2015 Citroen C5 ESP

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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
F Switch on the ignition.
F A djust your seat.
F

P
ress button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
A

n audible signal confirms that the settings
have been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.
Welcome function
The welcome function assists entry and leaving
the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening
the driver’s door, the seat moves back
automatically and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the seat moves
for ward to the memorised driving position.
When moving the seat, take care that no
person or object hinders the automatic
movement of the seat.
This function is deactivated by default. You may
activate or deactivate this function using the
"Main Menu" on the instrument panel screen.
To do so, select " Vehicle parameters/Comfort /
Driver welcome".
To adjust the air conditioning, refer to
the "Air conditioning" section.For your safety, avoid storing a driving
position while driving.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F briefly press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
A

n 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
discharging of the battery.
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Mirrors
Each fitted 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:
F m ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror,
F

m
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust,
F

r
eturn control A to the central position.
Folding
F from outside; lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

f
rom 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
F from outside; unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

f
rom 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 dealer or a qualified workshop.
Door mirrors
The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors
is associated with that of the rear
screen.
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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.
F
M
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.
F

R
aise the front of the seat cushion 1 .
F

T
ilt the seat cushion 1 fully against the front
seat.
F

R
emove the seat cushion 1 from its fixings
by pulling upwards.
Refitting the seat cushion
F Position the seat cushion 1 vertically in its fixings.
F

F
old down the seat cushion 1 .
F

P
ress on the seat cushion to secure it.
Removing the seat cushion
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Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed and
have two positions:
-
h
igh, position for use,
-

l
ow, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
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 upwards.
To refit it, engage the head restraint rods in the
holes taking care to remain in line with the seat
back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
Returning the seat backrest
to its original position
When returning the rear seat to its original position:
F put the seat backrest 2 in the upright position and
secure it,
F fold the seat cushion 1 ,
F
refit 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.
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 backrest:
F

m
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary,
F

r
aise the front of the seat cushion 1 ,
F

t
ilt the seat cushion 1 fully against the front
seat,
F

c
heck that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat backrest,
F

l
ower or remove the head restraints if
necessary,
F

p
ull the control 3 for ward to release the
seat backrest 2 ,
F

t
ilt the seat backrest 2 .
The seat cushion 1 can be removed to increase
the load volume.
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Digital air conditioning (mono-zone)
This is the normal system
operating mode. In accordance
with the level of comfor t chosen,
pressing this control, confirmed
illumination of indicator lamp A,
permits automatic and simultaneous control of all
of the following functions:
-

A

ir flow.
-

T

emperature in the passenger
compartment.
-

A

ir distribution.
-

A

ir intake.
-

A

ir conditioning.
1. Automatic operation
It is advisable to leave all of the vents open.
Simply pressing one of the controls, with the
exception of control 2 , switches the system to
manual mode.
Indicator lamp A goes off.
2. Temperature adjustment
Turn control 2 to change the
temperature:
-

C
lockwise to increase the
temperature.
1.
A

utomatic operation
2.
T

emperature adjustment
3.
A

ir distribution adjustment
4.
A

ctivation/deactivation of the air
conditioning
5.
A

ir flow adjustment
6.
F

ront demisting - defrosting
7.
R

ear demisting - defrosting
8.
A

ir recirculation - intake of exterior air
9.


Screen -

A

nticlockwise to reduce the temperature.
The setting required is displayed.
The value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on
the screen configuration.
A setting around the value 21 usually provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
On entering the vehicle, the interior
temperature may be much colder (or warmer)
than is comfortable. There is no need to
change the temperature displayed to obtain
rapidly the level of comfort required.
The automatic regulation of the air conditioning
will use its maximum per formance settings to
correct the temperature difference as quickly
as possible.
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
Mono-zone: this is the overall regulation of the temperature, distribution and flow of air in the passenger
compartment.
The symbols and messages associated with the digital air conditioning controls appear in the multifunction screen.
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Control via the manual controls
It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually, while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
F
P
ress one of the controls, with the
exception of that which regulates the
temperature 2. Indicator lamp A goes off.
Switching to manual mode may result in
discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and may not provide optimum
comfort.
To return to automatic mode, press the "AUTO"
control.
3. Air distribution adjustment
F Press the controls 3 to change the distribution of the
air flow.
4. Air conditioning
F Press control 4 . Indicator
lamp B comes on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
must be used with the windows closed.
Deactivating the air conditioning may result
in discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation).
The indicator lamps corresponding to the
distribution chosen come on:
-

W

indscreen and front side windows.
-

F

ront ventilation (central and side vents
and air diffusion grille if open) and rear
ventilation.
-

F

ront and rear footwells.
Simultaneous display of the distribution of air to
the windscreen and side windows and of front
and rear ventilation is not possible. The air conditioning will only operate when the
engine is running. The air blower control (air
flow adjustment) must be active to obtain air
conditioning.
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2a-2b. Temperature adjustment Control via the manual controls3a-3b. A ir distribution
adjustment
F Press control 3b to change the distribution
of the air flow on the passenger's side.
The indicator lamps corresponding to the
distribution chosen come on:
-

W
indscreen and front side windows.
-

F
ront ventilation (central and side vents
and air diffusion grille if open) and rear
ventilation.
-

F
ront and rear footwells.
Simultaneous display of the distribution of air to
the windscreen and side windows and of front
and rear ventilation is not possible.
F

T

urn control 2a
to change the temperature
on the driver's side and control 2b
to change the temperature on the
passenger's side: to the right to increase
the temperature or to the left to reduce it.
The setting required is displayed.
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on
the screen configuration.
A setting around the value 21 usually provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
On entering the vehicle, the interior
temperature may be much colder (or warmer)
than is comfortable. There is no need to
change the temperature displayed in order to
quickly obtain the level of comfort required.
The automatic regulation of the air conditioning
will use its maximum per formance settings to
correct the temperature difference as quickly
as possible. F

P
ress control 3a

to change the
distribution of the
air flow on the
driver's side.
F

P

ress one of the controls, with the
exception of temperature regulation 2a and
2b . The indicator lamps A in the "AUTO"
controls go off.
It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
Switching to manual mode may result in
discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and may not provide optimum
comfort.
To return to "AUTO" mode, press controls 1a
and 1b . The indicator lamps A come on.
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Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the ignition on:
F P ress the corresponding switch 1 .
The reading lamp concerned comes on for
ten
m

inutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:
-

w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w
hen the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
-

w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-

w
hen the ignition is switched on.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. M ap reading lamp s
Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp
1. Rear courtesy lamp
2. M
ap reading lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Lighting off.
Lighting on.
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w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
In lighting on mode, different lighting
times are available:
-
w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
- i n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-

w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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