engine Citroen C5 RHD 2015 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide

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We recommend use of the automatic regulation
of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised control
of all of the following functions: air flow,
temperature in the passenger compartment
and air distribution, by means of various
sensors (ambient temperature, sunshine).
This eliminates any need for you to change
your settings other than the temperature value
displayed.
F Take care not to cover the sunshine sensor A .
If you select the automatic mode
(by pressing the "AUTO" control) and leave
all of the vents open, optimum comfort will be
maintained and humidity and condensation will
be removed regardless of the exterior climatic
conditions.
The temperature in the passenger compartment
can only be lower than the ambient temperature
if the air conditioning is on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning must
be used with the windows closed. If the vehicle
has been parked in the sun for a long period and
the interior temperature is very high, first ventilate
the passenger compartment with the windows
open for a few minutes, then close the windows.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning recommendations
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 engine power
during its operation. As a result, the fuel
consumption of the vehicle increases.
In certain cases of particularly arduous use
(e.g. towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures), switching off
the air conditioning saves engine power and
improves 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. 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 exterior 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 flaps in
the boot.
The front and rear vents are fitted with
thumbwheels to adjust the air flow and
direction. We recommend that you leave all of
the vents open.
Dust filter / Odour filter
(active carbon)
There is a filter for excluding odours and
dust.
This filter must be changed in line with the
vehicle's servicing schedule. (Refer to the
maintenance and warranty guide).
Air conditioning
Air circulation
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Digital air conditioning (mono-zone)
This is the normal system
operating mode. In accordance
with the level of comfor t chosen,
pressing this control, confirmed
illumination of indicator lamp A,
permits automatic and simultaneous control of all
of the following functions:
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A

ir flow.
-

T

emperature in the passenger
compartment.
-

A

ir distribution.
-

A

ir intake.
-

A

ir conditioning.
1. Automatic operation
It is advisable to leave all of the vents open.
Simply pressing one of the controls, with the
exception of control 2 , switches the system to
manual mode.
Indicator lamp A goes off.
2. Temperature adjustment
Turn control 2 to change the
temperature:
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C
lockwise to increase the
temperature.
1.
A

utomatic operation
2.
T

emperature adjustment
3.
A

ir distribution adjustment
4.
A

ctivation/deactivation of the air
conditioning
5.
A

ir flow adjustment
6.
F

ront demisting - defrosting
7.
R

ear demisting - defrosting
8.
A

ir recirculation - intake of exterior air
9.


Screen -

A

nticlockwise to reduce the temperature.
The setting required is displayed.
The value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on
the screen configuration.
A setting around the value 21 usually provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
On entering the vehicle, the interior
temperature may be much colder (or warmer)
than is comfortable. There is no need to
change the temperature displayed to obtain
rapidly the level of comfort required.
The automatic regulation of the air conditioning
will use its maximum per formance settings to
correct the temperature difference as quickly
as possible.
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
Mono-zone: this is the overall regulation of the temperature, distribution and flow of air in the passenger
compartment.
The symbols and messages associated with the digital air conditioning controls appear in the multifunction screen.
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Control via the manual controls
It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually, while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
F
P
ress one of the controls, with the
exception of that which regulates the
temperature 2. Indicator lamp A goes off.
Switching to manual mode may result in
discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and may not provide optimum
comfort.
To return to automatic mode, press the "AUTO"
control.
3. Air distribution adjustment
F Press the controls 3 to change the distribution of the
air flow.
4. Air conditioning
F Press control 4 . Indicator
lamp B comes on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
must be used with the windows closed.
Deactivating the air conditioning may result
in discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation).
The indicator lamps corresponding to the
distribution chosen come on:
-

W

indscreen and front side windows.
-

F

ront ventilation (central and side vents
and air diffusion grille if open) and rear
ventilation.
-

F

ront and rear footwells.
Simultaneous display of the distribution of air to
the windscreen and side windows and of front
and rear ventilation is not possible. The air conditioning will only operate when the
engine is running. The air blower control (air
flow adjustment) must be active to obtain air
conditioning.
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F Press control 7, with the
engine running, to demist
the rear screen and the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp
comes on.
7. Rear demisting - defrosting
This function enables you to isolate the passenger
compartment from exterior fumes and odours.
However, demisting resumes when the engine
is switched on again.
Switch off the rear screen and door mirrors
demisting when you consider this necessary
as low current consumption reduces fuel
consumption. F

P
ress control 8 to set the air
intake mode, the indicator
lamp comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically to
prevent an excessive consumption of current
and in relation to the ambient temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing control 7 again
or when the engine is switched off. It must be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of the air in the passenger
compartment and demisting.
The heated rear screen operates independently
of the air conditioning system.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available. You can store the air conditioning
settings. Refer to the "Storing driving
positions" section.When starting with the engine cold,
the flow will reach its optimum level
gradually to prevent an excessive
distribution of cold air.
When entering the vehicle after it has
been parked for a fairly long period, if
the interior temperature is very different
from your comfort setting there is
no need to change the temperature
displayed in order to quickly reach the
level of comfort required. The system
automatically uses its maximum
per formance to correct the difference in
temperature as quickly as possible.
The water resulting from the air
conditioning condensation is
discharged via an opening provided
for this purpose; therefore, a puddle of
water may form underneath the vehicle
when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is cool,
the air conditioning is useful as it
removes the humidity from the air
and the condensation. Avoid driving
for prolonged periods with the air
conditioning switched off.
8. Intake of exterior air /
Recirculation of interior air
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Digital air conditioning (dual-zone)
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
Dual-zone: this is the independent regulation of the temperature and air distribution on the driver's
side and the front passenger's side.
The driver and front passenger can each adjust the temperature and the distribution of the air to
suit their requirements.
The symbols and messages associated with the digital air conditioning controls appear in the
multifunction screen. This is the normal system
operating mode. In accordance
with the level of comfort chosen,
pressing this control, confirmed
by illumination of indicator
lamp
A, permits automatic and
simultaneous control of all of the
following functions:1a-1b. Automatic operation
1a. Automatic operation on the driver's side
1b.
A utomatic operation on the passenger's
side
2a.

T
emperature adjustment on the driver's
side
2b.

T
emperature adjustment on
the
p

assenger's side
3a.

A
ir distribution adjustment on the driver's side
3b.

A
ir distribution adjustment on the
passenger's side 4a.
Driver's zone screen
4b. Passenger's zone screen
5. Air flow adjustment
6. Activation/deactivation of the air conditioning
7. Air recirculation – intake of exterior air
8. Rear demisting – defrosting
9. Front demisting – defrosting -

A
ir flow.
-
T
emperature in the passenger
compartment.
- A ir distribution.
-

A
ir conditioning.
-

A
utomatic air recirculation.
It is advisable to leave all of the vents open.
Simply pressing one of the controls, with the
exception of temperature regulation 2a and 2b,
switches the system to manual mode. Indicator
lamp A goes off.
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5. Air flow adjustment
Reducing the flow to minimum switches the
air conditioning OFF.
To prevent condensation and deterioration
of the quality of the air in the passenger
compartment, ensure that an adequate flow of
air is maintained.
6. Air conditioning
The air conditioning will only
operate when the engine is running.
The air blower control (air flow
adjustment) must be active in order
to obtain air conditioning.
7. Air recirculation - intake of exterior air
Automatic air intake modeIt is activated by default in
automatic comfort regulation.
Automatic mode is activated with
reverse gear or operation of the
screenwash. Closing the air intake
F
P ress control 7 to close the
exterior air intake.
It must be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of the air in the passenger
compartment and demisting.
Intake of exterior air
F

P
ress control 7 once to open
the exterior air intake.
While retaining the other settings, this position
allows the driver to isolate the passenger
compartment at any time from unpleasant
exterior odours and fumes.
F
P
ress the control:
-
t
o increase the air flow,
-
t

o reduce the air flow.
The air flow level is indicated by the
progressive lighting of the fan blade
indicator lamps.
This function permits recirculation of the air
and isolation the passenger compartment from
exterior fumes and odours. It is inactive when
the ambient temperature is below +5 °C to
avoid the risk of misting inside the vehicle.
You can store the air conditioning
settings. Refer to the "Storing driving
positions" section.
F

P

ress control 6 . The indicator lamp
comes

on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
must be used with the windows closed.
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9. Front demisting - defrosting
In certain cases, the "AUTO"
mode may not be sufficient to
demist or defrost the windows
(humidity, several passengers,
i c e).
8. Rear demisting - defrosting
Switch off the rear screen and exterior mirrors
demisting when you consider this necessary
as low current consumption reduces fuel
consumption. The heated rear screen operates
independently of the air
conditioning system.
F Press control
8, with the engine running, to
demist the rear screen and the mirrors. The
indicator lamp comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically to
avoid excessive consumption of current and
depending on the exterior temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing control 8 again
or when the engine is switched off.
In this latter case, the demisting resumes if the
engine is switched on again within one minute. F
P
ress control 9 to clear the windows
quickly. The indicator lamp comes on.
This system controls the temperature, air flow
and intake and distributes the ventilation to the
windscreen and front side windows.
Resuming manual control exits from the
"Demisting" mode. It must be cancelled as
soon as possible to permit renewal of the air in
the passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing one of the controls 1a and 1b returns
the system to the "AUTO" mode.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available. When starting with the engine cold,
air flow will reach its optimum level
gradually to prevent an excessive
distribution of cold air.
When entering the vehicle after it has
been parked for a fairly long period, if
the interior temperature is very different
from your comfort setting there is
no need to change the temperature
displayed in order to quickly reach the
level of comfort required. The system
automatically uses its maximum
per formance to correct the difference in
temperature as quickly as possible.
The water resulting from the air
conditioning condensation is discharged
via an opening provided for this purpose;
therefore, a puddle of water may form
underneath the vehicle when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is cool,
the air conditioning is useful as it
removes the humidity from the air
and the condensation. Avoid driving
for prolonged periods with the air
conditioning switched off.
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Programmable heating
The programmable heating operates
independently of the engine.
When the engine is off, it pre-heats the coolant
circuit in order to benefit from an optimum
engine operating temperature from the time the
engine is switched on.
The programmable heating system is switched
on using the long range remote control.
Activation can be immediate or deferred by
means of a programming function.The heating system programming remote
control consists of the following buttons and
displays:
1.
S

crolling functions menu buttons.
2.
F

unction indicators: clock, temperature,
operating time, programmed time, heater
operation, heating management symbols.
3.
D

igital displays: time, temperature, duration
of operation, programmed time or level of
heating.
4.
O

ff button.
5.
O

n button.Displays on the remote
control screen
If a malfunction of the programmable
heating system occurs, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop .
Programming remote
control
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Setting the time
Once the time has been displayed, by means
of the buttons 1, press buttons 4 and 5
simultaneously within 10 seconds.
Immediate activation
Press button 5 (ON) until the message "OK" appears.
When the signal has been received, the message
"OK" is displayed along with the duration of
operation.
This symbol flashes.
Set the time using the buttons 1 .
Press buttons 4 and 5 simultaneously to save it.
This symbol is displayed (fixed). The heater starts and this symbol is
displayed.
To deactivate the function, press button 4
(OFF) until the message "OK" appears.
This symbol is switched off.
Press the buttons 1 in succession to display the
functions.
The first press of the left-hand or right-hand
button displays the time.
Next, the left-hand button permits access to the
programming time then to the level of heating
(C1 to C5).
The right-hand button permits access to the
passenger compartment temperature then to
the duration of operation of the heater if it is to
be switched on immediately.
Displaying the functions
The passenger compartment temperature
information is only available when the engine is off.When carrying out these operations, if
the message
" F A I L" appears, the signal
has not been received. Repeat the
procedure after changing your location.
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Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the ignition on:
F P ress the corresponding switch 1 .
The reading lamp concerned comes on for
ten
m

inutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:
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w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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w
hen the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
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w
hen the vehicle is locked,
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w
hen the ignition is switched on.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. M ap reading lamp s
Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp
1. Rear courtesy lamp
2. M
ap reading lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Lighting off.
Lighting on.
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w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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w
hen a door is opened,
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w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
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3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
In lighting on mode, different lighting
times are available:
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w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
- i n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-

w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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