Citroen C5 2008 (RD/TD) / 2.G Service Manual

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S I G N A L L I N G
Direction indicators
Left, downwards.
Right, upwards.
For a change of direction, move the control stalk beyond the tight spot. The indicator is automatically cancelled when the steering wheel returns to its normal position.
Hazard warning lamps
This operates all the direction indi-cators simultaneously.
Only use them to indicate dan-ger, for an emergency stop or for driving in abnormal conditions.
The hazard lamps can also be used with the ignition switched off.
The direction indicators cannot operate if the hazard warning lamps are on.
Emergency operation of hazard warning lamps
A sudden deceleration of the vehi-cle causes the hazard lamps to come on automatically.
They will cease to operate auto-matically, or manually if you press the hazard lamps button on the dashboard.
“Motorway” function
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or downwards, without going beyond the resistance point; the direction indicators will fl ash 3 times.

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LIGHTING CONTROL STALK
1 : Off.
2 : Automatic lighting.
3 : Sidelamps.
4 : Dipped beams / Main beams.
All vehicle lamps off
Rotate the ring A forwards.
They go out once the brightness has reached a satisfactory level or about 5 minutes after the wind-screen wipers have stopped.
To activate this function, turn the ring A to position 2.
Take care not to cover the bright-ness sensor, which is visible from outside the windscreen, behind the interior rear view mir-ror.
Automatic lighting of headlamps
The sidelamps and the dipped beams come on automatically when the light is insuffi cient or if the windscreen wipers are in con-tinuous operation.
Rotate the ring A forwards.
Sidelamps on
Dipped beams/main beams on
Pull the control stalk towards youto change between dipped beam and main beam.
Rotate the ring A forwards.
S I G N A L L I N G
Manual headlamp height adjustment
You are advised to adjust the aim of the headlamps in accordance with vehicle load.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum permitted load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum permitted load.
Visible alert / headlamp fl ash
Pull the control towards you.
The headlamp fl ash can be made even with the ignition switched off.

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For vehicles fi tted with rear foglamps:1st turn forwards: lighting of rear foglamps.1st turn rearwards: extinction of rear foglamps.
For vehicles fi tted with front and rear foglamps:1st turn forwards: lighting of front foglamps.2nd turn forwards: lighting of rear foglamps.1st turn rearwards: extinction of rear foglamps.2nd turn rearwards: extinction of front foglamps.
Note: the foglamps should be used only in fog or in other conditions of poor visibility.
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FRONT AND REAR FOGLAMPS (RING B)
These operate in conjunction with the sidelamps, the dipped beams or the main beams.
S I G N A L L I N G
GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING
With the ignition off, this function temporarily switches on your head-lamps to give you exterior lighting when leaving your vehicle.
This function is activated:
Manually by pulling the lighting stalk towards you, ignition off.
Automatically in the following conditions:automatic headlamp lighting is activated,guide-me-home lighting is activated.brightness conditions are low.using button A on the remote control.
You can modify the length of time guide-me-home lighting stays on for (around 60, 30 or 15 seconds) using the “Main Menu” of the instru-ment panel screen.
See “Instrument panel screen”.

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B E N D L I G H T I N G
Without bend lightingWith bend lighting
With dipped or main beams, this function provides additional lighting for the inside of a bend.
This lighting is most useful when travelling at low and medium speed (urban driving, winding road, intersections...).
Operation
This lighting is activated past a cer-tain angle of rotation of the steer-ing wheel. It is deactivated with the vehicle stationary or at very low speed, or with reverse gear engaged.

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With dipped beams or main beams, the Directional headlamps function turns the headlamps in the direction the road ahead is taking. Your vision on bends is considerably enhanced.
This function is activated once your vehicle speed reaches 10 km/h (6 mph) and stops when your speed decreases to 5 km/h (3 mph).Note: An automatic correction of the beam height enables you not to dazzle other drivers.
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H E A D L A M P S - A N G L E D L I G H T I N G
Function activatedFunction deactivated
Activation/Deactivation
Activated by default, this function can be activated/deactivated in the “Main Menu” of the instrument panel screen. To do so, select “Vehicle parameters / Lighting / Directional headlamps”.
The activated/deactivated status is retained when you switch off the engine.
Note: This function is not active when the vehicle is stationary, moving at very low speed, or in reverse gear.
If there is a malfunction, the “Dipped beams” warning lamp fl ashes, accompanied by a message on the instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN dealer.If there is a malfunction, the “Dipped beams” warning lamp fl ashes, accompanied by a message If there is a malfunction, the “Dipped beams” warning lamp fl ashes, accompanied by a message
This device is linked with the Angular lighting which lights up the inside of a bend when the vehicle speed is lower than 40 km/h (25 mph). This maximises the lighting at intersectio ns and when parking, for example.
The angular lighting is deployed:
When the direction indicators are activated,
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from a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.
Note: The angular lighting is deactivated when the directional headlamps are deactivated.

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W I P E R S
FRONT WIPERS
Control positions
2: Rapid wipe.
1: Normal wipe.
I: Intermittent wipe.
0: Off.
One press downwards:
AUTO: Automatic wipe acti-vated.
Single wipe.

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W I P E R S
Check that the wipers can oper-ate freely in freezing tempera-tures.
Remove any accumulation of snow at the base of the wind-screen.
Changing the wiper blades
If changing the wiper blades, they must be stopped in the mainte-nance position. For this, switch off the ignition and then within one minute move the wiper control stalk. The wipers stand up verti-cally.
After replacement, switch on the ignition and move the wiper control stalk so that the wipers resume their normal position.
Remark: The maintenance posi-tion can also be used in snowy conditions to avoid a build up of snow.REAR WIPERS AND WASH (TOURER)
Rotate control A to the desired position.
Off
Intermittent wipe
The screen wash is accompanied by a timed rear wipe sequence.
Screen wash

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Anti-pinch
An anti-pinch device stops the window from rising. If it meets an obstacle, it goes back down.
If there is a malfunction, sequen-tial operation is deactivated. When you raise the window again, press the control each time the window stops until you reach the desired position. You must then re-initial-ise the function for each electric window:
Lower the window fully using the control, then close. It will rise only a few centimetres. Press repeatedly on the control until the window is fully closed.
Keep the control pressed down for at least 1 second having closed the window.

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S E A T B E L T H E I G H T A D J U S T M E N T
Adjustment of height and reach of steering wheel
With the vehicle at rest, unlock the steering wheel by pushing con-trol A forwards.
Adjust the height and the reach of the steering wheel, then lock the position by pulling the lever upwards.
As a matter of safety, the adjustments in your driving position must be made only while the vehicle is stationary.
First adjust your seat to the most suitable position, then a djust the position of the steering wheel. See “Driving position”.
Seat belt height adjustment
The correct positioning of the belt strap is through the middle of the shoulder. See “Seat belts”.
To adjust the seat belt for height, compress the control and slide it in the desired direction.

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F R O N T S E A T S
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T S
1. Adjustments to the height and angle of the head restraint
To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, press on the control A to unlock it, and simultaneously on the head restraint itself. The adjustment is correct when the top edge of the head restraint is at the same height as the top of the head. It is also tilt-adjustable.
To raise it, press control A to unlock it, then pull it upwards.
2. Adjustment of the backrest angle
Use the control to adjust the backrest angle.
It is possible to recline the backrest angle to 45° by pushing it until it locks.
3. Adjustment of the seat height and angle
Raise or lower the control the number of times required to obtain the desired posi-tion.
4. Longitudinal adjustment of seat
Lift the control bar and adjust to the desired position.
5. Adjustment of lumbar support
Turn the control and adjust to the desired position.
6. Heated seat controls
Note: The heated seats only operate when the engine is running.
0: Off.
1: Gentle.
2: Medium.
3: Strong.
For your safety, do not d r i v e w i t h t h e h e a d restraints removed ; t h e s e m u s t b e i n p l a c e a n d c o r r e c t l y adjusted.