CITROEN C5 2000 User manual

2000
2000
CAR 050007
AC/QCAV/MTD
Méthodes Techniques Documentation
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PRESENTATION
THIS HANDBOOK summarises the specifications, adjustments, checks and special features of the CITROEN C5.
The handbook is divided into the following sections representing the main functions :
GENERA - ENGINE - INJECTION - IGNITION - C UTCH - GEARBOX - DRIVESHAFTS - AX ES - SUSPENSION - STEERING - BRAKES - HYDRAU ICS -
E ECTRICA - AIR CONDITIONING.

INJECTION
Idling - antipollution 111
Petrol injection 112
Emission standards 113 - 119
Prohibited operations : HDi 120 - 121
Safety requirements : HDi 122 - 123
Checking the fuel supply circuit 124 - 125
Checking the air supply circuit 126 - 130
Exhaust gas recycling 131 - 134
Checking turbo pressure 135 - 138
Features of injection systems 139 - 168
IGNITION
Sparking plugs 169
CLUTCH-GEARBOX
Speedometers 170
Clutch specifications 171 - 172
Gearbox and tyre specifications 173 - 174
BE4/5 gearbox controls 175 - 183
M /5 gearbox controls 184 - 192
A 4-4HP20 gearbox controls 193 - 203
Driveshafts 204
AXLES-SUSPENSION
Wheels and tyres 205 - 211
Axle geometry 212 - 214
Front and rear axle 215 - 216
Suspension 217 - 220
Steering specifications 221 - 222
BRAKES
Brake specifications 223 - 228
Handbrake adjustment 229
Bleeding and filling braking system 230 - 233
HYDRAULICS
Specifications 234 - 237
Suspension spheres 238 - 240
ELECTRICAL
Starter motors 241
Alternators 242
Charging circuit 243
AIR CONDITIONING
Quantities in R 134a aircon system 244
Special features 245
Pollen filter 246
Dryer cartridge 247 - 249
Checking oil level 250 - 251
Checking pressures 252
Air conditioning : 6FN-RFN-R Z 253
Air conditioning circuit : XFX 254
Air conditioning circuit : RHY-RHZ 255
Air conditioning circuit : 4HX 256
INDEX
GENERAL
Identification of vehicles 1 - 4
General : Dimensions 5 - 6
Weight specifications 7 - 8
Towing specifications 9 - 10
ifting / supporting the vehicle 11 - 14
Capacities 15 - 18
ubricants 19 - 32
ENGINES
Engine specifications 34 - 58
Cylinder head marking / tightening
6FZ-RFN-R Z 38
XFX 51 - 52
RHY-R Z 55 - 56
4HX 57 - 58
Auxiliaries drive belt 59 - 68
Checking and setting valve timing 69 - 90
Power unit suspension 91 - 95
Exhaust system 96 - 100
Cooling system 101 - 107
Checking oil pressures 108
Oil filter 109
Filling and bleeding engine coolant 110

GENERAL
1
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
E1APO8RD
(A) Chassis stamp
(cold stamp on bodywork).
(B) Manufacturer’s data plate.
(under the rear bench seat)
(C) A-S RP No. and RP paint code
(label on front pillar close to driver’s door).
(D) Inflation pressures and tyre references.
(label on front pillar close to driver’s door)
(E) Serial no. on bodywork.
(F) Gearbox reference – Factory serial no.
(G) Engine legislation type – Factory serial no.
GENERAL

GENERAL
2
Emission standard L IF/L5 L IFL5 L -IF/L5 L IF/L5
Type code DC 6FZB DC 6FZC/IF DC 6FZE DCRFNC/IF DC RFNF/IF DC RLZB DC XFXC/IF DC XFXF/IF
Engine type 6FZ RFN RLZ XFX
Cubic capacity (cc) 1749 1997 2946
Fiscal rating (hp) 78 9 14
Gearbox type BE4 5 AL4 BE4 5 AL4 BE4 5 ML5 5 4 HP 20
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DL 29 20 TP 44 20 DL 30 20 TP 42 20 DL 31 20 LE 95 20 HZ 13
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
Petrol
ESEW
7
J J D
2.0 HPi
J S
2 0i 16V 3.0i V61.8i 16V
Exclusive
SX-ExclusiveX-SX
10 9
Auto.Auto.Auto.
Engine families

GENERAL
3
Emission standard L
Type code DC RHYB DC RHZB DC RHZE DC HXB DC HXE
Engine type RHY RHZ HX
Cubic capacity (cc) 1997 2178
Fiscal rating (hp) 56 7 8 9
Gearbox type BE4 5 ML 5 AL4 ML 5 4 HP 20
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DL 32 20 LE 94 20 TP 43 20 LE 96 20 HZ 20
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
Diesel
DW
10
TD ATED
2.0 HDi
TED
2.2 HDi
12
Engine families
SX-Exclusive
X-SXXAuto. Auto.

GENERAL
Family
Ref. Family
DX4
Body shape
Ref. Body shape
C 5- door saloon
Engine
Ref. Capacity Type Ref. Capacity Type
6FZ 1749 EW7 RHY 1997 DW10TD
RFN 1998 EW10J4 RHZ DW10ATED
RLZ EW10D HX 2179 DW12TED4
XFX 2946 ES9J4
Version (Gearbox and emission standard)
Ref. Gearbox Emission standard
BManual L4
C5 gears L5
EAutomatic L4
F4 gears L5
4
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
Manufacturer’s plate Factory code.
Structure. The factory code is composed of 6 figures or letters.
Example : D.C.6.F.Z.B. - D = Vehicle family. - 6FZ = Engine.
- C = Body shape. - B = Version.
- (a) Type approval number (*).
- (b) Type serial number.
-(c) Gross vehicle weight (*).
-(d) Gross train weight (*).
- (e) Maximum weight on the front axle (*).
- (f) Maximum weight on rear axle (*).
(*)= according to marketing country.
E1AP08SC

GENERAL
5
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : DIMENSIONS
E1AP08TD

GENERAL
6
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : DIMENSIONS
Exterior dimensions (mm)
Dimensions and interior volumes (mm)
Vehicles All types
(except 3.0i V6 and 2.2 HDi) 2.2 HDi 3.0i V6
Wheel base A 2750
Length (overall) B 618
Rear track on the ground C 1509 1 95 1 93
Front track on the ground D 15 1530 1528
Width (overall) E 1770
Height (overall) (*) F 1 76
Front overhang G 971
Rear overhang H 897
(*) = Vehicle in running order (vehicle empty, levels topped up).
Elbow width, front 1538
Elbow width, rear 1520
Height of boot below parcel shelf 55
Minimum floor width 1170
Boot depth at floor level 985
Volume of boot below parcel shelf (dm3)56

GENERAL
Versions 1.8i16V 2.0i16V 2.0 HPi 3.0i V6 1.8i16V 2.0i16V 3.0i V6
6FZ RFN RLZ XFX 6FZ RFN XFX
Gearbox type BE4 5 ML 5 AL4 4 HP 20
Payload 520 527 520 530 520 520 500
Unladen weight in running order 1290 1318 1325 1480 1315 1325 1520
Gross vehicle weight 1810 1845 1845 2010 1835 1845 2020
Gross train weight 3310 3345 3345 3610 3335 3345 3420
Maximum trailer weight without brakes 660 695 700 750 695 700 750
Maximum trailer weight with brakes
Incline 12% 1500 1500 1500 1600 1500 1500 1400
Incline 10% 1550 1600 1600 1700 1550 1600 1700
Incline 8% 1800 1900 1900 2000 1800 1900 2000
Maximum nose weight 75
Maximum roof rack load 75
7
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : WEIGHTS
Exterior dimensions (mm)
Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox

GENERAL
8
Versions 2.0 HDi 2 .0 HDi 2.2 HDi 2.0 HDi 2.2 HDi
RHY RHZ HX RHZ HX
Gearbox type BE4 5 ML 5 AL4 4 HP 20
Payload 520 520 500 500 500
Unladen weight in running order 1360 1385 1485 1410 1520
Gross vehicle weight 1880 1905 1985 1910 2020
Gross train weight 3380 3405 3485 3410 3120
Maximum trailer weight without brakes 715 730 750 740 750
Maximum trailer weight with brakes
Incline 12% 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
Incline 10% 1600 1600 1700 1600 1700
Incline 8% 2000 2000 2000 2000 1800
Maximum nose weight 75
Maximum roof rack load 75
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : WEIGHTS
Exterior dimensions (mm)
Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox

GENERAL
9
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : TOWING THE VEHICLE
Remorquage avant
Remorquage arrière
WARNING : When the engine is not running, steering and braking
are no longer power-assisted.
Towing eye
(1) Towing eye
The towing eye is stowed in the jack protection box inside the spare
wheel.
Vehicle with either manual or automatic gearbox.
ESSENTIAL : Never tow the vehicles with wheels hanging
(towing by the wheels).
E2AP01GD E2AP01HC E2AP01JC

GENERAL
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : TOWING THE VEHICLE
Vehicle towing : Precautions to be taken
HP 20 automatic gearbox.AL automatic gearbox.
Towing.
In the event of impossibility to raise the front of the vehicle :
It is ESSENTIAL to place the selection lever in position «N».
Do not add oil.
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph over a distance of 30 miles.
Moving the vehicle.
Never be towed with the ignition switched off.
Never attempt to push-start the vehicle. (Impossible with an automatic gearbox).
Note : The automatic gearbox is only lubricated when the engine is running.
Towing.
In the event of impossibility to raise the front of the vehicle :
It is ESSENTIAL to place the selection lever in position «N».
Do not add oil.
Do not exceed a speed of 5 mph over a distance of 60 miles.
10

GENERAL
11
Lifting and supporting the vehicle
Front of the vehicle.
Position the jack to support the centre of the front subframe crossmember.
ESSENTIAL : Never attempt to lift by the front panel mounting or front panel
crossmember.
Place axle stands under the front subframe.
E2AP015C E2AP016C E2-POOAC
GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

GENERAL
12
Lifting and supporting the vehicle (continued)
Side lifting.
ESSENTIAL : Always ensure the jack is correctly positioned at the
lifting points.
ESSENTIAL : Do not place the axle stands under the jack contact
lugs.
Position of the axle stand.
E2AP017C E2AP018C E2AP019D E2AP00GC
GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

GENERAL
13
Lifting and supporting the vehicle (continued)
Lifting the rear of the vehicle.
ESSENTIAL : Never lift under the spare wheel
(risk of deformation of the floor).
Do not lift under the rear subframe crossmember.
Lift under the strengthened rim of the spare wheel pan.
Positioning of the axle stand.
Lifting using the handle jack.
Front lifting.
Rear lifting.
NOTE : The handle jack is specific to the vehicle, do not use it for any other purposes.
E2AP01AC E2AP01BC E2AP01CC E2AP01DC
GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

GENERAL
14
Lifting and supporting the vehicle (continued)
Lifting on a platform.
Two-column lift.
Auxiliary lift with blocks.
E2AP01EC E2AP01FC
GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

GENERAL
15
CAPACITIES (in litres)
Draining method.
Oil capacities are defined as below.
1/ Vehicle on horizontal ground (in the high position, if hydropneumatic suspension).
2/ Engine warm (oil temperature 80°C).
3/ Drain oil sump + remove filter cartidge (time for draining to last drops = 15 minutes).
/ Refit drain plug + filter cartridge.
5/ Refill the engine.
6/ Start the engine (to allow the cartridge to fill).
7/ Stop the engine (to allow oil to stabilise for 5 minutes).
ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.

GENERAL
Engine type
Engine with filter change
Between Min. and Max.
5-speed gearbox
Automatic gearbox
After oil change
Braking circuit
Hydraulic circuit
Cooling system
Fuel tank capacity
6FZ RFN RLZ RHY RHZ
.25 .75
1.7 1.5
1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
6 6 8.3
3 3 5.3
.3
8.8 – 9.3 (*) 8.8 10.7
66 68
16
CAPACITIES (in litres)
1.8i 16V 2.0i 16V 2.0 HPi 2.0 HDi
Petrol Diesel
Vehicle without air conditioning
(*) = With automatic gearbox
ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.
Auto. Auto. Auto.

GENERAL
17
Engine type
Engine with filter change
Between Min. and Max.
5-speed gearbox
Automatic gearbox
After oil change
Braking circuit
Hydraulic circuit
Cooling system
Fuel tank capacity
CAPACITIES (in litres)
Petrol
Vehicle with air conditioning
(*) = With automatic gearbox.
ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.
1.8i 16V 2.0i 16V 3.0i V6
Auto. Auto. Auto.
6FZ RFN RLZ XFX
.25 5.25
1.7 2
1.8 1.8 1.8
6 6 8.3
3 3 5.3
.3
8.8 – 9.3 (*) 8.8 1
66
2.0 HPi