2012 Citroen C5 RHD ignition

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*
According to country.







Daytime-running lamps

System which switches on special
lamps at the front, to make the ve-
hicle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and per-
manently, when the engine is run-
ning, if:


- The function is activated * in the
"Main Menu" of the instrument
panel screen.

- The lighting control is at position 0

or AUTO
.

- All the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate * this function
using the "Main Menu" of the instru-
ment panel screen.






Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped
beam headlamps on after the vehi-
cle's ignition has been switched off
makes the driver's exit easier when
the light is poor.

Switching on


)
With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting
stalk.

)
A further "headlamp fl ash"
switches the function off.


Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.














Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on automati-
cally, without any action on the part of
the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.

Activation



)
Turn ring A
to the "AUTO"
position. The automatic illumination of head-lamps is accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen.



Deactivation


)
Turn ring A
to a position other
than "AUTO"
. Deactivation is
accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.

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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
qualifi 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, consid-
erably improves the quality of your
lighting when cornering.

with directional lighting

without directional lighting

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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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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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CHILD SAFETY





ELECTRIC CHILD 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 au-
tomatically 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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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, towing
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.










HORN


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,


- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,


- 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