open bonnet Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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A C C E S S
ALARM
System which protects and provides
a deterrent against the theft of your
vehicle. It provides two types of pro-
t e c t i o n , e x t e r i o r a n d i n t e r i o r , a s w e l l
as an anti-tamper function.
Exterior protection
The system monitors any opening of
the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries
to enter the vehicle by forcing a door,
the boot or the bonnet.
Interior protection
The system monitors any variation
in the volume in the passenger com-
partment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone
breaks a window or moves inside
the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehi-
cle or a window partially open, deac-
tivate the interior protection.
Anti-tamper function
The system monitors any putting out
of service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone
tries to put the wires of the siren, the
central control or the battery out of
service.
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 alarm system, this could cause
malfunctions. Locking the vehicle with full
alarm
Activation
Switch off the ignition and get out
of the vehicle.
Lock or deadlock the vehicle us-
ing the locking button on the re-
mote control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator
lamp on button A fl a s h e s o n c e p e r
second.
Deactivation
Unlock the vehicle using the
unlocking button on the remote
control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indica-
tor lamp on button A switches off. Locking the vehicle with
exterior protection alarm only
Deactivation of the interior
protection
Switch off the ignition.
Within ten seconds, press but-
ton A until the indicator lamp is lit
continuously.
Get out of the vehicle.
Lock or deadlock the vehicle us-
ing the locking button on the re-
mote control.
T h e e x t e r i o r p r o t e c t i o n a l a r m a l o n e
remains activated; the indicator
lamp on button A fl a s h e s o n c e p e r
second.
In order to be taken into account,
this deactivation must be car-
ried out each time the ignition is
switched off.
Reactivation of the interior
protection
Unlock the vehicle using the
unlocking button on the remote
control.
Relock the vehicle using the re-
mote control.
The alarm is activated again with
both types of protection; the indica-
tor lamp on button A switches off.
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C H E C K S
BONNET
Protects the components of the
engine and provides access for
checking levels.
Opening
Lift the lever B and raise the bonnet.
Unclip the strut C from its housing
and pivot it to insert it in the notch
D indicated by a yellow arrow.
F i x t h e s t r u t i n t h e n o t c h t o h o l d
the bonnet open. Closing
Take the strut out of the support
notch.
Clip the strut in its housing.
Lower the bonnet then slam it
fi r m l y a t t h e e n d o f i t s t r a v e l .
Pull on the bonnet to check that
it is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of burns, only han-
dle the bonnet strut by its yellow
end.
The location of the interior control
prevents opening of the bonnet
while the front passenger’s door is
closed.
This operation must only be carried
out when the vehicle is stationary.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.
Open the front passenger door.
Pull the interior control A , located
at the bottom of the door frame.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
w h e n i t i s fl a t o r f o r s t a r t i n g t h e e n -
gine using another battery. Starting using another
battery
Access to the battery V6 HDi engine
The battery is located under the
bonnet.
To gain access to it:
open the bonnet using the inte-
r i o r l e v e r , t h e n t h e e x t e r i o r l e v e r ,
secure the bonnet strut,
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,
u n c l i p t h e f u s e b o x t o r e m o v e
the battery, if necessary. The battery is located in the boot un-
der the left-hand wing trim.
To gain access to it:
open the boot,
o p e n t h e fl a p a n d r e m o v e t h e
battery.
Lift the pins to remove the front
left headlamp cover (V6 HDi en-
gine).
Connect the red cable to the
p o s i t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e fl a t
battery A , then to the positive ter-
minal (+) of the slave battery B .
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative ter-
minal (-) of the slave battery B .
V6 HDi engine: the positive ter-minal (-) is located under the red cover.
Connect the other end of the
green or black cable to the earth
point C on the broken down ve-
hicle.
Operate the starter, let the en-
gine run.
Wait until the engine returns to
idle and disconnect the cables.