Citroen C5 2010.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Repair Manual

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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 ob-
tain 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 ad-
justed.

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FRONT SEATS
ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the electric seats, switch on the ignition or start the engine if the ve-
hicle 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.
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 re-
straint until you reach the desired
position.

 To raise it, pull upwards.

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

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

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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 .

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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Storing driving positions
System which takes into account the
settings of the driver's seat and air
conditioning. It enables you to store
up to two positions using the buttons
on the side of the driver's seat. Storing a position
Using buttons M/1/2

 Switch on the ignition.

 Adjust your seat.

 Press button M , then press but-
ton 1 or 2 within four seconds.
An audible signal is heard indicating
that the settings have been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the
previous position.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running

 Briefl y press button 1 or 2 to re-
call the corresponding position.
An audible signal is heard indicating
the end of the adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few
consecutive position recalls, the
function will be deactivated until the
engine is started, to prevent dis-
charging of the battery. For your safety, avoid storing a
driving position while driving.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints can be re-
moved and have two positions:
- high, position for use,
- low, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it up-
wards.
To lower it, press the lug then the
head restraint.
To remove it, place it in the high posi-
tion, push the lug and pull it upwards.
To refi t it, engage the head restraint
rods in the holes taking care to re-
main in line with the seat back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place
and correctly adjusted.

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C O M F O R T
Storing driving positions
System which takes into account the
settings of the driver's seat and air
conditioning. It enables you to store
up to two positions using the buttons
on the side of the driver's seat. Storing a position
Using buttons M/1/2

 Switch on the ignition.

 Adjust your seat.

 Press button M , then press but-
ton 1 or 2 within four seconds.
An audible signal is heard indicating
that the settings have been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the
previous position.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running

 Briefl y press button 1 or 2 to re-
call the corresponding position.
An audible signal is heard indicating
the end of the adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few
consecutive position recalls, the
function will be deactivated until the
engine is started, to prevent dis-
charging of the battery. For your safety, avoid storing a
driving position while driving.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints can be re-
moved and have two positions:
- high, position for use,
- low, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it up-
wards.
To lower it, press the lug then the
head restraint.
To remove it, place it in the high posi-
tion, push the lug and pull it upwards.
To refi t it, engage the head restraint
rods in the holes taking care to re-
main in line with the seat back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place
and correctly adjusted.

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REAR SEATS
Bench seat, the left-hand (2/3) or
right-hand (1/3) section of which
can be folded to adapt the boot load
space.
Removing the seat cushion

 Move the corresponding front
seat forwards if necessary.


Raise the front of the seat cushion 1 .

 Tilt the seat cushion 1 fully
against the front seat.

 Remove the seat cushion 1 from
its fi xings by pulling upwards. Refitting the seat cushion

 Position the seat cushion 1 verti-
cally in its fi xings.

 Fold down the seat cushion 1 .

 Press on the seat cushion to se-
cure it.
Folding the seat
In order to fold a rear seat without
any risk of damage, always start
with the seat cushion, never with
the seat back:

 move the corresponding front
seat forwards if necessary,


raise the front of the seat cushion 1 ,

 tilt the seat cushion 1 fully against
the front seat,

 check that the seat belt is posi-
tioned correctly on the side of
the seat back,

 lower or remove the head re-
straints if necessary,

 pull the control 3 forwards to re-
lease the seat back 2 ,

 tilt the seat back 2 .
The seat cushion 1 can be removed
to increase the loading volume. Returning the seat back to its
original position
When returning the rear seat to its
original position:

 put the seat back 2 in the upright
position and secure it,

 fold the seat cushion 1 ,

 refi t the head restraints or put
them back in place.
When returning the rear seat to its
original position, take care not to trap
the seat belts and ensure that their
buckles are positioned correctly.
The red indicator on the control 3
should no longer be visible; if it is,
push the seat fully back.

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MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glasses providing the lateral rear-
ward vision necessary for overtaking
or parking. They can also be folded.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:

 move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,

 move control B in all four direc-
tions to adjust,

 return control A to the central po-
sition. Demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors is associated with that of
the rear screen.
Folding

 from outside; lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control A , they will not unfold when
the vehicle is unlocked. Control A
must be pulled again.
Unfolding

 from outside; unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the position is changed manually,
a long press on control A re-engages
the mirror.
The folding and unfolding of the exte-
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. The objects observed are, in real-
ity, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
useful in poor light.
Manual day/night model
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".

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C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glasses providing the lateral rear-
ward vision necessary for overtaking
or parking. They can also be folded.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:

 move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,

 move control B in all four direc-
tions to adjust,

 return control A to the central po-
sition. Demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors is associated with that of
the rear screen.
Folding

 from outside; lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control A , they will not unfold when
the vehicle is unlocked. Control A
must be pulled again.
Unfolding

 from outside; unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the position is changed manually,
a long press on control A re-engages
the mirror.
The folding and unfolding of the exte-
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. The objects observed are, in real-
ity, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
useful in poor light.
Manual day/night model
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".

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C O M F O R T As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions must only be carried out while
the vehicle is stationary.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel can be adjusted
for height and reach to adapt the driv-
ing position to the size of the driver.
Adjustment

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

 When stationary , pull the lever A
to unlock the steering wheel ad-
justment.

 Adjust for height and reach.

 Push the lever to lock the steer-
ing wheel adjustment.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.

Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
By means of a sensor, which mea-
sures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically
and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduc-
es any driver discomfort caused by
the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...
In vehicles fi tted with electrochrome
exterior rear view mirrors, the system
has an on/off button and an associ-
ated warning lamp.
On

 With the ignition on, press on
button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 comes on and
the mirror is in automatic mode.
Off

 Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes out and the
mirror remains in its lightest defi nition.

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C O M F O R T As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions must only be carried out while
the vehicle is stationary.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel can be adjusted
for height and reach to adapt the driv-
ing position to the size of the driver.
Adjustment

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

 When stationary , pull the lever A
to unlock the steering wheel ad-
justment.

 Adjust for height and reach.

 Push the lever to lock the steer-
ing wheel adjustment.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.

Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
By means of a sensor, which mea-
sures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically
and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduc-
es any driver discomfort caused by
the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...
In vehicles fi tted with electrochrome
exterior rear view mirrors, the system
has an on/off button and an associ-
ated warning lamp.
On

 With the ignition on, press on
button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 comes on and
the mirror is in automatic mode.
Off

 Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes out and the
mirror remains in its lightest defi nition.