2012 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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Storing driving positions

System which stores the settings of
the driver's seat. Up to two positions
can be stored using the buttons on
the side of the driver's seat.
When storing a driving position, the
air conditioning settings are also
memorised.
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 confi rms 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 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 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
position, push the lug and pull it up-
wards.
To r efi 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. To adjust the air conditioning, refer
to the "Air conditioning" section.

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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 cush-
ion 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 cush-
ion 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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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 door
mirrors using the remote control can
be deactivated by a CITROËN deal-
er or a qualifi ed workshop.
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 sys-
tem, which darkens the mirror glass
and reduces the nuisance to the
driver caused by the sun, headlam-
ps from other vehicles...


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 measure, the mirrors
should be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".

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As a safety precaution, these ope-
rations 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
driving 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 steering
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 visi-
bility 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 electrochro-
matic door mirrors, the system has
an on/off button and an associated
warning lamp.

On


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

Off


)
Press on button 1
.
The warning lamp 2
goes off and the
mirror glass remains in its lightest
defi nition.

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central
unlocking 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 protec-
tion 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" sec-
tion).
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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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 ap-
proximately two seconds and by the
courtesy lamp going off.
According to version, the door mir-
rors 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 un-
locked inadvertently, it will lock again
automatically after thirty seconds un-
less 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
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.








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 driv-
er's door lock to lock the vehicle
completely and hold it in this posi-
tion for more than two seconds to
close the windows 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 inopera-
tive.
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 cor-
rectly, the central locking will not
work.
Therefore, never leave anyone in-
side the vehicle when it is dead-
locked.

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)
First press button A
to fold the
key.









Locating your vehicle



)
Press the closed padlock to lo-
cate your locked vehicle in a car
park.
This is indicated by switching on
of the interior lighting and fl ashing
of the direction indicators for a few
seconds.
The vehicle remains locked.







Guide-me-home lighting










Anti-theft protection


Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key.
In the event of a fault,
you are informed by il-
lumination of this warn-ing lamp, an audible
signal and a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the
keys given to you on acquisition of
the vehicle.


Folding the key
A press on button B
oper-
ates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the side-
lamps, dipped beams and
number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
The timed duration can be set via the
"Lighting" menu on the "Main Menu"
of the instrument panel screen.

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STOPPING

Do not fl ick the accelerator at the
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage
to the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH

1. "S": Steering lock

To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.


2. "M": Drive position

Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.


3. "D": Starter

Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then ope-
rate the starter again.


Steering lock


1. "

S":
After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S
.

2. "M":
Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M
, move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).

3. "D":
Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.

Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space or where there is
insuffi cient ventilation.
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to re-
tain braking and steering assis-
tance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction.

Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.