sensor Citroen C5 2016 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum visibility 
during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens 
automatically when reverse gear is engaged. By means of a sensor, which measures 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 reduces any driver discomfort 
caused by the light beam of following vehicles, 
the sun...In vehicles fitted with electrochromatic door 
mirrors, the system has an on/off button and an 
associated warning lamp.
On
F 
With the ignition on, press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 comes on and the mirror 
glass is in automatic mode.
Off
F  Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes off and the mirror 
glass remains in its lightest definition.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
F  Adjust the mirror so that the glass is 
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F  Push the lever to change to the normal 
"day" position.
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to 
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles... 
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Ventilation
A. Sunshine sensor.
B.  Soft air diffusion grille.
  The soft air diffusion grille located in the 
centre of the dashboard provides optimum 
distribution of the air for the front seats.
  This system eliminates unpleasant air 
currents while maintaining 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.  Cooled glove box.
D.  Rear passenger vents.
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We recommend use of the automatic regulation 
of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised control 
of all of the following functions: air flow, 
temperature in the passenger compartment 
and air distribution, by means of various 
sensors (ambient temperature, sunshine). 
This eliminates any need for you to change 
your settings other than the temperature value 
displayed.
F Take care not to cover 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 humidity and condensation will 
be removed regardless of the exterior climatic 
conditions.
The temperature in the passenger compartment 
can only be lower than the ambient temperature 
if the air conditioning is on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning must 
be used with the windows closed. If the vehicle 
has been parked in the sun for a long period 
and the interior temperature is very high, first 
ventilate the passenger compartment with the 
windows open for a few minutes, then close the 
windows.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning recommendations
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 engine power 
during its operation. As a result, the fuel 
consumption of the vehicle increases.
In certain cases of particularly arduous use 
(e.g. towing the maximum load on a steep 
gradient in high temperatures), switching off 
the air conditioning saves engine power and 
improves the towing capacity.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, 
at the bottom of the windscreen, is clean and 
free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
When washing the vehicle using a high 
pressure nozzle, avoid spraying at the air 
inlet. Maximum comfort is obtained by 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 air, take 
care not to block the exterior air intake grille 
located at the base of the windscreen, the 
vents, the air outlets under the front seats and 
the air extractor located behind the flaps in 
the boot.
The front and rear vents are fitted with 
thumbwheels to adjust the air flow and 
direction. We recommend that you leave all of 
the vents open.
Dust filter / Odour filter 
(active carbon)
There is a filter for excluding odours and 
dust.
This filter must be changed in line with the 
vehicle's servicing schedule. (Refer to the 
maintenance and warranty guide).
Air conditioning
Air circulation 
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Tyre under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the 
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the 
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the 
vehicle is moving.The tyre under-inflation detection 
system is an aid to driving which does 
not replace the need for vigilance on 
the part of the driver. This system does not avoid the need 
to check the tyre pressures regularly 
(including the spare wheel) and before 
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres 
adversely affects road holding, 
extends braking distances and causes 
premature tyre wear, particularly under 
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded, 
high speed, long journey).
The tyre pressures for your vehicle can 
be found on the tyre pressure label (see 
the "Identification markings" section).
The tyre pressures must be checked 
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped 
for 1 hour or after driving for less then 
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed). 
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the values 
indicated on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres 
increases fuel consumption.
a pressure sensor is located in the valve of 
each tyre (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in 
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.
Maintenance
Before doing any work under the 
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start 
system to avoid the risk of injury related 
to an automatic change to START 
mode.
This system requires the use of a 12 V battery 
of specific technology and characteristics 
(reference numbers available from a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN would 
introduces the risk of faults with the system.
The Stop & Start system makes use of 
an advanced technology. All work on 
this type of battery must only be carried 
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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The loss of pressure detected does not 
always lead to visible deformation of the 
tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.The alert is maintained until the tyre or 
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired 
or replaced.
The spare wheel (space-saver type or a 
steel rim) does not have a sensor.
Under-inflation alert
The aler t is given by the fixed illumination 
of this warning lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal, and depending on 
equipment, the display of a message.
In the event of a problem on one of the tyres, 
the symbol or the message appears, according 
to equipment, to identify it.
F 
Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering 
movements or harsh brake applications.
F  Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. F 
If you have a compressor (the one in the 
temporary puncture repair kit for example), 
check the four tyre pressures when cold.
  If it is not possible to check the tyre 
pressures at the time, drive carefully at 
reduced speed.
 or
F  In the event of a puncture, use the 
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare 
wheel (according to equipment).
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed 
illumination of the under-inflation 
warning lamp accompanied by 
the illumination of the service warning lamp 
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is 
not assured.
This alert is also displayed when one or more 
wheels is not fitted with a sensor (for example, 
a space-saver or steel spare wheel).
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked 
or, following the repair of a puncture, to 
have the original wheel, equipped with a 
sensor, refitted.
Any tyre repair or replacement on a 
wheel fitted with this system must be 
carried out by a CITR oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not 
detected by your vehicle (fitting snow 
tyres for example), you must have the 
system reinitialised by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Lane departure warning system
This system is particularly useful on motor ways 
and main roads.
Activation
F When switching the ignition on or with 
the engine running, press this button; the 
indicator lamp comes on.
Deactivation
F Press this button again, the indicator lamp 
goes off.
The status of the system remains in the 
memory when the ignition is switched off.
Detection
You are warned by the vibration of the driver's 
seat cushion:
-  on the right-hand side, if the marking on 
the ground has been crossed on the right,
-  on the left-hand side, if the marking on the 
ground has been crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the direction 
indicator is active and for approximately 
20 seconds after the direction indicator is 
switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a direction 
marking (e.g. arrow) or non-standard marking 
(e.g. graffiti) is crossed.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the service 
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
System which detects the involuntary crossing 
of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the 
ground (solid or broken line).
Sensors, fitted below the front bumper, trigger 
a warning if the vehicle drifts over a lane 
marking (speed higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
The detection may be impeded:
-  if the sensors are dirty (mud, snow...),
-   if the markings on the ground are 
worn,
-   if there is little contrast between the 
markings on the ground and the road 
sur face.
The lane departure warning system 
cannot in any circumstances replace 
the need for vigilance on the part of the 
driver.
It is necessary to observe driving 
regulations and take a break every 
two hours. 
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Parking space sensors
System which measures the parking space 
available between two vehicles or obstacles. It 
measures the size of the space and gives you 
information on:
- the possibility of fitting into a free space, 
depending on the dimensions of your 
vehicle and the distances necessary for 
your manoeuvring,
-  the level of difficulty of the manoeuvre to 
be performed.
The system does not measure spaces which 
are clearly much smaller or larger than the size 
of the vehicle. The parking space sensor function warning 
lamp can have three different states:
- 
off: the function is not selected,
-  on fixed:  the function is selected but the 
conditions for measuring are not yet met 
(direction indicator not operating, speed too 
high) or the measurement is terminated.
-  flashing:  measurement is in progress or 
the message is being displayed. You can select the "parking space sensor" 
function by pressing button A
. The fixed 
illumination of the warning lamp indicates that 
the function is selected.
During the measurement, the message 
"Measurement in progress - Vmax 20 km/h 
(12 mph)" is displayed in the instrument panel 
screen.Displays in the instrument panel
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Operation
You have identified a parking space:
F Press button A to select the function.
F  a ctivate the direction indicator on the side 
where the space is to be measured.
F  During measurement, go for ward the 
length of the space, at a speed less than  
12 mph (approx. 20 km/h), to prepare for 
your manoeuvre.
The system then measures the size of the space.
F  The system informs you of the level 
of difficulty of the manoeuvre via a 
message in the instrument panel screen 
accompanied by an audible signal.
F  Depending on the message issued by the 
system, you may or may not be able to 
per form the manoeuvre.The function displays the following types of message:
Parking YES
Parking  DIFFICULT
Parking NO The function deselects itself automatically:
- 
when you engage reverse gear,
-  when you switch off the ignition,
-   if measurement is not requested,
-  within five minutes of selection of the 
function,
-  if the vehicle speed exceeds the 
threshold of 45 mph (approx. 70 km/h) for 
one minute.
If the lateral distance between your vehicle and 
the parking space is too large, the system may 
not be able to measure the space.
The function remains available after each 
measurement and thus can measure more than 
one space during your search.
In bad weather conditions or in winter, make 
sure that the sensors are not covered by dirt, or 
by ice or snow.
The parking space sensor function deactivates 
the front parking sensors during space 
measurement when you are in for ward gear.
If there is a fault, have the system 
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
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Parking sensors
Operation
The parking sensors system cannot, in 
any circumstances, replace the need for 
vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system detects any obstacle (person, 
vehicle, tree, barrier...) located in front of or 
behind the vehicle, however, it will not be able 
to detect obstacles located immediately below 
the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks cone 
or any other similar object may be detected at 
the start of the manoeuvre but may no longer 
be detected when the vehicle moves nearer 
to it.
At the front and/or at the rear
This system is comprised of proximity sensors, 
installed in the front and/or rear bumper.
Visual and audible assistance
The proximity information is indicated by:
-
  an audible signal which becomes more rapid 
as the vehicle approaches the obstacle,
-   a diagram in the multifunction screen, with 
blocks which move closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to the emission 
of the audible signal by the speakers; front or rear 
and right or left.
When the distance between the vehicle and 
the obstacle is less than approximately thirty 
centimetres, the audible signal becomes 
continuous and/or the "Danger" symbol appears, 
depending on the multifunction screen version.
In bad weather or in winter, ensure 
that the sensors are not covered with 
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is 
engaged, an audible signal (long beep) 
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
When the speed of the vehicle is below 
about 6 mph (10 km/h), some sources 
of noise (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic 
drill, ...) may trigger the audible parking 
sensor signals. The parking sensors are switched on
:
-  by engaging reverse gear,
-  at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in 
forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible signal and 
the display of the vehicle in the multifunction 
screen.
The parking sensors are switched off :
-  when you exit reverse gear,
-  when the speed is higher than 6 mph 
(10 km/h) in for ward gear,
-  when the vehicle has been stationary for 
more than three seconds in for ward gear.
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Reactivation
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated 
automatically when a trailer is being 
towed or when a bicycle carrier is fitted 
(towbar or bicycle carrier recommended 
by CITROËN).
With the control on the 
dashboard
F  Press control A to deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the illumination of the 
indicator lamp in the control.
With the touch screen tablet
F  Press the MENU  button.
F  In the main menu, select the " Driving" 
menu.
F  Go to the secondary page, then select 
"Vehicle settings ".
F  Uncheck the " Parking sensors " line to 
deactivate the system.
F  Press on " Confirm" to save the 
modification and quit.
With the control on the 
dashboard
F  Press control A again to reactivate the 
system.
This is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the 
control going off.
With the touch screen tablet
F  Press the MENU  button again
F  In the main menu, select the " Driving" 
menu.
F  Go to the secondary page, then select 
"Vehicle settings ".
F  Check the " Parking sensors " line to 
reactivate the system.
F  Press on " Confirm" to save the 
modification and quit. 
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