Citroen C5 (2017 year). Manual - part 6

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Panoramic sunroof (Tourer)

This comprises a tinted glass panoramic
area 1

to improve brightness and vision in the

passenger compartment.
It is fitted with an electric blind 2 to help
maintain a comfortable temperature and
reduce noise.

Opening

F Press control A

Pressing to the 1st notch allows you to open
the blind step by step.
Pressing to the 2nd notch allows you to fully
open the blind.
The blind stops in the closest pre-defined
position (11 positions) as soon as you release
the control.

Closing

F Press control B

Press to the first notch to close the blind step
by step.
Press to the second notch to close the blind
completely.
The blind stops at the nearest pre-set position
(11 positions) as soon as you release the
control.

Sequential electric blind

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Anti-pinch

If the blind meets an obstacle whilst closing, it
stops and opens partially again.
You must re-initialise the anti-pinch function
within 5 seconds of the blind stopping:
F press control B until the blind is fully closed

(closing in steps of a few centimetres).

After a battery disconnection, or if there has
been a malfunction, you have to re-initialise the
anti-pinch function:
F press control B

to the 2nd notch (fully

closed),

F wait until the blind is fully closed,
F press control B

for at least 3 seconds.

If the blind opens randomly during a closing
operation, and straight after the blind stops:
F Press control B

until the blind closes fully.

During these operations, the anti-pinch
function does not operate.

In the event of anything being caught
when the blind is moving, you must
reverse the movement of the blind.
To do so, reverse the position of the
control.
When the driver is operating the blind,
he or she must always make sure that
the passengers are not preventing it
from closing properly.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the blind correctly.
Pay particular attention to children
when operating the blind.

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Sun visor

With the ignition on, lift the flap; the mirror

is illuminated automatically.

To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the visor
downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central fixing and
pivoted over to the side windows if required.

Cooled glove box

To open the glove box, pull the handle and

lower the lid.

It has automatic illumination.
The glove box has an air vent A that can be
closed manually.
It provides access to the passenger's front
airbag deactivation switch B.

The glove box should be kept closed
when driving.

Front fittings

Pull the grip towards you to open it.

Driver's storage compartment

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Mats

Removing

Slide the front seat back as far as possible.

Unclip the fixings.

Remove the fixings, then the mat.

Refitting

Position the mat correctly.

Clip the fixings.

Check that the mat is held is place

correctly.

Return the front seat to its original position.

Mats are provided for the driver and front
passenger.

To avoid any interference with the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suitable

for the fixings already present in the
vehicle; the use of these fixings is
essential,

- never fit more than 1 mat.
The use of a mat not approved by
CITROËN may obstruct access to the
pedals and hinder the cruise control/
speed limiter function.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
are fitted with a third fixing located
in the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.

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Front armrest

Comfort and storage system for the driver and front passenger.

Adjustment

To optimise your driving position:
F lift the control A,
F

push the armrest forwards.

The armrest returns to its initial position when
you push it rearwards.

USB port

The USB port allows the connection of a
portable device, such as a digital player of the
iPod

type or a USB memory stick.

The USB player reads your audio files, which
are sent to the audio system so that they can
be heard via the vehicle's speakers.

Compartment

The front armrest includes a cup holder and a
USB port and/or auxiliary JACK socket*.
F

Lift the armrest for access to the cup

holder, USB port and/or auxiliary JACK
socket.

* Depending on equipment.

When connected to the USB port,
the portable device is recharged
automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the
portable device exceeds the rating of
the vehicle's port.

Auxiliary Jack socket

The auxiliary Jack socket allows the connection
of a portable device, such as a digital player,
so that your audio files can be heard via the
vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from your
portable device.

For more information on "Audio and
telematics

", refer to the corresponding

section.

The USB also allows a telephone to be
connected by a MirrorLink™ connection, so
that use can be made in the touch screen tablet
of certain applications on the telephone.

The management of these files is with the
steering mounted controls or from the audio
system.

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Rear armrest

Comfort and storage system for the rear passengers.

Cup-holder

The rear cup-holder A is located in the rear
central armrest.
F

Lower the rear armrest.

Pull forwards to extract the cup-holder.

Storage

F Lift up the upper part of the rear central

armrest to access storage space B.

12 V accessory socket

This is located in the rear ashtray.
Max power: 100 W.

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 telephone
reception or interference with displays
in the screens.

Rear fittings

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Side blinds

F Pull the tab A

to unreel the blind.

Position the blind on the hook B.

Rear blind (Saloon)

F Pull the tab C

to unreel the blind.

Position the blind on the hooks D.

Ski flap

A flap in the backrest, located to the rear of the
armrest, facilitates the carrying of long objects.

To open

Lower the rear armrest.

Pull the flap handle down.

Lower the flap.

Load the objects from inside the boot.

Ensure that the objects are well secured
and that they do not impede the
operation of the gear lever.

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Boot fittings (Saloon)

1. Boot floor

(storage for the spare wheel and the tools)

2. Boot lamp
3. Open storage or Closed storage well

For vehicles so equipped, this is the
location for the Hi-Fi amplifier.

Luggage securing rings

Use the 4 securing rings on the boot floor

to secure your luggage.

For safety reasons in the event of sharp
braking, you are advised to place heavy
objects as far forward in the boot as
possible.

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Boot fittings (Tourer)

1. Hook

For shopping bags.

2. Torch

To recharge, return it to its housing.

3. Storage net

1. Luggage cover

(see details on following page)

2. Luggage securing rings

Use the 4 securing rings provided on the
boot floor to secure your loads.

1. Boot lamp
2. 12 V accessory socket (100 W maximum)

Cigarette lighter type 12 volt socket. It is
located on the rear right-hand trim.

3. Loading height control

You can change the height of the vehicle to
make loading or unloading the boot easier.

4. Hook

For shopping bags.

5. Storage net or Closed storage well

For vehicles so equipped, this is the
location for the Hi-Fi amplifier.

As a safety measure in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects as far forwards as
possible.

3. Hooks

These allow a high load net to be fitted
(see details on following page).

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Luggage cover (Tourer)

To reel in

Press the handle (PRESS) gently. The

luggage cover reels in automatically.

The moving part A can be folded along the rear
bench seat backrest.

To remove

Compress the control 1 and lift the luggage

cover on the right then on the left to
remove it.

To install

Position the left-hand end of the luggage

cover roller in its location B behind the rear
bench seat.

Compress the roller control 1 and put the

roller in place in its location C

on the right.

Release the control to secure the luggage

cover.

Unreel it to its fastening on the rear pillar.

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High load retaining net
(Tourer)

Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fixings, this permits use of the entire loading
volume up to the roof:
- behind the rear seats (row 2),
- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear

seats are folded.

When positioning the net, check that the strap
loops are visible from the boot; this will make
slackening or tightening easier.

Installation

Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.

Position the high load retaining net roller

above the two rails 1 located behind
the rear seats (2/3 bench seat). The
two notches 2

must be placed above the

two rails.

F Slide the two rails 1 into the notches 2 and

push the roller (lengthways) from right to
left to secure it.

Reposition the rear seat backrests.

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Row 1

To use it in row 1:
F

fold down the backrests of the rear seats,

F open the covers 3

of the corresponding

upper fixings,

unroll the high load retaining net and

position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding fixing cover.
Check that the hook is secured in the rail
located inside the cover 3,

pull the high load retaining net's metal bar

to position the other hook in the second
fixing cover.

Row 2

To use it in row 2:
F open the covers 4

of the corresponding

upper fixings,

from the rear bench seat, unroll the high

load retaining net, pushing it to detach it
from the retaining hooks,

position one of the ends of the net's metal

bar in the corresponding fixing cover.
Check that the hook is secured in the rail,
located inside the cover 4,

position the other hook in the second fixing

cover and pull the metal bar towards you.

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Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.

Driving on flooded
roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

Driving recommendations

Important!

Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position N or P

, depending on the type

of gearbox.

If you are obliged to drive through water:

- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

- deactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

drive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),

do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.

In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.

In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Starting-switching off the engine

Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.

Ignition switch

It has 3 positions:
- position

1 (Stop)

: insert and removing the

key, steering column locked,

- position

2 (Ignition on)

: steering column

unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,

- position

3 (Starting)

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.

Do not attach heavy objects to the key
or remote control: by weighing down on
the key when in the ignition switch, this
could cause a fault.
In addition, a heavy or sharp object
could interfere with the deployment of
the knee airbag or be thrown about and
cause serious injuries in the event of
deployment of the knee airbag.

This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.

Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.

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Starting the engine

Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.

With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P

depress the clutch pedal fully (manual

gearbox),

or
F

press the brake pedal firmly (automatic

gearbox),

insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code,

unlock the steering column by simultaneously

turning the steering and the key.

With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.

In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2

, ignition on, to operate the

engine pre-heating system.

If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.

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Do not flick the accelerator at the
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage to the
turbocharger(s).

Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger

Never stop the engine without having allowed it
to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the
time required for the turbocharger to return to a
normal speed.

Energy economy mode

After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...

Switching off the engine

Stop the vehicle.

With the engine running at idle, turn the key

to position 1

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

To lock the steering column, turn the

steering until it locks.

When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.

For more information on Energy
economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.

Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

Key left in the "Ignition on"
position

If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on)

, the ignition will be

switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop), then back to
position 2 (Ignition on)

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