2010.5 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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C O M F O R T
Storing driving positions
System which takes into account the
settings of the driver's seat and air
conditioning. It enables you to store
up to two positions using the buttons
on the side of the driver's seat. Storing a position
Using buttons M/1/2

 Switch on the ignition.

 Adjust your seat.

 Press button M , then press but-
ton 1 or 2 within four seconds.
An audible signal is heard indicating
that the settings have been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the
previous position.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running

 Briefl y press button 1 or 2 to re-
call the corresponding position.
An audible signal is heard indicating
the end of the adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few
consecutive position recalls, the
function will be deactivated until the
engine is started, to prevent dis-
charging of the battery. For your safety, avoid storing a
driving position while driving.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints can be re-
moved and have two positions:
- high, position for use,
- low, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it up-
wards.
To lower it, press the lug then the
head restraint.
To remove it, place it in the high posi-
tion, push the lug and pull it upwards.
To refi t it, engage the head restraint
rods in the holes taking care to re-
main in line with the seat back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place
and correctly adjusted.

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C O M F O R T
REAR SEATS
Bench seat, the left-hand (2/3) or
right-hand (1/3) section of which
can be folded to adapt the boot load
space.
Removing the seat cushion

 Move the corresponding front
seat forwards if necessary.


Raise the front of the seat cushion 1 .

 Tilt the seat cushion 1 fully
against the front seat.

 Remove the seat cushion 1 from
its fi xings by pulling upwards. Refitting the seat cushion

 Position the seat cushion 1 verti-
cally in its fi xings.

 Fold down the seat cushion 1 .

 Press on the seat cushion to se-
cure it.
Folding the seat
In order to fold a rear seat without
any risk of damage, always start
with the seat cushion, never with
the seat back:

 move the corresponding front
seat forwards if necessary,


raise the front of the seat cushion 1 ,

 tilt the seat cushion 1 fully against
the front seat,

 check that the seat belt is posi-
tioned correctly on the side of
the seat back,

 lower or remove the head re-
straints if necessary,

 pull the control 3 forwards to re-
lease the seat back 2 ,

 tilt the seat back 2 .
The seat cushion 1 can be removed
to increase the loading volume. Returning the seat back to its
original position
When returning the rear seat to its
original position:

 put the seat back 2 in the upright
position and secure it,

 fold the seat cushion 1 ,

 refi t the head restraints or put
them back in place.
When returning the rear seat to its
original position, take care not to trap
the seat belts and ensure that their
buckles are positioned correctly.
The red indicator on the control 3
should no longer be visible; if it is,
push the seat fully back.

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C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glasses providing the lateral rear-
ward vision necessary for overtaking
or parking. They can also be folded.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:

 move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,

 move control B in all four direc-
tions to adjust,

 return control A to the central po-
sition. Demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors is associated with that of
the rear screen.
Folding

 from outside; lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control A , they will not unfold when
the vehicle is unlocked. Control A
must be pulled again.
Unfolding

 from outside; unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the position is changed manually,
a long press on control A re-engages
the mirror.
The folding and unfolding of the exte-
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. The objects observed are, in real-
ity, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
useful in poor light.
Manual day/night model
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".

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C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glasses providing the lateral rear-
ward vision necessary for overtaking
or parking. They can also be folded.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:

 move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,

 move control B in all four direc-
tions to adjust,

 return control A to the central po-
sition. Demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors is associated with that of
the rear screen.
Folding

 from outside; lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control A , they will not unfold when
the vehicle is unlocked. Control A
must be pulled again.
Unfolding

 from outside; unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the position is changed manually,
a long press on control A re-engages
the mirror.
The folding and unfolding of the exte-
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. The objects observed are, in real-
ity, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
useful in poor light.
Manual day/night model
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".

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C O M F O R T As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions must only be carried out while
the vehicle is stationary.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel can be adjusted
for height and reach to adapt the driv-
ing position to the size of the driver.
Adjustment

 First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.

 When stationary , pull the lever A
to unlock the steering wheel ad-
justment.

 Adjust for height and reach.

 Push the lever to lock the steer-
ing wheel adjustment.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.

Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
By means of a sensor, which mea-
sures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically
and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduc-
es any driver discomfort caused by
the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...
In vehicles fi tted with electrochrome
exterior rear view mirrors, the system
has an on/off button and an associ-
ated warning lamp.
On

 With the ignition on, press on
button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 comes on and
the mirror is in automatic mode.
Off

 Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes out and the
mirror remains in its lightest defi nition.

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C O M F O R T As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions must only be carried out while
the vehicle is stationary.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel can be adjusted
for height and reach to adapt the driv-
ing position to the size of the driver.
Adjustment

 First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.

 When stationary , pull the lever A
to unlock the steering wheel ad-
justment.

 Adjust for height and reach.

 Push the lever to lock the steer-
ing wheel adjustment.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.

Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
By means of a sensor, which mea-
sures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically
and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduc-
es any driver discomfort caused by
the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...
In vehicles fi tted with electrochrome
exterior rear view mirrors, the system
has an on/off button and an associ-
ated warning lamp.
On

 With the ignition on, press on
button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 comes on and
the mirror is in automatic mode.
Off

 Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes out and the
mirror remains in its lightest defi nition.

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A C C E S S
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlock-
ing or locking of the vehicle using the
lock or from a distance. It is also used
to locate and start the vehicle and
provide guide-me-home lighting, as
well as providing protection against
theft.
Unlocking the vehicle Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key

 First press button A to unfold the
key.
 Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle.
Complete unlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the left in the
driver's door lock to unlock the
vehicle.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds and
lighting of the courtesy lamp (if the
function is activated).
According to version, the door mir-
rors unfold at the same time.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control

 Press the open pad-
lock once to unlock the
driver's door only.

 Press the open padlock again to
unlock the other doors and the
boot. According to version, the exterior
mirrors unfold at the same time as
the fi rst unlocking action.
The complete or selective unlocking
parameter is set via the instrument
panel screen confi guration menu (see
"Instruments and controls" section).
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.
Selective unlocking is not possible
using the key.
Each unlocking is confi rmed by
rapid fl ashing of the direction indica-
tors for approximately two seconds
and by switching on of the courtesy
lamp.
Electric boot opening

 Press button B to open
the boot.

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A C C E S S
Normal locking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed light-
ing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds and by
switching off of the courtesy lamp.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time. If one of the doors, the rear screen
or the boot is still open, the central
locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
When stationary with the engine
off, locking is confi rmed by fl ashing
of the interior locking control indi-
cator lamp.
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Deadlocking using the
remote control
 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely or press the
closed padlock for more
than two seconds to
close the windows and
sunroof automatically in
addition to locking.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.

Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control

 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Press the closed padlock for
more than two seconds to close
the windows and sunroof auto-
matically in addition to locking. Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the
vehicle completely and hold it
in this position for more than
two seconds to close the win-
dows automatically in addition
to locking.

 Turn the key to the right again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
Deadlocking renders the exterior
and interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
When stationary with the engine
off, locking is confi rmed by fl ashing
of the indicator lamp on the interior
locking control.
If one of the doors or the boot is open
or has not been closed correctly, the
central locking will not work.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.