2017 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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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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Engines and gearboxes
Petrol engineTHP 160
THP 15 0
Gearbox Automatic (6-speed)
Model code:
RD... RW... 5FM-A

5FE-A /D**
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 85.8
EU standard maximum power (kW)* / hp DIN 120 / 110**
Maximum power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
EU standard maximum torque (Nm) 240
Maximum torque engine speed (rpm) 1 400
Fuel Unleaded
Catalytic converter Ye s
Engine oil capacity (in litres) (with filter
replacement) 4.25
* The maximum power corresponds to the type approved value on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (directive 1999/99/EC).
** In Russia, the maximum power is 110 kW and in Brazil, the maximum power is 120 kW. RD... : Saloon.
RW...: Tourer.
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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)
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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.
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RD...: Saloon.
RW...: Tourer.
*

T
he maximum power corresponds to the type approved value on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation
(directive 1999/99/EC).
Engines and gearboxes
Diesel engine BlueHDi 150 S&SBlueHDi 180 S&S
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)EAT6 automatic (6-speed)
Model code:
RD... RW... AHR- M/S
AHW-T/S
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 9971 997
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 8885 x 88
EU standard maximum power (kW)* 11 013 3
Maximum power engine speed (rpm) 4 0003 750
EU standard maximum torque (Nm) 370400
Maximum torque engine speed (rpm) 2 0002 000
Fuel DieselDiesel
Catalytic converter Ye sYe s
Particle filter (FAP) Ye sYe s
Engine oil capacity (in litres) (with filter
replacement) 5 .1
5 .1
.../S : model fitted with Stop & Star t.
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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)
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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)
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Dimensions (in mm)
Exterior (Saloon)
A2 815
B 1 054
C 910
D 4 779
E 1 586
F 2 096
G 1 557
H 1 860
I * 1 451
1 458**
* Without roof bars.
** With metal spring suspension.
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Interior (Saloon)
A1 030
B 1 115
C 566
D 504
E 1 040
F 1 705
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