ESP Citroen C5 2015 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide

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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.
F
M
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.
F

R
aise the front of the seat cushion 1 .
F

T
ilt the seat cushion 1 fully against the front
seat.
F

R
emove the seat cushion 1 from its fixings
by pulling upwards.
Refitting the seat cushion
F Position the seat cushion 1 vertically in its fixings.
F

F
old down the seat cushion 1 .
F

P
ress on the seat cushion to secure it.
Removing the seat cushion
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Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed and
have two positions:
-
h
igh, position for use,
-

l
ow, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower it, press the lug then the head
restraint.
To remove it, place it in the high position, push
the lug and pull it upwards.
To refit it, engage the head restraint rods in the
holes taking care to remain in line with the seat
back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
Returning the seat backrest
to its original position
When returning the rear seat to its original position:
F put the seat backrest 2 in the upright position and
secure it,
F fold the seat cushion 1 ,
F
refit 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.
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 backrest:
F

m
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary,
F

r
aise the front of the seat cushion 1 ,
F

t
ilt the seat cushion 1 fully against the front
seat,
F

c
heck that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat backrest,
F

l
ower or remove the head restraints if
necessary,
F

p
ull the control 3 for ward to release the
seat backrest 2 ,
F

t
ilt the seat backrest 2 .
The seat cushion 1 can be removed to increase
the load volume.
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Digital air conditioning (mono-zone)
This is the normal system
operating mode. In accordance
with the level of comfor t chosen,
pressing this control, confirmed
illumination of indicator lamp A,
permits automatic and simultaneous control of all
of the following functions:
-

A

ir flow.
-

T

emperature in the passenger
compartment.
-

A

ir distribution.
-

A

ir intake.
-

A

ir conditioning.
1. Automatic operation
It is advisable to leave all of the vents open.
Simply pressing one of the controls, with the
exception of control 2 , switches the system to
manual mode.
Indicator lamp A goes off.
2. Temperature adjustment
Turn control 2 to change the
temperature:
-

C
lockwise to increase the
temperature.
1.
A

utomatic operation
2.
T

emperature adjustment
3.
A

ir distribution adjustment
4.
A

ctivation/deactivation of the air
conditioning
5.
A

ir flow adjustment
6.
F

ront demisting - defrosting
7.
R

ear demisting - defrosting
8.
A

ir recirculation - intake of exterior air
9.


Screen -

A

nticlockwise to reduce the temperature.
The setting required is displayed.
The value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on
the screen configuration.
A setting around the value 21 usually provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
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 to obtain
rapidly the level of comfort required.
The automatic regulation of the air conditioning
will use its maximum per formance settings to
correct the temperature difference as quickly
as possible.
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
Mono-zone: this is the overall regulation of the temperature, distribution and flow of air in the passenger
compartment.
The symbols and messages associated with the digital air conditioning controls appear in the multifunction screen.
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Control via the manual controls
It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually, while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
F
P
ress one of the controls, with the
exception of that which regulates the
temperature 2. Indicator lamp A goes off.
Switching to manual mode may result in
discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and may not provide optimum
comfort.
To return to automatic mode, press the "AUTO"
control.
3. Air distribution adjustment
F Press the controls 3 to change the distribution of the
air flow.
4. Air conditioning
F Press control 4 . Indicator
lamp B comes on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
must be used with the windows closed.
Deactivating the air conditioning may result
in discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation).
The indicator lamps corresponding to the
distribution chosen come on:
-

W

indscreen and front side windows.
-

F

ront ventilation (central and side vents
and air diffusion grille if open) and rear
ventilation.
-

F

ront and rear footwells.
Simultaneous display of the distribution of air to
the windscreen and side windows and of front
and rear ventilation is not possible. The air conditioning will only operate when the
engine is running. The air blower control (air
flow adjustment) must be active to obtain air
conditioning.
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2a-2b. Temperature adjustment Control via the manual controls3a-3b. A ir distribution
adjustment
F Press control 3b to change the distribution
of the air flow on the passenger's side.
The indicator lamps corresponding to the
distribution chosen come on:
-

W
indscreen and front side windows.
-

F
ront ventilation (central and side vents
and air diffusion grille if open) and rear
ventilation.
-

F
ront and rear footwells.
Simultaneous display of the distribution of air to
the windscreen and side windows and of front
and rear ventilation is not possible.
F

T

urn control 2a
to change the temperature
on the driver's side and control 2b
to change the temperature on the
passenger's side: to the right to increase
the temperature 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 configuration.
A setting around the value 21 usually provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
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 per formance settings to
correct the temperature difference as quickly
as possible. F

P
ress control 3a

to change the
distribution of the
air flow on the
driver's side.
F

P

ress one of the controls, with the
exception of temperature regulation 2a and
2b . The indicator lamps A in the "AUTO"
controls go 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.
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Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the ignition on:
F P ress the corresponding switch 1 .
The reading lamp concerned comes on for
ten
m

inutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:
-

w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w
hen the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
-

w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-

w
hen the ignition is switched on.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. M ap reading lamp s
Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp
1. Rear courtesy lamp
2. M
ap reading lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Lighting off.
Lighting on.
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
In lighting on mode, different lighting
times are available:
-
w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
- i n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-

w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Row 1
To use it in row 1:
F f old down the backs of the rear seats,
F

o
pen the covers 3 of the corresponding
upper fixings,
F

u
nroll the high load retaining net and
position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding fixing cover.
Check that the hook is secured in the rail
located inside the cover 3 ,
F

p
ull the high load retaining net's metal bar
to position the other hook in the second
fixing cover.
Row 2
To use it in row 2:
F o pen the covers 4 of the corresponding
upper fixings,
F

f
rom the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net, pushing it to detach it
from the retaining hooks,
F

p
osition one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding fixing cover.
Check that the hook is secured in the rail
located inside the cover,
F

p
osition the other hook in the second fixing
cover and pull the metal bar towards you.
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Manual controls
Lamps off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.Dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
B.
S

talk for switching headlamps: pull
the stalk towards you to switch the
lighting between dipped and main beam
headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Displays
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B .A.
M

ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
C.
F
oglamps selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the sidelamps and
the dipped and main beam headlamps. Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
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- 1st turn for wards: rear foglamps on.
-
1st turn rear wards: rear foglamps off. - 1st turn for wards: front foglamps on.
-
2nd turn for wards: rear foglamps on.
-
1st turn rear wards: rear foglamps off.
-
2nd turn rear wards: front foglamps off.
Model with rear foglamps
only Model with front and rear
foglamps
In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, use of the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front and
rear foglamps when they are no longer
needed.
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Wiper controls
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-

r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Automatic, then single wipe
(see the corresponding
section).
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Windscreen wipers
A.
Wiping speed selection stalk.
or
System for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
The wiper commands are issued directly by the
driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B.
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