CITROEN C5, C8, 2003 C5, 2003 C8 Handbook

PRIVATE CARS

C5 - C8

CAR 050014
Volume 2

«The technical information contained in this document is intended for the exclusive use of the trained personnel of the
motor vehicle repair trade. In some instances, this information could concern the security and safety of the vehicle. The
information is to be used by the professional vehicle repairers for whom it is intended and they alone would assume full
responsibility to the exclusion of that of the manufacturer».
«The technical information appearing in this brochure is subject to updating as the characteristics of each model in the
range evolve. Motor vehicle repairers are invited to contact the CITROËN network periodically for further information and
to obtain any possible updates».

2003

PRESENTATION

THIS HANDBOOK summarises the specifications, adjustments, checks and special features of CITROEN private vehicles, not including UTILITY

vehicles for which there exists a separate handbook.

The handbook is divided into nine groups representing the main functions :

GENERAL - ENGINE - INJECTION - IGNITION - CLUTCH, GEARBOX, DRIVESHAFTS - AXLES, SUSPENSION, STEERING - BRAKES - ELECTRICAL ­AIR CONDITIONING.

In each section, the vehicles are dealt with in the following order : C5 and C8, or all models where applicable.

The information given in this handbook is based on vehicles marketed in EUROPE.

IMPORTANT

If you find that this handbook does not always meet your requirements, we invite you to send us your suggestions which we will take into account
when preparing future publications. For example :

– INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION
– ISUPERFLUOUS INFORMATION
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Please send your comments and suggestions to :

CITROEN U.K. Ltd.
221, Bath Road,
SLOUGH,
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U.K.

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GENERALGENERAL

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.

C5

GENERAL

DC 6FZB DC 6FZC/IF DC 6FZE DC RFNC/IF DC RFNB DC RFNE

6FZ RFN

1749 1997

78 9

BE4/5 AL4 BE4/5 AL4

20 DL 29 20 TP 44 20 BL 30 20 TP 42

Emission standard L4 L5 L4 L5 L4 L5
Type code

Engine type
Cubic capacity (cc)
Fiscal rating (hp)

Gearbox type
Gearbox ident. plate

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C5

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Petrol saloons

X-SX

1.8i 16V

X-SX-Exclusive

2.0i 16V

Auto.

Auto.

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GENERALGENERAL

L4 L5

DC RLZB DC XFXC/IF DC XFXF/IF

RLZ XFX

1997 2946

81314

BE4/5 ML/5C ML/5T 4 HP 20

20 DL31 20 LM 21 20 LE 95 20 HZ 13

C5

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Petrol saloons

2.0 HPi

30.i 24S V6

Exclusive

Auto.

Emission standard

Type code

Engine type

Cubic capacity (cc)

Fiscal rating (hp)

Gearbox type

Gearbox ident. plate

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GENERAL

Emission standard L4

Type code DC RHYB DC RHSB DC RHSE DC RHZB DC RHZE
Engine type RHY RHS RHZ
Cubic capacity (cc) 1997
Fiscal rating (hp) 6767
Gearbox type BE4/5 ML/5C ML/5T (*) AL4 ML/5C ML/5T AL4
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DL 32 20 LM 18 20 LE 94 20 TP 43 20 LM 18 20 LE 94 20 TP 43

C5 IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Diesel saloons

2.0 HDi

X

X-Exclusive

Auto. Auto.

(*) FAP = Particle filter

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GENERALGENERAL

Auto.

Emission standard L4

Type code DC 4HXB DC 4HXE
Engine type 4HX
Cubic capacity (cc) 2179
Fiscal rating (hp) 8
Gearbox type ML/5C ML/5T 4 HP 20

Gearbox ident. plate 20 LM 17 20 LE 96 20 HZ 20

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Diesel saloons

2.2 HDi

SX-Exclusive

C5

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GENERAL

Emission standard L4 L5 L4 L5
Type code DE 6FZC/IF DE 6FZB DE RFNC/IF DE RFNE DE RLZB DE XFX/IF DE XFXF/IF
Engine type 6FZ RFN RLZ XFX
Cubic capacity (cc) 1749 1997 2946
Fiscal rating (hp) 7981314
Gearbox type BE4/5 AL4 BE4/5 ML/5C ML/5T 4 HP 20
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DL 29 20 DL 30 20 TP 42 20 DL 31 20 LM 21 20 LE 95 20 HZ 13

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Petrol estates

3.0i 24S V6

2.0 HPi

2.0i 16V1.8i 16V

Exclusive

SX

Exclusive

X-SX

Auto.

Auto.

C5

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GENERALGENERAL

Emission standard L4

Type code DE RHYB DE RHSB DE RHSE DE RHZB DE RHZE
Engine type RHY RHS RHZ
Cubic capacity (cc) 1997
Fiscal rating (hp) 6767
Gearbox type BE4/5 ML/5C ML/5T AL4 ML/5C ML/5T AL4
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DL 32 20 LM 18 20 LE 94 (*) 20 TP 43 (*) 20 LM 18 20 LE 94 20 TP 48 (*)

C5

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Diesel estates

2.0 HDi

X

X-Exclusive

Auto. Auto.

(*) FAP = Particle filter

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GENERAL

Auto.

Emission standard L4

Type code DE 4HXB DE 4HXE
Engine type 4HX
Cubic capacity (cc) 2179
Fiscal rating (hp) 8
Gearbox type ML/5C ML/5T 4 HP 20

Gearbox ident. plate 20 LM 17 20 LE 96 20 HZ 20

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Diesel estates

2.2 HDi

SX-Exclusive

C5

GENERAL

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IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

E1AP0A2D

(A) Chassis stamp (cold stamp on bodywork).

(B) Manufacturer’s data plate (under RH centre pillar).

(C) A-S / RP No. and RP paint code

(label on front pillar).

(D) Inflation pressures and tyre references.

(label on front pillar)

(E) Gearbox reference – Factory serial no.

(F) Engine legislation type – Factory serial no.

GENERAL

C8

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GENERAL

Emission standard IFL5

Type code EB RFNC/IF EB RFNF/IF EA RFNF/IF EB 3FZC/IF EA 3FZC/IF
Engine type RFN 3FZ
Cubic capacity (cc) 1998 2230
Fiscal rating (hp) 911

Gearbox type BE4/5 AL4 ML5C
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DL 27 (1) 20 DL 26 (2) 20 TP 74 20 LM 09

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Petrol

2.0i 16V

2.2i 16V

X – SX

Exclusive

SX

Captain Chair

SX

Captain Chair

Exclusive

Captain Chair

Automatic

ManualManual

X - SX

(1) = Right hand drive
(2) = Left hand drive.

C8

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GENERALGENERAL

Automatic

Emission standard IFL5

Type code SEB XFWF/IF EA XFWF/IF
Engine type XFW
Cubic capacity (cc) 2946
Fiscal rating (hp) 14

Gearbox type 4 HP 20

Gearbox ident. plate 20 HZ 27

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Petrol

3.0i V6 S24

Exclusive

Captain Chair

Exclusive

C8

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GENERAL

Emission standard L4

Type code EB RHTB EB RHTE EA RHTE EB RHWB EB RHWE EA RHWE
Engine type RHT RHW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1997
Fiscal rating (hp) 7

Gearbox type ML5C AL4 ML5C AL4
Gearbox ident. plate 20 LM 05 20 TS 04 20 LM 05 20 TS 04

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Diesel

2.0 HDi (*)

2.0 HDi (**)

X – SX – Exclusive

SX

Captain Chair

Automatic

Manual AutomaticManual

SX

Captain Chair

X – SX – Exclusive

(*) = With FAP (Particle filter).
(**) = Without FAP (Particle filter).

C8

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GENERALGENERAL

(*) = FAP (Particle filter).

Manual

Emission standard L4

Type code EB 4HWB EA 4HWB
Engine type 4HW
Cubic capacity (cc) 2179
Fiscal rating (hp) 8

Gearbox type ML5C

Gearbox ident. plate 20 LM 01

IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES

Diesel

2.2 HDi (*)

SX

Captain Chair

Exclusive

Captain Chair

SX

Captain Chair

C8

ALL TYPES

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GENERAL

CAPACITIES (in litres)

Draining method.

The oil capacities are defined according to the following methods.

1) - Vehicle on level surface (in high position, if equipped with hydropneumatic suspension).

2) - Engine warm (oil temperature 80°C).

3) - Draining of the oil sump + removal of the cartridge (duration of draining + dripping = 15 min).

4) - Refit plug + cartridge.

5) - Engine filling.

6) - Engine starting (allowing the cartridge to be filled).

7) - Engine stopped (stationary for 5 min).

ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.

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GENERALGENERAL

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

C5

(*) = 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

4.25 5.25

1.7 2

1.8 1.8 1.8
6 6 8.3
3 3 5.3

4.3

8.8 – 9.3 (*) 8.8 14
66

2.0 HPi

C5

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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

CAPACITIES (in litres)

Diesel

C5

ESSENTIAL : Systematically check the oil level using the oil dipstick.

2.0 HDi 2.2 HDi
Auto. Auto. Auto.

RHY RHS RHZ 4HX

4.5 4.75

1.4 1.5

1.8 1.8 1.8

8.3 - 6 (1) 8.3 - 6 (1) 8.3

5.3 – 3 (1) 5.3 – 3 (1) 5.3

4.3

10.7 – 11.7 (With additional heating)

68

C5

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GENERALGENERAL

Engine type RFN 3FZ XFW RHT - RHW 4HW
Engine angle
Engine with filter change 4.25 5.25 4.75
Between Min. and Max. 1.7 2 1.9 1.5
5-speed gearbox 1.8 2 2 2
Automatic gearbox 6 8.3 6
After oil change 3 5.3 3
Hydraulic or brake circuit 0.66 0.66
Cooling system 7 7.2 10.5 10 10.2 11.3
Fuel tank capacity 80 80

CAPACITIES (in litres)

Petrol Diesel

Auto.

Auto. Auto.

2.0i 16V 2.2i 16V 3.0i 24S 2.0 HDi 2.2 HDi

C8

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GENERAL

ALL TYPES

Evolutions (year 2003).

CITROËN C3 PLURIEL.

Only petrol versions are available.

Normal maintenance interval : 30 000 km (20 000 miles)
Severe maintenance interval : 20 000 km (12 000 miles)..

ESSENTIAL : For all vehicles with a 30 000 km (20 000 miles)
maintenance interval, use exclusively TOTAL ACTIVA/QUARTZ
7000 or 9000 or any other oils offering identical specifications to
these.
These oils offer specifications that are superior to those defined
by norms ACEA A3 OR API SJ/CF.
Failing this, it is essential to adhere to the maintenance pro­grammes covering severe operating conditions.

Use of oil grade 10W 40.
It is possible to use semi-synthetic oil 7000 10W40 on HDi and HDi
FAP vehicles.

WARNING : To avoid problems with starting from cold, use this oil as

allowed by the climatic conditions in the country concerned (see
table).

For more details see the oil usage table.

New commercial designation for energy economy oil.
The oil TOTAL ACTIVA/QUARTZ 9000 5W30 becomes
TOTAL ACTIVA FUTUR 9000 (for France),
QUARTZ FUTURE 9000 5W30 (outside France).

The usage exclusions for this oil are the same as before :

- XSARA VTS 2.0i 16V (XU10J4RS).

- RELAY 2.8 TDi; 2.8 HDi (SOFIM engine).

- HDi FAP vehicles.

- C3 1.6i 16V (DV4TED4).

- C8 2.2i (EW12J4)

LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

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GENERALGENERAL

ALL TYPES

LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

E4AP006D

Engine oil norms.

Current norms.

The classification of these engine oils is established
by the following recognised organisations :

- S.A.E : Society of Automotive Engineers.

- API : American Petroleum Institute.

- ACEA : Association des Constructeurs Européens

d’Automobiles

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GENERAL

ALL TYPES

ACEA 2003 norms

The meaning of the first letter has not changed, it still corresponds to
the type of engine :

A : petrol and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines.

B : diesel engines.

The figure following the first letter corresponds to the type of oil: .

3 : high performance oils.
4 : oils specifically for direct injection diesel engines.
5 : very high performance oils permitting lower fuel consumption
Example :
ACEA A3 : high performance oils specifically for petrol and dual fuel

petrol / LPG engines
ACEA A/B : blended oils giving very high performance for all engines,
also permitting better fuel economy, specifically for direct injection die­sel engines
NOTE : From 01/01/2003 there is no longer any reference to the year
of creation of the norm, (Example : ACEA A3/B3 98 becomes ACEA

A3/B3.

API norms

The meaning of the first letter has not changed, it still corresponds to
the type of engine :

S : petrol and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines.
C : diesel engines.

The second letter corresponds to the degree of evolution of the oil
(ascending order).

Example : Norm SL is more severe than norm SJ, corresponding to
a higher level of performance.

LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

S.A.E. Norms - Table for selection of engine oil grade
Selection of engine oil grades recommended for climatic conditions in countries of distribution

Evolution of the norms as at 01/01/2003

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GENERALGENERAL

LUBRIFIANTS - PRECONISATIONS DE LA GAMME TOTAL

Recommendations.

ESSENTIAL : To preserve engine performances, all engines fitted in CITROEN vehicles must be lubricated with high quality oils (synthetic or
semi-synthetic).

CITROËN engines are lubricated at the factory with TOTAL oil of grade S.A.E.5W-30.
TOTAL oil of grade S.A.E.5W-30 allows improved fuel economies (approx 2.5%).

The oil 5W30 is used only for the following engines (Year 2003) :

- XU10 J4RS : XSARA VTS 2.0i 16V (3-door)

- SOFIM : RELAY 2.8 TDi and 2.8 HDi.

- HDi : With particle filter (FAP).

- DV4 TED4 : CITROËN C3 1.4 HDi 16V

- EW 12J4 : CITROËN C8 2.2i.

WARNING : CITROËN engines prior to model year 2000 do not have to be lubricated with oils adhering to the norms :
ACEA AI-98 and API SJ/CF EC or current norms ACEA A5/B5

Denomination of TOTAL oils according to country of marketing :
TOTAL ACTIVA (France only).
TOTAL QUARTZ (outside France).

ALL TYPES

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GENERAL

LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

ALL TYPES

Recapitulation

Norms to be observed for engine oils (year 2003)

Blended oils for all engines (petrol, diesel and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines).

(*) It is essential not to use engine oils respecting these norms for the following engine-types : XU10 J4RS , SOFIM 2.8 TDi
and SOFIM 2.8 HDi , HDi with particle filter (FAP), EW 12 J4, DV4 TED4.

Classes and grades of TOTAL recommended engine oils.

Oils marketed in each country are adapted to the local climatic conditions.

(*) Blended oils for all engines, permitting fuel economy.

Year

2003

Petrol and dual fuel petrol /

LPG engines

A3 or A5 5 (*) SJ or SL

CF B3 or B5 (*)Diesel engines

Types of engine concerned ACEA norms API norms

TOTAL ACTIVA 9000
TOTAL QUARTZ 9000

TOTAL ACTIVA FUTUR 9000 (*)
TOTAL QUARTZ FUTUR 9000 (*)

5W40

A3 / B3

SL / CF

SJ / CF

5W30

A5 / B5

TOTAL ACTIVATRAC

10W40

A3 / B3

S.A.E. norms ACEA norms API norms

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GENERALGENERAL

LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

ALL TYPES

S.A.E. norms ACEA norms API norms

Oils specifically for petrol and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines

TOTAL ACTIVA 7000
TOTAL QUARTZ 7000

10W-40

TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 0W-40 A3 SJ

TOTAL ACTIVA 7000
TOTAL QUARTZ 7000

15W-50

Oils specifically for diesel engines

TOTAL ACTIVA DIESEL 7000
TOTAL QUARTZ DIESEL 7000

10W-40

TOTAL ACTIVA DIESEL 7000 15W-50

B3 CF

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GENERAL

Oil usage table

Engine types

LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

TOTAL ACTIVA QUARTZ

Synthetic 9000 Semi-synthetic 7000

0W40

cold countries

5W30 5W40 10W40

15W50

hot countries

(*) = Particle filter

ALL TYPES

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

XU10 J4RS (Xsara VTS 2.0i 16V) X XXX

EW 12 J4 (C8 2.2i 16V) X XXX

Other petrol engines XXXXX

HDi engines with FAP (*) XX

Other HDi engines XXX

SOFIM 2.8 TDi and 2.8 HDi (RELAY) XXX

DV4 TED4 (C3 2.0 HDi 16V) XXX

Indirect injection diesel engines XXXX

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ALL TYPESLUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

GENERALGENERAL

Selection of TOTAL engine oils, to be used according to the climatic conditions in the country where the vehicle is marketed.

E4AP006D

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GENERAL

FRANCE

Metropolitan FRANCE

Metropolitan FRANCE

New Caledonia
Guadeloupe
Saint Martin
Reunion

9000 5W-40 7000 15W-50 7000 15W-50

Martinique
Guyana
Tahiti
Mauritius
Mayotte

LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

Blended oils for all engines, supplied in bulk

TOTAL ACTIVRAC S.A.E. norms : 10W40

TOTAL ACTIVA

Blended oils for all engines

900 5W-40

9000 5W-30 (*)

7000 10 W-40

7000 10 W-40

9000 5W-40

Oils specifically for petrol and

dual-fuel petrol / LPG engines

Oils specifically for diesel

engines

TOTAL ACTIVA DIESEL

(*) = Blended oils for all engines, permitting fuel economy

ALL TYPES

ENGINE OILS

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GENERALGENERAL

LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils

ALL TYPES

EUROPE

7000 10W40

9000 0W40

7000 10W40

7000 10W40

9000 0W40

7000 10W40

9000 0W40

7000 10W40

7000 10W40
9000 15W40

7000 10W40

Germany

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia

Bulgaria

Cyprus

Croatia

ENGINE OILS

TOTAL ACTIVA

Blended oils for all engines

Oils specifically for petrol and

dual-fuel petrol / LPG engines

Oils specifically for diesel

engines

TOTAL ACTIVA DIESEL

9000 5W40

FUTURE 9000 5W30 (*)

7000 10W40

(*) = Blended oils for all engines, permitting fuel economy