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This handbook has been designed to help to make the 
most of your C5 in all circumstances and in complete 
safety.
Take the time to read through it so as to familiarise 
yourself with your vehicle.
key
safety warning
additional information
contributes to the protection of the environment
This handbook covers all of the variations in equipment 
available across the whole C5 range.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the 
equipment described in this document, depending on its 
trim level, version and the specification for the country in 
which it was sold.
CITR
oËn has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!
a t the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications 
o n l y.
Automobiles CITROËN reserves the right to modify the 
technical characteristics, equipment and accessories 
without having to update this edition of the handbook.
This document forms an integral part of your vehicle. 
Remember to pass it on to the new owner in the event of 
the sale of the vehicle. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Instrument panels 14
Trip computer  17
Indicators  21
Adjustment buttons  25
Warning and indicator lamps  26
Monochrome screen C  37
Touch screen tablet  40
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Front seats  64
Steering wheel adjustment  68
Mirrors  69
Rear seats  71
Ventilation   73
Mono-zone digital air conditioning  75
Dual-zone digital air conditioning  79
Courtesy lamps  83
Interior mood lighting  84
Front fittings  86
Mats  87
Front armrest  88
Rear fittings  89
Boot fittings  91Driving recommendations
 96
Starting-switching off the engine  97
Manual parking brake   100
Electric parking brake  101
Hill start assist  108
6 -speed manual gearbox  109
Automatic gearbox  110
Gear ef ficiency indicator  114
Stop & Start  115
Tyre under-inflation detection  118
Fixed centred controls steering wheel  120
Speed limiter  122
Cruise control  125
Lane departure warning system  128
Parking space sensor  129
Parking sensors  131
Reversing camera (Tourer)  133
"Hydractive III +" electronic suspension  134
Eco-driving
Monitoring access
Ease of use and comfort Driving
Remote control key 
45
Alarm   50
Electric windows  53
d oors 55
Boot   58
Sunroof (Saloon)  61
Panoramic sunroof (Tourer)  62  
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Exterior (Saloon)
Sunroof  61
Roof bars  218
a ccessories   221-222
Changing bulbs  197-198, 201
-  rear lamps
-  3
rd brake lamp
-  number plate lamps
Boot
  58
Temporary puncture   
repair kit  181-184
Changing a wheel  185 -191
- tools
-  removing
AdBlue additive, topping-up  239 -241
Tyre under-inflation detection  118 -119
Braking assistance  150
Trajectory control  151-153
Tyre pressures  118, 250
Snow chains  192Fuel tank 
177, 179
Misfuel prevention  178
Remote control key 
45 - 49
-  opening / closing
- battery
Ignition switch / Steering lock / Starting 97- 9 9
Alarm   50-52
Door mirrors  69
Exterior lighting 
 
c o nt r o ls   13 6 -14 0
Headlamp adjustment  141
Changing bulbs   193-196
-  front lamps
-  Xenon headlamps
-  foglamps
-  direction indicator repeaters
Lane departure warning   system  128
Stop & Start  115 -118
Very cold climate screen  220
Doors  55 -57
-  opening / closing
-  central locking
-  emergency control
Child lock  176
Electric windows  53 -54 Front and/or rear  
parking sensors  131-132
Towbar   216 -217
Towing   214 -215 
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Exterior (Tourer)
Panoramic sunroof 62- 63
Roof bars  218
a ccessories   221-222
Changing bulbs   199-201
-  rear lamps
-  3rd brake lamp
-  number plate lamps
Boot
  59-60
Reversing camera  133
Temporary puncture   
repair kit  181-184
Changing a wheel  185 -191
- tools
-  removing
AdBlue additive, topping-up  239 -241
Tyre under-inflation detection  118 -119
Braking assistance  150
Trajectory control  151-153
Tyre pressures  118, 250
Snow chains  192
Remote control key 
45 - 49
-  opening / closing
- battery
Ignition switch / Steering lock / Starting 97- 9 9
Alarm   50-52
Fuel tank 177, 179
Misfuel prevention  178
Door mirrors  69
Exterior lighting 
 
c o nt r o ls   13 6 -14 0
Headlamp adjustment  141
Changing bulbs   193-196
-  front lamps
-  Xenon headlamps
-  foglamps
-  direction indicator repeaters
Lane departure warning   system  128
Stop & Start  115 -118
Very cold climate screen  220
Doors  55 -57
-  opening / closing
-  central locking
-  emergency control
Child lock  176
Electric windows  53 -54 Front and/or rear  
parking sensors  131-132
Towbar   216 -217
Towing   214 -215
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A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be 
travelled with the fuel remaining 
in the tank (at the average fuel 
consumption seen over the last 
few miles (kilometres) travelled).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated over the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip 
computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Calculated since the last trip 
computer reset.
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km), 
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is 
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
Stop & Start time 
counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / 
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with 
Stop & Start, a time counter 
calculates the time spent in 
STOP mode during a journey. 
It resets to zero every time the 
ignition is switched on with 
the key.
This function is only displayed from 
20 mph (30 km/h).
This value may vary following a change 
in the style of driving or the relief, 
resulting in a significant change in the 
current fuel consumption.
If dashes are displayed continuously 
while driving in place of the digits, 
contact a CITR oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last trip 
computer reset.
The fuel consumption of your vehicle 
will be higher than the official figures 
obtained by CITROËN during the first 
1 800 miles (3 000 km) of the vehicle's 
life.
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Setting the date and time
F Select the " Settings" menu.
F  In the secondary page, press on " Time/
Date ". F 
Select " Adjust time " or "Adjust date ".F Modify the settings using the number 
keypad, then confirm.
F  Press " Confirm " to save and quit.
When setting the time, you can select 
" Satellite synchronisation ", so that 
the minutes are adjusted automatically 
by satellite reception. 
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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to open the boot, locate and start 
the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unfolding / Folding the key
Complete unlocking using the 
remote control
Unlocking the vehicle
F Press the open padlock to 
unlock the vehicle.
Complete unlocking using 
the key
F  Turn the key in the driver's door lock 
towards the front of the vehicle to unlock it.
Selective unlocking using the 
remote control
F Press the open padlock once to 
unlock the driver's door only.
Each unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing 
of the direction indicators for approximately two 
seconds and by switching on of the courtesy 
lamp.
According to version, the exterior mirrors unfold 
at the same time as the first unlocking action. F 
Press the open padlock again to unlock the 
other doors and the boot.
Selective unlocking is not possible 
using the key.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of 
the direction indicators for approximately 
two seconds and lighting of the courtesy lamp  
(if the function is activated).
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at 
the same time.
F 
First press this button to unfold / fold the key.
The complete or selective unlocking is set via 
the vehicle parameters menu (see "Monitoring" 
section).
Complete unlocking is activated by default.
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Normal locking using the key
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote 
control
F Press the closed padlock to 
lock the vehicle.
F  Press the closed padlock for more than two 
seconds to close the windows and sunroof 
automatically in addition to locking. If one of the doors, the rear screen or 
the boot is still open, the central locking 
does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is 
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock 
again automatically after thirty seconds 
unless a door is opened.
When stationary with the engine off, 
locking is confirmed by flashing of the 
interior locking control indicator lamp.
The folding and unfolding of the door 
mirrors using the remote control can be 
deactivated by a CITR
oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
F  Turn the key in the driver's door lock 
towards the rear to lock the vehicle.
Locking is confirmed by fixed illumination 
of the direction indicators for approximately 
two seconds and by the courtesy lamp 
going off.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at 
the same time.
Boot
F  Press this button for more 
than one second to unlock and 
release the boot.
Manual
 boot
Motorised  boot
F  Press this button for more than 
one second to unlock and and 
trigger the automatic opening 
of the boot. 
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