2016 Citroen C5 RHD trailer

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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
Accessories 221
Bonnet 224
Petrol engines 225
Diesel engines 226
Checking levels 227
Checks 231
AdBlue
® 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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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance
(roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver’s side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don’t forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer’s service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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Eco-driving

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Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message " Max application
of the parking brake " and an audible signal
is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the effective gradient you are parked
on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry,
during towing).
Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the engine...), the
parking brake can automatically alter its level of
application. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasing
control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the warning lamp P in the control
lever and the warning lamp in the instrument
panel going off and the display of a message
" Parking brake released" in the instrument
panel screen.
To ensure correct operation of the parking
brake and therefore your safety, the number of
successive application/release operations is
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are warned by
the message " Parking brake faulty " and a
warning lamp flashes. In the event of a battery failure, it will
not be possible to operate the electric
parking brake.
As a safety measure if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear or by
placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Please note...
- in the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
- after a maximum application, the release
time will be longer.
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Reactivation
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated
automatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is fitted
(towbar or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN).
With the control on the
dashboard
F Press control A to deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the illumination of the
indicator lamp in the control.
With the touch screen tablet
F Press the MENU button.
F In the main menu, select the " Driving"
menu.
F Go to the secondary page, then select
"Vehicle settings ".
F Uncheck the " Parking sensors " line to
deactivate the system.
F Press on " Confirm" to save the
modification and quit.
With the control on the
dashboard
F Press control A again to reactivate the
system.
This is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
control going off.
With the touch screen tablet
F Press the MENU button again
F In the main menu, select the " Driving"
menu.
F Go to the secondary page, then select
"Vehicle settings ".
F Check the " Parking sensors " line to
reactivate the system.
F Press on " Confirm" to save the
modification and quit.
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Fusebox B
Fuse N°Rating Function
G29 -Not used
G30 5 AHeated door mirrors
G31 5 ARain and sunshine sensor
G32 5 ASeat belt not fastened warning lamps
G33 5 AElectrochrome rear view mirror
G34 20 ASunroof (Saloon)
G35 5 APassenger door lighting - passenger door mirror adjustment
G36 30 AElectric tailgate (tourer)
G37 20 AHeated front seats
G38 30 ADriver’s electric seat
G39 30 APassenger’s electric seat - Hi-Fi amplifier
G40 3 ATrailer relay unit supply
Fuse N° Rating Function
G36 15 A6 speed automatic gearbox
G37 10 ADaytime running lamps - Diagnostic socket
G38 3 ADSC/ASR
G39 10 AHydraulic suspension
G40 3 ASToP switch
Fusebox A
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Fusebox C
Fuse N°Rating Function
F1 15 ARear screen wipe (Tourer)
F2 30 ALocking and deadlocking relay
F3 5 AAirbags
F4 10 AAutomatic gearbox - additional heater unit (Diesel) - electrochrome rear view mirror
F5 30 AFront window - sunroof - passenger door lighting - passenger door mirror adjustment
F6 30 ARear window
F7 5 AVanity mirror lighting - Glove box lighting - interior lamps - torch (Tourer)
F8 20 AAudio system - Steering mounted controls - Screen - Under-inflation detection - Motorised tailgate control unit
F9 30 ACigarette lighter - front 12 V socket
F10 15 AAlarm - Steering mounted controls, signalling and wiper controls
F11 15 ALow current ignition switch
F12 15 ADriver’s electric seat - instrument panel - seat belt not fastened warning lamps -air conditioning controls
F13 5 AEngine relay unit - Hydraulic suspension pump cut-off relay - airbag control unit supply
F14 15 ARain and sunshine sensor - parking sensors - passenger’s electric seat - trailer relay unit - HIFI amplifier control
unit - Bluetooth system - Lane Departure Warning System
F15 30 ALocking and deadlocking relay
F17 40 AHeated rear screen - Heated door mirrors
FSH SHUNTSTOR AGE SHUNT
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Driving advice
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care.
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
F If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover in the front bumper as well as the bonnet
seal if fitted.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
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Practical information