CITROEN C5 User guide

CITROËN C5
Owner’s handbook

CAFEINE - TOTAL LUBRIFIANTS, Le Diamant B, 16 rue de la République, 92922 PARIS LA DEFENSE - 552 006 454 RCS Nanterre - www.lubrifiants.total.com
Citroën and Total
A partnership of expertise
A partnership for the environment
*Ofcial C02emissions reduction of 4g per km (approx. 6g per mile). Corresponds to a reduction
in C02 emissions of 1 tonne throughout the life of the vehicle, on a private diesel vehicle with an
average life expectancy estimated at 250 000 km (approx. 160 000 miles). Source: TOTAL. **Or
30L, average quantity of fuel required to ll a tank at a petrol station. Result obtained using TOTAL
ACTIVA/QUARTZ INEO ECS oil instead of a traditional 15W-40 oil, on a CITROËN C4 1.6HDi,
whose average fuel consumption is 58.9 mpg (4.8L/100km), travelling 18 000km (approx. 12 000
miles) per year. Source: TOTAL. .
A partnership of success
For 39 years, the research teams of
Citroën and Total have combined their
know-how to offer you the best engine/
lubricant combination available.
Cutting edge technology for your benet.
With Total, you can be sure to have chosen the benchmark
oil that best guarantees your Citroën’s performance and life-
expectancy.
Total oils support Citroën’s advances in fuel
economy, and C0
2
and harmful emission reduc-
tions.
The development of new generation oils specially
adapted for Particle Filters, like TOTAL ACTIVA/
QUARTZ INEO ECS can reduce C0
2
emissions
by a tonne* and save a tank of fuel each year**.
Competitive successes in the national rallies of the World
Rally Championship bear testament to the performance and
efciency of the Citroën – Total partnership.
prefers

This handbook is compiled on the basis of all the equipment (whether standard or optional) that is
available, and of the technical specifications that were known at the time of going to print.
The level of equipment on your vehicle depends on the model,
the options chosen and the country where the vehicle is marketed.
Some of the equipment mentioned in this handbook may only become available at a later date.
Descriptions and illustrations are given without obligation.
AUTOMOBILES CITROËN reserves the right to modify its models and their
equipment without necessarily being bound to update the present handbook.
The trained, professional staff of the CITROËN network are at
your disposal to answer any questions you may have.
We wish you safe and enjoyable motoring in your new CITROËN.
This handbook is an integral part of the vehicle.
Keep it where it can be easily consulted.
Do not forget to pass it on to the new owner,
should you sell your vehicle.

X7-GB-3008
Edition 03-2008

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We thank you and congratulate you for choosing to drive a new CITROËN. Please read this
handbook carefully before taking to the road. It contains essential information about driving
your vehicle and operating its equipment, as well as other important advice to be rigorously
followed. The types of equipment your vehicle possesses will be dependent on its version,
on the options you have chosen as well as on the country where it was marketed. The
handbook also contains all you need to know about the servicing and routine maintenance
of your vehicle, thus assuring both your safety and the reliability of your new CITROËN, a
thorough knowledge of which will enable you to enjoy driving to the full.
Depending on the version of your vehicle and the options it possesses, as well as on its date of marketing,
some of the functions or types of equipment described in this handbook may not be present on the
vehicle.

2CONTENTS
DRIVING
II
Remote control.............................. 22-23
Keys.................................................... 24
Anti-intrusion alarm.......................25-26
Steering lock -
Ignition - Starter ............................... 27
Starting............................................... 28
Instrument panel ....................29➟33-41
Warning lamps.............................. 29➟33
Diesel particulate lter system........... 33
Instrument panel ......................... 34➟41
Trip computer ................................34-35
Navigation .......................................... 35
Checks / Oil level................................ 36
Maintenance indicator................... 37-38
Main Menu.......................................... 39
Vehicle parameters ............................ 40
Fixed centred controls
steering wheel.............................42-43
Signalling..................................... 44➟46
Bend lighting ...................................... 47
Xenon dual function directional
headlamps - Angled lighting ............ 48
Wipers ...........................................49-50
Windows..............................................51
Steering column adjustment -
Seat belt height adjustment...................52
Front seats .................................. 53➟55
Memorisation of
driver's adjustments......................... 56
Rear view mirrors..........................57-58
Multifunction display....................59➟62
Manual gearbox ................................. 63
Automatic gearbox ...................... 64➟67
Cruise control................................68-69
Speed limiter ................................. 70-71
Tyre deation detection................. 72-73
Brakes .................................................74
Electric parking brake ................. 75➟81
Hill start assist.................................... 82
Manual parking brake......................... 83
Electronic stability programme .......... 84
“Hydractive III+” suspension .........85-86
Lane Departure Warning System ...... 87
Parking assistance........................88-89
Parking space sensor ...................90-91
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Exterior................................................. 4
Opening.............................................5-6
Interior .................................................. 7
Dashboard..................................... 8➟10
Getting started ...............................11-12
Visibility .............................................. 13
Ventilation........................................... 14
Monitoring ..................................... 15-16
Passenger safety ................................17
Driving ......................................... 18➟21

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CONTENTS
COMFORT
III
92-125
RADIO
IV
126-143
MAINTENANCE
V
144-160
PRACTICAL ADVICE
VI
161-179
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VII
180-188
ALPHABETICAL INDEX............... 189
USER PRECAUTIONS............. I
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Access...........................................92-94
Automatic air conditioning......... 95➟102
General........................................ 95➟96
Monozone.................................... 97➟99
Dual-zone ................................ 100➟102
Programmable heating.............. 103-105
Rear seats ................................. 106-107
Airbags ............................................. 108
Child safety ...................................... 109
Child restraints ......................... 110➟113
Interior lighting.......................... 114➟116
Interior comfort......................... 117➟119
Boot (saloon) .................................... 120
Boot (Tourer) .....................................121
Luggage cover blind (Tourer)........... 122
Cargo net (Tourer)............................ 123
Sunroof (saloon)............................... 124
Panoramic roof (Tourer)................... 125
Audio/telematics system .................. 126
RDS audio compact disc system ..... 127
Button controls ................................. 128
Controls at the steering wheel ......... 129
General functions -
Audio adjustments ......................... 130
Radio source ..............................131-132
RDS system .............................. 133-134
CD/CD MP3 source .................. 135-136
CD changer source ...........................137
Bluetooth®................................138➟140
HiFi system........................................141
Frequently-asked questions.......142-143
Fuel................................................... 161
Changing bulbs ........................162➟171
Safety recommendations ..................172
Puncture kit .......................................173
Changing a wheel ....................174➟176
Towing – Lifting ................................ 177
Very cold protection ..........................178
Snow guard .......................................179
Bonnet release ................................. 144
Petrol engines ..........................145➟146
Diesel engines..........................147➟148
Levels ........................................ 149-150
Diesel injection equipment.........151-152
Capacities ........................................ 153
12V battery................................ 154-155
Fuses....................................... 156➟160
General...................................... 180-181
Fuel consumption...................... 182-183
Dimensions (saloon).................. 184-185
Dimensions (Tourer).................. 186-187
Vehicle identication ........................ 188

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EXTERIOR
The Xenon dual-function directional
headlamps
This function automatically provides you
with extra visibility on bends. This lighting is
linked with the angular lighting which max-
imises the area lit at intersections and when
parking.
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Lane Departure Warning
System
This driving assistance device
warns you when you unwittingly
cross a lane marking.
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Parking assistance
(visual + sound)
This function warns you, whilst
manoeuvring, by detecting
obstacles located in front of and
behind the vehicle.
Tyre deation detection
This function monitors the pres-
sure of each tyre and warns you
of tyres that are punctured or
deated.
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Glass panoramic roof (Tourer)
This provides you with improved brightness in the
passenger compartment.
Glass sun roof (saloon)
This also provides you with improved ventilation in the
passenger compartment.
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A.Key release / storage.
B.Locking of the vehicle.
C.Unlocking of the vehicle.
D.Guide-me-home lighting.
To open the fuel ap, press on the
top left part of it, then pull from the
edge.
Locking ller cap
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock
and unlock the ller cap.
When refuelling, place the cap on
hook F.
Remote control key Opening the boot Fuel tank
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Tank capacity:
approximately 71 litres
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OPENING
Press upwards on the lever E.
The boot automatically locks when
the vehicle is moving at a speed
of over 10 km/h (6 mph), even if
automatic central locking is deacti-
vated. It is unlocked when a door is
opened or when the central locking
button is pressed (speed lower than
10 km/h (6mph)).

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Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel:
1. Lift up the boot oor using the
strap (saloon) or the retractable
hook (Tourer).
2. Fold back the boot carpet
(saloon).
3. Attach the hook to the upper
section of the boot.
4. To remove the spare wheel,
detach the strap then push the
wheel forwards, before lifting it
out.
Spare wheel
Note: The tools are to be found
in a protective holder inside the
spare wheel.
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OPENING
Bonnet release
This operation should only be
performed while the vehicle is
stationary.
Open the door.
To unlock, pull release lever A.
Lift up lever B, then raise the bon-
net.
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Puncture kit
The puncture repair kit is a com-
plete system including a compres-
sor and a setting product.
Saloon
Tourer

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INTERIOR
Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines automatic engagement when
the engine is switched off, and automatic release when the vehicle is
set in motion (automatic function activated by default).
Note: Manual locking/unlocking is possible.
Parking space sensor
The “Parking Space Sensor” func-
tion assists you in nding a parking
space.
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Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
This function enables you to adjust the com-
fort levels of the driver and the front passen-
ger independently. It is also automatically
regulated depending on the external climatic
conditions.
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Audio and communication
systems
This equipment benets from the lat-
est technology: MP3 compatible RD4
radio, Bluetooth®hands-free kit,
NaviDrive (See NaviDrive instruc-
tions).
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1 Electric windows / rear view mirrors / Child
safety controls
2 Memorisation of driver’s seat, rear view mirrors
and air conditioning settings
3 Controls at the steering wheel:
Speed limiter
Cruise control
4 Horn
5 Audio/telematic controls under steering wheel
6 Driver's airbag
7 Navigation controls
8 Driver's air vent
9 Instrument panel
10 Driver's air vent
11 Lighting control
12 Windscreen wiper / Screen wash controls
13 Ignition switch
14 Controls:
Locking/unlocking of doors and boot
Lane Departure Warning System
15 Steering column adjustment
16 Knees airbag
17 Oddments tray
18 Checks / Anti-intrusion alarm / Parking space
sensor controls
19 Lighting / Direction indicators / Foglamp / Voice
recognition controls
20 Manual headlamp height adjustment
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DASHBOARD

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DASHBOARD
21 Sunlight sensor
22 Soft diffusion air conditioning adjustment knob
23 Passenger's airbag
24 Side window demister
26 Bonnet release
25 Passenger's air vents
27 Hazard lamps button
28 Key switch:
Passenger’s airbag activation/deactivation
29 Glovebox:
Vehicle document storage
Audio-video sockets
Fusebox access ap
30 ESP /Parking assistance controls
31 Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode
controls
32 Electric parking brake
33 Armrest with cup-holder
34 Suspension controls:
Ground clearance adjustment
Sport mode
35 Ashtray with lighter
36 Gear lever
37 Storage
38 Radio mono CD or NaviDrive
39 Air conditioning controls
40 Storage
41 Multifunction display
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DASHBOARD
Audio
Instrument panel menu Multifunction
display menu
Telephone
Cruise control
and Speed limiter
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The “SET +, PAUSE, VOL+, MUTE”
buttons are located so that you can
use them without needing to take
your eyes off the road.
Activation of voice
recognition or reminder of
navigation guidance
MODE: selection of the type
of information displayed on
multifunction screen.

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F. Seat height and slide adjust-
ments.
G.Adjustment of the backrest
angle.
H.Adjustment of top of backrest.
I. Adjustment of 2 axis lumbar
support.
J. Massage function.
K.Heated seat control.
A.
Adjustment of the backrest
angle.
B.
Adjustment of the seat height
and angle.
C.
Heated seat control.
D.
Longitudinal adjustment of seat.
E. Adjustment of the backrest lum-
bar support.
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GETTING STARTED
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Memorisation
The Memorisation function allows
you to programme the driver’s
seat, rear view mirrors and air
conditioning settings.
The correct positioning of the belt
strap is through the middle of the
shoulder. See “Seat belts”.
To adjust the seat belt for height,
compress the control and slide it
in the desired direction.
Seat belt height adjustmentFront seats
Electrical adjustmentsManual adjustments

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GETTING STARTED
Automatic electrochrome
rear view mirror
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This automatically and progres-
sively adapts to day-time or night-
time use.
Operation
Switch on the ignition and press
button 4.
Warning lamp 3on: automatic
mode.
Warning lamp 3off: automatic
mode stopped. The mirror
remains in its lightest denition.
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With the vehicle at rest, unlock
the steering wheel by pushing con-
trol Aforwards.
Adjust the height and the reach
of the steering wheel, then lock
the position by pulling the lever
upwards.
Steering column adjustment
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Electric exterior rear view
mirrors
1. Selection of rear view
mirror:
a - Left hand side.
b - Right hand side.
c - Foldback / Deployment.
2. Directional control for
mirror selected

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Front wipers
VISIBILITY
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Control positions
2. Rapid wipe.
1. Normal wipe.
I . Intermittent wipe.
0. Off.
One press downwards:
AUTO:Automatic wipe acti-
vated.
Single wipe.
Screen wash
Pull the screen wipe control stalk
towards you.
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Note: If the ignition has been
switched off for around 1 minute,
it is necessary to re-activate
automatic wiping.
Lighting
Ring A
Sidelamps.
Dipped beams/main
beams.
Lamps off.
Pull the control stalk towards you
to change between dipped beam
and main beam.
Front foglamps and
rear foglamps on.
Front foglamps on.
Ring B
Automatic lighting of head-
lamps.
Rear wipers (Tourer)
Rotate control Cto the desired
position.
Off
Intermittent wipe
Screen wash
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Automatic 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 and external rear view
mirrors demisting - deicing Air recirculation -
Entry of air from outside
Front demisting -
deicing
Driver's side automatic
operation
Note: It is recommended to use automatic mode by pressing on the “AUTO” button.
VENTILATION
Adjustment of
temperature on
passenger's side
Activation/deactivation
of air conditioning
Adjusting the air ow
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Instrument panel
The hazard lamps can
also be used with the igni-
tion switched off.
MONITORING
A. Fuel gauge and low fuel warning lamp.
B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.
C. Coolant temperature.
D. Speed indicator.
E. Instrument panel.
F. Mileage recorder.
G. Trip mileage recorder reset button.
H. Rev counter.
I. Engine oil temperature.
J. Display of automatic gearbox information.
Note:
When the ignition is switched on, the orange
and red warning lamps light up.
When the engine is running, these warning
lamps should go out.
If any warning lamps remain lit, refer to the
relevant page.
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Hazard warning lamps
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MONITORING
Tyre deation detection
This function allows you to display
the log of alerts.
Press on button A. The following
messages appear consecutively
on the instrument panel screen:
Tyre pressure check.
Maintenance indicator reminder.
Display of message alerts.
Oil level check.
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Log of alerts
The tyre deation detection system
is a driving aid which informs you
of the condition of your tyres.
It does not replace either vigilance
or responsibility on the part of the
driver.
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Economy mode
When the engine is stopped, some
functions (audio system, screen
wipe, electric windows, sunroof,
electric seats, telephone, video,
interior lighting etc.) are only elec-
trically supplied for a maximum
period of 30 minutes, to avoid dis-
charging the battery.
Once this period is over, a mes-
sage is displayed on the instru-
ment panel screen and the active
functions are placed on standby.
These functions will be automat-
cially reactivated when the vehicle
is restarted.
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