2017 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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Welcome function
The welcome function assists entry and exit
from the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening
the driver’s door, the driver's seat moves back
automatically and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the seat moves
for ward to the memorised driving position.
When moving the seat, take care that no
person or object hinders the automatic
movement of the seat.
This function is deactivated by default.
You can activate or deactivate this function in
the vehicle parameters menu.
This function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is
running.
F

P

ress on button A .
The warning lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is per formed in
cycles of 6

minutes (4 minutes of massage
followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the
system will per form 10 cycles.
After 1 hour, the function is deactivated.
The

warning lamp goes out.
Massage function
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at
any time by pressing on button A .
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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.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F First, adjust the driver's seat to the most suitable position.
F

W
hen stationary , lower the lever A to
release the steering wheel adjustment.
F

A
djust for height and reach.
F

R
aise the lever to lock the steering wheel
adjustment.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and reach to adapt the driving position to the size of
the driver.
Adjustment
As a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
After locking, if you press firmly on the
steering wheel, a slight click may be
heard.
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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.
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Electrochrome (automatic day/
night) model
In order to guarantee optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is engaged. Using a sensor which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between day and night usage.
It has an anti-dazzle system which darkens the
mirror glass: this reduces any driver discomfort
caused by the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...In vehicles fitted with electrochrome door
mirrors, the system has an on/off button and an
associated warning lamp.
On
F With the ignition on, press on button 1
.
The warning lamp 2 comes on and the mirror
glass is in automatic mode.
Off
F Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes off and the mirror
glass remains in its lightest definition.
Rear view mirror
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F

P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
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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.
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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.
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Ventilation
A. Sunshine sensor.
B. Soft air diffusion grille.
T

he soft air diffusion grille located in the
centre of the dashboard provides optimum
distribution of the air for the front seats.
T

his system eliminates unpleasant air
currents while maintaining an optimum
temperature in the passenger compartment.
T

o open the soft air diffusion grille, turn the
wheel upwards.
T

o close the soft air diffusion grille, turn the
wheel fully downwards.
I

n very hot weather, to obtain more
satisfactory central and side ventilation, it
is advisable to close the diffused air grille.
C.
C

ooled glove box.
D.
R

ear passenger vents.
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