engine Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide
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C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
E a c h fi t t e d w i t h a n a d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r
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. T h e d e - i c i n g / d e m i s t i n g o f t h e e x t e -
rior 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 con-
trol 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.
T h e f o l d i n g a n d u n f o l d i n g o f t h e e x t e -
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the
ground during parking manoeuvres
in reverse gear.
Programming
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Select and adjust the left-hand
and right-hand mirrors in suc-
cession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.
Using
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
Stopping
E x i t r e v e r s e g e a r a n d w a i t t w e n t y
seconds.
or
Return control A to the central
position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial
position.
The mirror glass also returns to its
initial position if:
-
t h e s p e e d e x c e e d s 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ) ,
- the engine is switched off.
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A C C E S S
Normal locking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely.
L o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t -
ing of the direction indicators for
a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o s e c o n d s a n d b y
switching off of the courtesy lamp.
A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n , t h e e x t e r i o r
mirrors fold at the same time. If one of the doors, the rear screen
or the boot is still open, the central
locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
When stationary with the engine
o f f , l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fl a s h i n g
of the interior locking control indi-
cator lamp.
The folding and unfolding of the
e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s u s i n g t h e r e m o t e
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Deadlocking using the
remote control
Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely or press the
closed padlock for more
than two seconds to
close the windows and
sunroof automatically in
addition to locking.
Press the closed padlock again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely.
Press the closed padlock for
more than two seconds to close
the windows and sunroof auto-
matically in addition to locking. Deadlocking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in
this position for more than two
seconds to close the windows
automatically in addition to locking.
Turn the key to the right again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
D e a d l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction indicators for
a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o s e c o n d s .
A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n , t h e e x t e r i o r
mirrors fold at the same time.
D e a d l o c k i n g r e n d e r s t h e e x t e r i o r a n d
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
When stationary with the engine
o f f , l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fl a s h i n g
of the indicator lamp on the interior
locking control.
If one of the doors or the boot is open
or has not been closed correctly, the
central locking will not work.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
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First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on
o f t h e i n t e r i o r l i g h t i n g a n d fl a s h i n g
of the direction indicators for a few
seconds.
The vehicle remains locked. Guide-me-home lighting Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key. In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
A press on button B oper-
ates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the
sidelamps, dipped beams
and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
The timed duration can be set via the
"Lighting" menu on the "Main Menu"
of the instrument panel screen.
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STOPPING
D o n o t fl i c k t h e a c c e l e r a t o r a t t h e
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.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
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 steering. 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.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver's door is opened.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is in-
s u f fi c i e n t v e n t i l a t i o n .
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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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle’s V5 registration document and your
p e r s o n a l i d e n t i fi c a t i o n d o c u m e n t s .
The CITROËN dealer will be able to re-
trieve the key code and the transponder
code required to order a replacement
key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the vehi-
cle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons
of your remote control out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle. You
run the risk of stopping it from work-
ing and the remote control would
have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not oper-
ate when the key is in the ignition,
even when the ignition is switched
o f f , e x c e p t f o r r e i n i t i a l i s a t i o n .
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
m o r e d i f fi c u l t i n a n e m e r g e n c y .
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition when you leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. Anti-theft protection
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s t o
the electronic engine immobiliser
system; this could cause malfunc-
tions.
When purchasing a second-
hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on
o f t h e i n t e r i o r l i g h t i n g a n d fl a s h i n g
of the direction indicators for a few
seconds.
The vehicle remains locked. Guide-me-home lighting Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key. In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
A press on button B oper-
ates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the
sidelamps, dipped beams
and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
The timed duration can be set via the
"Lighting" menu on the "Main Menu"
of the instrument panel screen.
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A C C E S S
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle’s V5 registration document and your
p e r s o n a l i d e n t i fi c a t i o n d o c u m e n t s .
The CITROËN dealer will be able to re-
trieve the key code and the transponder
code required to order a replacement
key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the vehi-
cle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons
of your remote control out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle. You
run the risk of stopping it from work-
ing and the remote control would
have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not oper-
ate when the key is in the ignition,
even when the ignition is switched
o f f , e x c e p t f o r r e i n i t i a l i s a t i o n .
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
m o r e d i f fi c u l t i n a n e m e r g e n c y .
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition when you leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. Anti-theft protection
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s t o
the electronic engine immobiliser
system; this could cause malfunc-
tions.
When purchasing a second-
hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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STOPPING
D o n o t fl i c k t h e a c c e l e r a t o r a t t h e
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.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
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 steering. 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.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver's door is opened.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is in-
s u f fi c i e n t v e n t i l a t i o n .
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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DOORS
Opening
From outside When the selective unlocking is acti-
v a t e d , t h e fi r s t p r e s s o f t h e r e m o t e
control unlocking button permits
unlocking of the driver's door only.
Pull on the front door control to
open the door; this unlocks the
vehicle completely.
Pull on the rear door control to
open the door; this unlocks the
door concerned only.
With the selective unlocking acti-
vated:
- the driver's door control unlocks the driver's door only.
- the other door controls unlock the other doors and the boot.
The interior door controls do not
operate when the vehicle is dead-
locked. Manual centralised control
System which provides full manual
locking or unlocking of the doors
and boot from the inside.
Locking
Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button
c o m e s o n . I t fl a s h e s w h e n t h e d o o r s
are locked while stationary with the
engine off.
If one of the doors is open, the cen-
tral locking from the inside does not
take place.
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, pull the door handle. From inside
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FUEL TANK
Capacity of the tank: approxi-
mately 71 litres.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level
in the tank is reached,
this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen.
You have enough fuel left to drive
approximately 30 miles (approx.
50 km).
Press at the top left corner, then
pull open from the left.
turn the key a quarter turn to lock
a n d u n l o c k t h e fi l l e r c a p ,
when refuelling, place the cap on
hook A ,
fi l l t h e t a n k , b u t do not persist
after the third cut-off ; this could
cause your vehicle to malfunc-
tion.
While you are refuelling, the en-
gine must be stopped and the ig-
nition switched off.
For a petrol engine with a cata-
lytic converter, unleaded fuel is
compulsory.
Opening the fuel flap
T h e fi l l e r n e c k i s n a r r o w e r t o e n -
sure that only unleaded petrol noz-
zles can be put in.
Refuelling