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When I went to pick up my 2009 VTR+, I was surprised when the dealer told me it actually has got daytime running lights, I thought he meant the LED's and dismissed it, as those were not introduced until late 2010. But they are actually bright bulbs in the strip at the bottom of the headlights. Strangely though, they are disabled by default and there, by default, is no option in the menu to enable them. He asked if I wanted them enabled, and after a few minutes on the computer now they are enabled and I now have an extra option in the car's menu to enable or disable them. It actually looks quite smart with them on, but it is good that they can be turned off if required. This might be a feature that some people are unaware of, who have bought one of these C5's.

Hi, I have a 2009 C5 (new model) VTR+, which has got normal steel spring suspension. I noticed my power steering fluid was a bit low the other day, so I want to top it up and keep an eye on it. I was told that I need LDS fluid for this, even though its not suspension/steering fluid as I don't have Hydractive suspension. Does anyone know if LDS is the correct fluid even for standard suspension C5's? Thanks

I have heard that the bumper doesn't have to come off too, but you must have to have really small hands to get them fitted! Why couldn't Citroen have made them more accessible?!

Thanks for the reply! I think I will look into getting some LED's now instead. Cheers

Hi, the sidelights on my C5 are always blowing. For a long time I was driving around with neither one working, just used dipped lights whenever I needed lights on. I tried to change them myself on one occasion but couldn't reach my hand in. Then I got my dealer to replace them which they charged well for. A few weeks later one of them had blown, followed by the other not long after. Is this a common problem on the C5? Thanks

Hi, my C5 has started to get really creaky at the rear. It's especially noticeable when driving slow / parking. Also when you have got out of the car and the suspension re-adjusts itself, people look at it strangely, sounds like an old creaky door. Does anyone know what the problem would be here, would it be bushings or something more serious? Thanks

You definitely have the xenons as they are the directional ones that turn when going round bends and have washers, mine are the same. Is it the xenon bulb has failed or does it not turn now?