heating Citroen C5 DAG 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located
in the centre of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is
confi rmed by continuous lighting of
this warning light and of the indicator
light on the button.

From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lights
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the sub-
ject of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the mul-
tifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's air-
bag is active.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located
in the centre of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is
confi rmed by continuous lighting of
this warning light and of the indicator
light on the button.

From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lights
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the sub-
ject of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the mul-
tifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's air-
bag is active.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located
in the centre of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is
confi rmed by continuous lighting of
this warning light and of the indicator
light on the button.

From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lights
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the sub-
ject of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the mul-
tifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's air-
bag is active.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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C O M F O R T
Air conditioning
We recommend use of the automatic
regulation of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised
control of all of the following func-
tions: air fl ow, temperature in the
passenger compartment and air
distribution, by means of various
sensors (exterior temperature, sun-
shine). This eliminates any need for
you to change your settings other
than the value displayed.

 Please do not block the sunshine
sensor A .
If you select the automatic mode
(by pressing the "AUTO" control)
and leave all of the vents open, opti-
mum comfort will be maintained and
humidity and condensation will be
removed regardless of the exterior
climatic conditions.
The temperature in the passenger
compartment cannot be lower than
the exterior temperature if the air
conditioning is not on.
VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to be effective, the air con-
ditioning must be used with the win-
dows closed. If the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a long period
and the interior temperature is very
high, ventilate the passenger com-
partment with the windows open for
a few minutes, then close the win-
dows.
To keep the air conditioning system
in good working order it is essential
that it is operated at least once a
month.
The air conditioning uses the en-
gine power during its operation. As a
result, the fuel consumption of the
vehicle increases.
In certain cases of particularly ardu-
ous use (e.g. towing the maximum
load on a steep gradient in high tem-
peratures), switching off the air condi-
tioning permits the recovery of engine
power and therefore increases the
towing capacity.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air
inlet, at the bottom of the windscreen,
is clean and free of dead leaves,
snow, etc.
When washing the vehicle using a high
pressure nozzle, avoid spraying at the
air inlet. Air circulation
Maximum comfort is obtained by
means of a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
To obtain a uniform distribution of
air, take care not to block the ex-
terior air intake grille located at the
base of the windscreen, the vents,
the air outlets under the front seats
and the air extractor located behind
the fl aps in the boot.
The front and rear vents are fi tted
with thumbwheels to adjust the air
fl ow and direction. We recommend
that you leave all of the vents open.
Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
There is a fi lter for excluding odours
and dust.
This fi lter has to be changed in ac-
cordance with the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule (see: "Maintenance
and Warranty Guide").

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PROGRAMMABLE HEATING *
With the engine off, programmable
heating preheats the coolant circuit
in order to optimise the engine op-
erating temperature prior to starting.
The programmable heating sys-
tem can be started immediately or
delayed thanks to its programming
function. With the engine idle or the vehicle
stationary, it is normal to hear a
high-pitched whistling noise and
to notice some smoke/emissions. Digital programmer
The heating system’s programmer is
located on the left-hand side of the
dashboard.

1. Time or remaining functioning
time.

2. Increase (time).

3. Select programme.

4. Programme number selected.

5. Immediate start-up of heating.

6. Time adjustment and reading
warning lamp.

7. Reduce (time).

8. Heating mode warning lamp.
9. Programmable heating system
warning lamp.

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Adjusting the operating duration

 Press button 3 and hold it down,
press button 2 or 7 at the same
time. Release button 3 . The time
and symbol 6 fl ash.

 Press again on button 3 and hold
it down, press button 2 or 7 at the
same time. Release button 3 .

 The programmed operating du-
ration is displayed and symbol 8
fl ashes.

 Adjust the operating duration
with button 2 or 7 .

 To memorise the setting, press
button 3 or wait until the display
goes off. Immediate start-up

 Press button 5 .
The screen displays the symbol 8 and
the remaining operating duration. This
can be adjusted. The maximum dura-
tion is 30 minutes.
The warning lamp 8 lights up and
remains lit for the whole duration of
the system’s operation. The dura-
tion of the system’s operation disap-
pears after 10 seconds.
Start-up of the heating system can
be programmed between 1 minute
and 24 hours in advance.
Adjusting the remaining
operating duration
When the heating mode is active,
the remaining operation duration
can be modifi ed by between 10 and
30 minutes using buttons
2 or 7 . Programming the start-up time
You can store up to three different
start-up times, but programme only
one delayed start-up time.
Factory settings
A :

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 Press button 3 several times
until the programme number
corresponding to the required
programme time is displayed.
The chosen pre-selected time
is activated automatically after
10 seconds if no other buttons
have been pressed.
To confi rm that the mode is activat-
ed, symbols 4 and 8 fl ash until the
heating starts up.
When the heating starts up, the
warning lamp 9 lights up on the
dashboard and the programmer
screen.
 Press button 3 briefl y: the display
of the start-up time goes off.
In the event of a battery failure, the
factory settings are restored.
Stopping the heating system
while operating

 Press button 5 .
The warning lamp 8 and the screen
go out. When a programme is operating,
pressing button
2 or 7 displays the
heating start-up time. A second
press on these buttons displays the
time.
When a programme is not operat-
ing, pressing button 2 or 7 displays
the time.
When the heating is operating, the
remaining operating duration is dis-
played instead of the time.

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Precautions in use:
The alarm volumetric movement
sensor may be disturbed by the air-
fl ow from the programmable heating
while in operation.
To avoid a false alarm while using the
programmable heating, it is recom-
mended to deactivate the volumetric
protection. Always switch off the program-
mable heating while refuelling in
order to avoid the risk of fi re or
explosion.
To avoid any risk of intoxication or
asphyxiation, the additional heat-
ing must not be used, even for
short periods, in an enclosed area
such as a garage or workshop not
equipped with a system for the
extraction of exhaust gases.
Do not park the vehicle over in-
fl ammable materials (e.g. dry
grass, dead leaves or paper) as
this could present a fi re risk.
The programmable heating sys-
tem is supplied by the vehicle’s
fuel tank. Before use, ensure that
the remaining fuel level is suffi -
cient. If you are using the reserve
fuel tank, we strongly advise you
not to use the programmable
heating system.

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FRONT SEATS
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the electrical seats, switch on the ignition or start the engine if the
vehicle has gone into economy mode.
Seat adjustments are also possible for a short period after ope ning one of the
front doors or switching off the ignition.

2. Adjustment of the backrest
angle
Move the control forwards or backwards to adjust the backrest
angle.

3. Adjustment of the angle of the
top of the backrest
Move the control forwards or backwards to adjust the angle of
the top of the backrest.

1. Adjustment of the seat height
and angle, and longitudinal
adjustment

 Raise or lower the front of the
control to adjust the seat cush-
ion angle.


Raise or lower the rear of the
control to raise or lower the seat.

 Simultaneously raise or lower
the front and rear of the control
in order to raise or lower the
entire seat.
4. Adjustment of lumbar support
This function allows you to inde- pendently adjust the height and
level of lumbar support.
Move the control:

 Forwards or backwards to in-
crease or reduce the lumbar
support.

 Upwards or downwards to raise
or lower the lumbar support
zone.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front
seats can operate separately.

 Use the corresponding adjust-
ment dial, placed on the outer
side of each front seat, to switch
on and select the level of heating
required:

0 : Off.

1 : Low.

2 : Medium.

3 : High.

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D R I V I N G
5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.

 For Diesel engines: turn the key
to position M and wait until the
pre-heating warning light switch-
es off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting.
Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right
then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring under the knob
and push the gear lever to the
left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully
automatic operation, enhanced by
the sport and snow programmes, or
manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of four
driving modes:
- automatic operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the SPORT programme for a
more dynamic driving style,
- the SNOW programme to im-
prove driving when the grip is
poor,
- manual operation for sequen-
tial changing of the gears by the
driver.