CITROËN C5 User guide

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access to the latest information available, easily identified by
the bookmarks, associated with this pictogram:
If the heading "MyCitroën" is not available on the public website for
your country, you can find your handbook at the following address:
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Select:
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heading "MyCitroën".
This personal space provides you with information on your products
and services, a direct and special contact with CITROËN and
becomes a space tailored for you.
the link in "Private customer access",
the language,
the model,
the edition date appropriate for the date of registration of your vehicle.
You will find your handbook, presented in the same way as the paper
version.

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Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the equipment
described in this document, depending on the trim
level, version and the specifications for the country
in which it is sold.
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories
which are not recommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic sys-
tem. Please note this specific warning and contact
a CITROËN dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!
Key
safety warning
We draw your attention to the following...
contributes to the protection of the environment
refer to the page indicated
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine tempo-
rarily into standby during stops in the
traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...).
The engine restarts automatically as
soon as you want to move off.
Stop & Start reduces fuel consump-
tion, exhaust emissions and noise
when stationary.
Lane departure warning system
This driving aid warns you when
you cross a lane marking uninten-
tionally.
Parking sensors (visual + audible)
This system warns you if an obsta-
cle is detected in front of or behind
the vehicle.
Tyre under-inflation detection
This system checks the pressure of
the tyres automatically while driving.
Xenon dual-function directional
headlamps
This system automatically provides
you with extra visibility on bends.
This lighting is linked with the cor-
nering lighting which maximises the
illuminated area at intersections and
when parking.
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Panoramic sunroof (Tourer)
This provides you with perfect bright-
ness in the passenger compart-
ment.
Glass sunroof (Saloon)
This also provides you with im-
proved ventilation in the passenger
compartment.
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A. Key release / storage.
B. Normal locking of the vehicle (a
single press) or deadlocking the ve-
hicle (two presses in succession).
C. Guide-me-home lighting.
D. Unlocking the vehicle.
To open the fuel filler flap, press on it at
top left, then pull from the rear edge.
)Press upwards on lever E.
Opening the boot
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Remote control key Fuel tank
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Locking filler cap
)Turn the key a quarter turn to lock
and unlock the filler cap.
When refuelling, place the cap on
hook F.
Tank capacity: approximately 71 litres.
The boot automatically locks when the
vehicle is moving at a speed of over
6 mph (10 km/h), even if automatic
central locking is deactivated. It is un-
locked when a door is opened or when
the central locking button is pressed
(speed lower than 6 mph (10 km/h)).

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The bonnet release should only be op-
erated when the vehicle is stationary.
)Open the driver's door.
)Pull release lever Ato unlock.
Opening the bonnet
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)Lift safety catch B, then raise the
bonnet.
Saloon
Tourer
Spare wheel
The tools are to be found in a protective
holder inside the spare wheel.
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Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel:
)Saloon: raise the boot floor and fold
it in two.
)Tourer: raise the boot floor and
hook it using the retractable handle,
Secure the hook to the top part of
the boot.
)To remove the spare wheel, detach
the strap then push the wheel for-
wards, before lifting it out.
Temporary puncture repair kit
The kit is a complete system including a
compressor and a sealant cartridge.
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Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines automatic application when the
engine is switched off, and automatic release when the vehicle is set in
motion (automatic function activated by default).
Manual locking/unlocking is possible.
Parking space sensor
The "Parking space sensor" func-
tion assists you in finding a parking
space.
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
This air conditioning system enables you to
adjust the comfort levels of the driver and the
front passenger independently.
Audio and communication systems
These systems benefit from the latest technol-
ogy: MP3 compatible audio system, Bluetooth®
system, eMyWay.
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1. Electric windows/door mirrors/child safety controls.
2. Memorisation of driver’s seat settings.
3. Bonnet release.
4. Steering mounted controls:
- Speed limiter
- Cruise control
5. Horn.
6. Audio/telematic steering mounted controls.
7. Driver's airbag.
8. Navigation controls for the audio/telematics and
trip computer systems.
9. Driver's air vent.
10. Instrument panel.
11. Driver's air vent.
12. Stop & Start control.
13. Windscreen wiper/screenwash control stalk.
14. Ignition switch.
15. ESP / parking sensors/ lane departure warning
system controls.
16. Steering column adjustment.
17. Knee airbag.
18. Oddments tray or programmable heater controls.
Fusebox access flap.
19. Checks/Anti-intrusion alarm/Parking space
sensor controls.
20. Lighting/Direction indicators/Foglamp/Voice
recognition control stalk.
21. Manual headlamp height adjustment.

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1. Sunshine sensor.
2. Soft diffusion air conditioning adjustment knob.
3. Passenger's airbag.
4. Side window demister.
5. Switch using the ignition key in the glovebox:
- Passenger’s airbag activation/deactivation
6. Passenger's air vents.
7. Hazard warning lamps switch.
8. Glovebox:
- Vehicle document storage
- Audio-video sockets
9. Doors and boot locking/unlocking control.
10. Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls.
11. Electric parking brake.
12. USB port.
13. Armrest with cup-holder.
14. Suspension controls:
- Ground clearance adjustment
- Sport mode
15. Ashtray with cigarette lighter.
16. Gear lever.
17. Storage.
18. Audio and telematics system.
19. Air conditioning controls.
20. Storage.
21. Multifunction screen.
22. Emergency or assistance call.

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Audio.
Instrument panel menu. Multifunction screen menu.
Telephone.
Cruise control and speed
limiter.
The "SET +, PAUSE, VOL+, MUTE"
buttons have touch identification to
make them easier to use.
Activation of voice recognition
or reminder of navigation
guidance.
MODE: selection of the type
of information displayed in
multifunction screen.
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1. Seat cushion height, angle and lon-
gitudinal adjustments.
2. Adjustment of the backrest angle.
3. Adjustment of top of backrest.
4.
Adjustment of lumbar support, height
and level.
5. Massage function.
6. Heated seat control.
A. Adjustment of the backrest angle.
B. Adjustment of the seat height.
C. Heated seat control.
D. Longitudinal adjustment of the seat.
E. Adjustment of the backrest lumbar
support.
Storing
This function allows you to programme
and store the driver’s seat and air con-
ditioning settings.
The correct position of the upper seat
belt anchorage places the belt across
the middle of the shoulder.
)To adjust the seat belt for height,
compress the control and slide it in
the desired direction.
Seat belt height adjustmentFront seats
Electric adjustmentsManual adjustments
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Electrochrome rear view mirror
)Release the steering wheel by push-
ing control lever Aforwards.
)Adjust the height and the reach of
the steering wheel, then lock the po-
sition by pulling the lever upwards.
Steering column adjustmentElectric door mirrors
1. Selection of door mirror:
A.Left hand side.
B.Right hand side.
C.Foldback/Unfold.
2. Directional control for mirror se-
lected.
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Automatic day/night model
1. Automatic detection of the day/night
mode.
2. Adjustment of the mirror.
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As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions must not be carried out while
moving.

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Front wipers
Control positions
2Rapid wipe.
1Normal wipe.
IIntermittent wipe.
0Off.
Lighting
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam.
Lighting off.
)Pull the control stalk towards you
to change between dipped and main
beam.
Front foglamps and rear
foglamps on.
Front foglamps on.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
Rear wiper (Tourer)
)Rotate ring Cto the desired posi-
tion.
Off
Intermittent wipe
Screen wash
Ring A
Ring B
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Screenwash
)Pull the wiper control stalk towards
you.
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One press downwards:
- Auto: Automatic wipe activated.
- Single wipe.
If the ignition has been switched off for
around 1 minute, automatic wiping must
be reactivated.

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VENTILATI
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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
Adjustment of air distribution
on driver's side.
Passenger's side automatic
operation.
Adjustment of temperature
on driver's side.
Adjustment of air distribution
on passenger's side.
Rear screen and door mirrors
demisting - defrosting. Air recirculation - fresh air
intake.
Front demisting -
defrosting.
Driver's side automatic
operation.
It is recommended that automatic mode be used by pressing the "AUTO" button.
Adjustment of temperature
on passenger's side.
Activation/deactivation of
air conditioning.
Adjustment of air flow.
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Instrument panel
The hazard warning lamps
can also be used with the
ignition switched off.
A. Fuel gauge and low fuel warning lamp.
B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.
C. Coolant temperature.
D. Speedometer.
E. Instrument panel screen.
F. Mileage recorder.
G. Trip mileage recorder reset button.
H. Rev counter.
I. Engine oil temperature.
J. Display of automatic gearbox information.
- When the ignition is switched on, the orange and
red warning lamps come on.
- When the engine is running, these warning lamps
should go off.
- If any warning lamps remain on, refer to the
"Instruments and controls" section.
Hazard warning lamps
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Tyre under-inflation detection
The tyre under-inflation detection sys-
tem is a driving aid which informs you
of the state of your tyres.
It does not replace either vigilance or
responsibility on the part of the driver.
Economy mode
After switching off the engine, some sys-
tems (radio, wipers, electric windows,
sunroof, electric seats, telephone, vid-
eo, interior lighting, motorised tailgate,
etc.) are supplied electrically for a maxi-
mum of no more than around one hour,
so as to avoid discharging the battery.
This period may be reduced considerably
if the battery's state of charge is low.
Once this period is over, a message
is displayed in the instrument panel
screen and the active functions are
placed on standby.
These functions will be automatically re-
activated when the vehicle is restarted.
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AFETY
Front passenger's airbag
deactivation Child lockSeat belts and front passenger's airbag
The seat belt fastened/unfastened sta-
tus for each seating position is indicated
by the lighting or flashing of the warning
lamps linked to each position:
A. Front and/or rear seat belts not fas-
tened/unfastened warning lamp.
B. Front left-hand seat belt warning
lamp.
C. Front right-hand seat belt warning
lamp.
D. Rear right-hand seat belt warning
lamp.
E. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
F. Rear left-hand seat belt warning
lamp.
G. Front passenger's airbag deactiva-
tion warning lamp.
H. Front passenger's airbag activation
warning lamp.
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To use a rearwards-facing child seat in the
front passenger's seat position, the pas-
senger's airbag must first be deactivated.
To do this:
)With the ignition switched off, insert
the key into the switch I.
)Turn the key to the "OFF" position; the
passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deactiva-
tion warning lamp Gcomes on when
the ignition is switched on.
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This deactivates the controls in the rear
of the vehicle, both for the rear windows
and for opening the rear doors from the
inside. The electric child child lock is
activated by pressing button J.
The activation of the function is indi-
cated by a message in the instrument
panel screen and the lamp in button J.
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Electric parking brake
Never leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition on,
as they could release the park-
ing brake.
Hill start assist
Manual operation
The MANUAL application/release of
the parking brake is always possible by
pulling/pushing control lever B, press-
ing the brake pedal at the same time.
Before leaving the ve-
hicle, check that warn-
ing lamp A (!) (red) in
the instrument panel is
on fixed (not flashing) and that warning
lamp P(red) in control lever Bis on.
If you leave the vehicle while
the engine is still running, apply
the parking brake manually.
Do not leave the vehicle while
it is being held in the temporary
immobilisation hill start assist
phase.
To facilitate moving off on a gradient,
your vehicle is equipped with a system
which keeps it immobilised for a short
time (about 2 seconds), the time it takes
to move your foot from the brake pedal
to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- The vehicle is completely stationary,
with your foot on the brake pedal.
- In certain conditions on a gradient.
- With the driver's door closed.
Before leaving the ve-
hicle, check that warn-
ing lamp A (!) (red) in
the instrument panel is
on fixed (not flashing) and that warning
lamp P(red) in control lever Bis on.
Automatic operation
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator. With the vehicle
stationary, the parking brake is applied
automatically when the engine is
switched off.
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This system allows you to maintain a
constant vehicle speed programmed by
the driver.
Cruise control
Speed limiter
This system allows you to choose a maxi-
mum speed that you do not wish to exceed.
The chosen speed must be higher
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Cruise control is active on the higher
gears of the gearbox. The chosen
speed must be higher than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
Instrument panel screen
The speed limiter or cruise control
mode is displayed in the instrument
panel screen when selected.
Cruise control
Speed limiter
Selection of "LIMIT": Activation
of speed limiter mode.
"SET +": Increase the maxi-
mum speed.
"SET -": Reduce the maximum
speed.
Suspension or resumption of
mode.
Deactivation.
The chosen speed is memo-
rised.
"SET": Memorisation
of the speed (system
paused).
Selection of "CRUISE": Activation
of cruise control mode.
"SET +": Increase the memo-
rised speed (system ON).
"SET -": Reduce the memo-
rised speed (system ON).
Suspension or resumption of
mode.
Deactivation.
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)Move the stalk briefly upwards or
downwards, without going beyond
the point of resistance; the direction
indicators will flash 3 times.
Direction indicators -
"Motorway" function
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Ignition switch
●S: Steering lock
To release the steering, turn the
wheel slightly while turning the key,
but without forcing.
●M: Drive (Ignition on)
●D: Starter
Release the key as soon as the en-
gine starts. Do not operate the start-
er when the engine is running.
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