sensor Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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VENTILATION
A. Sunshine sensor.
B. Soft air diffusion grille.
The soft air diffusion grille locat- ed in the centre of the dashboard
provides optimum distribution of
the air for the front seats.
This system eliminates unpleas- ant air currents while maintain-
ing an optimum temperature in
the passenger compartment.
To open the soft air diffusion grille, turn the wheel upwards.
To close the soft air diffusion grille, turn the wheel fully downwards.
In very hot weather, to obtain more satisfactory central and
side ventilation, it is advisable to
close the diffused air grille.
C. C o o l e d g l o v e b o x .
D. Rear passenger vents.
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Air conditioning
We recommend use of the automatic
regulation of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised
control of all of the following func-
t i o n s : a i r fl o w , t e m p e r a t u r e i n t h e
passenger compartment and air
distribution, by means of various
s e n s o r s ( e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e , s u n -
shine). This eliminates any need for
you to change your settings other
than the temperature value dis-
played.
Please do not block the sunshine
sensor A .
If you select the automatic mode (by
pressing the "AUTO" control) and
leave all of the vents open, optimum
comfort will be maintained and humid-
ity and condensation will be removed
r e g a r d l e s s o f t h e e x t e r i o r c l i m a t i c c o n -
ditions.
The temperature in the passenger
compartment can only be lower than
t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e i f t h e a i r
conditioning is on.
VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to be effective, the air condi-
tioning must be used with the windows
closed. If the vehicle has been parked
in the sun for a long period and the in-
terior temperature is very high, venti-
late the passenger compartment with
the windows open for a few minutes,
then close the windows.
To keep the air conditioning system
in good working order it is essential
that it is operated at least once a
month.
The air conditioning uses the engine
power during its operation. As a result,
the fuel consumption of the vehicle in-
creases.
In certain cases of particularly ardu-
o u s u s e ( e . g . t o w i n g t h e m a x i m u m
load on a steep gradient in high tem-
peratures), switching off the air condi-
tioning permits the recovery of engine
power and therefore increases the
towing capacity.
Air inlet
C h e c k t h a t t h e e x t e r i o r g r i l l e f o r t h e
air inlet, at the bottom of the wind-
screen, is clean and free of dead
leaves, snow, etc.
When washing the vehicle using a
high pressure nozzle, avoid spray-
ing at the air inlet. Air circulation
M a x i m u m c o m f o r t i s o b t a i n e d b y
means of a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
To obtain a uniform distribution of
a i r , t a k e c a r e n o t t o b l o c k t h e e x -
terior air intake grille located at the
base of the windscreen, the vents,
the air outlets under the front seats
a n d t h e a i r e x t r a c t o r l o c a t e d b e h i n d
t h e fl a p s i n t h e b o o t .
T h e f r o n t a n d r e a r v e n t s a r e fi t t e d
with thumbwheels to adjust the air
fl o w a n d d i r e c t i o n . W e r e c o m m e n d
that you leave all of the vents open.
Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
T h e r e i s a fi l t e r f o r e x c l u d i n g o d o u r s
and dust.
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d i n a c -
cordance with the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule (see: "Maintenance
and Warranty Guide").
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5 . A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
Press the control:
-
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ,
- t o r e d u c e t h e a i r fl o w .
T h e a i r fl o w l e v e l i s i n d i -
cated by the progressive
lighting of the fan blade in-
dicator lamps.
R e d u c i n g t h e fl o w t o m i n i m u m
switches the air conditioning OFF.
To prevent condensation and dete-
rioration of the quality of the air in
the passenger compartment, ensure
t h a t a n a d e q u a t e fl o w o f a i r i s m a i n -
tained.
6. Air conditioning
The air conditioning will
only operate when the
engine is running. The air
b l o w e r c o n t r o l ( a i r fl o w a d -
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
c o m p a r t m e n t f r o m e x t e -
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
a c t i v e w h e n t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a -
ture is below +5 °C to avoid the risk
of condensation forming inside the
vehicle.
Closing the air intake
Press control 7 to close
t h e e x t e r i o r a i r i n t a k e .
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
t o o p e n t h e e x t e r i o r a i r
intake.
While retaining the other settings,
this position allows the driver to iso-
l a t e h i m s e l f f r o m u n p l e a s a n t e x t e r i o r
odours and fumes at any time.
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Precautions in use:
The alarm volumetric movement
sensor may be disturbed by the air-
fl o w f r o m t h e p r o g r a m m a b l e h e a t i n g
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
o r d e r t o a v o i d t h e r i s k o f fi r e o r
e x p l o s i o n .
T o a v o i d a n y r i s k o f i n t o x i c a t i o n o r
a s p h y x i a t i o n , t h e a d d i t i o n a l h e a t -
ing must not be used, even for
short periods, in an enclosed area
such as a garage or workshop not
e q u i p p e d w i t h a s y s t e m f o r t h e e x -
t r a c t i o n o f e x h a u s t g a s e s .
Do not park the vehicle over in-
fl a m m a b l e m a t e r i a l s ( e . g . d r y
grass, dead leaves or paper) as
t h i s c o u l d p r e s e n t a fi r e r i s k .
The programmable heating sys-
tem is supplied by the vehicle’s
fuel tank. Before use, ensure that
the remaining fuel level is suf-
fi c i e n t . I f y o u a r e o n t h e r e s e r v e
fuel level , we strongly advise you
not to use the programmable
heating system.
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C. fog lamps selection ring.
The fog lamps operate with the
sidelamps and the dipped and main
beam headlamps.
- 1 st turn forwards: rear foglamps on.
- 1 st turn rearwards: rear foglamps off.
- 1 st turn forwards: front foglamps on.
- 2 nd turn forwards: rear foglamps on.
- 1 st turn rearwards: rear foglamps off.
- 2 nd turn rearwards: front foglamps off.
Model with rear foglamps only
Model with front and rear
foglamps In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and
the rear foglamps are prohibited. In
these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers.
They should only be used in fog or
snow.
In these weather conditions, it is
your responsibility to switch on the
foglamps and dipped headlamps
manually as the brightness sensor
m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamps
when they are no longer necessary.
Lamps on buzzer
The triggering of an audible signal
when a front door is opened warns
the driver that he has forgotten to
switch off his vehicle’s lamps, with
the ignition off and in manual lamps
mode.
In this case, switching off the lamps
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, they will
switch off automatically after thirty
minutes to prevent discharging of
the battery.
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Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Link with the automatic lighting pro-
vides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of light-ing for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in
the vehicle parameters on the
m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lamps come
on and a message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer operate. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle.
0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.
3 people.
1.
5 people.
-.
Intermediate setting.
2.
5 p e o p l e + m a x i m u m a u t h o r i s e d
loads.
-.
Intermediate setting.
3. D r i v e r + m a x i m u m a u t h o r i s e d
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
D o n o t t o u c h t h e x e n o n b u l b s .
Consult a CITROËN dealer. If a malfunction oc-
curs, this warning
lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
r e c t s t h e h e i g h t o f t h e x e n o n h e a d -
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper operates if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
(sensor behind the interior mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper operates if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
(sensor behind the interior mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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DEFLATIONDETECTION
System which automatically checks
the pressure of the tyres while driving. Tyres OK display
Choice of detection
This function warns you of tyres that
a r e d e fl a t e d o r p u n c t u r e d .
Automatic detection
Sensors monitor the tyre pressures.
In the event of an anomaly, a message
will appear on the instrument panel
screen.
Driver request detection
You can check the tyre pressures at
any given moment.
Press on button A (CHECK); the
information will be displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
Press on button A (CHECK).
The system indicates to you that the
t y r e s a r e c o r r e c t l y i n fl a t e d .
This information is only available on
the request of the driver. Deflated tyre
automatic detection
detection on request
Automatic detection:
A message indicates to you which
t y r e i s d e fl a t e d .
Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
d e fl a t e d t y r e ( s ) .
The message is accompanied by
the SERVICE warning lamp lighting
up and a beep.
Check the tyre pressures as
soon as possible.
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Punctured tyre
automatic detection
detection on request
Automatic detection:
A message indicates to you which
tyre is punctured.
Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
punctured tyre(s).
The message is accompanied by
the STOP warning lamp lighting up
and a beep. Wheel not detected
automatic detection
detection on request
Automatic detection:
A message indicates to you which
wheel is not detected. Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
wheel(s) which is/are not detected.
The message is accompanied
by the SERVICE warning lamp
lighting up and an audible beep.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
I f y o u h a v e fi t t e d w h e e l s t h a t
a r e n o t e q u i p p e d w i t h t y r e d e fl a -
tion detection (wheels with snow
tyres, etc.), contact a CITROËN
dealer.
T h e d e fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m i s a
driving aid, but which does not ab-
solve the driver from the need to be
vigilant and responsible.
This system does not dispense with
the requirement to check the tyres
on a regular basis (see "Vehicle
i d e n t i fi c a t i o n " ) , t o m a k e s u r e t h a t
the vehicle is behaving correctly
and to avoid premature tyre wear
arising from driving too fast etc.
Do not forget to check the pressure
in the spare wheel.
Any repair or replacement of a tyre
on a wheel that is equipped with
a sensor must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer.
The system may suffer from tempo-
rary interference caused by radio
transmissions on neighbouring fre-
quencies.