tow Citroen C5 DAG 2007.5 (DC/DE) / 1.G User Guide

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Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints have two positions:A stowed position for when the seat is not occupied.A deployed position for safety of passengers, locking into place includ-ing for a forward-facing child seat.
To lower them, press on the unlocking control A.
To remove them, pull upwards as far as possible and press on the unlocking control A.

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Air conditioned glovebox
To open the glovebox, pull on the handle and lower the lid.
The glovebox has a manually clos-able air conditioning vent B.
It has 2 or 3 sockets C to connect audio/video equipment.
It has automatic lighting.
Driver's oddments tray
To open the driver's oddments tray, pull the handle towards you.Whilst driving, the glovebox should be kept closed.
Front armrest
The armrest gives you extra com-fort in your driving position.
To optimise your driving position, lift the control A and push the arm-rest forwards.
The armrest returns to its initial position when you push it rear-wards.
Cup-holder in front armrest
Lift up the armrest to access the cup-holder.

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1 Battery for vehicles with V6 HDi engine.2 Pull strap (spare wheel stowage).3 Boot lamp.4 6 CD changer.
Luggage securing rings
Use the 4 securing rings on the boot fl oor to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons, in case of the need for sharp braking, you are advised to place heavy objects as far forward in the boot as possible.

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Glass sun roof
Sun roof closedPress B to fi rst notch: tilting.Press B to second notch: auto-matic complete tilting.
Press A to fi rst notch: sliding towards rear.Press A to second notch: auto-matic total sliding towards rear.
Sun roof openPress B to fi rst notch: closure.
Press B to second notch: auto-matic total closure.
Tilted sun roofPress A to fi rst notch: closure.
Press A to second notch: auto-matic total closure.

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Notes on radio reception
Your radio will be subject to certain phenomena that are not encoun-tered by domestic systems.
The reception of AM and FM sig-nals may suffer from interference, which is caused by the nature and propagation of the signals and does not refl ect on the quality of your radio installation.
In AM, the reception may be affected when passing under power lines or bridges, or when travelling through tunnels.
In FM mode, the reception may be affected by the distance from the station transmitter, the refl ect-ing of signals off obstacles (moun-tains, hills, tower blocks) and radio blackspots (no coverage from the station transmitter).
Selection of radio source
Press button D to select the source.
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Selection of frequencies and memory banks
Press button E successively to go through the memory banks FM1, FM2 and FM3, for the FM waveband, and the mem-ory banks MW/LW, for the AM waveband.
Manual search
Manual search is via buttons Jor M.
By keeping button J or M pressed, you will be able to scroll through the waveband. Scrolling will stop as soon as you release the button. The radio will remain tuned to the frequency that is displayed.
Tuning sensitivity
Automatic searches can be carried out according to two levels of sen-sitivity:To capture the most powerful transmitters, choose the local search mode “LO” (default option).To capture the weakest or most distant transmitters, choose the sensitive search mode “DX”.

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CD Changer
This equipment S (if present) is located in Sthe vehicle boot and comprises a maga-zine that holds up to 6 CDs.
To insert/remove a CD1. Remove the magazine from the CD zinechangerOpen the flap located on the right-hand side of the boot to access the CD changer.
Press on the “EJECT” button to eject ECTECTthe magazine partially.
Remove the magazine carefully.Close the sliding door.
2. Removing a compartmentTake out just one drawer at a time.3. Inserting/removing a CDInsert a single CD, printed side upwards. Otherwise the CD changer will not operate.
Pull out the CD by pulling on the part that is showing.4. Repositioning the compartmentRefit the drawer by pushing it into the magazine. Do not push directly on the CD.
5. Repositioning the magazineOpen the sliding door.
Hold the magazine, narrow side towards the opening of the CD changer.
Push the magazine gently into the aperture of the changer until there is a click.
Reclose the sliding door to prevent entry of dust or of foreign bodies.
Close the flap.

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Protective cover for HDi 138 engines:Remove the protective cover by fi rst unclipping at 3, then 1 and 4.
Unclip at 2 by pulling towards you, then lift up.To refi t the protective cover, fi rstly clip in at 2. Lower and centre the cover.Clip in at 3 and 4, pushing vertically and gently from the rear. Clip in at 1pushing vertically.
Protective cover for HDi 110, HDi 173 and V6 HDi engines:Pull the protective cover upwards to remove.

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Rear lamp on wing1 Remove the lateral boot trim fl ap A. To do so, pull it towards the inside of the boot, then pull it upwards.
2 Disconnect connector B.3 Unscrew the 2 fi xings C.4 Remove the lamp from its housing.
5 Detach the bulb holder D.6 Replace the bulb.7 Replace the bulb holder D.8 Place the lamp in its housing.9 Screw in the 2 fi xings C.10 Connect connector B.11 Refi t the trim A.Note: You can use the spare wheel jack handle to screw or unscrew the fi xings C.

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S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
It is essential to install a CITROËN approved electronic unit when having a towbar fi tted, in order to prevent any risk of malfunction or damage (risk of fi re).
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Do not exceed the maximum permitted load.
For the maximum distributed load on the roof bars: see the chapter “General”.
Towing (Boat, caravan, etc.)
If you are climbing a steep gradient and the engine gets excessively hot, certain functions become unavailable (e.g. sequential control of the automatic gearbox, the air conditioning).
If you are towing with a device not approved by the CITROËN network, you must deactivate parking assistance usi ng the button on the dashboard. See “Parking assistance”.
It is recommended that you remove the towing ball, so that it does not interfere with the functioning of the prox-imity sensors, when you are not using a trailer.
Roof bars
For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTOMOBILES CITROËN for the design of your par-should use roof bars that are tested and approved by bars that are
ticular vehicle.
Recommendations:Spread the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as pos-sible.Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is protruding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vul-nerable to side winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.Remove the roof rack or roof bars when you are not using them.

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Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel1. Lift up the boot fl oor using the fi rst strap.2. Fold back the boot carpet.3. Attach the second strap to the upper section of the boot.4. To remove the spare wheel, detach the strap then push the wheel forwards so as to be able to lift it.
Tools
The tools are to be found in a pro-tective holder inside the spare wheel. Pull back the retaining strap to have access.1. Handle2. Jack3. Tool for the removal/refi tting of bolt protectors4. Centring guide5. Handle extension6. Towing eye7. Movable chock
To reposition the spare wheel
To put the spare wheel back in the boot1. Position the spare wheel fl at in the boot, then pull it towards you.2. Next place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure the assembly with the belt.3. Release the strap to return the boot fl oor to its initial position.
Tyre pressures
The tyre pressure is indicated on the label located on the left-hand door centre pillar. See “Vehicle identifi cation” and “User Precau-tions”. On this label, the pressures are specifi ed depending on the vehicle speed and load.