2011 CITROEN C5 seat adjustment

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Instrument panels 14
Trip computer
1
7
Indicators


21
Distance recorders

2
5
Warning and indicator lamps

2
6
Monochrome screen C

3
7
Touch screen tablet

3
9Front seats

6
0
Steering wheel adjustment
6
5
Mirrors 66
Rear seats 6 8
Ventilation
7

0
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
7

2
Courtesy lamps

7
6
Interior mood lighting

7
7
Panoramic sunroof (Tourer)

7
9
Front fittings

8
1
Mats
82
Front armrest

8
3
Rear fittings

8
4
Boot fittings

8
6Driving recommendations
9

1
Starting-switching off the engine
9
2
Manual parking brake
9
5
Electric parking brake
9
6
Hill start assist
1
03
6 -speed manual gearbox
1
04
Automatic gearbox
1
05
Gear shift indicator
1
09
Stop & Start
1
10
Tyre under-inflation detection
1
14
Fixed centred controls steering wheel
1
16
Speed limiter
1
18
Cruise control
1
21
Lane departure warning system
1
24
Parking space sensors
1
25
Parking sensors
1
27
Reversing camera (Tourer) 1 29
"Hydractive III +" electronic suspension 1 30
Remote control key

4
4
Alarm
4
9
Electric windows
5
2
Doors
5
4
Boot
5
7
InstrumentsOver view
Access
Ease of use and comfort Driving
Eco-driving
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Fuel tank 175
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
77
Snow chains

1
78
Energy economy mode

1
79
Towing a trailer

1
80
Roof bars

1
82
Very cold climate protection

1
83
Cold climate screen

1
84
Bonnet
18

5
Petrol engines

1
86
Diesel engines

1
87
Checking levels

1
88
Checks
19

2
AdBlue
® and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 1 95
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

2
03
Temporary puncture repair kit

2
04
Changing a wheel

2
11
Changing a bulb

2
18
Changing a fuse

2
29
12 V battery

2
35
Towing the vehicle

2
39Petrol engines

2
41
Petrol weights
2
42
Diesel engines
2
43
Diesel weights
2
44
Dimensions
2
45
Identification markings
2
49
Emergency or assistance
2
50
7-inch touch screen tablet 2 53
Audio system 3 15
Lighting controls

1

32
Automatic illumination of headlamps

1

36
Headlamp adjustment
1

37
Directional lighting
1

38
Wiper controls

1

40
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers

1

42
General safety recommendations

1

44
Direction indicators

1

45
Hazard warning lamps

1

45
Hor n
14

6
Emergency or assistance call

1

46
Braking assistance systems

1

47
Trajectory control systems

1

48
Seat belts
1

51
Airbags
1

54
Child seats

1

59
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag

1

62
ISOFIX child seats

1

69
Child lock

1

73
Safety Practical information
In the event of a breakdown Technical data
Lighting and visibility
Alphabetical index
Audio and telematics
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Front seats
Manual adjustments
1. Adjustments to the height and angle of the head restraint
T

o raise it, pull upwards.
T

o lower it, press on the release button A
and simultaneously on the head restraint
itself. The adjustment is correct when the
top edge of the head restraint is at the
same height as the top of the head. It is
also tilt adjustable.
T

o remove it, press the release button A ,
then pull it upwards. It may be necessary to
adjust the backrest angle.
2.
A

djustment of the backrest angle
O

perate the control and adjust the position
of the backrest to the front or to the rear.
3.
A

djustment of the seat height
R

aise or lower the control the number
of times required to obtain the desired
position.
4.
L

ongitudinal adjustment of seat
L

ift the control bar and adjust to the desired
position.
5.
A

djustment of lumbar support
T

urn the control and adjust to the desired
position.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, seat back and head restraint which can all be adjusted for optimum driving comfort.
For your safety, do not drive with the
head restraints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
6.
H

eated seat controls
T

he heated seats only operate when the
engine is running.
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Electric adjustments
To adjust the electric seats, switch on the
ignition or start the engine if the vehicle has
gone into economy mode.
Seat adjustments are also possible for a short
period after opening one of the front doors or
switching off the ignition.
1.
A
djustment of the seat height and
angle, and longitudinal position
R

aise or lower the front of the control to
adjust the seat cushion angle.
R

aise or lower the rear of the control to
raise or lower the seat.
S

lide the control for wards or backwards to
move the seat for ward or back.
2.
A

djustment of the backrest angle
M

ove the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the backrest angle.
3.
A

djustment of the angle of the top of
the backrest
M

ove the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the angle of the top of the backrest. Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Move the control:
-

F
or wards or backwards to increase or
reduce the lumbar support.
-

U
pwards or downwards to raise or lower
the lumbar support zone.
4.
A

djustment of lumbar support
T

his function allows you to independently
adjust the height and level of lumbar
support.
3
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Head restraint height and angle
adjustments
(electric seats)
F To adjust the angle of the head restraint, push back or pull for ward section B of the
head restraint until you reach the desired
position.
F

T
o raise it, pull upwards.
F

T
o lower it, press on the control C to
release it, and simultaneously on the head
restraint itself.
F

T
o remove it, press on the control C to
release it, then pull it upwards.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can
operate separately.
F

U
se the corresponding adjustment dial,
placed on the outer side of each front seat,
to switch on and select the level of heating
required:
0: Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
Do not use the function if the seat is not
occupied.
Reduce the level of heating as soon as
possible.
Once the seat and passenger
compartment are at a comfortable
temperature, you can switch off the
function; reducing electric current
consumption also reduces fuel
consumption. Prolonged use at the highest setting
is not recommended for those with
sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for those that
do not have normal perception of heat
(illness, taking medicines, ...).
There is a risk of overheating the
system if material with insulating
properties is used, such as cushions or
seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-

i
f wearing damp clothing,
-

i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element
in the seat:
-

d
o not place heavy objects on the
seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the
seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for
cleaning the seat,
-

n
ever use the heating function
when the seat is damp.
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Storing driving positions
System which stores the settings of the driver's
seat. It allows two positions to be stored.
Use the buttons located on the door, driver's
side.
When storing a driving position, the air
conditioning settings are also memorised.
Storing a position
Using buttons M / 1 / 2
F Switch on the ignition.
F A djust your seat.
F

P
ress button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal confirms that the settings
have been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.
For more information on Dual-zone
automatic air conditioning , refer to
the corresponding section. For your safety, avoid storing a driving
position while driving.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F Briefly press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates 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
discharging of the battery.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F First, adjust the driver's seat to the most suitable position.
F

W
hen stationary , lower the lever A to
release the steering wheel adjustment.
F

A
djust for height and reach.
F

R
aise the lever to lock the steering wheel
adjustment.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and reach to adapt the driving position to the size of
the driver.
Adjustment
As a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
After locking, if you press firmly on the
steering wheel, a slight click may be
heard.
3
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5. Air flow adjustment
Reducing the air flow to minimum switches
the air conditioning system OFF.
To prevent condensation and deterioration
of the quality of the air in the passenger
compartment, ensure that an adequate flow of
air is maintained.
6. Air conditioning
The air conditioning will only
operate when the engine is running.
The air blower control (air flow
adjustment) must be active in order
to obtain air conditioning.
7. Recirculation of interior air
F Press control 7 once to activate recycling of the
interior air.
This function permits recirculation
of the air and isolation of the
passenger compartment from
exterior fumes and odours.
F

P

ress button 7 again
to activate automatic
recirculation with pollution
detection. F

P
ress control 7 a third time
to return to the standard
automatic mode (without
pollution detection).
Using a pollution sensor, the system
automatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once it detects a certain level of
pollutants in the interior air.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, the recirculation of interior air is
automatically deactivated.
F
P
ress the control:
-
t
o increase the air flow,
-

t

o reduce the air flow.
The air flow level is indicated by the
progressive illumination of the fan
blade indicator lamps.
Avoid prolonged use of air
recirculation
- Risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
You can store the settings of the air
conditioning system.
For more information on the Front
seats (and in particular storing driving
positions), refer to the corresponding
section.
F

P

ress control 6 . The indicator lamp comes
on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
must be used with the windows closed. Recirculation of the interior air is automatically
activated when engaging reverse or if the
screenwash is used.
The system is inactive when the ambient
temperature is below +5 °C to avoid the risk of
formation of mist on the windscreen and side
windows. This system is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
The system is inactive when the exterior
temperature is below +5 °C to avoid the risk of
formation of mist on the windscreen and side
windows.
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