In the event of a breakdown -> Running out of fuel for your Citroen C5 Aircross 2017-2025
In the event of a breakdown
For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel), refer to the
corresponding section.
Assembling and placing the
triangle
Warning triangle
As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch
on the hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
BlueHDi 130 engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
Diesel.
F Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
Storage compartment
F Wait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
F Operate the starter to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure.
For versions supplied with a triangle as original
equipment, refer to the illustration above.
For other versions, refer to the assembly
instructions provided with the triangle.
F Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle,
as required by local legislation.
BlueHDi 180 engines
There is a compartment in the interior trim of
the tailgate to store a triangle.
F Open the tailgate.
F Release the cover by turning the screw
a quarter turn anti-clockwise.
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
Diesel.
F Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F Repeat the last two operations 10 times.
F Operate the starter to start the engine.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
If the engine does not start first time, do not
keep trying, but start the procedure again from
the beginning.
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In the event of a breakdown
Versions with a spare wheel
HDi engines
Access to the tool kit
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
Diesel.
F Open the bonnet.
F If necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump.
F Loosen the degassing bolt.
F Operate the priming pump until fuel appears
in the transparent tube.
F Retighten the degassing bolt.
F Operate the starter until the engine starts (if
the engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15 seconds before trying
again).
F If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
The main tools are stowed in the boot, under
the floor.
For access to them:
F Open the boot.
F Place the adjustable boot floor in the high
position.
F unclip the storage box by pulling it up,
F unclip the two fixings to open its cover.
F Put the cover back in place, clip it and
ensure it is clipped in.
F Close the bonnet.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on
equipment.
Versions with a temporary
puncture repair kit
Do not use them for any other purposes.
Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's
equipment:
-
-
temporary puncture repair kit,
spare wheel.
F Unclip the two fixings to open its cover.
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