2012 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

On-line owner's handbook


Referring to the owner's handbook on-line also gives you
access to the latest information available, easily identifi ed by
the bookmarks, associated with this pictogram:

If the heading "MyCitroën" is not available on the public website for
your country, you can fi nd your handbook at the following address:
http://service.citroen.com
Select:
You can fi nd your handbook on the CITROËN website, under the
heading "MyCitroën".




This personal space provides you with information on your products
and services, a direct and special contact with CITROËN and
becomes a space tailored for you.

the link in "Private customer access",
the language,
the model,
the edition date appropriate for the date of registration of your vehicle.
You will fi nd your handbook, presented in the same way as the paper
version.

!
Your vehicle is fi tted with only some of the equipment
described in this document, depending on the trim
level, version and the specifi cations for the country
in which it is sold.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or accessories
which are not recommended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system. Please
note this specifi c warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended equipment and
accessories.

CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.


Happy motoring!

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At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

CONTENTS
Monochrome screen C 43
Colour screen (eMyWay) 45
II - MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS 43 Î 46
Ventilation 47
Mono-zone digital
air conditioning 49
Dual-zone digital
air conditioning 52
Programmable heating 56
Front seats 60
Rear seats 64
Mirrors 65
Steering wheel adjustment 66
47Î 66
Remote control key 67
Alarm 73
Electric windows 75
Doors 77
Boot 79
Sunroof (Saloon) 82
Panoramic sunroof (Tourer) 83
Fuel tank 84
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 85
67 Î 85
Lighting controls 86
Automatic illumination
of headlamps 88
Headlamp adjustment 89
Directional lighting 90
Wiper controls 92
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers 93
Courtesy lamps 94
Interior mood lighting 96
86 Î97
Interior fi ttings 98
Mats 99
Front armrest 99
Boot fi ttings 101
VI -FITTINGS 98Î104
Instrument panels 26
Trip computer 29
Warning and indicator lamps 32
Adjustment buttons 42
FAMILIARISATION 4 Î 23
I - MONITORING 26 Î42
Child seats 105
ISOFIX child seats 109
Child lock 113
VII - CHILD SAFETY 105Î113
ECO-DRIVING 24 Î 25

CONTENTS
Direction indicators 114
Hazard warning lamps 114
Horn 114
Emergency or assistance call 114
Tyre under-infl ation detection 115
Braking assistance systems 117
Trajectory control systems 118
Seat belts 119
Airbags 122
VIII-SAFETY 11 4Î125
Parking brake 126
Electric parking brake 127
Hill start assist 134
Manual gearbox 135
Gear shift indicator 136
6-speed electronic
gearbox system 137
Stop & Start 141
Automatic gearbox 144
Fixed centred controls
steering wheel 148
Speed limiter 150
Cruise control 152
Lane departure warning system 154
Parking space sensor 155
Parking sensors 157
Reversing camera (Tourer) 158
"Hydractive III +" electronic
suspension 159
IX - DRIVING 126 Î160
Bonnet 162
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 164
Petrol engines 165
Diesel engines 167
Checking levels 170
Checks 172
X -CHECKS 161Î 173
Temporary puncture repair kit 174
Changing a wheel 177
Changing a bulb 181
Changing a fuse 191
Battery 196
Energy economy mode 198
Towing the vehicle 199
Towing a trailer 200
Roof bars 201
Very cold protection 202
Cold climate screen 203
Accessories 205
XI - PRACTICALINFORMATION 174Î 206
Petrol engines 207
Petrol weights 208
Diesel engines 210
Diesel weights 212
Diesel weights -
commercial versions (Tourer) 216
Dimensions 217
Identifi cation markings 221
XII - TECHNICALDATAA 207Î222
Emergency or assistance 223
eMyWay 225
Audio system 279
XIII - AUDIO andTELEMATICS 223 Î298
VISUALSEARCH 299 Î 304
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 305 Î 309

4
FAMILIARISATION
EXTERIOR

Stop & Start

This system puts the engine tempo-
rarily into standby during stops in the
traffi c (red lights, traffi c jams, etc...).
The engine restarts automatically as
soon as you want to move off.
Stop & Start reduces fuel consump-
tion, exhaust emissions and noise
when stationary.

Lane departure warning system

This driving aid warns you when you
unwittingly cross a lane marking.


Parking sensors (visual and
audible)

This system warns you if an obsta-
cle is detected in front of or behind
the vehicle.
Tyre under-infl ation detection

This system checks the pressure of
the tyres automatically while driving.
Xenon dual-function directional
headlamps

This system automatically provides
you with extra visibility on bends.
This lighting is linked with the cor-
nering lighting which maximises the
illuminated area at intersections and
when parking.



141


89



154


157


115
Panoramic sunroof (Tourer)

This roof provides you with perfect
brightness in the passenger com-
partment.

Sunroof (Saloon)

This also provides you with im-
proved ventilation in the passenger
compartment.



82-83

5
FAMILIARISATION


A.
Unfolding/folding the key.

B.
Normal locking of the vehicle (a sin-
gle press) or deadlocking the vehi-
cle (two presses in succession).

C.
Guide-me-home lighting.

D.
Unlocking the vehicle. To open the fuel fi ller fl ap, press on the
top left corner, then pull from the edge.


)
Press upwards on lever E
.


Opening the boot




79-80



84


ACCESS


Remote control key
Fuel tank




67



Locking filler cap



)
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock or
unlock the fi ller cap.
When refuelling, place the cap on hook F
.

Tank capacity: approximately 71 litres.
The boot automatically locks when the
vehicle is moving at a speed of over
6 mph (10 km/h), even if automatic cen-
tral locking is deactivated. It is unlocked
when a door is opened or when the cen-
tral locking button is pressed (speed
lower than 6 mph (10 km/h)).

6
FAMILIARISATION

The bonnet release should only be op-
erated when the vehicle is stationary.



)
Open the left hand front door.

)
Pull release lever A
to unlock the
bonnet.

Opening the bonnet

ACCESS


)
Lift safety catch B
, then raise the
bonnet.
Saloon


Tourer




Spare wheel


The tools are located in a protective
holder inside the spare wheel.



177



Access to the spare wheel

To access the spare wheel:


)
Saloon: raise the boot fl oor and fold
it in two.

)
Tourer: raise the boot fl oor and at-
tach it using the retractable grip.
Secure the hook to the upper part of
the boot.

)
To remove the spare wheel, detach
the strap then push the wheel for-
wards, before lifting it out.



Temporary puncture repair kit

The kit is a complete system comprised
of a compressor and a sealant car-
tridge.



174




162