2016 Citroen C5 RHD Owner's Manual

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Digital air conditioning (dual-zone)
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
Dual-zone: this is the independent regulation of the temperature and air distribution on the driver's
side and the front passenger's side.
The driver and front passenger can each adjust the temperature and the distribution of the air to
suit their requirements.
The symbols and messages associated with the digital air conditioning controls appear in the
display screen. This is the normal system
operating mode. In accordance
with the level of comfort chosen,
pressing this control, confirmed
by illumination of indicator
lamp
A, permits automatic and
simultaneous control of all of the
following functions:1a-1b. Automatic operation
1a. Automatic operation on the driver's side
1b. Automatic operation on the passenger's
side
2a. Temperature adjustment on the driver's side
2b. Temperature adjustment on the
passenger's side
3a. Air distribution adjustment on the driver's
side
3b. Air distribution adjustment on the
passenger's side 4a.
Driver's zone screen
4b. Passenger's zone screen
5. Air flow adjustment
6. Air conditioning On / Off
7. Intake of exterior air / Recirculation of interior
air
8. Rear demisting / defrosting
9. Front demisting / defrosting -
Air flow.
- Temperature in the passenger
compartment.
- Air distribution.
- Air conditioning.
- Automatic air recirculation.
It is advisable to leave all of the vents open.
Simply pressing one of the controls, with the
exception of temperature regulation 2a and 2b,
switches the system to manual mode. Indicator
lamp A goes off.
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2a-2b. Temperature adjustmentControl via the manual
controls3a-3b.
Air 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:
- Windscreen and front side windows.
- Front ventilation (central and side vents
and air diffusion grille if open) and rear
ventilation.
- Front and rear footwells.
F
Turn 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 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. F
Press control 3a
to change the
distribution of the
air flow on the
driver's side.
F Press 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 discomfor t
(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.
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.
Simultaneous display of the
distribution of air to the windscreen
and side windows and of front and rear
ventilation is not possible.
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5. Air flow adjustment
Reducing the air flow to minimum switches
the air conditioning system OFF.
To prevent condensation and deterioration
of the quality of the air in the passenger
compartment, ensure that an adequate flow of
air is maintained.
6. Air conditioning
The air conditioning will only
operate when the engine is running.
The air blower control (air flow
adjustment) must be active in order
to obtain air conditioning.
7. Intake of exterior air /
Recirculation of interior air
Automatic air intake mode
It is activated by default in
automatic comfort regulation.
Automatic mode is activated with
reverse gear or operation of the
screenwash. Closing the air intake
F
Press control 7 to close the
exterior air intake.
It must be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of the air in the passenger
compartment and demisting.
Intake of exterior air
F Press control 7 once to open
the exterior air intake.
While retaining the other settings, this position
allows the driver to isolate the passenger
compartment at any time from unpleasant
exterior odours and fumes.
F
Press the control:
- to increase the air flow,
- to reduce the air flow.
The air flow level is indicated by the
progressive illumination of the fan
blade indicator lamps.
This function permits recirculation of the air
and isolation the passenger compartment from
exterior fumes and odours. It is inactive when
the ambient temperature is below +5 °C to
avoid the risk of misting inside the vehicle.
You can store the settings of the air
conditioning system. Refer to the
"Storing driving positions" section.
F
Press control 6 . The indicator lamp comes
on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
must be used with the windows closed.
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9. Front demisting / defrosting
In certain cases, the "AUTO"
mode may not be sufficient to
demist or defrost the windows
(humidity, several passengers,
i c e).
8. Rear demisting / defrosting
The heated rear screen operates
independently of the air
conditioning system.
F Press control 8 , with the engine running, to
demist the rear screen and the mirrors. The
indicator lamp comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically to
avoid excessive consumption of current and
depending on the exterior temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing control 8 again
or when the engine is switched off.
In this latter case, the demisting resumes if the
engine is switched on again within one minute. F
Press control 9 to clear the windows
quickly. The indicator lamp comes on.
This system controls the temperature, air flow
and intake and distributes the ventilation to the
windscreen and front side windows.
Resuming manual control exits from the
"Demisting" mode. It must be cancelled as
soon as possible to permit renewal of the air in
the passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing one of the controls 1a or 1b returns
the system to the "AUTO" mode.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available. When starting with the engine cold,
air flow will reach its optimum level
gradually to prevent an excessive
distribution of cold air.
When entering the vehicle after it has
been parked for a fairly long period, if
the interior temperature is very different
from your comfort setting there is
no need to change the temperature
displayed in order to quickly reach the
level of comfort required. The system
automatically uses its maximum
per formance to correct the difference in
temperature as quickly as possible.
The water resulting from the air
conditioning condensation is
discharged via an opening provided
for this purpose; therefore, a puddle of
water may form underneath the vehicle
when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is cool,
the air conditioning is useful as it
removes the humidity from the air
and the condensation. Avoid driving
for prolonged periods with the air
conditioning switched off.
Switch off the rear screen and
exterior mirrors demisting when you
consider this necessary as low current
consumption reduces fuel consumption.
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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 Press the corresponding switch 1 .
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.
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 locate 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.
In lighting on mode, different lighting
times are available:
- with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
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Interior mood lightingYour vehicle is equipped with interior mood lighting for the centre console and the door handles.
Central consoleLighting for door opening
controls
Operation
These lamps are activated with the automatic
illumination of headlamps, when the ambient
light is poor. They are deactivated when the
instrument panel is off.
The intensity of the lighting varies along with
that of the instrument panel.
F Press buttons A to increase or reduce the
intensity of the lighting. This is located on the front and rear interior
door opening controls.
The rear door opening controls lighting is
deactivated if the child lock is on.
The lamps are located on the roof console,
near the front interior lamp. They illuminate the
central console.
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Pavement lighting
With the door open, this illuminates the ground
next to the vehicle.
Floor lighting
In the front of the vehicle, when a door
is opened, this illuminates the interior of
the vehicle.
The welcome lighting is made up of:
-
The interior (roof) lamps.
- The floor lighting.
- The pavement lighting when a door is open.
Welcome lighting
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Sun visor
F With the ignition on, lift the flap; the mirror
is illuminated automatically.
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the visor
downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central fixing and
pivoted over to the side windows if required.
Cooled glove box
F To open the glove box, pull the handle and
lower the lid.
It has automatic illumination.
The glove box has an air vent A that can be
opened and closed manually.
It gives access to the deactivation switch B for
the passengers's front airbag.
The glove box should be kept closed
while driving.
Front fittings
F Pull the grip towards you to open it.
Driver's storage compartment
It gives access to the dashboard
fusebox.
For more information, refer to the
"Practical information - Changing a
fuse" section.
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