2010.5 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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Table of fuses
Fuse N° Rating Function

F6 25 A Rear 12 V socket (max power: 100 W)

F7 15 A Foglamps

F8 20 A Additional burner (Diesel)

F9 30 A Electric parking brake
Your vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem is designed to operate
with either standard or op-
tional equipment.
Before installing electrical equip-
ment or accessories on your vehi-
cle, consult a CITROËN dealer.
CITROËN declines all responsibil-
ity for the consequences and costs
that are caused by faults or repairs
on your vehicle resulting from the
installation of accessories that
are not supplied and/or not rec-
ommended by CITROËN and not
installed in conformity with its re-
quirements, particularly when the
total consumption of additional de-
vices exceeds 10 milliamperes.
The Maxi fuses give additional pro-
tection to electrical systems. any
work on them must be carried out
by a CITROËN dealer.

After a repair, carefully refi t the
cover.

If the cover is not correctly po-
sitioned or not properly closed,
this could cause serious prob-
lems on your vehicle. For the
same reason, take care not to
spill any liquid in the fusebox.

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BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the en-
gine using another battery. Access to the battery
V6 HDi engine
The battery is located under the
bonnet.
For access to it:

 open the bonnet using the interi-
or release lever, then the exterior
safety catch,

 secure the bonnet stay,

 remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,

 unclip the fusebox to remove the
battery, if necessary. The battery is located in the boot under
the left-hand wing trim.
For access to it:

 open the boot,

 open the fl ap and remove the
battery.

The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specifi cation, for
which the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer is required when replacing or
disconnecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may cause premature wear
of the battery.
After refi tting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after
a continuous period of immobilisa-
tion of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the climatic conditions
and the state of charge of the bat-
tery (up to about 8 hours).

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Starting using another
battery

 Lift the pins to remove the front left
headlamp cover (V6 HDi engine).

 Connect the red cable to the
positive terminal (+) of the fl at
battery A , then to the positive
terminal (+) of the slave battery B .

 Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative ter-
minal (-) of the slave battery B .
V6 HDi engine: the positive ter- minal (-) is located under the red
cover.


Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the earth point C
on the broken down vehicle.

 Operate the starter, let the engine run.

 Wait until the engine returns to
idle and disconnect the cables. Charging the battery
using a battery charger
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to an autho-
rised collection point.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
used for more than one month. Do not disconnect the ter-
minals while the engine is
running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals fi rst.
Do not touch the clips during the
operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in the re-
verse order to connection, ensuring
that they do not touch.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Close the windows and the doors
before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit
initialisation of the electronic sys-
tems. However, if slight malfunctions
remain following this operation, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer. Referring to the corresponding sec-
tion, you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the glass panoramic roof blind,
- the GPS satellite navigation system.

 Disconnect the battery from the
vehicle.

 Follow the instructions for use
provided by the manufacturer of
the charger.

 Reconnect starting with the nega-
tive terminal (-).

 Check that the terminals and
connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (whitish or
greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
The Stop & Start battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.

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ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the duration
of use of certain functions to con-
serve a suffi cient level of charge in
the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
and telematics system, windscreen
wipers, dipped headlamps, courtesy
lights, etc. for a maximum combined
duration of thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once the thirty minutes are over,
a message appears on the multi-
function screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy
mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If the telephone is being used at this
time:
- it will be maintained for 5 minutes with radio-CD hands-free kit,
-
it will be interrupted after 10 minutes
with the MyWay audio-navigation
system,
- you can complete your call with the NaviDrive system.
This period may be signifi cantly re-
duced if the battery charge is low. Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-matically next time the vehicle is
driven.

 In order to resume the use of
these functions immediately,
start the engine and let it run for
a few minutes.
The time available will then be
double the duration for which the
engine was left running. However,
this time will always be between fi ve
and thirty minutes.
A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).

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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the
jack box placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the towing eye from the
jack box. Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the automatic
gearbox). Towing another vehicle

 On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing:
- on the right (Saloon),
- at the bottom (Tourer).

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or caravan with additional
lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer. If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment,
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and the driver must take
particular care.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.

 If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.

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ROOF BARS
The design of your vehicle requires
the use of roof bars that are tested
and approved by CITROËN, for your
safety and to avoid damage to the
roof and tailgate.
Regardless of the type of loading
equipment to be transported on the
roof (bicycle carrier, ski carrier...), it
is imperative that you add transverse
roof bars. Any securing or lashing to
components other than the roof bars
is strictly prohibited.
Recommendations

 Distribute your load evenly, avoid-
ing overloading on one side.

 Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.

 Anchor the load securely and
draw attention to it if any part of
it is overhanging.

 Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).

 Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed. Maximum load that can be
distributed on the roof bars
(for a loading height not ex-
ceeding 40 cm; except bicycle car-
rier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the
blanking cover in the front bumper
as well as the bonnet seal if fi tted.
Contact a CITROËN dealer for this.

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VERY COLD PROTECTION *
Adjustable device which prevents
the intake of snow particles, which
could obstruct the air fi lter.
HDi Diesel 160 PEF engine
Normal position
The fl ap 2 is in a horizontal position
in the air duct 3 . Snow position

 Push and rotate the knob 1 by
90 ° in the direction of the arrow
in order to position the fl ap 2 in a
vertical position in the air duct 3 .
To return to the normal position,
push the knob 1 then rotate in the
opposite direction.
It is essential to remove the very
cold protection:
- When the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C.
-
When driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).
V6 HDi Diesel 240 PEF engine
Snow position
Slide the defl ector 1 into the air
duct 2 and clip in.
* According to country.