steering wheel Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S "Choice of language" menu
This allows you to choose the display
and voice recognition language.
"Choice of units" menu
This allows you to choose metric or
imperial units.
The main menu allows you to pro-
gramme certain vehicle and instru-
ment panel screen functions:
Main menu
The instrument screen A is located in
the centre of the instrument panel.
- With the vehicle stationary, you can access the main menu of
the screen by quickly pressing
on the left-hand thumb wheel B
on the steering wheel.
- Whilst driving, the message
"Action impossible whilst
driving" is displayed on the in-
strument panel if you try to open
the main menu. "Vehicle parameters" menu
This allows you to access the pa-
rameters relating to:
- The vehicle lighting.
- The comfort levels in the vehicle.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
TRIP COMPUTER
System which provides current in-
formation concerning the route trav-
elled (range, consumption, etc.)
Data displays Route zero reset
The trip computer is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.

 Turn the left-hand thumb wheel

A on the steering wheel to dis-
play the various trip computer
tabs in succession:
- the current information tab is displayed in zone B of the in-
strument panel, with:

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Return to the main
instrument panel screen
display
Successive rotations of the left-hand
thumb wheel on the steering wheel
allow you to return to the main instru-
ment panel screen display (vehicle
speed), via the navigation informa-
tion screen, then the screen display-
ing only the total mileage and the trip
mileage (bottom of screen).
Display of navigation
information on instrument
panel screen
You can display navigation informa-
tion on the instrument panel screen
by rotating the left-hand thumb
wheel on the steering wheel. Log of alerts
This function allows you to display
the log of alerts.

 Press on button A .
The following messages appear
consecutively on the instrument
panel screen:
- Tyre pressure check.
- Maintenance indicator reminder.
- Display of message alerts.
- Oil level check.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Return to the main
instrument panel screen
display
Successive rotations of the left-hand
thumb wheel on the steering wheel
allow you to return to the main instru-
ment panel screen display (vehicle
speed), via the navigation informa-
tion screen, then the screen display-
ing only the total mileage and the trip
mileage (bottom of screen).
Display of navigation
information on instrument
panel screen
You can display navigation informa-
tion on the instrument panel screen
by rotating the left-hand thumb
wheel on the steering wheel. Log of alerts
This function allows you to display
the log of alerts.

 Press on button A .
The following messages appear
consecutively on the instrument
panel screen:
- Tyre pressure check.
- Maintenance indicator reminder.
- Display of message alerts.
- Oil level check.

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M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A Y S
Adjusting the brightness and
contrast

 Press on A .

 Use C to select the "Brightness -
video adjustment" menu. Confi rm
with a press on C on the steering
wheel or D on the audio equip-
ment.

 Select the confi guration of the
screen using C . Confi rm with a
press on C on the steering wheel
or D on the audio equipment.

 Select the brightness setting.
Confi rm with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio
equipment.

 Select the inverse or normal dis-
play mode using C then validate
with a press on C on the steering
wheel or D on the audio equip-
ment. To adjust the brightness
select "+" or "-" and save your
setting with a press on C .

 Confi rm with "OK" on the
screen. Adjusting the date and the
time

 Press on A .

 Use C to select the "Adjusting
the date and time" menu, then
confi rm your choice with a press
on C on the steering wheel or D
on the audio equipment.

 Select the screen confi guration
using C . Confi rm with a press on

C on the steering wheel or D on
the audio equipment.

 Select the adjustment for the
date and the time, using B .
Confi rm with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio
equipment.

 Press C to select the values you
wish to modify. Confi rm your
choice with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio
equipment.

 Confi rm with "OK" on the
screen. Choosing the units

 Press on A .

 Use C to select the "Choice of
temperature units" menu, then
confi rm your choice with a press
on C on the steering wheel or D
on the audio equipment.

 Using C , select the unit then val-
idate with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio
equipment.

 Confi rm with "OK" on the
screen.
Selection of the type of
information displayed (Mode)
Successive presses on the end of
the wiper stalk or on the MODE but-
ton on the audio equipment permit
selection of the type of informa-
tion presented on the multifunction
screen (date or radio, CD, MP3 CD,
CD changer).

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C O M F O R T
As a safety precaution, it is impera-
tive that these operations are carried
out while the vehicle is stationary.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The height and depth of the steer-
ing wheel can be adjusted to adapt
the driving position to the size of the
driver.
Adjustment

 First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.

 When stationary, pull the con-
trol A to unlock the steering
wheel.

 Adjust the height and depth.

 Push the control to lock the
steering wheel.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.

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A C C E S S
STOPPING
Do not fl ick the accelerator at the
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage to
the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then oper-
ate the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering. The
key can only be removed in position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver's door is opened.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is in-
suffi cient ventilation.
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to retain
braking and steering assistance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction. 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.

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A C C E S S
STOPPING
Do not fl ick the accelerator at the
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage to
the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then oper-
ate the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering. The
key can only be removed in position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver's door is opened.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is in-
suffi cient ventilation.
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to retain
braking and steering assistance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction. 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.

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V I S I B I L I T Y
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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING

without bend lighting

with bend lighting
"Bend lighting" function
With dipped or main beams, this
function provides additional light-
ing for the inside of a bend, when
the vehicle speed is below 25 mph
(approx 40 km/h).
This lighting is most useful when
travelling at low and medium speed
(urban driving, winding road, inter-
sections, parking manoeuvres...).
Activation
This function is activated:
- when the direction indicator is
activated,
- from a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel. Deactivation
This function is deactivated:
- below a certain angle of rotation
of the steering wheel,
- when stationary or at very low speed,
- when reverse gear is engaged,
- when the directional headlamps are switched off.

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S A F E T Y
DIRECTIONINDICATORS

 Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
System for indicating a change of
lane on a motorway.

 Move the stalk briefl y upwards
or downwards, without going
beyond the resistance point;
the direction indicators will fl ash
3 times.
This function can be used at any
speed, but it is particularly useful
when changing lane on high-speed
roads.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the di-
rection indicators to alert other road
users to a vehicle breakdown, towing
or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators
off. Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of direc-
tion of the vehicle.

 Press the button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lamps if you are the last in the
queue.
 Press the left or right-hand part
of the fi xed centred controls
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when approaching an area
- where there is no visibility.