2017 Citroen C5 ESP

56
C5_en_Chap02_ouverture_ed01-2016
System allowing the doors to be locked and
unlocked manually in the event of a malfunction
of the central locking system or battery failure.
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the door lock, then turn it to the rear.
You can also apply the procedure described for
the passenger doors.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the door lock, then turn it to the front.
Locking the passenger doors
F Open the doors.
F O n the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
For more information on the Child lock , refer
to the corresponding section.
F

R
emove the black cap, located on the edge
of the door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key in the socket without forcing
it, then without turning it, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
F

C
lose the doors and check that the vehicle
has locked correctly from the outside.
Unlocking the passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
Back-up control
Access

62
C5_en_Chap03_ergonomie-et-confort_ed01-2016
Head restraint height and angle
adjustments
(electric seats)
F To adjust the angle of the head restraint, push back or pull for ward section B of the
head restraint until you reach the desired
position.
F

T
o raise it, pull upwards.
F

T
o lower it, press on the control C to
release it, and simultaneously on the head
restraint itself.
F

T
o remove it, press on the control C to
release it, then pull it upwards.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can
operate separately.
F

U
se the corresponding adjustment dial,
placed on the outer side of each front seat,
to switch on and select the level of heating
required:
0: Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
Do not use the function if the seat is not
occupied.
Reduce the level of heating as soon as
possible.
Once the seat and passenger
compartment are at a comfortable
temperature, you can switch off the
function; reducing electric current
consumption also reduces fuel
consumption. Prolonged use at the highest setting
is not recommended for those with
sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for those that
do not have normal perception of heat
(illness, taking medicines, ...).
There is a risk of overheating the
system if material with insulating
properties is used, such as cushions or
seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-

i
f wearing damp clothing,
-

i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element
in the seat:
-

d
o not place heavy objects on the
seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the
seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for
cleaning the seat,
-

n
ever use the heating function
when the seat is damp.
Ease of use and comfort

64
C5_en_Chap03_ergonomie-et-confort_ed01-2016
Storing driving positions
System which stores the settings of the driver's
seat. It allows two positions to be stored.
Use the buttons located on the door, driver's
side.
When storing a driving position, the air
conditioning settings are also memorised.
Storing a position
Using buttons M / 1 / 2
F Switch on the ignition.
F A djust your seat.
F

P
ress button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal confirms that the settings
have been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.
For more information on Dual-zone
automatic air conditioning , refer to
the corresponding section. For your safety, avoid storing a driving
position while driving.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F Briefly press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few consecutive
position recalls, the function will be deactivated
until the engine is started, to prevent
discharging of the battery.
Ease of use and comfort

66
C5_en_Chap03_ergonomie-et-confort_ed01-2016
Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:
F m ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror,
F

m
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust,
F

r
eturn control A to the central position.
Folding
F From outside; lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside; with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A , they
will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked.
Control A must be pulled again.
Unfolding
F From outside; unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside; with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
If the position is changed manually, a long
press on control A re-engages the mirror.
Door mirrors
The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
As a safety measure, the mirrors must
be adjusted to reduce the blind spot. Demisting / defrosting of the door
mirrors is associated with that of
the rear screen.The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Demisting / Defrosting
For more information on Mono-zone
digital air conditioning
or Dual-zone
digital air conditioning (and in particular
"Rear Demisting - Defrosting"), refer to the
corresponding section.
Ease of use and comfort

68
C5_en_Chap03_ergonomie-et-confort_ed01-2016
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed and
have two positions:
-
h
igh, position for use,
-

l
ow, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower it, press the lug then the head
restraint.
To remove it, place it in the high position, push
the lug and pull it upwards.
To refit it, engage the head restraint rods in the
holes taking care to remain in line with the seat
back.
Rear seats
Bench seat, the left-hand (2/3) or right-hand (1/3) section of which can be folded to adapt the boot load space.
In order to fold a rear seat without any risk of
damage, always start with the seat cushion,
never with the seat backrest:
F

M
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.
F

R
aise the front of the seat cushion 1.
F

T
ilt the seat cushion 1 fully against the front
seat.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat backrest.
F

L
ower or remove the head restraints if
necessary.
Folding the seat
F Pull the control 2 for ward to release the seat backrest 3 .
F

F
old the seat backrest 3 fully down.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place and
correctly adjusted. The seat cushion 1 can be removed to
increase the load volume.
Ease of use and comfort

69
C5_en_Chap03_ergonomie-et-confort_ed01-2016
Removing the seat cushionReturning the seat backrest to
its original position
F Put the seat backrest 3 into the fully upright
position and secure it.
F Return the seat cushion 1 to its original position.F Refit the head restraints or put them back in place.
When returning the rear seat to its
original position, take care not to trap
the seat belts and ensure that their
buckles are positioned correctly. F

M
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.
F
R
aise the front of the seat cushion 1
.
F
T
ilt the seat cushion 1 fully against the front
seat.
Refitting the seat cushion
F Position the seat cushion 1 vertically.
F I nsert one of the fixing brackets 2 into one
of the seat cushion supports. Carry out the
same operation for the other side keeping it
firmly towards the middle.
F

F
ully fold down the seat cushion 1 .
F

P
ress on the seat cushion to secure it.
The red indicator on the control 2 should
no longer be visible; if it is, push the seat
backrest
3

fully back. F
Extract the fixing brackets 2
from the seat
cushion support by keeping it firmly towards the
middle. Carry out the same operation for the
other side.
F Remove the seat cushion 1 by pulling upwards.
3
Ease of use and comfort

71
C5_en_Chap03_ergonomie-et-confort_ed01-2016
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to
have it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section. The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gas R134A.
From 1st October 2016, depending on version and country of sale, contains fluorinated
greenhouse gas R134A (gas capacity 0.525 kg +/- 0.025 kg, GWP index 1 430, 0.751 t
equivalent CO
2). The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
3
Ease of use and comfort

73
C5_en_Chap03_ergonomie-et-confort_ed01-2016
2a-2b. Temperature adjustmentControl via the manual controls3a-3b.
A ir 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:
-

W
indscreen and front side windows.
-

F
ront ventilation (central and side vents
and air diffusion grille if open) and rear
ventilation.
-

F
ront and rear footwells.
F

T

urn 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

P
ress control 3a

to change the
distribution of the
air flow on the
driver's side.
F

P

ress 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
discomfort (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.
3
Ease of use and comfort