0262 200
Gross train weight (GTW) 2 5262 700
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
-

o
n a 10% or 12% slope 500
500
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 710
790
Unbraked trailer 500500
Recommended nose weight 6974
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the exterior temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Technical data

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Diesel engineBlueHDi 15 0 S&S BlueHDi 180 S&S
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)EAT6 automatic (6-speed)
Model code RD AHR- M/SRW AHR- M/S RD AHW-T/SRW AHW-T/S
Body SaloonTourerSaloon Tourer
Unladen weight 1 5401 5751 620 1 655
Kerb weight 1 6151 650 1 695 1 730
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 1602 235 2 1902 290
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 6603 6353 290 3 290
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
-

o
n a 10% or 12% slope 1 500
1 400 1 10 01 000
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 750
1 650 1 350 1 250
Unbraked trailer 750750750750
Recommended nose weight 736757 51
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the exterior temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Weights and towed loads (in kg)
Technical data

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Table of weights .................................... 242, 244
Tables of engines ............................... ... 241, 243
Tables of fuses

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

29
Tank, fuel

...............................
................175 , 17 7
Technical data
........................................ 24

1-245
Telephone
..................... 2

98, 300, 302-304, 324
Temperature, coolant
...................................... 21
T

hree flashes (direction indicators)
..............14

5
Time (setting)

..............................
.............. 37, 43
TMC (Traffic info)

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

70
To o l s
................

...................................... 204, 211
Total distance recorder
................................... 25
S

creen, instrument panel

............. 1

5, 17, 20, 116
Screen menu map

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

58, 260, 264, 272,

274, 276, 284, 286, 288, 298, 300, 326
Screen, monochrome C

.................. 3

7, 318, 326
Screenwash, front
......................................... 1

41
Screenwash, rear
...............................

...........
141
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
.................................................. 19

5
Seat belts
....................................... 15

1-153, 165
Seats, front
...............................

........... 60, 61, 64
Seats, heated
...............................

.............
60, 62
Seats, rear
....................................................... 68
S

ecuring rings
...............................

..................
86
Serial number, vehicle

..................................
24

9
Service indicator
....................................... 2

2, 23
Servicing
...............................

.................... 12, 23
Settings, equipment
.....................1

5, 37, 41, 326
Settings (Menus)
...........................2

84, 286, 288
Settings, system

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

.............
291
Sidelamps
............................. 1

32, 218, 222, 224
Side repeater
..............................

..................
218
Ski flap
..............................
..............................
85
Snow chains .................................................. 17
8
SNOW MOTION ............................................ 148
Socket, 12 volt accessory

............................... 84
S

ocket, auxiliary

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

..... 282, 321
Socket, JACK

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

... 83, 282, 321
Soft distribution
............................................... 70
Spe

ed limiter
...............................

.................. 118
Speedometer
..............................

.................... 14
Starting the engine

......................................... 92
S

tarting using another battery

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

6
Station, radio
......................................... 2

78, 279
Stay, bonnet
...............................

................... 185Steering mounted controls, audio

........ 2
56, 317
Steering wheel, adjustment
............................
65
S
teering wheel, fixed centred controls
.........
11
6
Stopping the vehicle
.......................................
92
St
op & Start
...........................1
9, 35, 71, 75, 110,

175, 185, 192, 235, 238
Storage compartments
................................... 81
S
toring driving positions
.................................
64
S
un visor
.........................................................
81
S
uspension, electronic control
.....................
13
0
Suspension, Hydractive III+
.......................... 13
0
Switching off the engine
.................................
92
S
ynchronising the remote control
...................
47T
ouch screen tablet
...............1
8, 39, 41, 42, 116
Touch screen tablet ( M e nu s)
....................... 1
8, 39, 41, 42, 253, 257
To w b a r
................
...........................................
180
Towed loads
.......................................... 2
42, 244
Towing another vehicle
.................................
23
9
Towing eye
....................................................
23
9
Traction control (ASR)
............................ 2
9, 148
Traffic information (TA)
......................... 2
71, 319
Traffic information (TMC)
..............................
2
70
Tr a i l e r
...............
.............................................
180
Trajectory control systems
............................
14
8
Trip computer
.............................................
17
-19
Trip distance recorder
..................................... 25
Tr
i p r e s e t
....................................................1
7, 18
Ty r e s
..............................................................
..
12
Tyre under-inflation detection
................1
14, 217
U
Unlocking ..............................
..........................44
Unlocking from the inside ...............................54
U
pdating risk areas
....................................... 26

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Updating the date

............................................ 43
U

pdating the time
............................................ 43
US

B
........
............................................... 282, 322
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