2017 Citroen C5 coolant level

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Technical data - Maintenance
Petrol engines 241
Petrol weights 2 42
Diesel engines

2
43
Diesel weights

2
44
Dimensions (Saloon)
2

45-246
Dimensions (Tourer)

2
47-248
Identification markings
2

49
Opening the bonnet

1
85
Petrol under-bonnet layout

1
86
Diesel under-bonnet layout

1
87
Running out of fuel - Diesel

2

03
Checking the levels

1

88 -191
-

oil
-

brake fluid
-


power steering fluid
-


coolant
-

screenwash / headlamp wash fluid
Ad

Blue
® 19 5 -202
Very cold climate protection
1
83
Changing bulbs
2
18-228
-

front
-

rear
-

interior Checking components

1
92-194
- battery
-
air / passenger compartment filter
-

oil filter
-

particle filter (Diesel)
-

brake pads / discs
B
attery
2
35 -238
Energy economy mode

1
79
Engine compartment

fuses
2
29, 233 -234
.
Over view

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Engine oil temperature
gauge
Under normal operating conditions, the bars
should be within section 1.
In severe operating conditions, the bars may
extend into section 2 .
In this event, slow down, and if necessary,
stop the engine and check the levels (see the
corresponding section).
Coolant temperature
gauge
Under normal operating conditions, the bars
should be within section 1 .
In severe operating conditions, the bars may
extend into section 2 , the engine coolant
temperature warning lamp A and the STOP
warning lamp come on in the instrument panel.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so . Switch off
the ignition. The cooling fan may continue to
operate for a cer tain time .
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the SERVICE warning lamp comes on, check
the levels (see the corresponding section). On horizontal ground, illumination of the fuel
low warning lamp indicates that you are at the
reser ve level.
An alert message is displayed in the instrument
panel.
Fuel gauge
Indicators
1
Instruments

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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping-
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Battery charge *fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
+ Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened
fixed.
The driver and/or the front / rear
passenger has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Seat belts
not fastened /
unfastened fixed, associated
with the seat belt not
fastened
/ unfastened
warning lampl. The illuminated dots represent the not fastened /
unfastened passengers.
They come on:
-

f
ixed for 30 about seconds on starting the vehicle,
-

f
ixed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when
driving,
-

f
lashing above 12 mph (20 km/h), accompanied by
an audible signal for about 120 seconds.
* Depending on the country of sale.
Instruments

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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking fluid levels and for replacing certain
components.THP
Petrol engines
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid reservoir.
2.
P

ower steering fluid reservoir


or
o

r power steering and Hydractive III +
suspension fluid reservoir.
3.
E

ngine coolant header tank.
4.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
5.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
6.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
7.
B

attery.
8.
A

ir filter.
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Diesel engines
HDi 160
BlueHDi 150 / BlueHDi 180
The various caps and covers allow access
for checking fluid levels, for replacing certain
components and for priming the fuel system.
1.
S

creenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
2.
P

ower steering fluid reservoir


or
p

ower steering and Hydractive III +
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.
The Diesel fuel system operates under
high pressure:
-

N

ever carry out any work on this
system yourself.
-

H

Di engines make use of advanced
technology.
All maintenance and repairs require
specially trained staff, which only a
CITROËN dealer can provide.
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Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
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.
Power steering or power
steering and suspension
fluid level
For topping up, it is necessary to go
to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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. 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.
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.
Practical information

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Key with remote control ................44, 45, 48, 92
Kit, hands-free ..............................3 02, 303, 324
Kit, temporary puncture repair

......................20

4
Jack
........

...............................................
2 11, 2 8 2
Jump starting
..............................
..................
236
Identification, vehicle
.................................... 24

9
Ignition
................

............................................. 94
Immobiliser, electronic
.............................. 4

8, 92
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ............................... 19 6
Indicator, coolant temperature ........................ 21
I
ndicator, engine oil level
................................ 24
I

ndicator, engine oil temperature
....................21
I

ndicator lamps, operation
.................. 2
9, 34, 36
Indicators, direction
...................................... 14

5
Inflating tyres

..............................
............ 12, 204
Instrument panels
...............................

............14
Isofix mountings
...............................

.............169
I
H
K
J
L
Labels, identification ..................................... 24 9
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
....................................................... 12

4
Level, brake fluid

........................................... 19

0
Level, Diesel additive
.................................... 19

1
Level, engine coolant

.............................. 2
1, 190
Level, engine oil

...............................
....... 24, 188
Level, headlamp wash

..................................19

1
Level, power steering fluid

............................19

0
Levels and checks

.................1
86 -188, 190, 191
Level, screenwash fluid

................................19

1Lighting
................

............................................
77
Lighting, dashboard
........................................ 25
L
ighting dimmer
..............................
................
25
Lighting, directional
............................... 13
8, 13 9
Lighting, guide-me home
......................
13
5, 13 6
Lighting, interior
.............................................. 76
L
ighting, mood
..............................
..................
77
Lighting, welcome
...........................................
77
Lo
ading
..............................
.............................
12
Localised Assistance Call
............................. 25
0
Locating your vehicle
......................................
47
L
ocking from the inside
...................................
54
L
og, alerts
.......................................................
20
L
uggage cover
..............................
.................
88
M
Maintenance, routine ...................................... 12
M ap reading lamps ......................................... 76
M
arkings, identification
................................. 24

9
Massage function

...............................
............63
Mat
.......

........................................................... 82
Menu
............................2

58, 260, 264, 272, 274,
276, 284, 286, 288, 298, 300
Menu, main

..............................
............... 15, 318
Menus (audio)

..............................
. 272, 274, 276
Menus (Touch screen tablet)

................ 2
53, 257
Mirror, rear view

.............................................. 67
H

azard warning lamps
..................................
14

5
Headlamp adjustment
................................... 13

7
Headlamps, automatic illumination

......
13

3, 13 6
Headlamps, dipped beam

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

32, 218
Headlamps, directional
.......................... 13

7, 13 9
Headlamps, main beam

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

32, 218
Headlamps, Xenon

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

18
Headlamp wash
............................................ 1

41
Head restraints, front

................................
6

0, 62
Head restraints, rear

.......................................
68
H

eating
................

............................................
12
Hill start assist

...............................................
10

3
Horn ....................................................... 116, 146
.
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