dashboard Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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S A F E T Y
AIR BAGS
S y s t e m d e s i g n e d t o m a x i m i s e
the safety of the occupants (with
t h e e x c e p t i o n o f t h e r e a r c e n t r e
passenger) in the event of violent
collisions. It supplements the action
of the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic
detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in
the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the air bags are triggered instantly
and protect the occupants of the
v e h i c l e ( w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f t h e
rear centre passenger); immedi-
ately after the impact, the air bags
d e fl a t e r a p i d l y s o t h a t t h e y d o n o t
h i n d e r v i s i b i l i t y o r t h e e x i t o f t h e
occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear im- pact or in certain roll-over con-
ditions, the air bags will not be
triggered; the seat belt alone is
s u f fi c i e n t t o p r o v i d e o p t i m u m
protection in these situations.
The air bags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only operate once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
air bag will not operate. Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Triggering of the air bag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to
the activation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
s i t i v e i n d i v i d u a l s m a y e x p e r i e n c e
slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time. Front airbags
System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver’s airbag is incorporated
in the centre of the steering wheel;
the front passenger’s airbag is incor-
porated in the dashboard above the
g l o v e b o x .
Activation
The airbags are triggered simultane-
ously, unless the passenger’s front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact to all or part of
the front impact zone
A , in the longi-
tudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their forward
movement.
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S A F E T Y
For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
CITROËN network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an airbag is triggered
c a n n o t b e r u l e d o u t . T h e b a g i n fl a t e s
almost instantly (within a few millisec-
o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n t h e s a m e
time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Side airbags
Use only approved covers on the
s e a t s . T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a -
tion of the side airbags. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e
seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the side air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e
roof. This could cause injury to the
head if the curtain airbag is trig-
gered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain airbags.
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S A F E T Y
For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
CITROËN network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an airbag is triggered
c a n n o t b e r u l e d o u t . T h e b a g i n fl a t e s
almost instantly (within a few millisec-
o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n t h e s a m e
time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Side airbags
Use only approved covers on the
s e a t s . T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a -
tion of the side airbags. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e
seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the side air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e
roof. This could cause injury to the
head if the curtain airbag is trig-
gered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain airbags.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A FUSE
Procedure for replacing a faulty fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of
the corresponding function.
T h e 2 f u s e b o x e s a r e l o c a t e d b e l o w
the dashboard and under the bonnet.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, you should
ascertain the cause of the fault and
have it remedied. the numbers of the
f u s e s a r e i n d i c a t e d o n t h e f u s e b o x .
Replace the fuse that has blown
with one of the same rating (same
colour).
Use the special pliers 1 placed on
t h e fl a p c l o s e t o t h e f u s e b o x e s . T h e
fl a p a l s o h a s s p a r e f u s e s a v a i l a b l e .
Good Failed
Pliers 1 Fuses under the dashboard
Access to the fuses
o p e n t h e g l o v e b o x t h e n u n c l i p
the access cover.
F u s e b o x C
F u s e b o x
A
Replacement fuses and pliers 1
F u s e b o x B
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A FUSE
Procedure for replacing a faulty fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of
the corresponding function.
T h e 2 f u s e b o x e s a r e l o c a t e d b e l o w
the dashboard and under the bonnet.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, you should
ascertain the cause of the fault and
have it remedied. the numbers of the
f u s e s a r e i n d i c a t e d o n t h e f u s e b o x .
Replace the fuse that has blown
with one of the same rating (same
colour).
Use the special pliers 1 placed on
t h e fl a p c l o s e t o t h e f u s e b o x e s . T h e
fl a p a l s o h a s s p a r e f u s e s a v a i l a b l e .
Good Failed
Pliers 1 Fuses under the dashboard
Access to the fuses
o p e n t h e g l o v e b o x t h e n u n c l i p
the access cover.
F u s e b o x C
F u s e b o x
A
Replacement fuses and pliers 1
F u s e b o x B
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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
IDENTIFICATION FEATURES
V a r i o u s v i s i b l e m a r k i n g s f o r i d e n t i fi -
cation of the vehicle.
T h e v e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n n u m b e r
is also indicated on the registration
document.
All CITROËN genuine replacement
p a r t s a r e a v a i l a b l e e x c l u s i v e l y w i t h i n
the dealer network.
For your safety and in order to re-
main within the terms of the war-
ranty, you are advised to use only
CITROËN replacement parts.
A. VIN
plate
On the left hand door centre pillar.
1. EU type approval number.
2. V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n n o . ( V I N ) .
3. Gross vehicle weight.
4. Gross train weight.
5. M a x i m u m w e i g h t o n f r o n t a x l e .
6. M a x i m u m w e i g h t o n r e a r a x l e .
B. VIN stamped on body
C. VIN
on dashboard
D. Paint colour code and tyre ref-
erence
Tyre
pressures
On the left hand door centre pillar.
Observe the tyre pressures indi-
cated by CITROËN.
Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold.
N e v e r d e fl a t e a w a r m t y r e .
When changing tyres, it is essen-
tial to use the sizes recommended
for your vehicle.