2008.5 Citroen C5 DAG lights
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.
1. Front courtesy light
2. Map reading lights
Front courtesy light
Rear courtesy light
1. Rear courtesy light
2. Map reading lights In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door is opened,
- when the key is removed from
the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
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In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approxi- mately thirty seconds,
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with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lights
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch. Panoramic glass roof rear
reading lights (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the
ignition on:
Press the corresponding switch.
The reading light concerned comes
on for ten minutes.
The rear reading lights come on:
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on.
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AMBIENT LIGHTING
Your vehicle is equipped with warm
and welcoming ambient lighting.
A soft orange light is emitted.
Operation
When starting the engine, with the
vehicle lights on, lights located along
the dashboard are activated. Central console
The lights are located on the roof
console, near the front interior lamp.
They light up the central console.
DOOR LIGHTING
Door opening controls
lighting
Dashboard
Operation
These lights are activated with the
automatic switching on of the lights,
when the exterior light is poor. They
are deactivated when the instrument
panel goes out.
The intensity of the lighting varies
along with that of the instrument
panel.
Press buttons A to increase or
reduce the intensity of the lighting. They are located on the front and
rear interior door opening controls.
The rear door opening controls light-
ing is deactivated if child safety is
activated.
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AMBIENT LIGHTING
Your vehicle is equipped with warm
and welcoming ambient lighting.
A soft orange light is emitted.
Operation
When starting the engine, with the
vehicle lights on, lights located along
the dashboard are activated. Central console
The lights are located on the roof
console, near the front interior lamp.
They light up the central console.
DOOR LIGHTING
Door opening controls
lighting
Dashboard
Operation
These lights are activated with the
automatic switching on of the lights,
when the exterior light is poor. They
are deactivated when the instrument
panel goes out.
The intensity of the lighting varies
along with that of the instrument
panel.
Press buttons A to increase or
reduce the intensity of the lighting. They are located on the front and
rear interior door opening controls.
The rear door opening controls light-
ing is deactivated if child safety is
activated.
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Front door storage pockets
automatic lighting
A white light is emitted to light up the
door storage pockets.
Operation
The lighting comes on automatically
when you place your hand inside
the storage pocket. It goes out a
few seconds after you remove your
hand. WELCOME LIGHTING
With the door open, this lights up the
ground next to the vehicle.
Floor lighting
In the front and the rear of the vehicle,
when a door is opened, this lights up
the interior of the vehicle.
The welcome lighting is made up of:
- T h e i n t e r i o r ( r o o f ) l a m p s .
- T h e fl o o r l i g h t i n g .
- The pavement lighting when a
door is open.
Pavement lighting
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Front door storage pockets
automatic lighting
A white light is emitted to light up the
door storage pockets.
Operation
The lighting comes on automatically
when you place your hand inside
the storage pocket. It goes out a
few seconds after you remove your
hand. WELCOME LIGHTING
With the door open, this lights up the
ground next to the vehicle.
Floor lighting
In the front and the rear of the vehicle,
when a door is opened, this lights up
the interior of the vehicle.
The welcome lighting is made up of:
- T h e i n t e r i o r ( r o o f ) l a m p s .
- T h e fl o o r l i g h t i n g .
- The pavement lighting when a
door is open.
Pavement lighting
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lower the lights stalk fully when
moving to the left.
Raise the lights stalk fully when
moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
System for indicating a change of
lane on a motorway.
M o v e t h e s t a l k b r i e fl y u p w a r d s
or downwards, without going
b e y o n d t h e r e s i s t a n c e p o i n t ;
t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s w i l l fl a s h
3 times.
This function can be used at any
s p e e d , b u t i t i s p a r t i c u l a r l y u s e f u l
w h e n c h a n g i n g l a n e o n h i g h - s p e e d
roads.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency,
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e d e c e l e r a t i o n , t h e
hazard warning lights come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
I f t h e y d o n o t , p r e s s b u t t o n A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN
Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of di-
rection of the vehicle.
Press button A , the direction in-
d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
T h e y c a n o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights if you are the last in the
queue.
P r e s s t h e l e f t o r r i g h t - h a n d p a r t
o f t h e fi x e d c e n t r e d c o n t r o l s
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- w h e n a p p r o a c h i n g a n a r e a
- where there is no visibility.
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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
G r o u p o f s u p p l e m e n t a r y s y s t e m s
w h i c h h e l p y o u t o o b t a i n o p t i m u m
b r a k i n g i n c o m p l e t e s a f e t y i n e m e r -
gency situations:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- the electronic brake force distri- bution (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assist- ance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
L i n k e d s y s t e m s w h i c h i m p r o v e t h e
stability and manoeuvrability of your
v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g , i n p a r t i c u l a r
o n p o o r o r s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e s .
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
i n t o o p e r a t i o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n
there is a risk of wheel lock.
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e A B S m a y
make itself felt by slight vibration of
t h e b r a k e p e d a l . Operating fault
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
t h e p r e s s u r e . If this warning light comes
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u -
dible signal and a message
o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l d i s -
p l a y , i t i n d i c a t e s a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e
anti-lock braking system which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning light comes
on, together with the STOP
and ABS warning lights, ac-
c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal and a message on the instru-
m e n t p a n e l d i s p l a y , i t i n d i c a t e s a
malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result
in loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
W h e n r e p l a c i n g w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency,
e n a b l e s y o u t o o b t a i n t h e o p t i m u m
b r a k i n g p r e s s u r e m o r e q u i c k l y , t h u s
r e d u c i n g t h e s t o p p i n g d i s t a n c e .
Activation
I t i s t r i g g e r e d b y t h e s p e e d a t w h i c h
t h e b r a k e p e d a l i s p r e s s e d .
The effect of this is a reduction in
t h e r e s i s t a n c e o f t h e p e d a l a n d a n
i n c r e a s e i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y .
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
p r e s s u r e .