2016 Citroen C5 wipers

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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 lighting 136-140
Automatic illumination of headlamps 140
Daytime running lamps 139
Direction indicators 148
Instruments and controls
Speed limiter 122-124
Cruise control 125 -127 Automatic rain sensitive wipers
144-147
Wash-wipe 145
Automatic wiping 146
Headlamp adjustment 141
Main menu - Instrument panel screen 15 -16
Trip computer 17, 19Fixed centred controls steering
wheel 120 -121
bluetooth telephone 284, 300 -307, 323 -325 Hor n
149
Navigation
258-271
Radio / Media 272-285, 318 -323
Selection of the displayed function - MODE 37, 256
Main menu - Audio system
38, 318
Main menu - Touch screen tablet 41, 257
Voice recognition - MirrorLink 256, 298 -299
Black Panel
256, 317
Audio controls - Audio system 317
Audio controls - Touch screen tablet 256
Steering mounted controls
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Do not flick the accelerator at the
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage to the
turbocharger(s).
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having allowed it
to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the
time required for the turbocharger to return to a
normal speed.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F With the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F To lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle. For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode".
F Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied
by an audible signal, to remind you that
the key is still in the ignition switch at
position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) ,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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Linked with the automatic Guide-
me-home lighting
The link with the automatic illumination of
headlamps provides the guide-me-home
lighting with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of lighting for 15,
30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters
menu,
- automatic activation of the guide-me-home
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor,
the lighting comes on and a message appears
in the instrument panel screen, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
F Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, 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 sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. Therefore,
the lighting will not come on
automatically.
do not cover the sunshine sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen behind
the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer operate.
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Wiper controls
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
- automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Automatic, then single wipe
(see the corresponding
section).
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Windscreen wipers
A.
Wiping speed selection stalk.
or
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the weather
conditions.
The wiper commands are issued directly by the
driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B.
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Rear wiper (Tourer)
B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear
wiper operates if the windscreen wipers are
operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle parameters menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
The headlamp washers only operate when
the dipped beam headlamps are on .
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the vehicle parameters
menu.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
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.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
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.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
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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.
F Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
F To park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk. To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy
water,
- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
- replace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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