2023 CITROEN C5 climate control

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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
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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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Instruments
Do not use pointed objects on the touch screen.
Do not touch the touch screen with wet hands.
►
Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the touch
screen.
Main controls
Access to one of the Home pages Return to the first Home page
Direct access to the Shortcuts for
driving aids
►

Swipe down from the upper edge of the touch
screen to access a list of quick settings (e.g.
Brightness

, Diagnostics).
►

Depending on the pages displayed on the
screen, with or without the context menu, scroll
the text by swiping with your finger

, as with a
smartphone.
Show/Hide context menu
Return to the previous page
►

T

o change the status of a function, press the
description for the corresponding line (change
confirmed by the slider moving to the right/left:
function activated/deactivated).
Access to additional information on the function
Access to function parameters
Adding/Removing shortcuts
Short press, ignition off: system on/off.
Short press, ignition on: mute/restoration of
sound.
Long press, ignition on: launch of standby mode
(mute, screens off and clock display).
Rotation: volume adjustment.
Applications
Press this button to access the
applications wall.
From any page, press the touch screen
with three fingers to display the
applications wall.
To obtain information about the other
applications not listed here, refer to the sections
describing the audio and telematic systems.
ADAS
Activation/Deactivation and configuration
of the driving aid functions.
Climate
Settings for air flow, etc.
For more information on Dual-zone automatic
air conditioning , refer to the corresponding
section.
Seat Options
Activation/Deactivation and configuration
of the seat comfort functions (ventilation and
massages).
For more information on the Ventilated seats
or on the Multi-point massages, refer to the
corresponding section.
Settings Main settings for the audio system, touch screen
and digital instrument panel.
Activation/Deactivation and configuration of
the exterior lighting, vehicle access and safety
functions.
For more information on the other applications,
refer to the sections describing the Audio and
telematics systems.
Energy
Access to the rechargeable hybrid system
features (energy flow, consumption statistics,
deferred charging, e
- SAVE function).
Energy application
Energy Flow
The page shows the operation of the
rechargeable hybrid system in real time.
1.Active driving mode
2. Petrol engine
3. Electric motor
4. Traction battery charge level
The energy flows have a specific colour for each
type of driving:
–

Blue: 100% electrical energy
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Ease of use and comfort
3► Press the button 2 and tilt the backrest
forwards or backwards to obtain the desired
angle.
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
The controls are accessible through the Climate touch screen application and are
also grouped on the centre console panel.
Air distribution

1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells
7. Adjustable and closable air vents
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

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o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►


Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order

.
►

If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air 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.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Thanks to its special active
additive, this type of filter helps to purify the
air breathed by the occupants and keep the
passenger compartment clean (by reducing
allergic symptoms, unpleasant odours and
greasy deposits).
►

T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked

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Ease of use and comfort
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop & Start,
refer to the corresponding section.
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can use
the ventilation system to adjust the air flow
settings and the air distribution in the passenger
compartment, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
This system automatically controls the activation
of the air conditioning system, regulating the
temperature, air flow and air distribution inside
the passenger compartment.
To adjust the system, use the central controls or press the Climate application
button of the touch screen to display the system
command page.
Central controls
Touch screen
1. Temperature adjustment (left side)
Air conditioning on/off
2. Temperature adjustment (right side)
Maximum air conditioning
3. Air flow adjustment
Automatic air conditioning
4. Recirculation of interior air
5. Front demisting/defrosting
6. Rear screen demisting/defrosting
7. Access to Climate application
8. Air distribution adjustment
9. Automatic air conditioning setting
10. Temperature synchronisation
11 . Clean Cabin function
12. Preconditioning
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each choose
their own temperature setting. The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
►

T
urn the knob 1 or 2 of the central controls to
increase (red) or decrease (blue) the value.
It is recommended that you avoid a difference of
more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.
Temperature
synchronisation
The driver side temperature setting is applied to
the passenger side.
►

Press button
10 to activate/deactivate the
function.
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons.
Automatic air conditioning
This automatic mode ensures optimum
management of the passenger compartment
temperature, air flow and air distribution, based
on the selected comfort level.
►

Press knob
3 of the central controls to
activate or deactivate the air conditioning
system's automatic mode.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up
when the air conditioning system is operating
automatically.
The intensity of the automatic air conditioning
is modulated by choosing one of the following
settings:

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Lighting and visibility
from the windscreen and around the wiper
arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises
and poorer wiping performance.
You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.


Windscreen wipers
► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain)
Normal wiping (moderate rain)
Automatic wipers
Switching off
Manual
After switching off the ignition, a slight
movement of the windscreen wipers to
store them under the bonnet may occur.
In position 1 or 2, the wiping frequency is
automatically reduced when the speed of
the vehicle drops below 3
mph (5 km/h).
When the speed is above 6
mph (10 km/h)
again, the wiping frequency returns to the
original frequency (fast or normal).
Single wipe
► Press and release the control stalk or briefly
pull the control stalk towards you.
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
A
final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
The windscreen wash jets are incorporated into the tip of each wiper
arm.
Screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length
of the wiper blade. This improves visibility and
reduces screenwash fluid consumption.
With automatic air conditioning, any
action on the screenwash control results
in temporary closure of the air intake to
protect the passenger compartment from any
odour.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Automatic windscreen wipers
In AUTO mode, the front wipers work
automatically and adapt to the intensity of
precipitation depending on the sensitivity of the
sensor selected.
The rainfall detection function uses a rain/
sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the
windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.
In certain weather conditions (e.g. fog,
frost, snow , projections on salty roads),
the driver may have to return to manual
wiping.
Switching on/off
To switch on:
► Put the wiper control stalk in the AUT
O
position.