2012 Citroen C5 instrument panel

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VISIBILITY

Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
The link with the automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps provides the
"guide-me-home" lighting with the
following additional options:


- selection of the duration of lighting
for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the ve-
hicle parameters on the instrument
panel screen confi guration menu,

- automatic activation of "guide-
me-home" lighting when auto-
matic illumination of headlamps
is in operation.


Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sun-
shine sensor, the lighting comes
on and a message appears in the
instrument panel screen, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer operate.
MANUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT

To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle.

0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1.
5 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2.
5 people + maximum authorised
loads.

-. Intermediate setting.

3.
Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OFDIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS

Do not touch the xenon bulbs.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. If a fault occurs, this
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument
panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message in the instru-
ment panel screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position. To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, this system corrects
the height of the xenon headlamp
beams automatically and when sta-
tionary, depending on the load in the
vehicle.

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VISIBILITY

Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
screen "Main Menu".
To do this, select "Vehicle parameters \
Lighting Directional headlamps".

Operating fault
If a fault occurs, this warning
lamp fl ashes in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied
by a message in the multi-
function screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.










Directional headlamps
function
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function, as-
sociated with the "cornering lighting"
function, enables the light beam to
follow the direction of the road.
The use of this function, linked with
the xenon headlamps only, conside-
rably improves the quality of your
lighting when cornering.

with directional lighting

without directional lighting

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VISIBILITY
WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of
the various front and rear wiping
modes for the elimination of rain and
cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers
are designed to improve the driver's
visibility progressively according to
the climatic conditions.

Programming

Various automatic wiper control
modes are also available according
to the following options:


- automatic rain sensitive wind-
screen wipers,

- rear wiping on engaging reverse
gear.



Manual controls

The wiper commands are issued di-
rectly by the driver by means of the
stalk A
and the ring B
.












Rear wiper (Tourer)

B.
rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Fast (heavy rain).

Normal (moderate rain).

Intermittent (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).

Automatic, then single
wipe (see the corre-
sponding section).

Off.



Single wipe (press down and
release).

Windscreen wipers

A.
Wiping speed selection stalk.







or
If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle carrier, de-
activate the automatic rear wiper
via the instrument panel screen
confi guration menu.

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VISIBILITY

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper operates if the windscreen
wipers are operating.

Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
screen confi guration menu.
This function is activated by default.











Windscreen and headlamp
wash


)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wip-
ers operate for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.













Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the rear view mirror), adapting
their speed to the intensity of the rain-
fall.

Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk A
to the
"AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk A
upwards
and returning it to position "0"
.
It is accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A
downwards.

Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.

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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 illuminate 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
reduce the intensity of the lighting.

This is located on the front and rear
interior door opening controls.

The rear door opening controls lighting
is deactivated if the child lock is on.

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CHILD SAFETY
ELECTRICCHILD LOCK

Activation


)
Press button A
.
The indicator lamp in button A
comes
on, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen. Remote control system to prevent
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
electric windows.
Deactivation


)
Press button A
again.
The indicator lamp in button A
goes
off, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until
the child lock is activated.
This system is independent and in
no circumstances does it take the
place of the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock
each time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deactivated
automatically to permit the exit of
the rear passengers.
Any other status of the indicator
lamp indicates a fault with the elec-
tric child lock. Have it checked by a
CITROËN or a qualifi ed workshop.
The control is located on the driver's
door, with the electric window controls.

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SAFETY
TYRE UNDER-INFLATION DETECTION
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.


Tyre pressures OK
display

Choice of detection

This function provides warning of
tyres that are under-infl ated or punc-
tured.

Automatic detection
Sensors monitor the tyre pressures.
In the event of an anomaly, a mes-
sage will appear in the instrument
panel screen.

Driver request detection
You can check the tyre pressures at
any time.


)
Press on button A
(CHECK); the
information will be displayed in
the instrument panel screen.



)
Press on button A
(CHECK).
The system indicates to you that the
tyres are correctly infl ated.
This information is only available on
request by the driver.


Under-inflated tyre


automatic detection


detection on request


Automatic detection:
A message indicates which tyre is
under-infl ated.

Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
under-infl ated tyre(s).
The message is accompanied by il-
lumination of the SERVICE
warning
lamp and an audible beep.


)
Check the tyre pressures as
soon as possible.

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SAFETY
BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems
which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emer-
gency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance
(EBA).


Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle when braking, in particular
on poor or slippery surfaces.

Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibration of
the brake pedal.
Operating fault
When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releasing
the pressure. If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage in the instrument panel
screen, it indicates a fault with the
anti-lock braking system which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning lamp comes
on, together with the STOP

and ABS
warning lamps, ac-
companied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the instrument
panel screen, it indicates a fault with
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.

You MUST stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.

In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.











Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency,
enables you to obtain the optimum
braking pressure more quickly, thus
reducing the stopping distance.

Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in
the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking effi ciency.
When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing the
pressure.