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2008-2017 Citroen C5 Suv In the event of a breakdown User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

In the event of a breakdown for Your Citroen C5 Suv Second Generation (2008-2017)

Practical information  
If any fluid is split or splashed, wash  
immediately with cold water or wipe with  
a damp cloth.  
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off  
using a sponge and hot water.  
Important: in the event of a top-up  
after a breakdown because of a lack  
of AdBlue®, signalled by the message  
"Top up emissions additive: Starting  
prevented", you must wait around  
5 minutes before switching on the ignition,  
without opening the driver's door,  
locking the vehicle or introducing the  
key into the ignition switch.  
Filling  
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Pour the contents of the bottle into your  
vehicle's AdBlue® tank.  
Closing  
Switch on the ignition, then, after  
10 seconds, start the engine.  
F
Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a  
6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.  
Important: if your vehicle's  
AdBlue® tank is completely empty -  
which is confirmed by the alert  
messages and the impossibility of  
starting the engine, you must add at  
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).  
F
Refit the black cap and turn it a quarter of  
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure  
that the indicator on the cap lines up with  
the indicator on the support.  
Depending on equipment, return the spare  
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom  
of the boot.  
Do not dispose of AdBlue® bottles or  
containers in the household waste.  
Place them in a container provided for  
this purpose or take them to your dealer.  
F
F
Refit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.  
F
Wipe away any spillage around the tank  
filler using a damp cloth.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Running out of fuel (Diesel)  
Priming the fuel system  
HDi engines make use of advanced  
technology.  
For any work on your vehicle, contact  
a qualified workshop that has the  
skills and equipment required, which a  
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.  
HDi 160 engine  
BlueHDi engines  
If you run out of fuel:  
If the engine fails to start at the first attempt,  
F
F
F
Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of  
Diesel.  
Switch on the ignition (without starting the  
engine).  
Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the  
ignition.  
Repeat the operation 10 times.  
Operate the starter to run the engine.  
F
after filling (minimum 5 litres) and removing  
the protective cover to gain access to the  
priming pump,  
wait fifteen seconds before trying again.  
If the engine fails to start after a few attempts,  
operate the priming pump again and then try to  
start the engine.  
When the engine is idling, accelerate slightly to  
complete the bleeding of the circuit.  
F
F
operate the manual priming pump, until  
some resistance is felt,  
operate the starter motor while depressing  
the accelerator pedal slightly until the  
engine starts.  
F
F
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In the event of a breakdown  
Temporary puncture repair kit  
This kit consists of a compressor and a sealant  
cartridge.  
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.  
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.  
Access to the kit  
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the  
boot floor.  
It is designed to repair most punctures  
which could affect the tyre, located on  
the tyre tread or shoulder.  
Its compressor can be used to check  
and adjust the pressure of the tyre.  
List of tools  
These tools are specific to your vehicle and can  
vary according to equipment. Do not use them  
for other purposes.  
All versions*, except BlueHDi  
Diesel  
1. 12 V compressor.  
To temporarily repair a tyre using an  
integral sealant cartridge and adjust the  
tyre pressure.  
2. Towing eye.  
For more information on Towing, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
* Depending on the country of sale.  
BlueHDi Diesel versions  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Description of the kit  
The tyre inflation pressures are given on this  
label.  
A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.  
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.  
E. Compartment housing a cable with an  
adaptor for a 12 V socket.  
C. Deflation button.  
F. Sealant cartridge.  
D. Pressure gauge (in bars and psi).  
G. White pipe with cap for repair and inflation.  
H. Speed limit sticker.  
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The speed limit sticker H must be  
affixed to the vehicle's steering wheel to  
remind you that a wheel is in temporary  
use.  
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph  
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre  
repaired using this type of kit.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Repair procedure  
1. Sealing  
F
Switch off the ignition.  
F
F
F
Uncoil the white pipe G fully.  
F
F
Connect the compressor's electric plug to  
the vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Start the vehicle and leave the engine  
running.  
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.  
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the  
tyre to be repaired.  
F
Turn the selector A to the  
"sealant" position.  
Check that the switch B is in  
position "O".  
F
Avoid removing any foreign bodies  
which have penetrated into the tyre.  
Take care, this product is harmful if  
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.  
Keep this product out of the reach of  
children.  
Do not start the compressor before  
connecting the white pipe to the tyre  
valve: the sealant product would be  
expelled through the pipe.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
F
Switch on the compressor by moving  
the switch B to position "I" until the tyre  
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.  
The sealant is injected into the tyre under  
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from  
the valve during this operation (risk of  
splashing).  
F
F
F
Remove the kit and screw the cap back on  
the white pipe.  
Take care to avoid staining your vehicle  
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.  
Drive immediately for approximately  
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced  
speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20 and  
60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.  
Stop to check the repair and the tyre  
pressure using the kit.  
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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the  
pressure is not attained, this indicates  
that the tyre is not repairable; contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop for assistance.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
2. Inflation  
F
Turn the selector A to the "Air"  
position.  
F
F
Connect the compressor's electric plug to  
the vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Start the vehicle again and leave the  
engine running.  
F
Adjust the pressure using the compressor  
(to inflate: switch B in position "I"; to  
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press  
button C), in accordance with the vehicle's  
tyre pressure label (located on the left-  
hand door aperture).  
F
F
Uncoil the white pipe G fully.  
Connect the white pipe to the tyre valve.  
A loss of pressure indicates that the  
puncture has not been fully plugged;  
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified  
workshop for assistance.  
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
You must inform the technician that you  
have used this kit. After inspection, the  
technician will advise you on whether  
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be  
replaced.  
F
F
Remove and stow the kit.  
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]  
max) limiting the distance travelled to  
approximately 120 miles (200 km).  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Removing the pipe and cartridge  
Beware of discharges of fluid.  
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated  
on the cartridge.  
The sealant cartridge is designed for  
single use; even if only partly used, it  
must be replaced.  
After use, do not discard the cartridge  
into the environment, take it to an  
authorised waste disposal site or a  
CITROËN dealer.  
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant  
cartridge, available from CITROËN  
dealers or from a qualified workshop.  
F
F
F
Turn the pipe assembly 2 to the left until it  
contacts the unit.  
F
F
F
Remove the pipe assembly 2.  
Support the compressor vertically.  
Unscrew the cartridge 4 from the bottom.  
Disconnect the union 1 from the cartridge  
by turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.  
Extract the pipe assembly 2, then  
disconnect the union 3 from the air delivery  
pipe by turning it a quarter turn anti-  
clockwise.  
To fit the new cartridge and new pipe, carry out  
these operations in reverse order.  
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209  
In the event of a breakdown  
Checking / adjusting tyre pressures  
You can also use the compressor without  
injecting any product, to check and if necessary  
adjust your tyre pressures.  
F
Connect the compressor's electrical  
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.  
Adjust the pressure using the compressor  
(to inflate: switch B in position "I";  
to deflate: switch B in position "O" and  
press button C), according to the vehicle's  
tyre pressure label.  
F
F
F
Turn the selector A to the "Air"  
position.  
F
F
Uncoil the white pipe G fully.  
Connect the pipe to the tyre valve.  
F
Remove the kit then stow it.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
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.  
1. Wheelbrace.  
List of tools  
F
Release the retaining strap for access to it.  
Used for removing the wheel trim and the  
wheel fixing bolts.  
2. Jack with integral handle.  
Used to raise the vehicle.  
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle  
and may vary according to equipment. Do not  
use them for any other purpose.  
3. Bolt head finisher tool.  
Do not use:  
Used to remove the wheel bolt protectors  
(finishers) on wheel bolts with alloy wheels.  
4. Wheel chock*.  
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the jack for any purpose other than  
lifting the vehicle,  
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a different jack from the one  
supplied with the vehicle.  
5. Towing eye.  
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 vehicles supplied with a "space-saver"  
type spare wheel, the tools are stowed in a  
storage well, located below the spare wheel.  
For more information on Towing the  
vehicle, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
F
Unscrew the central yellow screw and  
remove the wheel for access to it.  
* Depending on country of sale.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Access to the spare wheel  
Removing the standard spare  
wheel  
Removing the "space-saver"  
spare wheel  
F
Detach the strap, then push the wheel  
forwards so as to be able to lift it.  
F
F
F
Unscrew the central nut.  
Remove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).  
Take the spare wheel from the rear and lift  
it towards you.  
Repositioning the standard spare  
wheel  
F
Remove the wheel from the boot.  
F
Position the spare wheel flat in the boot,  
then pull it towards you.  
F
Next place the toolbox inside the wheel,  
then secure the assembly using the strap.  
Removing the boot floor  
F
F
Saloon: raise the boot floor and fold in two.  
Tourer: raise the boot floor and hook it  
using the retractable handle. Secure the  
hook to the top part of the boot.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Repositioning the "space-saver"  
spare wheel  
Repositioning the boot floor  
The tyre pressures are indicated on the  
label located on the left-hand centre  
door pillar.  
Tyre pressures are given on this label  
for different vehicle loading conditions.  
F
Release the boot floor to return it to its  
F
Return the spare wheel to its housing  
above the toolbox.  
initial position.  
F
F
Unscrew the nut on the bolt by a few turns.  
Place the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in the  
middle of the wheel.  
F
Tighten the central nut until it clicks to  
secure the wheel.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Removing a wheel  
Before positioning the jack:  
F
Always adjust the vehicle’s ground  
clearance to the "maximum height"  
position and retain this adjustment  
for as long as the jack is under the  
vehicle (do not use the hydraulic  
adjustments),  
F
F
Park the vehicle on stable, firm ground that  
is not slippery. Apply the parking brake.  
If your vehicle is equipped with  
"Hydractive III+" suspension, with the  
engine running at idle, adjust the ground  
clearance to its maximum height.  
F
Ensure that any passengers have  
left the vehicle and are in a safe  
place.  
Never go underneath the vehicle if it is  
supported only by the jack.  
List of operations  
The jack and all of the tools are specific  
to your vehicle. Do not use them for any  
other purposes.  
Have the original wheel repaired and  
refitted as soon as possible.  
F
F
Switch off the ignition and engage first gear  
(position P for an automatic gearbox).  
If your vehicle is fitted with "Hydractive III+"  
suspension, position the chock, whichever  
direction the gradient may be in, in front of  
the front wheel diametrically opposite to  
the one to be replaced.  
F
Remove the protector from each bolt using  
tool 3.  
F
Fit the security bolt socket to the  
wheelbrace to slacken the security bolt  
(depending on equipment).  
Slacken the other bolts using just the  
wheelbrace 1.  
F
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F
F
Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into  
contact with the jacking point A or B used;  
the contact area A or B on the vehicle must  
be correctly inserted into the central part of  
the head of the jack.  
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient  
space between the wheel and the ground  
to easily fit the spare (non punctured)  
wheel.  
F
F
Remove the bolts and stow them in a clean  
place.  
Remove the wheel.  
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the  
ground is slippery or loose, the jack  
may slip or drop - Risk of injury!  
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Ensure that the jack is positioned only  
at one of the jacking points provided  
under the vehicle, making sure that the  
vehicle's contact area is centred on the  
head of the jack. Otherwise there is a  
risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of  
the jack dropping - Risk of injury!  
F
Position the foot of the jack 2 on the  
ground, ensuring that it is directly below the  
front A or rear B jacking point provided on  
the underbody, closest to the wheel to be  
changed.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Wheel for temporary use  
Fitting a wheel  
Your vehicle may be fitted with a spare wheel  
which is different to those on the vehicle. When  
fitting the spare wheel, it is normal to notice  
that the wheel bolt washers do not come into  
contact with the wheel rim. The spare wheel is  
secured by the conical tapering of the wheel  
bolt’s shaft.  
When refitting the original wheel, ensure that  
the wheel bolt contact surfaces are clean and  
in good condition.  
List of operations  
F
F
F
Fit the wheel on the hub.  
F
F
Lower the vehicle to the ground.  
Lower the jack 2 and remove it.  
Fit and tighten the bolts by hand.  
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the  
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security bolt  
socket (depending on equipment).  
Pre-tighten the other bolts using just the  
wheelbrace 1.  
F
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In the event of a breakdown  
If your vehicle is fitted with a spare  
wheel of a different size to those on the  
vehicle, you must not exceed 50 mph  
(80 km/h) whilst using the spare wheel.  
The wheel bolts are specific to the type  
of wheel.  
Tyre under-inflation detection  
The space-saver type or steel spare  
wheel does not have a sensor.  
The punctured wheel must be repaired  
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
If the type of wheel is changed,  
check with your CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop that the wheel bolts  
are compatible with the new wheels.  
Take care to note down the code  
number engraved on the head of the  
security bolt socket. This will enable  
you to obtain a replacement security  
bolt socket from your dealer.  
F
Tighten the security bolt using  
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security bolt  
socket (depending on equipment).  
Tighten the other bolts using just the  
wheelbrace 1.  
F
F
Refit the protectors on the bolts (depending  
on equipment).  
F
F
Stow the tools in the carrier box.  
Return the suspension to the normal  
position.  
Check that the tyre pressure is correct and  
have the balancing checked.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Changing a bulb  
Front lamps  
The headlamps have polycarbonate  
Changing a bulb should only be done  
after the headlamp has been switched  
off for several minutes (risk of serious  
burns).  
lenses with a protective coating:  
F
do not clean them using a dry  
or abrasive cloth, nor with a  
detergent or solvent product,  
use a sponge and soapy water or  
a pH neutral product,  
when using a high pressure washer  
on persistent marks, do not keep  
the lance directed towards the  
lamps or their edges for too long,  
so as not to damage their protective  
coating and seals.  
F
Do not touch the bulb directly with  
F
F
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.  
It is imperative to use only anti-  
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid  
damaging the headlamp.  
Always replace a failed bulb with a  
new bulb with the same type and  
specification.  
Model with Xenon headlamps (D1S)  
1. Dual-function Xenon headlamps  
(dipped/main): D1S  
2. Cornering lighting: HP19  
3. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps:  
LEDs  
For the maintenance of the front lamps and  
changing HP19 and D1S bulbs and LED lamps,  
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Risk of electrocution  
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
You are advised to change both D1S  
bulbs at the same time, if one of them  
has failed.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Model with halogen headlamps  
Main beam headlamps  
Dipped beam headlamps  
1. Main beams: H1  
2. Dipped beams: H7  
3. Directional lighting: H7  
4. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps:  
LEDs  
F
F
F
Remove the protective cap A.  
Disengage the retaining spring.  
Remove the bulb and replace it, paying  
attention to the direction of fitting.  
Refit the retaining spring.  
F
F
Remove the protective cap B.  
Disconnect the connector by pressing it  
between the thumb and index finger.  
Free the bulb from its two metal clamps.  
Take out the bulb.  
Replace the bulb, exerting a slight axial  
force.  
F
F
F
F
F
Refit the protective cap A.  
For the maintenance of the front lamps and  
changing LED lamps, contact a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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F
F
Refit the connector, until it is all the way in.  
Refit the protective cap B.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Directional lamp  
Direction indicators  
F
F
Remove the protective cap C.  
Disconnect the connector by pressing it  
between the thumb and index finger.  
Free the bulb from its two metal clamps.  
Take out the bulb.  
Bulbs: HP24  
F
Refit the connector (push the grey tongue  
in well).  
Refit the headlamp unit in the bumper.  
Refit the lamp screws.  
Position the cover using its guides and refit  
the screws.  
F
Remove the fixing screw of cover A using a  
torx tool, tip the cover over and remove.  
Remove the fixing screw of lamp B using  
a torx tool, then pull the lamp to remove it  
from the bumper.  
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Replace the bulb, exerting a slight axial  
force.  
F
F
Detach the bulb C by pressing on bars 1  
and 2.  
Disconnect the connector (pull whilst  
pressing on the grey tongue using a flat  
screwdriver).  
F
F
Refit the connector, until it is all the way in.  
Refit the protective cap C.  
F
Replace the bulb.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Front foglamps  
Side repeaters  
The side repeater is sealed.  
Bulbs: H8  
F
F
Disconnect the connector D.  
Remove the bulb by performing a quarter  
of a turn.  
Replace the bulb.  
Refit the connector D.  
Refit the headlamp unit in the bumper.  
Refit the lamp screws.  
Position the cover using its guides and refit  
the screws.  
If the bulb is faulty, replace the side repeater.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
F
Remove the fixing screw of cover A using a  
torx tool, tip the cover over and remove.  
Remove the fixing screw of lamp B using a  
torx tool, then pull on the lamp to remove it  
from the bumper.  
F
F
F
F
F
F
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When refitting, take care not to trap  
the electrical wiring.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Rear lamps (Saloon)  
Identify the failed bulb.  
1. Brake lamps and sidelamps: P21W/5W  
2. Sidelamps: R5W  
3. Reversing lamps: H21W  
4. Foglamps: H21W  
5. Direction indicators: PY21W  
Boot lid-mounted lamps  
F
F
Open the boot.  
F
F
Refit the bulb holder H.  
Check that the bulb holder H is secured  
correctly by the two clips E.  
Using a flat screwdriver, remove the 3 clips  
which fix the trim in the lamp area.  
Partially remove the trim F.  
Disconnect the connector G.  
Unclip the bulb holder H.  
F
F
F
F
F
F
Refit the connector G.  
Replace and fix the trim F with its 3 clips.  
Replace the failed bulb.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Detach the bulb holder D.  
Replace the failed bulb.  
Refit the bulb holder D.  
Place the lamp in its housing.  
Screw in the 2 fixings C.  
Refit connector B.  
Refit the side boot trim A.  
You can use the wheelbrace to screw or  
unscrew the fixings C.  
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Wing-mounted lamps  
For vehicles fitted with a Hi-Fi amplifier, on the  
right-hand side slacken the screw by a quarter  
turn, then pull the boot side trim A up.  
F
Remove the lateral boot trim flap A. To do  
so, pull it towards the inside of the boot,  
then pull it upwards.  
F
F
F
Disconnect connector B.  
Unscrew the 2 fixings C.  
Remove the lamp from its housing.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Rear lamps (Tourer)  
Identify the failed bulb.  
1. Brake lamps and sidelamps: P21W/5W  
2. Sidelamps: R5W  
3. Reversing lamps: H21W  
4. Foglamps: H21W  
Tailgate-mounted lamps  
F
F
Open the boot.  
Using a flat screwdriver, remove the plastic  
cover E.  
F
Refit the bulb holder H ensuring that it is  
correctly clipped in place.  
Position the lamp in its housing.  
Tighten the fixing nut G.  
Refit the connector F.  
Position and clip in place the plastic  
cover E.  
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Disconnect the connector F.  
Unscrew the fixing nut G.  
Disengage the lamp from its housing.  
Unclip the bulb holder H.  
Replace the failed bulb.  
5. Direction indicators: PY21W  
You can use the wheelbrace to screw or  
unscrew the fixing nut G.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Detach the bulb holder D.  
Replace the faulty bulb.  
Refit the bulb holder D.  
Place the lamp in its housing.  
Screw in the fixing nut C.  
Refit the connector B.  
Refit the side boot trim A.  
You can use the wheelbrace to screw or  
unscrew the fixing nut C.  
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Wing-mounted lamps  
For vehicles fitted with a Hi-Fi amplifier, on the  
right-hand side slacken the screw by a quarter  
turn, then pull the boot side trim A up.  
F
Pull away the flap in the boot side trim A.  
To do this, pull it towards the middle of the  
boot, then pull it up.  
F
F
F
Disconnect the connector B.  
Unscrew the fixing nut C.  
Remove the lamp from its housing.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
F
F
Remove the lens.  
Change the faulty bulb.  
Third brake lamp (LEDs)  
For the replacement of this type of light emitting  
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Number plate lamps (W5W)  
F
F
Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the  
external holes of the lens.  
Push it outwards to unclip it.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Interior lamps  
Courtesy lamps  
Rear reading lamps (Tourer)  
Boot lamp  
Bulb: W5W  
Bulb: W5W  
Bulb: W5W  
F
Unclip the transparent cover of the roof  
lamp to reach the bulb.  
F
Detach the cover of the reading lamp to  
access the bulb.  
F
Detach the lamp cover for access to the  
bulb.  
Map reading lamps  
Bulb: W5W  
F
F
Detach the cover.  
If necessary, detach the partition of the  
affected map reading lamp.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Door aperture lamps  
Footwell lighting  
Glove box  
Bulb: W5W  
Bulb: W5W  
Bulb: W5W  
F
Detach the lamp cover for access to  
the bulb.  
F
Detach the lamp cover for access to  
the bulb.  
F
Detach the lamp cover for access to  
the bulb.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Changing a fuse  
The 2 fuseboxes are located below the dashboard and under the bonnet.  
Replacing a fuse  
Installation of electrical  
Good  
Failed  
Before replacing a fuse, you must:  
accessories  
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ascertain the cause of the fault and have it  
remedied,  
Your vehicle's electrical system is  
designed to operate with standard or  
optional equipment.  
Before installing other electrical  
equipment or accessories on your  
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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switch off all electrical consumers,  
park the vehicle and switch off the ignition,  
identify the failed fuse using the allocation  
tables and diagrams presented on the  
following pages.  
Tweezer  
CITROËN will not accept any  
When replacing a fuse, it is essential to:  
responsibility for the costs incurred  
in repairing your vehicle or for the  
malfunctions resulting from the  
installation of auxiliary accessories  
which were not supplied or  
recommended by CITROËN and which  
were not installed in accordance with  
its instructions, in particular where  
the current consumption of all of  
the additional equipment connected  
exceeds 10 milliamps.  
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use the special tweezer, located on the  
cover close to the fusebox, to extract  
the fuse from its housing and check the  
condition of its filament,  
The replacement of a fuse not  
mentioned in the tables below may  
cause a serious malfunction on your  
vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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always replace a failed fuse with one of  
equivalent rating (same colour); using a  
different rating could cause a malfunction  
(risk of fire).  
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If the fault recurs soon after replacing the  
fuse, have the electrical system checked by a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Fuses under the dashboard  
Access to the fuses  
F
Fully open the storage box then pull firmly  
on it horizontally,  
When refitting the storage box, observe the  
following advice:  
F
Remove the trim by pulling sharply on the  
bottom.  
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with the storage box horizontal, refit the  
bottom ensuring that the lower cut-outs are  
in line with the pins,  
Fusebox A  
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give a sharp push to the front,  
close the storage box, ensuring that the  
springs located behind pass over the top.  
Tweezer  
Fusebox C  
Fusebox B  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Fusebox A  
Fuse N°  
G29  
G30  
G31  
G32  
G33  
G34  
G35  
G36  
G37  
G38  
G39  
G40  
Rating  
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Function  
Not used  
5 A  
Heated door mirrors  
Rain and sunshine sensor  
Seat belt not fastened warning lamps  
Electrochrome mirrors  
Sunroof (Saloon)  
5 A  
5 A  
5 A  
20 A  
5 A  
Passenger door lighting - Passenger door mirror adjustment  
Electric tailgate (Tourer)  
30 A  
20 A  
30 A  
30 A  
3 A  
Heated front seats  
Driver’s electric seat  
Passenger’s electric seat - Hi-Fi amplifier  
Trailer relay unit supply  
Fusebox B  
Fuse N°  
G36  
Rating  
15 A  
10 A  
3 A  
Function  
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6-speed automatic gearbox  
Daytime running lamps - Diagnostic socket  
DSC/ASR  
G37  
G38  
G39  
10 A  
3 A  
Hydraulic suspension  
STOP switch  
G40  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Fusebox C  
Fuse N°  
F1  
Rating  
15 A  
30 A  
5 A  
Function  
Rear screen wipe (Tourer)  
Locking and deadlocking relay  
Airbags  
F2  
F3  
F4  
10 A  
30 A  
30 A  
5 A  
Automatic gearbox - Additional heater unit (Diesel) - Electrochrome rear view mirrors  
Front windows - Sun roof - Passenger door lighting - Passenger door mirror adjustment  
Rear windows  
F5  
F6  
F7  
Vanity mirror lighting - Glove box lighting - Interior lamps - Torch (Tourer)  
Audio system - Steering mounted controls - Screen - Under-inflation detection - Electric boot ECU  
Cigarette lighter - Front 12 V socket  
F8  
20 A  
30 A  
15 A  
15 A  
15 A  
F9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
Alarm - Steering mounted controls, lighting, signalling and wiper stalks  
Low current anti-theft switch  
Driver’s electric seat - Instrument panel - Seat belt not fastened warning lamps - Air conditioning controls  
F13  
F14  
5 A  
Engine relay unit - Hydraulic suspension pump cut-off relay - Airbags ECU supply  
Rain and sunshine sensor - Parking sensors - Passenger’s electric seat - Trailer relay unit - Hi-Fi amplifier ECU -  
Hands-free kit - Lane Departure Warning System  
15 A  
F15  
F17  
30 A  
40 A  
Locking and deadlocking relay  
Heated rear screen - Heated door mirrors  
PARK SHUNT  
FSH  
SHUNT  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Table of fuses  
Fuses under the bonnet  
Fuse N°  
F1  
Rating  
20 A  
15 A  
10 A  
10 A  
15 A  
10 A  
Function  
Engine control unit  
Horn  
F2  
F3  
Screen wash pump  
Headlamp wash pump  
Engine actuators  
F4  
F5  
F6  
Air flow meter - Directional headlamps - Diagnostic socket  
Automatic gearbox selector lever lock - Power steering  
F7  
10 A  
F8  
25 A  
10 A  
30 A  
40 A  
30 A  
40 A  
30 A  
10 A  
10 A  
15 A  
15 A  
15 A  
10 A  
5 A  
Starter motor  
Access to the fuses  
F9  
Clutch switch - STOP switch  
Engine actuators  
Air conditioning blower  
Wipers  
F
F
F
Undo each screw by a quarter turn.  
Remove the cover.  
Change the fuse.  
F10  
F11  
F12  
F13  
F14  
F15  
F16  
F17  
F18  
F19  
F20  
F21  
BSI supply (ignition positive)  
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After a repair, take care to close the  
cover correctly to ensure that it is  
sealed correctly.  
Any repairs on the maxi-fuses (that  
give additional protection) located  
in the fuseboxes, must be left to a  
CITROËN or a qualified workshop.  
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Right-hand main beam  
Left-hand main beam  
Right-hand dipped beam  
Left-hand dipped beam  
Engine actuators  
Engine actuators  
Engine actuators  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Table of fuses  
Fuse N°  
F6  
Rating  
25 A  
Function  
Rear 12 V socket (max power: 100 W)  
Foglamps  
F7  
15 A  
F8  
20 A  
30 A  
Additional burner (Diesel)  
Electric parking brake  
F9  
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In the event of a breakdown  
12 V battery  
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.  
General points  
Access to the battery  
Lead-acid starter batteries  
Protect your eyes and face before  
handling the battery.  
Batteries contain harmful substances  
such as sulphuric acid and lead.  
They must be disposed of in  
accordance with regulations and must  
not, in any circumstances, be discarded  
with household waste.  
Take used remote control batteries and  
vehicle batteries to a special collection  
point.  
All operations on the battery must be  
carried out in a well ventilated area and  
away from naked flames and sources  
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of  
explosion or fire.  
Wash your hands afterwards.  
The battery is located under the bonnet.  
For access to the (+) terminal:  
If your vehicle has an automatic  
gearbox, do not try to start the engine  
by pushing the vehicle.  
F
release the bonnet using the interior lever,  
then the exterior safety catch,  
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are  
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of  
specific technology and specification.  
Its replacement should be carried out  
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
F
raise the bonnet and secure it with its stay.  
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(+) Positive terminal.  
It has a quick-release clamp.  
(-) Negative terminal.  
As the battery negative terminal is not  
accessible, a remote earth point is located  
close to the battery.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Starting using another battery  
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the  
engine can be started using a slave battery  
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead  
cables or a battery booster.  
F
F
Start the engine of the vehicle with the  
good battery and leave it running for a few  
minutes.  
Operate the starter on the broken down  
vehicle and let the engine run.  
If the engine does not start straight away,  
switch off the ignition and wait a few  
moments before trying again.  
Never try to start the engine by  
connecting a battery charger.  
Never use a 24 V or higher battery  
booster.  
First check that the slave battery has a  
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity  
at least equal to that of the discharged  
battery.  
The two vehicles must not be in contact  
with each other.  
Switch off the electrical consumers on  
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,  
lighting, ...).  
F
Wait until the engine returns to idle then  
disconnect the jump lead cables in the  
reverse order.  
Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if  
your vehicle has one.  
Allow the engine to run for at least  
30 minutes, by driving or with the vehicle  
stationary, so that the battery reaches an  
adequate state of charge.  
F
F
Raise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,  
if your vehicle has one.  
F
F
Connect the red cable to the positive  
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at  
the metal elbow) then to the positive  
terminal (+) of the slave battery B or the  
booster.  
F
F
Connect one end of the green or black  
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the  
slave battery B or the booster (or earth  
point on the other vehicle).  
Connect the other end of the green or black  
cable to the earth point C on the broken  
down vehicle.  
Ensure that the jump lead cables do  
not pass close to moving parts of the  
engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).  
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when  
the engine is running.  
Some functions, including Stop & Start,  
are not available if the battery is not  
sufficiently charged.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Charging the battery using a battery charger  
For optimum service life of the battery, it is  
essential to maintain an adequate state of  
charge.  
In some circumstances it may be necessary to  
charge the battery:  
Follow the instructions for use provided  
by the manufacturer of the charger.  
Never reverse polarities.  
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if you use your vehicle essentially for short  
journeys,  
if the vehicle is to be taken off the road for  
several weeks.  
It is not necessary to disconnect the  
battery.  
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F
F
Switch off the ignition.  
Switch off all electrical consumers (audio  
system, lighting, wipers, ...).  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
F
Switch off the charger B before connecting  
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any  
dangerous sparks.  
Ensure that the charger cables are in good  
condition.  
Raise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has  
one, on the (+) terminal.  
Connect the charger B cables as follows:  
If you envisage charging your vehicle's  
battery yourself, use only a charger  
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a  
nominal voltage of 12 V.  
F
F
F
Never try to charge a frozen battery.  
If the battery has been frozen, have  
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop, who will check that  
the internal components have not been  
damaged and the casing is not cracked,  
which could cause a leak of toxic and  
corrosive acid.  
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the positive (+) red cable to the (+)  
terminal of the battery A,  
the negative (-) black cable to the earth  
point C on the vehicle.  
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If this label is present, it is essential  
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid  
causing irreversible damage to the  
electrical components related to the  
Stop & Start system.  
F
At the end of the charging operation, switch  
off the charger B before disconnecting the  
cables from the battery A.  
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In the event of a breakdown  
Disconnecting the battery  
In order to maintain an adequate state  
of charge for starting the engine, it is  
recommended that the battery be disconnected  
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long  
period.  
Following reconnection of the  
battery  
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the  
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the  
engine to allow initialisation of the electronic  
systems.  
However, if minor problems persist following  
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Referring to the corresponding section, you  
must yourself reinitialise or reset certain  
systems, such as:  
Before disconnecting the battery:  
F
F
close all openings (doors, boot, windows),  
switch off all electrical consumers (audio  
system, wipers, lighting, ...),  
F
switch off the ignition and wait for  
four minutes.  
Having exposed the battery, it is only  
necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.  
Reconnecting the (+) terminal  
F
F
F
F
Raise the lever A fully.  
Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.  
Push the clamp B fully down.  
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the remote control,  
the electric windows,  
the panoramic sunroof blind,  
the date and time in the audio system,  
the radio preset stations.  
Quick-release terminal clamp*  
Lower the lever A to lock the clamp B.  
The Stop & Start system may not be  
operational during the trip following the  
first engine start.  
In this case, the system will only be  
available again after a continuous  
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,  
a period which depends on the ambient  
temperature and the state of charge of  
the battery (up to about 8 hours).  
Do not force the lever as locking will  
not be possible if the clamp is not  
positioned correctly; start the procedure  
again.  
Disconnecting the (+) terminal  
F
F
Raise the lever A fully to release the clamp B.  
Remove the clamp B by lifting it off.  
* Depending on version.  
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