light Citroen C5 2016 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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Distance recordersLighting dimmer
F Press button A to decrease the brightness 
of the instruments and controls.
F  Press button B to increase the brightness 
of the instruments and controls.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on 
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps, 
pressing the buttons does not have any effect.
Total distance recorder
When travelling abroad, you may 
have to change the units of distance: 
the display of road speed must be in 
the official units (miles or km) for the 
country. The change of units is done via 
the screen configuration menu, with the 
vehicle stationary.
The total and trip distances are displayed for 
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off, 
when the driver's door is opened and when the 
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
System for manual adjustment of the 
brightness of the instruments and controls in 
relation to the exterior brightness.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the total distance travelled by the 
vehicle since its first registration.
Operation
It measures the distance travelled since it was 
reset to zero by the driver.
F 
With the ignition on, press the button until 
zeros appear.
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Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on 
using the ring on the lighting control 
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward 
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the 
rear foglamps.
Operation indicator lamps
Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand 
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand 
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the 
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam 
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped 
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam 
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards 
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Hazard warning 
lamps
flashing with audible 
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch, 
located on the dashboard, has been 
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and 
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen. 
Monitoring  
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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Diesel engine 
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the 
2nd position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined 
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brakefixed. The parking brake is applied or not 
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning 
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to 
the corresponding section.
flashing.
The parking brake is not fully applied 
or is released.
Passenger's 
front airbag fixed.
The control switch, located in the 
glove box, is in the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is 
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward 
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF" position to 
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless 
there is an airbag fault.
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights, 
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system 
has put the engine into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts 
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to 
move off.
flashes for a few 
seconds, then goes 
of f. STOP mode is temporarily 
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked 
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP 
mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start" 
section.
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Touch screen tablet
This system gives access to:
- menus for adjusting settings for vehicle 
functions and systems,
-  audio and display settings menus,
-  audio system and telephone controls and 
the display of associated information,
-  the display of the ambient temperature 
(a blue snowflake appears if there is a risk 
of ice),
-  the display of the trip computer.
And, depending on equipment, it also allows:
-  the display of visual parking sensors 
information,
-  access to the controls for the navigation 
system and Internet services, and the 
display of associated information.
For reasons of safety, the driver 
should only carr y out operations 
that require close attention, with the 
vehicle stationary.
Some functions are not accessible 
when driving. After a few moments with no action on 
the secondary page, the primary page 
is displayed automatically.General operation
Recommendations
It is necessary to press firmly, particularly for 
"flick" gestures (scrolling through lists, moving 
the map...). A light wipe is not enough.
The screen does not recognise pressing with 
more than one finger.
This technology allows use at all temperatures 
and when wearing gloves.
Principles
Press the MENU
 button, then the virtual 
buttons in the touch screen tablet.
Each menu is displayed over one or two pages 
(primary page and secondary page).
Use this button to go to the 
secondary page.
Use this button to return to the 
primary page.
Use this button for access to 
additional information and to the 
settings for certain functions.
Use this button to confirm.
Use this button to quit.
Do not use pointed objects on the touch 
screen tablet.
d
o not touch the touch screen tablet 
with wet hands.
Uses a soft clean cloth to clean the 
touch screen tablet. 
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"Driving" menu
The systems with settings that can be adjusted are detailed in the table below.Button Corresponding function Comments
Vehicle settings Access to other functions with settings that can be adjusted. The functions are grouped 
together under three tabs:
- "Driving assistance "
●  "Parking sensors" (Audible and visual parking assistance; see the "Driving" section),
●  "Automatic parking brake" (Automatic electric parking brake; see the "Driving" section),
●  "Automatic rear wiper in reverse" (Activation of rear wiper coupled to reverse gear; see 
the " Visibility" section)
- " Lighting "
●  "Guide-me-home lighting" (Automatic guide me home lighting; see the " Visibility" 
section),
●  "Adaptive lighting" (Directional lighting; see the " Visibility" section).
●  "LED daytime running lamps" (see the " Visibility" section).
- " Vehicle access "
●  "Driver plip action" (Selective unlocking of the driver's door; see the "Access" section).
●  " Driver welcome" (Welcome function ; see the "Ease of use and comfort" section).
Select or deselect the tabs at the bottom of the screen to display the functions required. 
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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. F 
Press 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.
The complete or selective unlocking is set via 
the vehicle parameters menu (see "Monitoring" 
section).
Complete unlocking is activated by default.
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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  Turn the key to the rear of the vehicle within 
five seconds to deadlock it.
Using the keyDeadlocking 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  Press the closed padlock again within 
five seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Using the remote control
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. 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.
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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 First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock 
or lock your vehicle.
F  Then, 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  Turn the key to position 2 (Igntion on) .
  (Refer to the "Starting-switching off the 
engine" section).
F  Press the closed padlock immediately for a 
few seconds, until the operation requested 
is triggered.
F  Switch 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  Unclip the casing using a small screwdriver 
at the notch.
F  Remove the cover.
F  Remove flat battery from its housing.
F  Place the new battery into its housing 
observing the original direction of fitment.
F  Clip 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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Steering wheel adjustment
F First, adjust the driver's seat to the most 
suitable position.
F  When stationary , lower the lever A to 
release the steering wheel adjustment.
F  Adjust for height and reach.
F  Raise the lever to lock the steering wheel 
adjustment.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and reach to adapt the driving position to the size of 
the driver.
Adjustment
a
s a safety precaution, these 
operations must only be carried out 
while the vehicle is stationary.
After locking, if you press firmly on the 
steering wheel, a slight click may be 
heard. 
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Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum visibility 
during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens 
automatically when reverse gear is engaged. By means of a sensor, which measures the 
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system 
automatically and progressively changes 
between the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which darkens the 
mirror glass: this reduces any driver discomfort 
caused by the light beam of following vehicles, 
the sun...In vehicles fitted with electrochromatic door 
mirrors, the system has an on/off button and an 
associated warning lamp.
On
F 
With the ignition on, press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 comes on and the mirror 
glass is in automatic mode.
Off
F  Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes off and the mirror 
glass remains in its lightest definition.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
F  Adjust the mirror so that the glass is 
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F  Push the lever to change to the normal 
"day" position.
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to 
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles... 
Ease of use and comfort