2016 Citroen C5 warning

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
over view
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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Direction indicators 148
Hazard warning lamps 148
Hor n 149
Emergency or assistance call 149
Braking assistance systems 150
Trajectory control systems 151
Seat belts 154
Airbags 157Fuel tank
177
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 178
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 180
Temporary puncture repair kit 181
Changing a wheel 185
Snow chains 192
Changing a bulb 193
Changing a fuse 204
12 V battery 210
Energy economy mode 213
Towing the vehicle 214
Towing a trailer 216
Roof bars 218
Very cold climate protection 219
Cold climate screen 220
a ccessories 221
Bonnet 224
Petrol engines 225
Diesel engines 226
Checking levels 227
Checks 231
ad blue
® additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 234Petrol engines
242
Petrol weights 243
Diesel engines 244
Diesel weights 245
Dimensions 246
Identification markings 250
Emergency or assistance 251
7-inch touch screen tablet 253
Audio system 315
Audio and telematics
Lighting controls 136
Automatic illumination of headlamps 140
Headlamp adjustment 141
Directional lighting 142
Wiper controls 144
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers 14 6
Alphabetical index
Child safety Practical information
Checks
Visibility
Safety Technical data
Child seats
162
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 165
ISOFIX child seats 172
Child lock 176
Contents

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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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Instruments and controls
Instrument panels 14-16
Trip computer 17, 19
Warning lamps 26-36
Indicators 21-25
b uttons 25
- trip recorder
- lighting dimmer
Gear shift indicator 114
Parking space sensors 129 -130
Windows 53-54
Door mirrors 69
Opening the bonnet 224
Dashboard fuses
204-207
Manual gearbox 109
Automatic gearbox 110 -113
Hill start assist 108Courtesy lamps
83 - 85
Rear view mirror 70
Interior mood lighting 84
Sun visor 86
Parking brake, manual 100
Parking brake, electric 101-107
"Hydractive III +" electronic suspension 13 4 -13 5 Multifunction screens
37-39, 40 - 44
Trip computer 18 -19
Hazard warning lamps 148
Ventilation 73-74
Mono-zone digital air conditioning 75 -78
Dual-zone digital
air conditioning 79 - 82
Emergency or assistance call 149, 251-252
Touch screen tablet 253 -314
Setting the date/time 43 - 44
Audio system 315 -332
Setting the date/time 38 -39
Steering wheel adjustment
68 Glove box
86
Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag 158 -159, 164-167
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Instruments and controls
1. ASR / DSC 151-153
2. Visual and audible parking
sensor system 131-132
3. Lane departure warning
system 128
Central switch panels
4. Central locking 55 -56
5. Localised
Assistance Call 149, 251-252
6. Localised Emergency Call 149, 251-252
With the touch screen tablet
1. Main menu
for the touch screen tablet 40 - 41, 257
2. Increase
volume 41, 255
3. Decrease volume 41, 255
4. Central locking 55 -56
5. Localised
Assistance Call 149, 251-252
6. Localised Emergency Call 149, 251-252
With the Audio system
Over view

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1. CHECK (vehicle self-test) 20
2. Volumetric alarm 50 -52
3.
Parking space sensor system 12 9 -13 0
Side switch panel
4. Stop & Start 115 -118
With the touch screen tablet
1. CHECK (vehicle self-test) 20
2. Volumetric alarm 50 -52
3.
Parking space sensor system 12 9 -13 0
4. Lane departure
warning system 128
5. Stop & Start 115 -118
6. ASR / DSC 151-153
With the Audio system
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Over view