Citroen C5 RHD 2015 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owners Manual

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Rear armrest
Comfort and storage system for the rear passengers.
Cup-holder
The rear cup-holder A is located in the rear
central armrest.
F Lower the rear armrest.
F Pull for wards to extract the cup-holder.
Storage
F Lift up the upper part of the rear central
armrest to access storage space B .
12 V accessory socket
This is located in the rear ashtray.
Max power: 100 W.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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Side blinds
F Pull the tab A to unreel the blind.
F Position the blind on the hook B .
Rear blind (Saloon)
F Pull the tab C to unreel the blind.
F Position the blind on the hooks D .
Ski flap
A flap in the backrest, located to the rear of the
armrest, facilitates the carrying of long objects.
To o p e n
F Lower the rear armrest.
F Pull the flap handle down.
F Lower the flap.
F Load the objects from inside the boot.
Ensure that the objects are well secured
and that they do not impede the
operation of the gear lever.
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Boot fittings (Saloon)
1. Boot floor
(storage for the spare wheel and the tools) 2.
Boot lamp
3. Open storage or Closed storage well
For vehicles so equipped, this is the
location for the Hi-Fi amplifier.
Luggage securing rings
F Use the 4 securing rings on the boot floor
to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of sharp
braking, you are advised to place heavy
objects as far for ward in the boot as
possible.
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Boot fittings (Tourer)
1. Hook
For shopping bags.
2. To r c h
To recharge, return it to its housing.
3. Storage net 1.
Luggage-cover blind
(see details on following page)
2. Luggage stowing rings
Use the 4 stowing rings provided on the
boot floor to secure your loads. 1.
Boot lamp
2. 12 V accessor y socket (100 W maximum)
Cigarette lighter type 12 volt socket. It is
located on the rear right-hand trim.
3. Loading height control
You can change the height of the vehicle to
make loading or unloading the boot easier.
4. Hook
For shopping bags.
5. Storage net or Closed storage well
For vehicles so equipped, this is the
location for the Hi-Fi amplifier.
As a safety measure in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects as far for wards as
possible.
3. Hooks
These allow a high load net to be fitted
(see details on following page).
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Luggage cover (Tourer)
To reel in
F Press the handle (PRESS) gently. The
luggage cover reels in automatically.
The moving part A can be folded along the rear
bench seat backrest.
To remove
F Compress the control 1 and lift the luggage
cover on the right then on the left to
remove it.
To install
F Position the left-hand end of the luggage
cover roller in its location B behind the rear
bench seat.
F Compress the roller control 1 and put the
roller in place in its location C on the right.
F Release the control to secure the luggage
c ove r.
F Unreel it to its fastening on the rear pillar.
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High load retaining net
(Tourer)
Hooked onto the special upper and lower
fixings, this permits use of the entire loading
volume up to the roof:
- behind the rear seats (row 2),
- behind the front seats (row 1) when the rear
seats are folded.
When positioning the net, check that the strap
loops are visible from the boot; this will make
slackening or tightening easier.
Installation
F Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
F Position the high load retaining net roller
above the two rails 1 located behind the
rear seats (2/3 bench seat). The two
notches 2 must be placed above the
two rails. F
Slide the two rails 1 into the notches 2 and
push the roller (lengthways) from right to
left to secure it.
F Reposition the rear seat backrests.
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Row 1
To use it in row 1:
F fold down the backrests of the rear seats,
F open the covers 3 of the corresponding
upper fixings,
F unroll the high load retaining net and
position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding fixing cover.
Check that the hook is secured in the rail
located inside the cover 3 ,
F pull the high load retaining net's metal bar
to position the other hook in the second
fixing cover.
Row 2
To use it in row 2:
F open the covers 4 of the corresponding
upper fixings,
F from the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net, pushing it to detach it
from the retaining hooks,
F position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding fixing cover.
Check that the hook is secured in the rail,
located inside the cover 4 ,
F position the other hook in the second fixing
cover and pull the metal bar towards you.
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Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded
roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Driving recommendations
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk
of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
check that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
- deactivate the Stop & Start system,
- drive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),
- do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- position 1 (Stop) : insert and removing
the key,
- position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
- position 3 (Starting) .
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control, which would
weigh down on its blade in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment
of the front airbag.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.
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Starting the engine
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P:
F depress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),
or
F press the brake pedal firmly (automatic
gearbox),
F insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key.
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example). F
With a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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