2023 CITROEN C5 X mirror

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Ease of use and comfort
3Driving position
Correct seating position
Adopting a good driving position contributes to
improving driver comfort and protection.
It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as
well as access to controls.
Certain seat adjustments described in this
section depend on the trim level and the country
in which the vehicle is sold.
Driver’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the seat cushion height so that your eyes
are level with the centre of the windscreen.
The head should be at a minimum distance of
10 cm from the roof.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
that you can fully depress the pedals with legs
slightly flexed.
The distance between the knees and the
dashboard should be at least 10 cm, for easy
access to the dashboard controls.
Adjust the backrest angle to as vertical a position
as possible; never tilt it more than 25°.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is
level with the top of the head.
Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to
the shape of the spine.
Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at least
25
cm from the sternum and you can hold it with
the arms slightly bent.
The steering wheel should not hide the
instrument panel.
As a safety precaution, adjust the seats only when the vehicle is stationary.
Electrically-adjustable seats
Switch the ignition on to enable the
adjustments to be made.
Passenger’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with the pelvis, back and
shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that
you are at a distance of at least 25
cm from the
dashboard.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is
level with the top of the head.
Before moving off
Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to
reduce blind spots.
Fasten the seat belt: place the diagonal belt in
the middle of the shoulder and adjust the lap belt
so that it is tightened across the pelvis.
Ensure that all passengers have fastened their
seat belts correctly.
Electric door mirrors
Switch the ignition on to enable the
adjustments to be made.

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Ease of use and comfort
Memorising driving
positions
Associated with the electrically-adjusted driver’s
seat, this function allows two driving positions
to be memorised, to make these adjustments
easier if there are frequent driver changes.
This takes into account the electric settings for
the seat, the door mirrors and the extended
head-up display.


Using buttons 1/2/M
► Enter the vehicle and switch the ignition on.
►

Adjust the seat, the door mirrors and the
extended head-up display

.
►

Press button
M, then press button 1 or 2
within 4 seconds.
An audible signal confirms the memorisation.
Memorising a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
While the seat is moving, take care that
no person or object hinders the
automatic movement of the seat. With the ignition on or engine running
►

Press button
1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal sounds when adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
The recalling of stored positions is deactivated
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.
Heated seats



The function is active only with the engine
running, when the outdoor temperature is lower
than 20°C (68 °F).
►
Press the button corresponding to the seat.
►


Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
►


T
o switch off the heating, press the button
until all of the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (e.g.
illness,
taking medication).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–


Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
–


Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
–


Never use the heating function if the seat
is damp.

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Ease of use and comfort




► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an
indicator lamp).
The function is automatically deactivated when
the engine is switched off.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you can see in the mirrors
are in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account to correctly judge the distance of
vehicles approaching from behind.
Adjustment



► Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►
Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►


Return the control to the central position.
Folding
Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic
key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control
A downwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Unfolding
Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the
electronic key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control A
upwards.
The mirrors can be folded manually if necessary.
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door mirrors is configured in the Settings
>
Vehicle touch screen application.
Before using an automatic car wash, fold the
mirrors.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Depending on version, this function allows you to
automatically tilt the mirrors downwards to assist
with parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They each return to their original positions:
–

A
few seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
–

Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10

km/h).
–

When the engine is switched off.
It is configured in the Settings > Vehicle
touch screen application.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night” position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Adjustment
►


Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model

The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
Rear bench seat
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding
backrests (2/3-1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:
– A high position , for when the seat is in use:
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
–

A low position , for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►

Press the lug
A to release the head
restraint and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint
► Release the backrest using control 1 .
► T ilt the backrest slightly forwards.
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Folding the backrests
Manoeuvring the backrests should only
be done when the vehicle is stationary.

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Ease of use and comfort
If the air quality appears to be reduced, consult
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
change the passenger compartment filter.
Air conditioning on / off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It lowers the temperature in summer.
It increase the effectiveness of the demisting, in
winter, above 3°C.
►
Press knob
1 to switch the air conditioning
on/off.
When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
of the button comes on.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is deactivated.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a a brief period. Then
return to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
► Press knob 2 to activate/deactivate the
function (the indicator lamp will come on/switch
off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the desired passenger
compartment temperature to be achieved more
rapidly.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
This function is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Front demisting
- defrosting
This mode allows the windscreen and side windows to be demisted or defrosted as quickly
as possible.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the mode (confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the indicator lamp).
It automatically manages the air conditioning
(depending on version), air flow and air intake,
and provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
It is possible to manually change the air flow
without deactivating the mode.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
In wintry conditions, before moving off,
remove all snow or ice on the windscreen
near the camera.
Otherwise, the operation of the equipment
using the camera may be affected.
Rear screen demisting/
defrosting
This demisting/defrosting only works with the engine running.
It also demists/defrosts the doors mirrors.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
The function can be activated whatever the outside temperature may be.
The period of operation depends on the outside
temperature.

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Operating conditions
– The function is only activated when the
ignition is switched off and the
vehicle
locked.
–

When the vehicle is not connected, the
function is only activated if the battery charge
level is greater than 20%.
–


When the vehicle is not connected and a
recurring programme is active (e.g. from Monday
to Friday), if two temperature pre-conditioning
sequences are run without the vehicle being
used, the programme will be deactivated.
Front fittings

1. Sun visor
2.Glove box
3. Door pockets
4. Front USB socket/12 V socket (120 W)
Storage compartment
Wireless smartphone charger
5. Cup holder
6. Storage compartment or Smartphone storage
7. Front armrest with storage
Front USB socket
8. Rear USB sockets
Make sure you do not leave any item in
the passenger compartment which could
act like a magnifying glass under the effect of
the sun's rays and cause a fire - risk of fire or
damage to interior surfaces!
Sun visor
► With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; depending on the version, the mirror is
illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Glove box
► To open the glove box, push the button.
With the ignition on, the glove box is lit when
open (depending on version).
It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation
switch.
Never drive with the glove box open
when a passenger is at the front. It may
cause injury during sharp deceleration!
12 V accessory socket



► To use a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120 W), connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
USB sockets
These symbols determine the type of use of a USB socket:
Power supply and recharging.

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Lighting and visibility
4Headlamp beam height
adjustment




To avoid dazzling other road users, the height
of the headlamp beams must be adjusted
according to the load in the vehicle.
0 (Initial setting) Driver only or driver + front passenger
1 5 people
2 5 people + load in the boot
3 Driver only + load in the boot
4 5 6 Not used
Automatic illumination of
lamps
With the lighting control stalk in the “ AUTO”
position and if a low level of exterior brightness
is detected by the rain/sunshine sensor, the
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver. They may also come on if
rain is detected, at the same time as automatic
operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the rain/
sunshine sensor, the vehicle’s lamps
come on and this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and/or the display of a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor
located at the top centre of the
windscreen behind the interior rear view
mirror; the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. For this
reason, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
The inner surface of the windscreen may become misted up and affect the proper
operation of the rain/sunshine sensor.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Guide-me-home and
welcome lighting
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the
"AUTO” position and when the light is poor, the
dipped beam headlamps come on automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
You can activate/deactivate and adjust the duration of the guide-me-home
lighting in the Settings
> Vehicle touch screen
application.
Manual

► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control
stalk towards you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically after a period of time.
Welcome lighting
This system automatically switches on:

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Lighting and visibility
– On the outside, sidelamps, dipped beam
headlamps and door mirror spotlamps.
–

Inside, courtesy lamps and footwell lighting.
Door mirror spotlamps
These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle
by lighting the ground near the front doors.
The spotlamps come on automatically:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when a request to locate the vehicle is
received from the remote control.
They also come on with the welcome lighting
and guide-me-home lighting functions.
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
The automatic lighting systems use a detection
camera, located at the top of the windscreen.
Operating limits
The system may be disrupted or not work
correctly:
–

When visibility conditions are poor
(e.g.

snowfall, heavy rain).
–

If the windscreen is dirty
, misted-up or
masked (e.g.
sticker) in front of the camera.
–

If the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs
or safety barrier reflectors.
The system is not able to detect:
– Road users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians.
–

V
ehicles with hidden lighting (e.g. travelling
behind a safety barrier on the motorway).
–

V
ehicles at the top or bottom of a steep
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Maintenance
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal surface of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
obstruct the camera.
Automatic headlamp dipping
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations for
automatic lighting systems.
When the lighting control ring is in the " AUTO”
position and the function is activated on the
touch screen, this system automatically switches
between dipped and main beam headlamps
depending on light and traffic conditions, using a
camera located at the top of the windscreen.


This system is a driving aid. The driver remains responsible for
the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the
prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions,
and for compliance with driving and vehicle
regulations.
The system becomes operational when the vehicle exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h).
When the speed falls below 9 mph (15 km/h),
the function is no longer operational.