Citroen C5 2014.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Service Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2014.5, Model line: C5, Model: Citroen C5 2014.5 (RD/TD) / 2.GPages: 344, PDF Size: 12.9 MB
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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to open the boot, locate and start 
the  vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unfolding / Folding the key
Complete unlocking using the 
remote control
Unlocking the vehicle
F Press the open padlock to  unlock the vehicle.
Complete unlocking using 
the key
F Turn the key in the driver's door lock 
towards the front of the vehicle to unlock it.
Selective unlocking using the 
remote control
F Press the open padlock once to unlock the driver's door only.
Each unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing 
of the direction indicators for approximately two 
seconds and by switching on of the courtesy 
lamp.
According to version, the exterior mirrors unfold 
at the same time as the first unlocking action.
The complete or selective unlocking parameter 
is set via the instrument panel screen 
configuration menu (see "Monitoring" section).
Complete unlocking is activated by default. F
 
P
ress the open padlock again to unlock the 
other doors and the boot.
Selective unlocking is not possible 
using the key.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of 
the direction indicators for approximately two 
seconds and lighting of the courtesy lamp  
(if the function is activated).
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at 
the same time.
F
 
First press this button to unfold / fold the key.
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Normal locking using the key
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote 
control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle.
F
 
P
ress the closed padlock for more than two 
seconds to close the windows and sunroof 
automatically in addition to locking. 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 lock 
again automatically after thirty seconds 
unless a door is opened.
When stationary with the engine off, 
locking is confirmed by flashing of the 
interior locking control indicator lamp.
The folding and unfolding of the door 
mirrors using the remote control can be 
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
F
 
T
urn the key in the driver's door lock 
towards the rear to lock the vehicle.
Locking is confirmed by fixed illumination 
of the direction indicators for approximately 
two
 
seconds and by the courtesy lamp 
going
 
off.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at 
the same time.
Boot
F Press this button for more  than one second to unlock and 
release the boot.
Manual
 boot
Motorised  boot
F
 
P
 ress this button for more than 
one second to unlock and and 
trigger the automatic opening 
of the boot. 
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F Turn the key in the driver's door lock to the rear of the vehicle to lock it and 
hold it in this position for more than two 
seconds to close the windows and sunroof 
automatically in addition to locking.
F
 
T
 urn the key to the rear of the vehicle within 
five seconds to deadlock it.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting 
of the direction indicators for approximately 
two
  seconds.
According to version, the exterior mirrors fold at 
the same time.
Using the key
When stationary with the engine off, 
locking is confirmed by flashing 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. Deadlocking renders the exterior and 
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central 
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside 
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking
F Press the closed padlock  to lock the vehicle or press 
the closed padlock for more 
than two seconds to close 
the windows and sunroof 
automatically in addition to 
locking.
F
 
P
ress the closed padlock again within 
five
 
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Using the remote control
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Operating problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery, 
replacement of the remote control battery or in 
the event of a remote control fault, you can no 
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
F 
F
 irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock 
or lock your vehicle.
F
 
T
 hen, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as 
possible.
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F  T urn the key to position 2 (Igntion on) .
 (
Refer to the "Starting-switching off the 
engine" section).
F
 
P
 ress the closed padlock immediately for a 
few seconds, until the operation requested 
is triggered.
F
 
S
 witch off the ignition and remove the key 
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
F
 
U
 nclip the casing using a small screwdriver 
at the notch.
F
 
R
 emove the cover.
F
 
R
 emove flat battery from its housing.
F
 
P
 lace the new battery into its housing 
observing the original direction of fitment.
F
 
C
 lip the cover into place.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on of the interior 
lighting and flashing of the direction indicators 
for a few seconds.
The vehicle remains locked.
If the battery is flat, you are informed 
by illumination of this warning lamp, 
an audible signal and a message in 
the multifunction screen. 
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Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal 
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code 
required to order a new 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 vehicle, 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 working and the remote control would have 
to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition 
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the 
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short 
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could 
cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to 
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and 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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Alarm*
- exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a 
door, the boot, the bonnet...
- interior volumetric
The system checks for any variation in the 
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a 
window, enters the passenger compartment or 
moves inside the vehicle.
- tilt
The system checks for any change in the 
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted, 
moved or knocked.
Locking the vehicle with full 
alarm system
Activation
* According to country.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of 
service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the 
central control or the siren wiring are 
put out of service or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, 
contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
System which protects and provides a deterrent 
against theft and break-ins. It provides the 
following types of monitoring:
F
 
Switch off the ignition and get out of the 
vehicle.
F Press the locking button on the remote control.The monitoring system is active: the indicator 
lamp in the button flashes once per second.
After the locking button on the remote control 
is pressed, the exterior perimeter monitoring 
is activated after a delay of 5 seconds and the 
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after 
a delay of 45 seconds.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed 
fully, the vehicle is not locked but the exterior 
perimeter monitoring will be activated after a 
delay of 45  seconds at the same time as the 
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring. 
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Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator 
lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle 
with exterior perimeter 
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric and anti-tilt 
monitoring to avoid unwanted triggering of the 
alarm in certain cases such as:
-
 
l
 eaving a pet in the vehicle,
-
 
l
 eaving a window partially open,
-
 
w
 ashing your vehicle,
-
 
c
 hanging a wheel,
-
 
h
 aving your vehicle towed,
-
 
t
 ransport by sea.
Deactivation of the interior 
volumetric and anti-tilt 
monitoring
F Switch off the ignition.
F W ithin ten seconds, press the button until 
the indicator lamp is on continuously.
F
 
G
 et out of the vehicle.
F
 
P
 ress the locking button on the remote 
control immediately.
The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is 
activated: the indicator lamp in the button 
flashes once per second.
To be effective, this deactivation must be carried 
out each time the ignition is switched off.
Reactivation of the interior 
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
F Press the unlocking button on the remote  control to deactivate the exterior perimeter 
monitoring.
F
 
P
 ress the locking button on the remote 
control to activate all the monitoring 
functions.
The indicator lamp in the button again flashes 
once per second.
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Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren 
and flashing of the direction indicators for 
thirty  seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until 
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in 
succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
control, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp 
in the button informs you that the alarm was 
triggered during your absence. When the 
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops 
immediately.
Failure of the remote control
F unlock the vehicle using the key in the  driver's door lock,
F
 
o
 pen the door; the alarm is triggered,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the alarm stops; the 
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without 
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key  in the driver's door lock.
Operating fault
When the ignition is switched on, fixed 
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button 
indicates a fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Automatic activation*
2 minutes after closing the last door or the 
boot, the system is activated automatically.
F
 
T
 o avoid triggering the alarm when entering 
the vehicle, first press the remote control 
unlocking button.
* Depending on country of sale.
To deactivate the monitoring functions: 
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Electric windows
1. Driver's electric window control.
2. Passenger's electric window control.
3.
 R
ear right electric window control.
4.
 R
ear left electric window control.
5.
 D
eactivation of the rear electric window 
and door controls.
One-touch electric windows
- automatic mode F  P ress or pull the control firmly. The 
window opens or closes fully when the 
control is released.
F
 
P
 ressing the control again stops the 
movement of the window.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, 
it stops and partially lowers again.
The electric window controls remain 
operational for approximately 
45
 
seconds after the ignition is switched 
off or until the vehicle is locked after a 
door is opened.
If one of the passenger windows cannot 
be operated from the driver's door 
control panel, carry out the operation 
from the control panel of the passenger 
door concerned, and vice versa. If the window cannot be closed (for 
example, in the presence of ice), 
immediately after the movement is 
reversed:
F
 
p
 ress and hold the control until the 
window opens fully,
F
 
t
 hen pull the control immediately 
and hold it until the window closes,
F
 
c
 ontinue to hold the control for 
approximately one second after the 
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not 
operational during these operations.
There are two options:
-
 m
anual mode
F
 P
ress or pull the control gently. The 
window stops when the control is 
released.
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Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automatically, its 
operation must be reinitialised:
F 
p
 ull the control until the window stops,
F
 
r
 elease the control and pull it again until 
the window closes fully,
F
 
c
 ontinue to hold the control for 
approximately one second after the window 
has closed,
F
 
p
 ress the control to lower the window 
automatically to the low position,
F
 
w
 hen the window has reached the low 
position, press the control again for 
approximately one second.
The safety anti-pinch function is not 
operational during these operations.
Deactivation of the rear 
electric window and door 
controls
F For the safety of your children, press  control 5 to deactivate the rear electric 
window controls regardless of their 
position.
Indicator lamp on, the rear controls are 
deactivated.
Indicator lamp off, the rear controls are 
activated.
A message in the instrument panel screen 
informs you of the activation / deactivation of 
the control. Any other status of the indicator lamp indicates 
a fault with the electric child lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Always remove the key from the ignition 
when leaving the vehicle, even for a 
short time.
If an obstacle is encountered during 
operation of the electric windows, you 
must reverse the movement of the 
window. To do this, press the control 
concerned.
When the driver operates the controls 
for the passengers' electric windows, 
they must ensure that no one is 
preventing correct closing of the 
windows.
The driver must ensure that the 
passengers use the electric windows 
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly aware of children when 
operating the windows.
This control also deactivates the interior 
controls for the rear doors (refer to the "Child 
safety - Electric child lock" section). 
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