steering wheel Citroen C5 DAG 2010.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Electrochromatic rear view
mirror
 Release the steering wheel by
pushing control lever A forwards.

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

1. Selection of door mirror:

A. Left hand side.

B. Right hand side.

C. Foldback/Unfold.

2. Directional control for mirror
selected .

 65 Automatic day/night model

1. Automatic detection of the day/night
mode.

2. Adjustment of the mirror.

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

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M O N I T O R I N G
"Choice of language" menu
This allows you to choose the display
and voice recognition language.
"Choice of units" menu
This allows you to choose metric or
imperial units.
The main menu allows you to pro-
gramme certain vehicle and instru-
ment panel screen functions:
Main menu
The instrument screen A is located in
the centre of the instrument panel.
- With the vehicle stationary, you can access the main menu of
the screen by quickly pressing
on the left-hand thumb wheel B
on the steering wheel.
- Whilst driving, the message
"Action impossible whilst
driving" is displayed on the in-
strument panel if you try to open
the main menu. "Vehicle parameters" menu
This allows you to access the pa-
rameters relating to:
- The vehicle lighting.
- The comfort levels in the vehicle.

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M O N I T O R I N G
Return to the main instrument
panel screen display
Successive rotations of the left-hand
thumb wheel on the steering wheel
allow you to return to the main instru-
ment panel screen display (vehicle
speed), via the navigation informa-
tion screen, then the screen display-
ing only the total mileage and the trip
mileage (bottom of screen).
Display of navigation
information on instrument
panel screen
You can display navigation informa-
tion on the instrument panel screen
by rotating the left-hand thumb
wheel on the steering wheel.
Log of alerts
This function allows you to display
the log of alerts.

 Press on button A .
The following messages appear
consecutively on the instrument
panel screen:
- Tyre pressure check.
- Service indicator reminder.
- Display of message alerts.
- Oil level check.

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M O N I T O R I N G
Return to the main instrument
panel screen display
Successive rotations of the left-hand
thumb wheel on the steering wheel
allow you to return to the main instru-
ment panel screen display (vehicle
speed), via the navigation informa-
tion screen, then the screen display-
ing only the total mileage and the trip
mileage (bottom of screen).
Display of navigation
information on instrument
panel screen
You can display navigation informa-
tion on the instrument panel screen
by rotating the left-hand thumb
wheel on the steering wheel.
Log of alerts
This function allows you to display
the log of alerts.

 Press on button A .
The following messages appear
consecutively on the instrument
panel screen:
- Tyre pressure check.
- Service indicator reminder.
- Display of message alerts.
- Oil level check.

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M U L T I F U N C T I O N S C R E E N S
Adjusting the brightness and
contrast

 Press on A .

 Use C to select the "Brightness -
video adjustment" menu. Confi rm
with a press on C on the steering
wheel or D on the audio equip-
ment.

 Select the confi guration of the
screen using C . Confi rm with a
press on C on the steering wheel
or D on the audio equipment.

 Select the brightness setting.
Confi rm with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio
equipment.

 Select the inverse or normal dis-
play mode using C then validate
with a press on C on the steering
wheel or D on the audio equip-
ment. To adjust the brightness
select "+" or "-" and save your
setting with a press on C .

 Confi rm with "OK" on the
screen. Adjusting the date and the
time

 Press on A .

 Use C to select the "Date and
time adjustment" menu, then
confi rm your choice with a press
on C on the steering wheel or D
on the audio equipment.

 Select the screen confi guration
using C . Confi rm with a press on

C on the steering wheel or D on
the audio equipment.

 Select the date and the time set-
tings, using B . Confi rm with a
press on C on the steering wheel
or D on the audio equipment.

 Press C to select the values you
wish to modify. Confi rm your
choice with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio
equipment.

 Confi rm with "OK" on the
screen. Choosing the units

 Press on A .

 Use C to select the "Choice of
units" menu, then confi rm your
choice with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio
equipment.

 Using C , select the unit then val-
idate with a press on C on the
steering wheel or D on the audio
equipment.

 Confi rm with "OK" on the
screen.
Selection of the type of
information displayed (Mode)
Successive presses on the end of
the wiper stalk or on the MODE but-
ton on the audio equipment permit
selection of the type of informa-
tion presented on the multifunction
screen (date or radio, CD, MP3 CD,
CD changer).

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C O M F O R T As a safety precaution, these op-
erations 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
driving 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 op-
erations 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
driving 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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A C C E S S
STOPPING
Do not fl ick the accelerator at
the moment of switching off the
ignition. This could cause serious
damage to the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then oper-
ate the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed
space or where there is insuffi cient
ventilation.
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to retain
braking and steering assistance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction. Vehicles equipped with
a turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.

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A C C E S S
STOPPING
Do not fl ick the accelerator at
the moment of switching off the
ignition. This could cause serious
damage to the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then oper-
ate the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed
space or where there is insuffi cient
ventilation.
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to retain
braking and steering assistance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction. Vehicles equipped with
a turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.

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V I S I B I L I T Y
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING

without cornering lighting

with cornering lighting
"Cornering lighting" function
With dipped or main beams, this
function provides additional lighting
for the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph
(approx 40 km/h).
This lighting is most useful when
travelling at low and medium speed
(urban driving, winding road, inter-
sections, parking manoeuvres...).
Activation
This function is activated:
- when the direction indicator is
activated,
- from a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel. Deactivation
This function is deactivated:
- below a certain angle of rotation
of the steering wheel,
- when stationary or at very low speed,
- when reverse gear is engaged,
- when the directional headlamps are switched off.

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