2012 Citroen C5 change time

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ECO-DRIVING

Optimise the use of your
gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off
gently, change up without waiting
and drive by changing up quite soon.
If your vehicle has the system, the
gear effi ciency indicator invites you to
change up; it is displayed in the instru-
ment panel, follow its instructions.

With an automatic or electronic gear-
box, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, ac-
cording to the type of gearbox, without
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily
or suddenly.



Drive smoothly


Maintain a safe distance between ve-
hicles, use engine braking rather than
the brake pedal, and press the accel-
erator progressively. These practices
contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and
also helps reduce the background
traffi c noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make
use of the system at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is
fl owing well.



Control the use of your
electrical equipment

Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents
before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the win-
dows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down
(sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is at-
tained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.

Switch off the headlamps and front fo-
glamps when the level of light does not
require their use.
Avoid running the engine before mov-
ing off, particularly in winter; your ve-
hicle will warm up much faster while
driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connect-
ing your multimedia devices (fi lm, mu-
sic, video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of
electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions.

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MONITORING






A few definitions
(trip computer)

Range
(miles or km)
Current fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)

Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)

Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance which
can still be travelled with the fuel re-
maining in the tank in relation to the
average fuel consumption over the
last few miles (kilometres) travelled.
This value may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
the relief, resulting in a signifi cant
change in the current fuel con-
sumption.
When the range falls below 20 miles
(30 km), dashes are displayed. After
fi lling with at least 5 litres of fuel,
the range is recalculated and is dis-
played when it exceeds 60 miles
(100 km).
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of the
digits, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop. This function is only displayed from
20 mph (30 km/h). This is the average fuel consump-
tion during the last few seconds.
This is the average fuel consump-
tion since the last trip computer zero
reset.
This is the average speed calculated
since the last trip computer zero reset
(ignition on). This indicates the distance travelled
since the last trip computer zero reset.








Stop & Start time
counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fi tted with Stop &
Start, a time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during a
journey.
It resets to zero every time the igni-
tion is switched on with the key.

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MONITORING












Total distance recorder

System which measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle
during its life.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the
driver's door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

To conform to legislation in the
country you are crossing, change
the units of distance (miles or km)
via the confi guration menu.











Lighting dimmer

System for manual adjustment of
the brightness of the instruments
and controls in relation to the exte-
rior brightness.

Operation


)
Press button A
to decrease the
brightness of the instruments
and controls.

)
Press button B
to increase the
brightness of the instruments
and controls.

Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day
mode on vehicles fi tted with daytime
running lamps, pressing the buttons
does not have any effect.



Trip distance recorder

System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other pe-
riod since it was reset to zero by the
driver.


)
With the ignition on, press the
button until zeros appear.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS

Adjusting the brightness
and contrast


)
Press on A
.

)
Use C
to select the "Brightness -
video adjustment" menu. Confi rm
with a press on C
on the steering
wheel or D
on the audio equip-
ment.

)
Select the confi guration of the
screen using C
. Confi rm with a
press on C
on the steering wheel
or D
on the audio equipment.

)
Select the brightness setting.
Confi rm with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
equipment.

)
Select the inverse or normal dis-
play mode using C
then validate
with a press on C
on the steering
wheel or D
on the audio equip-
ment. To adjust the brightness
select "+" or "-" and save your
setting with a press on C
.

)
Confi rm with "OK"
in the screen.



Adjusting the date and
the time


)
Press on A
.

)
Use C
to select the"Date and
time" menu, then confi rm your
choice with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
system.

)
Select the screen confi guration
using C
. Confi rm with a press
on C
on the steering wheel or D

on the audio system

)
Select the date and the time set-
tings, using B
. Confi rm with a
press on C
on the steering wheel
or D
on the audio system.

)
Press C
to select the values you
wish to modify. Confi rm your
choice with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
system.

)
Confi rm with "OK"
on the screen.



Choosing the units



)
Press on A
.

)
Use C
to select the "Choice of
units" menu, then confi rm your
choice with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
system.

)
Using C
, select the unit then val-
idate with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
system.

)
Confi rm with "OK"
in the screen.



Selection of the type of
information displayed (Mode)
Successive presses on the end of
the wiper stalk or on the MODE
but-
ton on the audio equipment permit
selection of the type of informa-
tion presented in the multifunction
screen (date or radio, CD, MP3 CD,
CD changer).

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COMFORT

Programming the heating

You must programme your depar-
ture time in order for the system to
calculate the optimum heater start
time automatically.

Programming the departure time
Press the buttons 1
to display the
programming time.
Activation - deactivation
Once the programming time has
been displayed by means of the but-
tons 1
, press button 5
(ON) until the
message "OK"
appears.
This symbol is displayed.
Once the programming time has been
displayed, press buttons 4
and 5
si-
multaneously within 10 seconds.
This symbol fl ashes.
Set the time by pressing the buttons 1

and press buttons 4
and 5
simultane-
ously to save it.
This symbol is displayed (fi xed).

This symbol is displayed
when the heater starts.

HTM: Heat Thermo Management.

When the signal has been received,
the message "OK"
is displayed
along with the symbol "HTM"
.

To deactivate the programming,
press button 4
(OFF) until the mes-
sage "OK"
appears.

The symbol "HTM"
is switched
off.


When carrying out these opera-
tions, if the message "FAIL"
ap-
pears, the signal has not been
received. Repeat the procedure
after changing your location.
Switching off the heating
Press button 5
(ON).
The symbol "HTM"
remains
on.

Changing the level of heating
The system offers 5 levels
of heat-
ing (from the lowest level C1
to the
highest level C5
).
Once the level of heating has been
displayed by means of the buttons 1
,
press buttons 4
and 5
simultane-
ously.
The letter "C"
fl ashes.
Set the level of heating by pressing
the buttons 1
.
Press buttons 4
and 5
simultane-
ously to save the level selected. The
letter "C"
is displayed (fi xed).

The factory pre-sets are replaced
by the new settings entered. The
programmed times are stored until
the next time they are changed.
When the departure time is acti-
vated, the level of heating cannot
be changed. The departure time
must be deactivated fi rst.

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73
ACCESS
ALARM *

System which protects and provides
a deterrent against theft and break-
ins. It provides the following types of
monitoring.

- exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of
the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries
to open a door, the boot, the bonnet...



- interior volumetric
The system checks for any variation
in the volume in the passenger com-
partment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks
a window, enters the passenger com-
partment or moves inside the vehicle.



- tilt
The system checks for any change
in the attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle
is lifted, moved or knocked.



Self-protection function
The system checks for the
putting out of service of its
components.
The alarm is triggered if the bat-
tery, the central control or the si-
ren wiring are put out of service or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system

Activation


)
Switch off the ignition and get out
of the vehicle.

)
Press the locking button on the
remote control.
The monitoring system is active: the
indicator lamp in the button fl ashes
once per second.
After the locking button on the re-
mote control is pressed, the exterior
perimeter monitoring is activated
after a delay of 5 seconds and the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt moni-
toring after a delay of 45 seconds.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not
closed fully, the vehicle is not locked
but the exterior perimeter monitor-
ing will be activated after a delay of
45 seconds at the same time as the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt moni-
toring.
Deactivation


)
Press the unlocking button on
the remote control.
The alarm system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off.



Locking the vehicle with
exterior perimeter monitoring
only
Deactivate the interior volumetric
and anti-tilt monitoring to avoid un-
wanted triggering of the alarm in
certain cases such as:


- leaving a pet in the vehicle,

- leaving a window partially open,

- washing your vehicle,

- changing a wheel,

- having your vehicle towed,

- transport by sea.

Deactivation of the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring


)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Within ten seconds, press the
button until the indicator lamp is
on continuously.

)
Get out of the vehicle.

)
Press the locking button on the
remote control immediately.
The exterior perimeter monitoring
alone is activated: the indicator lamp in
the button fl ashes once per second.
To be effective, this deactivation
must be carried out each time the
ignition is switched off.

*
According to country.

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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS


)
Left: lower the lighting stalk be-
yond the point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk be-
yond the point of resistance.







"Motorway" function



)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.

HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

A visual warning by means of the di-
rection indicators to alert other road
users to a vehicle breakdown, tow-
ing or accident.












Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on au-
tomatically.
They switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.



Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger. Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of di-
rection of the vehicle.


)
Press this button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.

)
Press the left or right-hand part
of the fi xed centred controls
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:


- immediate danger,




- when approaching an area
where there is no visibility.

This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedi-
cated CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of
this function, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section.
EMERGENCY OR
ASSISTANCE CALL

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DRIVING
"HYDRACTIVE III +" ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION
The suspension automatically and
instantly adjusts to different driving
styles and to the profi le of the road,
providing the best compromise be-
tween occupant comfort and vehicle
road holding.
The system alternates between soft
and fi rm suspension settings, maxi-
mising comfort at the same time as
constantly ensuring the highest level
of safety. It also automatically cor-
rects ride height, according to the
vehicle load and driving conditions.
In addition, the "Hydractive III +" sys-
tem allows you to choose between
two modes of suspension.
A change of suspension mode can
be made either when the vehicle is
moving or when stationary, by press-
ing button A
.


Display in the instrument
panel
The suspension mode selected is
displayed in the instrument panel
screen.

Normal mode
This mode favours soft
damping for maximum com-
fort.
If the speed authorised for a
particular position is exceed-
ed, the vehicle reverts automatically
to the normal road position.

SPORT mode
This mode favours dynamic
driving.

The warning lamp on button A

comes on in addition to the mes-
sage in the instrument panel
screen.

SPORT
mode is retained when you
switch off the engine.



Vehicle positions


Position changes may only be
made when the engine is running.

The adjustable ground clearance
meets all types of situation. Apart
from a few specifi c situations, the
vehicle should be in the Normal po-
sition.


)
Press once on one of the adjust-
ment controls.
The change in position is indicated
by a message on the instrument
panel screen.