Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide

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 Turn control 2a to change the
temperature on the driver's side
and control 2b to change the tem-
perature on the passenger's side:
to the right to increase the tem-
perature or to the left to reduce it.
The setting required is displayed.
The value indicated on the display
corresponds to a level of comfort
and not to a temperature in degrees
Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending
on the screen confi guration.
A setting around the value 21 usually
makes it possible to obtain optimum
comfort. However, depending on
your requirements, a setting between
18 and 24 is usual.
On entering the vehicle, the interior
temperature may be much colder
(or warmer) than is comfortable.
There is no need to change the
temperature displayed in order to
quickly obtain the level of comfort
required.
The automatic regulation of the air
conditioning will use its maximum
performance settings to correct the
temperature difference as quickly
as possible.
2a-2b. Temperature adjustment Control via the manual
controls

 Press one of the controls, with
the exception of those which
regulate the temperature 2a and

2b . The indicator lamps A on the

"AUTO" controls switch off.
It is possible to adjust one or more
functions manually while leaving the
other functions in automatic mode.
Switching to manual mode may result
in discomfort (temperature, humidity,
odour, condensation) and may not
provide optimum comfort.
To return to "AUTO" mode, press
controls 1a and 1b . The indicator
lamps A come on. 3a-3b. Air distribution adjustment

 Press control

3a to change
the distribu-
tion of the air
fl ow on the
driver's side.

 Press control 3b to change the
distribution of the air fl ow on the
passenger's side.
The indicator lamps corresponding
to the distribution chosen come on:
- Windscreen and front side win- dows.
- Front ventilation (central and side vents and air diffusion grille
if open) and rear ventilation.
- Front and rear footwells.
Simultaneous displaying of the dis-
tribution of air to the windscreen and
side windows and of front and rear
ventilation is not possible.

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5. Air fl ow adjustment
 Press the control:
-
to increase the air fl ow,
- to reduce the air fl ow.
The air fl ow level is indi-
cated by the progressive
lighting of the fan blade in-
dicator lamps.

Reducing the fl ow to minimum
switches the air conditioning OFF.
To prevent condensation and dete-
rioration of the quality of the air in
the passenger compartment, ensure
that an adequate fl ow of air is main-
tained.
6. Air conditioning
The air conditioning will
only operate when the
engine is running. The air
blower control (air fl ow ad-
justment) must be active
in order to obtain air con-
ditioning.

 Press control 6 . The indicator light
comes on.
In order to be effective, the air condi-
tioning must be used with the windows
closed. 7. Air recirculation - intake of
exterior air
This function enables you
to isolate the passenger
compartment from exte-
rior fumes and odours.

Intake of air in automatic
anti-pollution mode
This is activated by default
in automatic comfort regu-
lation mode.
The automatic mode has an air qual-
ity sensor. It analyses the air and
isolates the passenger compart-
ment from the outside if it detects
the presence of pollutants. In this
case, it automatically activates the
recirculation of the passenger com-
partment air.
This function does not detect un-
pleasant odours and therefore does
not prevent them from entering the
passenger compartment. It is not
active when the exterior tempera-
ture is below +5 °C to avoid the risk
of condensation forming inside the
vehicle.
Closing the air intake

 Press control 7 to close
the exterior air intake.
It must be cancelled as soon as pos-
sible to permit renewal of the air in
the passenger compartment and de-
misting.

Intake of exterior air

 Press control 7 once
to open the exterior air
intake.
While retaining the other settings,
this position allows the driver to iso-
late himself from unpleasant exterior
odours and fumes at any time.

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cold, the fl ow will reach its opti-
mum level gradually to prevent an
excessive distribution of cold air.
When entering the vehicle after it
has been parked for a fairly long
period, if the interior temperature
is very different from your comfort
setting there is no need to change
the temperature displayed in or-
der to quickly reach the level of
comfort required. The system
automatically uses its maximum
performance to correct the differ-
ence in temperature as quickly as
possible.
The water resulting from the air
conditioning condensation is dis-
charged via an opening provided
for this purpose; therefore, a pud-
dle of water may form underneath
the vehicle when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is
cool, the air conditioning is use-
ful as it removes the humidity
from the air and the condensa-
tion. Avoid driving for prolonged
periods with the air conditioning
switched off.
9. Front demisting - de-icing
In certain cases, the

"AUTO" mode may not be
suffi cient to demist or de-
ice the windows (humidity,
several passengers, ice).

 Press control 9 to clear the win-
dows quickly. The indicator light
comes on.
This system controls the temperature,
air fl ow and intake and distributes the
ventilation to the windscreen and front
side windows.
Resuming manual control exits from
the "Demisting" mode. It must be
cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of the air in the pas-
senger compartment and demisting.
Pressing one of the controls 1a and

1b returns the system to the "AUTO"
mode.
8. Rear demisting - de-icing
Switch off the rear screen and exterior
mirrors demisting when you consider
this necessary as low current con-
sumption reduces fuel consumption. The heated rear screen
operates independently
of the air conditioning
system.

 Press control 8 , with the en-
gine running, to demist the rear
screen and the mirrors. The indi-
cator light comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically
to avoid excessive consumption of
current and depending on the exterior
temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing con-
trol 8 again or when the engine is
switched off.
In this latter case, the demisting
resumes if the engine is switched on
again within one minute.

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PROGRAMMABLE HEATING *
With the engine off, programmable
heating preheats the coolant circuit
in order to optimise the engine op-
erating temperature prior to starting.
The programmable heating sys-
tem can be started immediately or
delayed thanks to its programming
function. With the engine idle or the vehicle
stationary, it is normal to hear a
high-pitched whistling noise and
to notice some smoke/emissions. Digital programmer
The heating system’s programmer is
located on the right-hand side of the
dashboard.

1. Time or remaining functioning
time.

2. Increase (time).

3. Select programme.

4. Programme number selected.

5. Immediate start-up of heating.

6. Time adjustment and reading
warning lamp.

7. Reduce (time).

8. Heating mode warning lamp.
9. Programmable heating system
warning lamp.

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Adjusting the operating
duration

 Press button 3 and hold it down,
press button 2 or 7 at the same
time. Release button 3 . The time
and symbol 6 fl ash.

 Press again on button 3 and hold
it down, press button 2 or 7 at the
same time. Release button 3 .

 The programmed operating du-
ration is displayed and symbol 8
fl ashes.

 Adjust the operating duration
with button 2 or 7 .

 To memorise the setting, press
button 3 or wait until the display
goes off. Immediate start-up

 Press button 5 .
The screen displays the symbol 8
and the remaining operating dura-
tion. This can be adjusted. The maxi-
mum duration is 30 minutes.
The warning lamp 8 lights up and
remains lit for the whole duration of
the system’s operation. The dura-
tion of the system’s operation disap-
pears after 10 seconds.
Start-up of the heating system can
be programmed between 1 minute
and 24 hours in advance.
Adjusting the remaining
operating duration
When the heating mode is active,
the remaining operation duration
can be modifi ed by between 10 and
30 minutes using buttons
2 or 7 . Programming the start-up
time You can store up to three different
start-up times, but programme only
one delayed start-up time.
Factory settings
A :

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
Press button 3 several times until the
programme number corresponding
to the required programme time is
displayed. The chosen pre-selected
time is activated automatically after
10 seconds if no other buttons have
been pressed.
To confi rm that the mode is activated,
symbols 4 and 8 fl ash until the heat-
ing starts up.
When the heating starts up, the warn-
ing lamp 9 lights up on the dashboard
and the programmer screen.
 Press button 3 briefl y: the display
of the start-up time goes off.
In the event of a battery failure, the
factory settings are restored.
Stopping the heating system
while operating

 Press button 5 .
The warning lamp 8 and the screen
go out. When a programme is operating,
pressing button
2 or 7 displays the
heating start-up time. A second
press on these buttons displays the
time.
When a programme is not operat-
ing, pressing button 2 or 7 displays
the time.
When the heating is operating, the
remaining operating duration is dis-
played instead of the time.

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Precautions in use:
The alarm volumetric movement
sensor may be disturbed by the air-
fl ow from the programmable heating
while in operation.
To avoid a false alarm while using the
programmable heating, it is recom-
mended to deactivate the volumetric
protection. Always switch off the program-
mable heating while refuelling in
order to avoid the risk of fi re or
explosion.
To avoid any risk of intoxication or
asphyxiation, the additional heat-
ing must not be used, even for
short periods, in an enclosed area
such as a garage or workshop not
equipped with a system for the ex-
traction of exhaust gases.
Do not park the vehicle over in-
fl ammable materials (e.g. dry
grass, dead leaves or paper) as
this could present a fi re risk.
The programmable heating sys-
tem is supplied by the vehicle’s
fuel tank. Before use, ensure that
the remaining fuel level is suf-
fi cient. If you are on the reserve
fuel level , we strongly advise you
not to use the programmable
heating system.

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FRONT SEATS MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS

1. Adjustments to the height and
angle of the head restraint
To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, press on the control A
to unlock it, and simultaneously
on the head restraint itself. The
adjustment is correct when the
top edge of the head restraint is at
the same height as the top of the
head. It is also tilt adjustable.
To raise it, press control A to
unlock it, then pull it upwards. It
may be necessary to adjust the
backrest angle.

2.
Adjustment of the backrest angle
Operate the control and adjust
the position of the backrest to
the front or to the rear.

3. Adjustment of the seat height
Raise or lower the control the number of times required to
obtain the desired position.

4. Longitudinal adjustment of seat
Lift the control bar and adjust to the desired position.

5. Adjustment of lumbar support
Turn the control and adjust to the desired position.

6. Heated seat controls
The heated seats only operate when the engine is running.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, seat back and head restraint
which can all be
adjusted for optimum driving comfort.
For your safety, do not drive with
the head restraints removed; they
must be in place and correctly
adjusted.

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FRONT SEATS
ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the electric seats, switch on the ignition or start the engine if the vehicle
has gone into economy mode.
Seat adjustments are also possible for a short period after ope ning one of the
front doors or switching off the ignition.

2. Adjustment of the backrest
angle
Move the control forwards or backwards to adjust the backrest
angle.

3. Adjustment of the angle of the
top of the backrest
Move the control forwards or backwards to adjust the angle of
the top of the backrest.

1. Adjustment of the seat height
and angle, and longitudinal
adjustment

 Raise or lower the front of the
control to adjust the seat cushion
angle.


Raise or lower the rear of the
control to raise or lower the seat.

 Simultaneously raise or lower
the front and rear of the control
in order to raise or lower the
entire seat.
4. Adjustment of lumbar support
This function allows you to inde- pendently adjust the height and
level of lumbar support.
Move the control:

 Forwards or backwards to in-
crease or reduce the lumbar
support.

 Upwards or downwards to raise or
lower the lumbar support zone.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can operate separately.
 Use the corresponding adjust-ment dial, placed on the outer side of each front seat, to switch on and select the level of heating required:
0 : Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.

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This function provides the driver with a back massage. It only operates when the engine is running.
 Press on button A .
The warning lamp comes on and the massage function is activated for a period of 1 hour. During this time, massage is performed in cycles of 6 minutes (4 minutes of massage fol-lowed by 2 minutes break). In total, the system will perform 10 cycles.
After 1 hour, the function is deacti-vated. The warning lamp goes out.
Massage function The Welcome function The welcome function assists entry
and leaving the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and
opening the driver’s door, the seat
moves back automatically and then
stays in this position, ready for the
next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the
seat moves forward to the memo-
rised driving position.
When moving the seat, take care
that no person or object hinders the
automatic movement of the seat.
This function is deactivated by de-
fault. You may activate or deactivate
this function using the "Main Menu"
on the instrument panel screen. To
do so, select "Vehicle parameters/
Comfort/Driver welcome".
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at any time by pressing on button A .
Head restraint height and
angle adjustments on electric
seats

 To adjust the angle of the head
restraint, push back or pull for-
ward section C of the head
restraint until you reach the
desired position.

 To raise it, pull upwards.

 To lower it, press on the
control D to unlock it, and simul-
taneously on the head restraint
itself.

 To remove it, press on the
control D to unlock it, then pull it
upwards.