2012 Citroen C5 open bonnet

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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.



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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.



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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.

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According to country.

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CHECKS
BONNET

Opening


)
At the front of the bonnet, lift the
safety catch B
and raise the bonnet.


)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing
and pivot it to insert it in the notch D

indicated by a yellow arrow.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold
the bonnet open.


Closing



)
Take the stay out of the support
notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing.

)
Lower the bonnet then slam it
fi rmly at the end of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that
it is fully closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
safety catch and bonnet stay with
care (risk of burns).
The location of the interior release
lever prevents opening of the bon-
net while the left hand front door is
closed.
This operation must only be carried
out when the vehicle is stationary.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.


)
Open the left hand front door.

)
Pull the interior bonnet release
lever A
, located at the bottom of
the door frame.





Before doing anything un-
der the bonnet, switch off the
Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A FUSE
Procedure for replacing a faulty fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of
the corresponding function.
The 2 fuseboxes are located below
the dashboard and under the bonnet.

Replacing a fuse

Before replacing a fuse, you should
ascertain the cause of the fault and
have it remedied. the numbers of the
fuses are indicated on the fusebox.
Replace the fuse that has blown
with one of the same rating (same
colour).
Use the special tweezer 1
placed on
the fl ap close to the fuseboxes.

Good

Failed


Tweezer 1




Fuses under the dashboard


Access to the fuses


)
open the glove box then unclip
the access cover.
Fusebox C
Fusebox A

Tweezer 1


Fusebox B

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the en-
gine using another battery.

Access to the battery

V6 HDi engine

The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interi-
or release lever, then the exterior
safety catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,

)
unclip the fusebox to remove the
battery, if necessary. The battery is located in the boot
under the left-hand wing trim.
For access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
open the fl ap and remove the
battery.







The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specifi cation; the
involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may cause premature wear
of the battery.

After refi tting the battery by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop, the Stop & Start system
will only be active after a continu-
ous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends
on the climatic conditions and the
state of charge of the battery (up to
about 8 hours).

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VISUAL SEARCH

Instruments and controls


Instrument panels .............................. 26
Warning lamps .............................. 32-38
Indicators ...................................... 39-41
Gear effi ciency indicator .................. 136
Buttons .............................................. 42


- trip recorder

- lighting dimmer
Parking space sensors .................... 155

Windows ....................................... 75-76
Door mirrors ....................................... 65

Opening the bonnet ......................... 162
Dashboard fuses ...................... 191-193

"Hydractive III +"
electronic suspension ...................... 159
Manual / electronic /automatic
gearboxes .......... 135, 137-140, 144-147
Hill start assist ................................. 134
Courtesy lamps............................. 94-95
Rear view mirror ........................... 65-66
Interior mood lighting ......................... 96
Sun visor............................................ 98

Parking brake, manual..................... 126
Parking brake, electric .............. 127-133
Stop & Start ..................................... 141
Multifunction screens .................... 43-46
Hazard warning lamps ......................114

Ventilation ..................................... 47-48
Mono-zone digital air conditioning .... 49-51
Dual-zone digital air conditioning ... 52-55
Programmable heating ................. 56-59

Emergency or
assistance call .................. 114, 223-224
eMyWay ........................................... 225
Audio system ................................... 279
Setting the date/time.................... 44, 46

Steering wheel adjustment ................ 66
Interior fi ttings ............................. 98-100


- glove box

- ski fl aps

- auxiliary sockets

- mats...

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VISUAL SEARCH

Technical data - Maintenance


Very cold climate protection............. 202

Checking the levels .................. 170-171


- oil

- brake fl uid

- power steering fl uid

- coolant

- screenwash / headlamp wash fl uid


Changing bulbs......................... 181-190


- front

- rear

Petrol engines.................................. 207
Petrol weights ........................... 208-209
Diesel engines .......................... 210-211
Diesel weights .......................... 212-215

Commercial version weights (Tourer) ... 216
Dimensions (Saloon) ................ 217-218
Dimensions (Tourer) ................. 219-220
Identifi cation markings ..................... 221
Checking components .............. 172-173


- battery

- air / passenger compartment fi lter

- oil fi lter

- particle emission fi lter (Diesel)

- brake pads / discs


Engine
compartment fuses ........... 191, 194-195

Battery ...................................... 196-197
Energy economy mode.................... 198


Opening the bonnet ......................... 162
Petrol under-bonnet layout ....... 165-166
Diesel under-bonnet layout....... 167-169
Running out of fuel - Diesel ............. 164

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
J Jack ....................................... 177
JACK socket .................. 265, 286
K Keeping children
safe ........ 76, 106-113, 121, 123
Key with remote
control ........................ 67-69, 72
L Labels,
identifi cation ........................ 221
Lamps, warning and
indicator ............................ 32-38
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) .................. 154
Level, brake fl uid ................... 170
Level, headlamp wash .......... 171
Level, power steering fl uid .... 170
Levels and
checks .......................... 165-173
Lighting .................................... 96
Lighting,
guide-me home ......... 69, 88, 89
Lighting, interior ....................... 94
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ............... 181-190
Lighting control stalk ............... 86
Lighting dimmer ....................... 42
Lighting on reminder ............... 87
Loading ................................... 24
Load space cover .................. 103
Localised assistance call ....... 224
Localised emergency call ...... 224
Locating your vehicle .............. 69
Locking from the inside ........... 77M Main beam ...................... 86, 181
Maintenance ............................ 24
Map reading lamps .................. 94
Markings, identifi cation .......... 221
Massage function .................... 62
Mat .......................................... 99
Menu, main ..................... 27, 282
Mirror, rear view ................ 65, 66
Mirrors, door ............................ 65
Misfuel prevention ................... 85
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ............ 114
Mountings for ISOFIX
seats .................................... 109
MP3 CD ......................... 261, 285
Multifunction screen ................ 43
Music media players ..... 260, 284
N Navigation ............................. 231
Number plate
lamps ................................... 189
O Oil fi lter .................................. 172
Oil level ........................... 40, 170
Oil temperature indicator ......... 41
Opening the bonnet ............... 162
Opening the boot ..................... 67
Opening the doors ............. 67, 77
Opening the fuel fi ller
fl ap ........................................ 84
Opening the panoramic
sunroof blind .......................... 83
Opening the sunroof ................ 82
Operation indicator
lamps ................................ 34-38P Paint colour code .................. 221
Paintwork, matt ..................... 204
Panoramic glass sunroof ......... 83
Parking brake ........ 126, 127, 173
Parking brake, electric ........... 127
Parking sensors, rear ............ 157
Parking space sensor ............ 155
Particle emission fi lter .... 171, 172
Passenger compartment
fi lter ..................................... 172
Player, CD MP3 ............. 261, 285
Port, USB ........................ 99, 286
Priming the fuel system ......... 163
Programmable heating
(Webasto) .............................. 56
Protecting
children .....76, 106-113, 121, 123
Puncture ................................ 174
R Radio ............................. 257, 283
RCA sockets .................. 265, 288
Reading lamps, rear ................ 94
Rear demisting .................. 50, 55
Recharging the battery .......... 197
Regeneration of the particle
emissions fi lter .................... 172
Reinitialising the electric
windows ................................ 75
Reinitialising the remote
control ................................... 71
Reinitialising the sunroof ......... 82
Remote control ................... 67-72
Removable screen
(snow shield) ....................... 203
Removing a wheel ................. 179
Removing the mat ................... 99
Repair kit, puncture ............... 174