headlamp Citroen C5 2009.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Link with the automatic illumination
of headlamps provides the "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
- selection of the duration of light- ing for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in
the vehicle parameters on the in-
s t r u m e n t p a n e l s c r e e n c o n fi g u -
ration menu,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic illumination of headlamps
is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lamps come
on and a message appears on the
instrument panel screen, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer operate.
MANUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised
loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
Do not touch the xenon bulbs.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If a malfunction occurs,
this warning lamp is dis-
played on the instrument
panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the instru-
ment panel screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
To avoid causing a nuisance to oth-
er road users, this system corrects
the height of the xenon headlamp
beams automatically and when sta-
tionary, depending on the load in the
vehicle.
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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 ve-
hicle speed is below 25 mph (approx
4 0 k m / h ) .
This lighting is most useful when
travelling at low and medium speed
(urban driving, winding road, inter-
s e c t i o n s , p a r k i n g m a n o e u v r e s . . . ) .
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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Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
screen "Main Menu".
To do this, select "Vehicle parameters\
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Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
screen \"Main Menu\".
To do this, select \"Vehicle parameters\
Lighting\Direc")
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Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
screen "Main Menu".
To do this, select "Vehicle parameters\
Lighting\Directional headlamps".
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the function is inactive.
The status of the function remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
Directional headlamps
function
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function, as-
sociated with the "cornering lighting"
function, enables the light beam to
follow the direction of the road.
The use of this function, linked with
the xenon headlamps only, consid-
erably improves the quality of your
lighting when cornering.
with
directional lighting
without
directional lighting
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper operates if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on ,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper operates if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on ,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING
Your vehicle is equipped with interior
mood lighting for the centre console
and the door handles. Central console
The lamps are located on the roof
console, near the front interior lamp.
They light up the central console. Lighting for door opening
controls
Operation
These lamps are activated with the
automatic illumination of headlamps,
when the ambient light is poor. They
are deactivated when the instrument
panel is off.
The intensity of the lighting varies
along with that of the instrument
panel.
Press buttons A to increase or re-
duce the intensity of the lighting.
They are located on the front and
rear interior door opening controls.
The rear door opening controls light-
ing is deactivated if child safety is
activated.
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PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow
a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g fl u i d l e v e l s a n d
for replacing certain components.
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r o r
power steering and suspension
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil dipstick.
5. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
6. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
7. Battery.
8. A i r fi l t e r .
V e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h t h e 2.0i
16v e n g i n e m a y b e fi t t e d
with metal suspension. In this
case, a different power steering
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r i s fi t t e d .
1.6i 16V/1.8i 16V
2.0i 16V
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3 litre V6 petrol engine
1. Screen wash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. Power steering and suspension
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
5. Engine oil topping-up.
6. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
7. Battery.
8. A i r fi l t e r .
3.0i V6
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DIESEL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow
a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g fl u i d l e v e l s , f o r
replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r o r
power steering and suspension
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r , d e p e n d i n g o n
equipment.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil dipstick.
5. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
6. A i r fi l t e r .
7. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
8. Battery.
As the Diesel fuel system op-
erates under high pressure,
any work on the fuel system
is prohibited.
V e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h t h e HDi 140 en-
g i n e m a y b e fi t t e d w i t h m e t a l s p r i n g s . In this case, a different power steer-
i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r i s fi t t e d .
HDi 110
HDi 140
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HDi 163 - V6 HDi 240 engines
(with particle filter)
1. Screen wash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. Power steering and suspension
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Engine oil dipstick.
5. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
6. A i r fi l t e r .
7. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
8. Battery.
9. "+" and "-" terminals for starting
with a slave battery.
As the Diesel fuel system op-
erates under high pressure:
- Any work on the fuel system is prohibited.
- HDi engines make use of ad- vanced technology.
All maintenance and repairs re-
q u i r e s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h
only a CITROËN dealer can guar-
antee.
HDi 163
V6 HDi 240