2012 Citroen C5 RHD Owner's Manual

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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 au-
tomatically, 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 rainfall.

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 loca-
ted in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing 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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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
In the moment following switching
the ignition off, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- avoid using them to retain card-
board on the windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.
















COURTESY LAMPS



1.
Front courtesy lamp


2.
Map reading lamp

s




Front courtesy lamp

Rear courtesy lamp



1.
Rear courtesy lamp


2.
Map reading lamps

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
Lighting off.
Lighting on.

- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when a door is opened,

- when the key is removed from
the ignition,

- when the remote control locking
button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.

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In lighting on mode, different light-
ing times are available:


- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

-
with the engine running, unlimited.



Map reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.



Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the
ignition on:


)
Press the corresponding switch.
The reading lamp concerned comes
on for ten minutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:


- when the key is removed from
the ignition,

- when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on.

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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 re-
duce the intensity of the lighting.

This is located on the front and rear
interior door opening controls.
The rear door opening controls light-
ing is deactivated if the child lock
is on.

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Pavement lighting

With the door open, this illuminates
the ground next to the vehicle.


Floor lighting

In the front of the vehicle, when a
door is opened, this illuminates the
interior of the vehicle.
The welcome lighting is made up of:


- The interior (roof) lamps.

- The fl oor lighting.

- The pavement lighting when a
door is open.


WELCOME LIGHTING

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SUN VISOR




SKI FLAP

A fl ap in the backrest, located to the
rear of the armrest, facilitates the
carrying of long objects.

)
With the ignition on, lift the fl ap; the
mirror is illuminated automatically.
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi xing and pivoted over to the side
windows if required.






Cooled glove box



)
To open the glove box, pull on
the handle and lower the lid.
The glove box has a manually clos-
able air vent B
.
It has 2 or 3 sockets C
to connect
audio/video equipment and a hold-
er for a SIM card (see "Audio and
Telematics").
It has automatic illumination.
It provides access to the dashboard
fusebox.


To open



)
Lower the rear armrest.

)
Pull the fl ap handle down.

)
Lower the fl ap.

)
Load the objects from inside the
boot.


Ensure that the objects are well se-
cured and that they do not impede
the operation of the gear lever.

The glove box should be
kept closed while driving.

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MATS


Removing



)
Slide the seat back as far as
possible,

)
unclip the fi xings,

)
remove the fi xings, then the mat.



Refitting



)
Position the mat correctly,

)
clip the fi xings,

)
check that the mat is held is
place correctly.
To avoid any interference with the
pedals:


- only use mats which are suit-
able for the fi xings already
present in the vehicle. The use
of these fi xings is essential,

- never fi t more than 1 mat.
The use of a mat not approved by
CITROËN may obstruct access to
the pedals and hinder the cruise
control/speed limiter function.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
are fi tted with a 3rd fi xing located in
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.














FRONT ARMREST

Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger.

Adjustment

To optimise your driving position:


)
lift the control A
,

)
push the armrest forwards.
The armrest returns to its initial posi-
tion when you push it rearwards.
The front armrest includes a cup
holder and a USB port.
The USB port allows connection of
a portable device, such as a USB
memory stick, sending the audio
fi les to your audio system so that
they can be heard via the vehicle's
speakers.


)
Lift the armrest to access the cup
holder or the USB port.
Equipment available for the driver
and front passenger.

Cup-holder/USB port

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REAR ARMREST

Comfort and storage system for the
rear passengers.

Cup-holder

The rear cup-holder A
is located in
the rear central armrest.


)
Lower the rear armrest.

)
Pull forwards to extract the cup-
holder.



Storage



)
Lift up the upper part of the rear
central armrest to access storage
space B
.


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SIDE BLINDS



)
Pull on the tab A
and position the
blind on the hook B
.

REAR BLIND (SALOON)



)
pull on the tab C
to unreel the
blind,

)
position the blind on the hooks D
.
This is located in the rear ashtray.
Max power: 100 W.


Driver's oddments tray



)
Pull the handle towards you.