lock CITROEN C5 2023 Owners Manual

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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
1InstrumentsInformation to the driver 10
Digital instrument panel 10
E-HUD 11
Warning and indicator lamps 12
Indicators 17
Manual test 20
Total distance recorder 20
Trip computer 20
Touch screen 21
Remote functions (Rechargeable hybrid) 23
2AccessElectronic key with remote control function and
built-in key 25
Proximity Keyless Entry and Start 27
Central locking 29
Back-up procedures 29
Doors 31
Boot 32
Motorised tailgate 32
Alarm 35
Electric windows 38
Sunroof 39
3Ease of use and comfortDriving position 41
Front seats 42
Steering wheel adjustment 45
Mirrors 46
Rear bench seat 47
Heating and Ventilation 49
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 50
Front demisting - defrosting 52
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 52
Heated windscreen 53
Temperature pre-conditioning
(Rechargeable hybrid)
53
Front fittings 54
Courtesy lamps 57
Interior ambient lighting 57
Rear fittings 58
Boot fittings 59
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 61
Direction indicators 62
Headlamp beam height adjustment 63
Automatic illumination of headlamps 63
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 63
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
64
Automatic headlamp dipping 64
Cornering lighting 65
Wiper control stalk 65
Automatic wipers 66
Changing a wiper blade 68
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 69
Hazard warning lamps 69
Horn 69
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid) 70
Emergency or assistance 70
Electronic stability control (ESC) 72
Seat belts 75
Airbags 77
Active bonnet 79
Child seats 79
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 81
ISOFIX child seats 82
i-Size child seats 84
Installing child seats 85
Child lock 87
6DrivingDriving recommendations 88
Starting/Switching off the engine with
Keyless Entry and Starting
89
Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles 90
Electric parking brake 91
Automatic gearbox 93
Citroën Advanced Comfort active suspension 96
Driving modes 96
Hill start assist 98
Gear shift indicator 98
Stop & Start 99
Tyre under-inflation detection 100
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
101
Steering wheel with hands-on detection 103
Shortcuts for driving aids 103
Road signs recognition 104
Speed limiter 107
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 109
Cruise control 109
Highway Driver Assist 111

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Overview
Presentation
These illustrations and descriptions are provided
for information. The presence and location of
some elements vary depending on the version
or trim level.
Instruments and controls



1. Emergency call/Assistance call
Sunroof
Alarm
Courtesy lamp/Front reading lamps
Warning lamp display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
2. Interior mirror/Driving in Electric mode
indicator LED
3. Digital instrument panel
4. Side control bar
5. Fusebox
6. Bonnet release
7. Electric windows
Door mirrors
E-HUD
8. Front armrest
9. Front passenger airbag
10. Glove box
Deactivation of the front passenger airbagCentre console

1.Touch screen
2. Hazard warning lamps
Central locking
3. Switching the engine on/off
4. Automatic air conditioning
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V socket/USB socket
5. Storage compartment/Wireless smartphone
charger
6. Gearbox control
7. Driving mode selector
8. Parking brake

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Instruments
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel.
You may be able to deal with some faults
yourself, such as changing the battery in the
remote control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry
out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is
unavailable.
Carry out (2).
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the
engine running.
If manual application and release commands are
not working, the electric parking brake control
lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all
times and are automatically re-enabled in the
event of a control lever fault.
Carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake
fault".
The parking brake is faulty: manual and
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►

Pull and hold the control lever for
approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the indicator
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure the
vehicle:
►


Park on a level surface.
►


With an automatic gearbox, select

P
, then
place the supplied chocks against one of the
wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Automatic functions deactivated (electric
parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer
possible:
►

Start the engine.
►


Use the control to apply the parking brake.
►


T

ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►

Hold the control pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
►


Release the control.
►


Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►


Pull the control in the application direction for
2


seconds. ►

Release the control and the brake pedal.
BrakingFixed.
A minor fault with the braking system has
been detected.
Drive carefully.
Carry out (3).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Engine self-diagnostic systemFlashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
Fixed.
A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Carry out (3).

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Instruments
The alert is given at whichever of these two
terms is reached first.
The servicing information is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the version of
the vehicle:
–
The distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the "-" sign.
–


An alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.
The value indicated is calculated according to the distance covered and
the time elapsed since the last service.
The alert may also be triggered close to a
due date.
Service spannerOn temporarily when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000
km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The next service is due in less than 620
miles (1,000 km).
Have your vehicle serviced very soon.
Service spanner flashingFlashing then fixed, when the ignition is
switched on.
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Resetting the service indicator
The service indicator must be reset after each
service.
If you have serviced your vehicle yourself:
►

Switch the ignition off.



► Press and hold the button located on the end
of the lighting control stalk.
►

Without pressing the brake pedal, press the
ST

ART/STOP button once; a temporary display
window appears and a countdown begins.
►

When the display indicates =0, a confirmation
message appears; release the lighting control
stalk button and the spanner symbol disappears.
If you disconnect the battery following
this operation, lock the vehicle and wait
at least 5 minutes for the reset to be
registered.
Reminder of the servicing information
Servicing information is accessible using
the “Check” button in the
Settings>Vehicle touch screen application.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric gauge, the
engine oil level status is displayed on the
instrument panel for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, after the servicing
information, in the form of messages.
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Low oil level
This is indicated by the message " Oil
level incorrect" on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the lighting of the Service
warning lamp and an audible signal.
If a low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid
damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels, refer
to the corresponding section.
Oil gauge malfunction
This is indicated by the message " Oil level
measurement invalid" on the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Instruments
The range displayed depends on the use of the vehicle (type of driving and speed),
the outside temperature and the activated
comfort equipment.
Manual test
This function allows you to check certain
indicators and display the alerts log.
The test is launched in the Settings>Vehicle touch screen
application.
►

Then select
Safety>Check .
The following information is displayed on the
instrument panel:
–

T

yre pressures.
–

Engine oil level (depending on engine).
–


Next service due.
–


Current alerts.
This information is also displayed automatically every time the ignition is
switched on.
Total distance recorder
The total distance recorder measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle since its initial
registration.
With the ignition on, the total distance is
displayed at all times. It remains displayed for
30
seconds after switching off the ignition. It is
displayed when the driver's door is opened, and
when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
When travelling abroad, it may be
necessary to change the distance units
(km or miles): the road speed must be
displayed in the local country’s official unit
(km/h or mph).
The unit is changed via the application of
screen settings, with the vehicle stationary.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The total distance recorder is only
accessible from the trip computer.
For more information on the Trip computer,
refer to the corresponding section.
Lighting dimmer
Used to manually adjust the brightness of the
instruments and controls to suit the exterior light
level.
It is configured in the Settings >
Brightness touch screen application.
►

In the “
Cockpit” section, press or move the
slider to the desired setting.
Trip computer
Displays information related to the current trip
(range, fuel consumption, average speed, etc.).
Data displayed on the
instrument panel
Display of the different tabs




► Pressing the button located on the end of the
wiper control stalk displays the following tabs in
turn:
–

Current information:
•


T
otal range.
•

Current consumption (Petrol).
•


T
otal odometer (Rechargeable hybrid).
•

T
raction battery charge level percentage
(Rechargeable hybrid).
•

Autonomy (Petrol or Diesel, only on the E-HUD).
•


Current consumption (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Stop & Start time counter (Petrol).
•


Percentage of the current journey travelled
in all-electric driving mode (Rechargeable
hybrid).
–


T
rips "1" then "2":
•

A
verage speed.
•

A
verage fuel consumption.
•

Distance travelled.
Depending on the settings for the pages
displayed on the instrument panel and
the activation/deactivation of the extended

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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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Access
2Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key
Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following
remote functions, depending on version:
–
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Unlocking - Opening the boot.
–


Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
–


Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
–


Locating the vehicle.
–


Opening/Closing the windows.
–


Closing the sunroof.
–


Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
The key built into the remote control can be
used for the following operations, depending on
version:
–

Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.

► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out
the corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings
> Vehicle
touch screen application.
Complete unlocking
► If the selective unlocking is deactivated,
press the unlocking button.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Selective unlocking
Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap
► Press the unlocking button.
►

Press it
again to unlock the other doors and
the boot.
The charging nozzle can be unplugged on the
second press.
Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm
deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Opening the windows
►

T
o open the windows, press the unlocking
button for more than 2 seconds (depending on
version).
►

Press again to stop the windows opening.
Selective unlocking and opening of
the tailgate
By default, selective unlocking of the tailgate
is deactivated and its motorised operation is
activated.

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► Press and hold this button to unlock
the boot and trigger the motorised
opening of the tailgate.
When selective unlocking of the tailgate is
activated, the doors and the fuel filler flap remain
locked.
If selective unlocking of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing the button unlocks the
whole vehicle.
If motorised operation of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing the button partially
opens the tailgate.
To lock the vehicle, it is necessary to close
the tailgate again.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
► Press the locking button.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version, is confirmed by the
lighting of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
An access (door or boot) that is not properly closed prevents locking of the
vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or boot
are not subsequently opened,
the vehicle
will automatically lock itself again after about
30 seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with an
alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
Closing the windows and sunroof
►

T
o completely close the windows and,
depending on version, the sunroof, press the
locking button for more than 2 seconds.
►

Press again to stop closing.
Ensure that no person or object could
prevent the correct closing of the
windows and sunroof.
If, on versions with alarm, you want to
leave the windows and/or sunroof partially
open, you must first deactivate the interior
volumetric alarm protection.
For more information on the Alarm, refer to
the corresponding section.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
►

Press the locking button.
► Press the locking button again within 3
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators).
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Entry and Starting system, a double audible
signal indicates that the vehicle has not been
deadlocked.
Depending on version, activation/
deactivation of the audible signal is done
in the Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Locating the vehicle
Helps you to locate your vehicle from a distance,
with the vehicle locked:
–

The direction indicators flash for approximately
10 seconds.
–


The door mirror spotlamps come on.
–


The courtesy lamps come on.
► Press this button.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control

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Access
2inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, take the electronic key
with you when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Proximity Keyless Entry
and Start
This Keyless Entry and Starting system enables
automatic vehicle locking/unlocking simply by
detection of the electronic key. As long as the driver has the electronic key
on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they
approach and locks when they walk away.
Key recognition zones:


Zone A: welcome lighting on approaching
the vehicle (between 3 and 5
metres from the
vehicle).
Zone B: automatic locking on leaving the vehicle
(about 2
metres from the vehicle).
Zone C: automatic unlocking on approaching
the vehicle (between 1 and 2
metres from the
vehicle).
Automatic functions are configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Unlocking the vehicle

Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle
touch screen application.
Complete unlocking
The vehicle (doors and boot) unlocks:
► either automatically when the driver is
approaching (zone C
), if the automatic functions
are activated;
►

or
by a light press on the driver's door handle.
The unlocking, and the deactivation
of the alarm
depending on version, is confirmed by flashing of
the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
If the key remains around the vehicle
(zones A, B or C) for more than 15
minutes without action, the automatic
functions are deactivated. To unlock or lock
the vehicle, use the remote control or press
on one of the door handles.
If using the door handle does not lock/unlock
the vehicle, bring the key closer and repeat
the desired action.

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Selective unlocking
Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap
They unlock:
►
either automatically when approaching the
driver

’s door, if the automatic functions are
activated;
►

or by a light press on the handle.
►


Once inside the vehicle, to unlock all
accesses, press the central locking button or pull
the opening control of any door

.
If the user is outside zone A and presses
once on the unlocking button of their
electronic key, only the driver's door and the
fuel filler flap will unlock if selectivity is
activated. Pressing the button again unlocks
the rest of the vehicle.
Selective unlocking of the tailgate
The tailgate unlocks automatically as you
approach the rear of the vehicle.
►

Press the tailgate control to open the boot.
The doors remain locked.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle
locks:
►

either automatically when leaving recognition
zone

B, if the automatic functions are activated;
►

or
by a light press on the driver's door handle.
The locking is confirmed by the illumination
of the direction indicators as well as a double
audible signal for the locking on moving away
from the vehicle.
The alarm does not activate when locking automatically from a distance (the
direction indicators do not light up).
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if the
electronic key is left inside.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.


► Gently press the driver ’s door handle to lock
the vehicle.
► Press it again within 3 seconds to deadlock
the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting
of the direction indicators).
A double audible signal indicates that the vehicle
has not been deadlocked.
Depending on version, activation/
deactivation of the audible signal is done
in the Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Advice
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting

system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
tailgate are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If the vehicle is so
equipped, the alarm is automatically
reactivated (if previously activated).
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door mirrors is configured in the Settings
>
Vehicle touch screen application.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without