2008.5 Citroen C5 DAG wipers
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* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps
System which switches on special
lights at the front, to make the vehi-
cle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and per-
manently, when the engine is run-
ning, if:
- The function is activated * in the
"Main Menu" of the instrument
panel screen.
- The lighting control is at position 0
or AUTO .
- All the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate * this function
using the "Main Menu" of the instru-
ment panel screen. Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the
vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lever B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h "
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time. Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
t o a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d -
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" po-
sition. The automatic lighting is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
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* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps
System which switches on special
lights at the front, to make the vehi-
cle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and per-
manently, when the engine is run-
ning, if:
- The function is activated * in the
"Main Menu" of the instrument
panel screen.
- The lighting control is at position 0
or AUTO .
- All the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate * this function
using the "Main Menu" of the instru-
ment panel screen. Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the
vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lever B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h "
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time. Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
t o a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d -
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" po-
sition. The automatic lighting is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
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WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of
the various front and rear wiping
modes for the elimination of rain and
cleaning.
The vehicle's various front and rear
wipers are designed to improve the
driver's visibility progressively in
relation to the climatic conditions.
Programming
Various automatic wiper control
modes are also available according
to the following options:
- automatic wiping for the wind-screen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear. Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued
directly by the driver by means of
the lever
A and the ring B . Rear wiper (Tourer)
B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
w a s h - w i p e ( s e t d u r a t i o n ) .
f a s t ( h e a v y r a i n ) ,
n o r m a l ( m o d e r a t e r a i n ) ,
intermittent (proportional to
t h e s p e e d o f t h e v e h i c l e ) ,
automatic, then single
wipe (see following
p a g e ) .
park,
s i n g l e w i p e ( p r e s s d o w n w a r d s ) ,
Windscreen wipers
A. wiping speed selection lever:
or I f a s i g n i fi c a n t a c c u m u l a t i o n o f
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle carrier, de-
activate the automatic rear wiper
via the instrument panel display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivat-
ed via the instrument panel display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on ,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing lever
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel display. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving lever
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel display.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
lever A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivat-
ed via the instrument panel display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on ,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing lever
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel display. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving lever
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel display.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
lever A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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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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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.