2022 CITROEN C5 ABS

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Practical information
7pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely
and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's
road holding - risk of accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as
the presence of the valve caps.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as
possible.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres
that will be stored when fitting winter or summer
tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be
identified by this symbol on their
sidewalls.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is
important to have them regularly checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Timing and accessory kits
The timing and accessory kits are used
from the time the engine is started until it
is switched off. It is normal for them to wear over
time.
A
faulty timing or accessory kit can damage
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the
recommended replacement frequency, stated in
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is
reached first.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the
vehicle in neutral (e.g. towing, on a rolling road,
automatic car wash (Wash mode), rail or sea
transport).
Never leave the vehicle unattended with
the vehicle into free-wheeling mode.
Keyless Entry and Starting
You must not depress the brake pedal
while switching the ignition on again, then
switching it off. If you do, the engine will start,
requiring you to restart the procedure.
/
Release procedure
► With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, depress the brake pedal and select
mode
N.
Within 5
seconds:
►

Depress and hold the brake pedal, then
observe this order: switch off the engine and
move the push selector forwards or backwards.
►


Release the brake pedal, then switch on the
ignition.
►


Place your foot on the brake and press the
electric parking brake control to release it.
►


Release the brake pedal, then switch off the
ignition.
A message is displayed on the instrument panel to confirm the unlocking
of the wheels for 15 minutes.
When the vehicle is free-wheeling, the
audio system cannot be updated (message
displayed on the instrument panel).
After 15 minutes or to revert to normal
operation
► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine and select mode P
.

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Practical information
7Textile
The dashboard, door panels and seats may
contain parts made of textile material.
Maintenance
Do not use aggressive cleaning products
(e.g. alcohol, solvent or ammonia).
Do not use steam-cleaning systems - risk of
affecting the adhesion of the fabrics!
Remove dust from the textile parts
regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Rub down the textile parts once per year with
a clean, damp cloth. After leaving overnight to
dry, brush with a soft-bristled brush.
Stain removal
Do not rub the stain or it may spread or
you may cause the substance to
penetrate the surface.
Act quickly by reducing the stain from its edges inwards.
Remove as much substance or solids as
possible using a spoon or spatula, and
remove as much liquid as possible using
absorbent paper.
Product/Procedure to use depending
on the type of stain:
–

Grease, oil and ink: clean with a pH-neutral
detergent.
–


V

omit: clean with sparkling mineral water.
–

Blood: spread flour over the stain and allow
to dry; remove with a slightly damp cloth.
–


Mud: allow to dry and then remove with a
slightly damp cloth.
–


Cake, chocolate, ice cream: clean with
lukewarm water

.
–

Sugary and/or alcoholic drinks: clean with
lukewarm water

, or lemon juice if the stain is
persistent.
–

Hair gel, coffee, tomato sauce, vinegar:
clean with lukewarm water and lemon juice.
For solid substances, then use a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner

.
For liquid substances, then use a damp
microfibre cloth and then dry with another
cloth.
Alcantara ®
Alcantara ® is an elegant and practical material
which is very resistant and easy to maintain.
Do not use printed cloths or printed
absorbent paper.
Do not use steam-cleaning systems.
Remove dust from the Alcantara ® parts
regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Clean the Alcantara
®, without rubbing too
vigorously, with a white cotton cloth which is
slightly damp.
To find out which products and procedures to
use on different types of stains, refer to the "
Textile - Stain removal" section.
For more information, go to the Alcantara
®
trademark website: www.alcantara.com.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular
care is essential for its durability.
It must be protected and nourished using a
specific leather product, to keep it supple and
preserve its original appearance.
Do not clean leather using unsuitable
cleaning agents such as solvents,
detergents, petrol or pure alcohol.
When cleaning items partly made from
leather, take care not to damage the other
materials with the specific leather product.
Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids,
quickly mop up any surplus.
Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable
to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has
been dampened with demineralised water
and thoroughly wrung out.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Automatic


Hybrid 2WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing the tools
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing on its lower left-
hand section.
►

Release the cover downwards.
T

o be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
► Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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Alphabetical index
360 Vision 135
A
ABS 72
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
143–144
Accessories

69
Active Safety Brake

124–127
Adjusting headlamps

63
Adjusting head restraints

42
Adjusting seat

42–43
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

45
Adjusting the lumbar support

43
Adjusting the seat angle

43
Adjusting the time

198
Advice on care and maintenance

142, 162
Advice on driving

8, 88–89
Airbags

77–79, 81
Airbags, curtain

78–79
Airbags, front

77–78, 81
Airbags, lateral

78–79
Air conditioning

49
Air conditioning, automatic

50
Air intake

51–52
Air vents

49
Alarm

35, 37
Amplifier, audio

55
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

72
Antitheft / Immobiliser

26
Applications

22
Armrest, front

56
Armrest, rear 58
Assistance call
70–71
Assistance, emergency braking

73, 126
Audible warning

69
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

196
B
Battery, 12 V 156, 160, 173–177
Battery, ancillaries
173
Battery, charging

173–174, 176
Battery, remote control

30–31
Blanking screen (snow shield)

155
Blind

39
Blind spot sensors

131
Bluetooth (hands-free)

193
Bluetooth (telephone)

193–194
Bodywork

162
Bonnet

157
Bonnet, active

79
Boot

32–33, 60
Brake discs

160
Brakes

160
Braking

95
Braking assistance system

72–73
Braking, automatic emergency

124–127
Braking, dynamic emergency

92–93
Bulbs (changing)

171–172
C
Capacity, fuel tank 140
Care of the bodywork
162
Central locking

28–29
Changing a bulb

171–172
Changing a fuse

173
Changing a wheel

165, 169
Changing a wiper blade

67–68
Changing the remote control battery

30
Changing to free-wheeling

161
Charge level indicator (Rechargeable
hybrid)

19
Charger, induction

55
Charger, wireless

55
Charging cable

145
Charging cable (Rechargeable
hybrid)

143–144, 149
Charging connector (Rechargeable
hybrid)

143, 148–150
Charging flap (Rechargeable
hybrid)

143, 148–150
Charging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)

19, 141, 148–150
CHECK

20
Checking the engine oil level

18
Checking the levels

158–159
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

166, 168
Checks

158–161
Checks, routine

159–160
Child lock

87
Children

76, 82–84