2010.5 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
In the moment following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk.
For maintain the effectiveness of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- replace them at the fi rst signs of wear.
COURTESY LAMPS

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamp
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Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp

1. Rear courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamps In this position, the courtesy
lamp 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
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
In the moment following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk.
For maintain the effectiveness of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- replace them at the fi rst signs of wear.
COURTESY LAMPS

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamp
s
Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp

1. Rear courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamps In this position, the courtesy
lamp 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, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
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with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps

 With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch. Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the
ignition on:

 Press the corresponding switch.
The reading lamp concerned comes
on for ten minutes.
The rear reading lamps 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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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING
Your vehicle is equipped with interior
mood lighting for the centre console
and the door handles. Central console
The lamps are located on the roof
console, near the front interior lamp.
They light up the central console. Lighting for door opening
controls
Operation
These lamps are activated with the
automatic illumination of headlamps,
when the ambient light is poor. They
are deactivated when the instrument
panel is off.
The intensity of the lighting varies
along with that of the instrument
panel.

 Press buttons A to increase or re-
duce 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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Pavement lighting
With the door open, this lights up the
ground next to the vehicle.
Floor lighting
In the front of the vehicle, when a
door is opened, this lights up the in-
terior of the vehicle.
The welcome lighting is made up of:
- The interior (roof) lamps.
- The fl oor lighting.
- The pavement lighting when a
door is open.
WELCOME LIGHTING

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SUN VISOR SKI FLAP
A fl ap in the backrest, located to the
rear of the armrest, facilitates the
carrying of long objects.

 With the ignition on, lift the fl ap; the
mirror is illuminated automatically.
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi xing and pivoted over to the side
windows if required.
Cooled glove box

 To open the glove box, pull on
the handle and lower the lid.
The glove box has a manually clos-
able air vent B .
It has 2 or 3 sockets C to connect audio/
video equipment and a holder for a SIM
card (see "Audio and Telematics")
It has automatic illumination. To open

 Lower the rear armrest.

 Pull the fl ap handle down.

 Lower the fl ap.

 Load the objects from inside the
boot.
Ensure that the objects are well se-
cured and that they do not impede
the operation of the gear lever.
It provides access to the
dashboard fusebox.

The glove box should be kept
closed while driving.

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MATS
Removing

 Slide the seat back as far as
possible,

 unclip the fi xings,

 remove the fi xings, then the mat.
Refitting

 Position the mat correctly,

 clip the fi xings,

 check that the mat is held is
place correctly. To avoid any interference with the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suit-
able for the fi xings already
present in the vehicle. The use
of these fi xings is essential,
- never fi t more than 1 mat.
The use of a mat not approved by
CITROËN may obstruct access to
the pedals and hinder the cruise
control/speed limiter function.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
are fi tted with a 3rd fi xing located in
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.
FRONT ARMREST
Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger. Adjustment
To optimise your driving position:

 lift the control A ,

 push the armrest forwards.
The armrest returns to its initial posi-
tion when you push it rearwards.
The front armrest includes a cup
holder and a USB port.
The USB port allows connection of
a portable device, such as a USB
memory stick, sending the audio
fi les to your audio system so that
they can be heard via the vehicle's
speakers.

 Lift the armrest to access the cup
holder or the USB port.
Equipment available for the driver
and front passenger. Cup-holder/USB port

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REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage system for the
rear passengers. Cup-holder
The rear cup-holder
A is located in
the rear central armrest.

 Lower the rear armrest.

 Pull forwards to extract the cup-
holder.
Storage

 Lift up the upper part of the rear
central armrest to access stor-
age space B .
12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
SIDE BLINDS

 Pull on the tab A and position the
blind on the hook B .
REAR BLIND (SALOON)

 pull on the tab C to unreel the
blind,

 position the blind on the hooks D .
This is located in the rear ashtray.
Max power: 100 W.
Driver's oddments tray

 Pull the handle towards you.