CITROEN C5 2009 Owners Manual

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
E X T E R I O R

Stop & Start
This system puts the engine tempo-
rarily into standby during stops in the
traffi c (red lights, traffi c jams, etc...).
The engine restarts automatically as
soon as you want to move off.
Stop & Start reduces fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise when
stationary.

Lane departure warning system
This driving aid warns you when you
unwittingly cross a lane marking.
Parking sensors
(visual and audible)
This system warns you if an obsta-
cle is detected in front of or behind
the vehicle.
Tyre under-infl ation detection
This system checks the pressure
of the tyres automatically while
driving.

Xenon dual-function directional
headlamps
This system automatically provides
you with extra visibility on bends.
This lighting is linked with the cor-
nering lighting which maximises the
illuminated area at intersections and
when parking.

 140
 90

 153  156  114

Panoramic sunroof (Tourer)
This roof provides you with perfect
brightness in the passenger com-
partment.

Sunroof (Saloon)
This also provides you with im-
proved ventilation in the passenger
compartment.

 82-83

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

A. Unfolding/folding the key.

B. Normal locking of the vehicle (a sin-
gle press) or deadlocking the vehi-
cle (two presses in succession).

C. Guide-me-home lighting.

D. Unlocking the vehicle. To open the fuel fi ller fl ap, press on the
top left corner, then pull from the edge.

 Press upwards on lever E .
Opening the boot

 79-80
 84
O P E N I N G
Remote control key Fuel tank

 67 Locking filler cap

 Turn the key a quarter turn to lock or
unlock the fi ller cap.
When refuelling, place the cap on hook F .
Tank capacity: approximately 71 litres.
The boot automatically locks when the
vehicle is moving at a speed of over
6 mph (10 km/h), even if automatic
central locking is deactivated. It is
unlocked when a door is opened or when
the central locking button is pressed
(speed lower than 6 mph (10 km/h)).

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

This operation should only be performed
while the vehicle is stationary.

 Open the left hand front door.

 Pull release lever A to unlock the
bonnet.
Bonnet release
O P E N I N G

 Lift safety catch B , then raise the
bonnet.
Saloon

Tourer
Spare wheel
The tools are located in a protective
holder inside the spare wheel.

 175 Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel:

 Lift up the boot fl oor and fold it in
two (Saloon) or secure it using the
retractable grip (Tourer).

 Attach the hook to the top of the
boot.

 To remove the spare wheel, detach
the strap then push the wheel for-
wards, before lifting it out.
Temporary puncture repair kit
The kit is a complete system comprised
of a compressor and a sealant car-
tridge.
 172

 161

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

 126
I N T E R I O R

Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines automatic application when the
engine is switched off, and automatic release when the vehi cle is set in
motion (automatic function activated by default).
Manual application/release is possible.
Parking space sensor
The "Parking space sensor" system
assists you in fi nding a parking
space.

Dual-zone digital air conditioning
This air conditioning system provides inde-
pendent adjustment of the comfort levels for
the driver and front passenger.
Audio and communication systems
These systems benefi t from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible radio, Bluetooth®
system, NaviDrive 3D, MyWay.

 52
 219

 154

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S

1. Electric windows/door mirrors/child safety controls.

2. Storing driver’s seat and door mirror settings.

3. Audio/telematic steering mounted controls.

4. Horn.

5. Steering mounted controls:
- Speed limiter
- Cruise control

6. Driver’s airbag.

7. Navigation controls for the audio/telematic and trip
computer systems.

8. Driver’s air vent.

9. Instrument panel.

10. Driver’s air vent.

11. Stop & Start switch .

12. Lighting/Direction indicators/Foglamp/Voice
recognition control stalk.

13. Manual headlamp height adjustment.

14. Steering wheel adjustment.

15. Knee airbag.

16. Locking/unlocking of doors and boot.

17. Checks/Anti-intrusion alarm/Parking space sensor
controls.

18. Ignition switch.

19. Windscreen wiper/screenwash control stalk.

20. Oddments tray or programmable heater controls.

21. USB port.

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S

1. Sunshine sensor.

2. Soft diffusion air conditioning adjustment wheel.

3. Passenger’s airbag.

4. Side window demist vent.

5. Passenger’s air vents.

6. Bonnet release.

7. Hazard warning lamps switch.

8. Switch in the glovebox:
- Passenger’s airbag activation/deactivation

9. Glovebox:
- Vehicle document storage
- Audio-video sockets
- Fusebox access fl ap

10. ESP/Parking Sensors/Lane Departure Warning
System controls.

11. Suspension controls:
- Ground clearance adjustment
- Sport mode

12. Armrest with cup-holder.

13. Electric parking brake.

14. Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls.

15. Ashtray with cigar lighter.

16. Gear lever.

17. Storage.

18. Audio and telematics system.

19. Air conditioning controls.

20. Storage.

21. Multifunction screen.

22. Emergency or assistance call controls.

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S
Audio.
Instrument panel menu.
Multifunction screen menu.
Telephone.
Cruise control and speed
limiter.
The "
SET +, PAUSE, VOL+, and MUTE
"
buttons have touch identifi cation to make
them easier to use.
Activation of voice
recognition or reminder of navigation guidance. MODE: selection of the type
of information displayed in the multifunction screen.

 147-148

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
S I T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L Y

1. Seat cushion height, angle and slide
adjustments.

2. Adjustment of the backrest angle.

3. Adjustment of top of backrest.

4. Adjustment of lumbar support height
and level.

5. Massage function.

6. Heated seat control.

A. Adjustment of the backrest angle.

B. Adjustment of the seat height.

C. Heated seat control.

D. Longitudinal adjustment of seat.

E. Adjustment of the backrest lumbar
support. Storing settings
This function allows you to programme
and store the driver’s seat and the air
conditioning settings.
The
correct position for the upper seat
belt anchorage places the belt across
the middle of the shoulder.

 To adjust the seat belt for height,
compress the control and slide it in
the desired direction.
Seat belt height adjustment
Front seats
Electrical adjustments
Manual adjustments
 60
 61
 119

 63

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Electrochromatic rear view
mirror
 Release the steering wheel by push-
ing control A forwards.

 Adjust the height and the reach of
the steering wheel, then lock the po-
sition by pulling the lever upwards.
Steering wheel adjustment
Electric door mirrors

1. Selection of door mirror:
A. Left.
B. Right.
C. Fold/Unfold.

2. Adjustment control for mirror se-
lected .

 65 Automatic day/night model

1. Automatic detection of day/night
mode.

2. Mirror adjustment.

 66
 66
As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions must not be carried out while
moving.

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
V I S I B I L I T Y
Front wipers
Control stalk positions

2 Fast wipe.

1 Normal wipe.

I Intermittent wipe.

0 Off.
Lighting
Sidelamps. Dipped/main beam.
Lighting off.

 Pull the control stalk towards you
to change between dipped and main
beam.
Front and rear foglamps
on.
Front foglamps on.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps. Rear wiper (Tourer)


Rotate control C to the desired position.
Off
Intermittent wipe
Screenwash
Ring A
Ring B

 87 Screenwash

 Pull the screen wipe control stalk to-
wards you.

 92-93
 92

One press downwards:
-
AUTO: Automatic rain sensitive wipers
activated.
- Single wipe.
If the ignition has been switched off for
around 1 minute, automatic wiping must
be selected again.