2021 CITROEN C5 snow chains

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Contents
Highway Driver Assist 2.0 111
Adaptive cruise control 11 2
Lane positioning assist 11 6
Speed adjustment during cornering 11 9
Semi-automatic lane changing 120
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
124
Distraction detection 128
Active lane departure warning system 129
Long-distance blind spot monitoring 131
Parking sensors 132
Top Rear Vision 134
Top 360 Vision 135
Rear traffic alert 137
7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 140
Refuelling 140
Rechargeable hybrid system 141
Charging the traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid engine)
148
Towing device 150
Towing device with quickly detachable towball 151
Roof bars 154
Very cold climate screen 155
Snow chains 155
Energy economy mode 156
Bonnet 156
Engine compartment 158
Checking levels 158
Checks 159
Free-wheeling 161
Advice on care and maintenance 162
8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 165
Tool kit 165
Temporary puncture repair kit 166
Spare wheel 169
Changing a bulb 171
Fuses 173
12

V battery

/ Accessory batteries 173
Towing the vehicle 178
9Technical dataEngine technical data and towed loads 181
Petrol engines 182
Rechargeable hybrid engine 183
Dimensions 184
Identification markings 184
10 MYCITROËN DRIVE PLUS - MYCITROËN PLAY PLUS
First steps 185
Customisation 188
Steering mounted controls 189
Applications 190
Voice commands 190
Navigation 191
Connectivity 192
Mirror Screen 194
Media 195
Phone 197
Settings 198
Help 199
11Event data recorders
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Alphabetical index
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Appendix

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Driving
6Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
►

Reduce speed immediately
, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
►

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
The loss of pressure detected may not always cause visible deformation of the
tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.
►

Using a compressor
, such as the one in
the temporary puncture repair kit, check the
pressures of all four tyres when cold.
►

If it is not possible to carry out this check
immediately

, drive carefully at reduced speed.
►

In the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel
(depending on equipment).
Driving too slowly may not ensure
optimum monitoring.
The alert is not immediately triggered in the
event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre
blow-out. This is because analysis of the
values read by the wheel's speed sensors
can take several minutes.
The alert may be delayed at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty
driving mode.
The alert is kept active until the system is reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
► The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,
and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, make
sure that the pressures of the four tyres
are correct for the conditions of use of the
vehicle and conform to the values written on
the tyre pressure label.
Check the pressures of the four tyres before
performing the reinitialisation.
The system does not advise if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
With the vehicle stationary, the system
can be reinitialised in the
Settings>Vehicle touch screen application.
►

Then select
Safety>Under-inflation
reinitialisation .
►

Press
YES to confirm.
The

reinitialisation is confirmed by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction,
these warning lamps light up on
the instrument panel.
A message appears, accompanied by an audible
signal.
In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring
function is no longer performed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
"Space-saver" type spare wheel
The use of this type of spare wheel may
suspend tyre pressure monitoring.
In this case, the malfunction warning lamp
comes on and disappears once the wheel
has been replaced by one of uniform size (the
same as the others), the pressure readjusted
and the
reinitialisation carried out.
Driving and manoeuvring
aids - General
recommendations
Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in
any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must comply with the Highway
Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in
all circumstances and must be able to retake
control of it at all times. The driver must adapt

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Driving
Operating limits
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits, especially those imposed in the
following cases:
–
Atmospheric pollution.
–

Towing.
–

Driving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted.
–


T
yre repaired using the temporary puncture
repair kit.
–

Y
oung drivers.
The system may not display the speed limit if it
does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period and in the following situations:
–

Road signs that are obstructed, non-standard,
damaged or bent.
–


Obsolete or incorrect maps.
Speed setting
recommendations
The driver can select the speed displayed by the
Road signs recognition function as the speed
setting for the speed limiter, cruise control or
adaptive cruise control using the

OK
button.
In the event of rain detection, the system offers
the driver a speed setting lower than the speed
read/from the map in order to adapt to weather
conditions (e.g.
on motorways, the proposed
speed is 68 mph (110 km/h) instead of 81 mph
(130 km/h).
Speed setting advance recommendations
With Highway Driver Assist 2.0 activated,
the system detects the next speed limit sign,
displays it in the background and proposes this
new speed as the speed setting.
Once memorised:
–

If the speed setting is lower than the previous
one, the vehicle slows down to reach this new
speed when it gets to the sign.
–


If the speed setting is higher than the previous
one, the vehicle speeds up to reach this new
speed when it passes the sign.
For more information on the Speed
limiter, Cruise control or Adaptive
cruise control, refer to the corresponding
sections.
Steering-mounted controls



1. Select speed limiter mode
2. Select cruise control mode
3. Memorise the speed setting
Information displayed on the
instrument panel




Without speed setting advance
recommendations


With speed setting advance
recommendations
4. Current speed setting

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Driving
6Off
► Press 1-LIMIT: the speed limiter information
display disappears.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed (orange)
instead of the speed setting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Cruise control - Specific
recommendations
The cruise control function does not guarantee compliance with the maximum
authorised speed and the safety distance
between vehicles, the driver remains
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is
activated. If you press and hold one of the
speed setting modification buttons, your
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill , the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if
necessary to control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set
speed may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed
setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is
reached again, the displayed speed stops
flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following
situations:
–

In an urban area with the risk of
pedestrians crossing the road.
–


In heavy traffic (except versions with the
Stop & Go function).
–


On winding or steep roads.
–


On slippery or flooded roads.
–


In poor weather conditions.
–


In the event of restricted visibility for the
driver

.
–

Driving on a speed circuit.
–


Driving on a rolling road.
–


When using a ‘space-saver
’ type spare
wheel.
–

When using snow chains, non-slip covers
or studded tyres.
Cruise control
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids and
to

Cruise control - particular
recommendations.
This system automatically maintains the vehicle’s speed at the value programmed
by the driver (speed setting), without the use of
the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40

km/h).
With an automatic gearbox, mode

D
or second
gear or higher in mode

M
must be engaged.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear on engines fitted with Stop
& Start.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
speed setting.

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Driving
6Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating conditions and
limits
Vehicle moving forward without trailer.
Brake system operational.
ASR / ESP system activated.
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.
Stabilised speed on roads with no or low
curvature.
This warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel without any additional
message, to indicate that the “automatic braking
system” is not available. This is a normal
behavior indicating that a condition is not fulfilled
and which does not request the support of a
workshop.
In any situations with ignition on where automatic
braking presents a risk, deactivating the
system via ADAS touch screen application is
recommended, for instance:
–

T

owing a trailer (particularly a trailer without its
own braking system).
–

Carrying long objects on roof bars.
–


Driving with snow chains.
– Using an automatic car wash.
– Performing any maintenance (e.g. changing a
wheel, working underhood).
–

Placing the vehicle on a rolling bench in a
workshop.
–


T
owing the vehicle.
–

Following a front bumper deformation (version
with radar).
–


Following
an impact to the windscreen close to
the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated if:
–

A

spare wheel with a too small diameter is
detected.
–

A

fault with the brake pedal switch or with
the right or left brake lamp is detected.
–

A

fault in the sensors, in the electronic or in
the brake system is detected.
–

A

trailer is detected by the equipped vehicle
hitch (with an electrical connection plug).
The system diagnoses permanently its capability and may inhibit itself without
specific driver indication, if the system is
outside of the regular operating conditions.
Examples: sensor initialization, board voltage
out of regular range, activation of stability
system…
Therefore the system may not be available
just after starting the vehicle.
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake
lamps are not in perfect working order.
The driver must not load his vehicle excessively (respect of MTAC values,
MTRA values and loading height on roof
bars).
Following an impact (e.g. a collision), the
system is automatically deactivated.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Collision Risk Alert
This function warns the driver if there is a risk
of collision with the preceding vehicle, or with a
pedestrian or cyclist.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
The trigger threshold determines the sensitivity
with which the function warns of the risk of
collision.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
►

Select one of the 3 preset thresholds: “ Far

”,
“Medium” or “Near”.
The selected threshold is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Operation
Depending on the collision risk detected by the
system and the alert trigger threshold chosen

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Practical information
7Remove the roof bars once they are no longer
needed.


Sunroof
Do not operate the sunroof when using
roof bars - risk of major damage!
Very cold climate screen
(Depending on country of sale)
Only for rechargeable hybrid vehicles.
This removable device prevents the
accumulation of snow around the radiator
cooling fan.
It consists of two elements.


In case of difficulty with installation/
removal
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Before any operation, ensure that the
engine is off and the cooling fan has
stopped.
It is essential to remove them when:
– the outside temperature exceeds
10°C.
–

recovery is in progress.
–


the speed is above 75 mph (120
km/h).
Fitting

► Present the corresponding screen.
► Engage the fixing lugs in the bumper until
they all clip into position.
►

Check that the assembly is firmly held by
pressing around the edges.
Removing
► Insert a finger in the lower outside corner of
the screen.
►

Pull towards you to guide the unclipping of
the assembly

.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.

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Practical information
Observe the legislation in force in your
country relating to the use of snow
chains and maximum authorised speeds.
Use only chains designed to be fitted to the type
of wheel fitted to the vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size 215/65 R17 9 mm
205/55 R19 9 mm
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Installation tips
► To fit the snow chains during a journey, stop
the vehicle on a flat surface at the side of the
road.
►

Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of the vehicle.
►


Fit the snow chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer

.
►

Move off gently and drive for a few moments,
without exceeding 31

mph (50 km/h).
►

Stop the vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that you
practise fitting the snow chains on a level
and dry surface before setting off.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging the vehicle's tyres and the road
surface. If the vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Energy economy mode
This system manages the duration of use of
certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient
level of charge in the battery with the ignition off.
After switching off the engine, you can still
use functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers and the dipped beam
headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined
duration of approximately 40 minutes.
Selecting the mode
A confirmation message is displayed when
energy economy mode is entered, and the active
functions are placed on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at the
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes via the audio system’s hands-free
system.
Exiting the mode
These functions are automatically reactivated the
next time the vehicle is used.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
– For less than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 5 minutes.
–

For more than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 30 minutes.
Let the engine run for the specified duration to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
T

o recharge the battery, avoid repeatedly or
continuously restarting the engine.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the 12
V battery,
refer to the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
This system manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain
functions, such as the air conditioning and the
heated rear screen.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Bonnet
Stop & Start
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
you must switch off the ignition to avoid any

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Alphabetical index
Rear screen, demisting 52
Rear traffic alert
137
Rechargeable hybrid engine

8, 22, 157, 178, 183
Rechargeable hybrid system

6, 8, 22,
90, 97, 141
Recharging the battery

173–174, 176
Recharging the traction battery

145
Recharging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)

141, 148–150
Recirculation, air

51–52
Recovery

178–180
Recovery of the vehicle

178–179
Reduction of electrical load

156
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)

95
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system

101
Reinitialising the remote control

31
Reminder, lighting on

61–62
Remote control

25–29
Remote functions

150
Remotely operable functions (Rechargeable
hybrid)

23, 53
Removing a wheel

170–171
Removing the mat

57
Replacing bulbs

171–172
Replacing fuses

173
Replacing the air filter

160
Replacing the oil filter

160
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

160
Reservoir, screenwash

159Reset trip 20–21
Reversing camera
102, 134–135
Reversing lamps

172
Roof bars

154–155
Roof, opening

39
S
Safety, children 77, 79–84
Screens, very cold conditions
155
Screenwash

66
Screenwash, front

66
Seat angle

43
Seat belts

75–76, 82
Seat belts, rear

75
Seat, rear bench

47
Seats, electric

43–44
Seats, front

42–44
Seats, heated

44
Seats, rear

47–48, 80
Selector, gear

93, 95–96
Semi-automatic lane changing

120
Sensors (warnings)

102
Serial number, vehicle

184
Service indicator

17
Servicing

17, 159, 161
Settings, equipment

11, 22
Sidelamps

62
Silent vehicle warning sound (Rechargeable
hybrid)

70
Ski flap

58
Smartphone

23–24, 55
Snow chains 101, 155–156
Snow screen
155
Socket, 12 V accessory

54, 60
Speakers

55
Speed adjustment during cornering

119
Speed limiter

106–108
Speed limit recognition

104–105
Speedometer

103
Sport mode

96–97
Spotlamps, side

64
Stability control (ESC)

72, 74
Starting the engine

90
Starting the vehicle

89–90, 95
Starting using another battery

90, 174
State of charge, battery

22
Station, radio

195–196
Steering wheel

45, 103
Steering wheel, adjustment

45
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive

162
Stopping the vehicle

89–90, 95
Stop & Start

21, 50, 52, 99–100,
140, 156, 160, 176
Storage

54, 56, 58
Storage box

60
Storage wells

60
Storing driving positions

44
Stowing rings

59
Sunshine sensor

49
Sun visor

54
Suspension

161
Synchronising the remote control

31