Citroen C5 RHD 2015 (RD/TD) / 2.G Repair Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2015, Model line: C5 RHD, Model: Citroen C5 RHD 2015 (RD/TD) / 2.GPages: 362, PDF Size: 32.4 MB
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Motorised opening
Boot (Tourer)
Manual opening
F Press upwards on lever A and lift up the
tailgate. F
Press upwards on lever A , or press of more
than one second on button B of the remote
control.
Manual closing
F Lower the tailgate using the interior
handle C .
Motorised closing
F Press the push-button D to close the
tailgate.
Do not interrupt the closing of the tailgate;
if any obstacle prevents it closing, the
operation will stop and the tailgate will
automatically rise by a few centimetres.
Do not attempt to help the opening of
the tailgate manually after pressing the
control A
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Cancelling the
memorisation
With the tailgate in the intermediate position,
you can cancel the stored position:
F Make a long press on push-button D .
The system emits a long audible beep.
F Release the push-button D . The tailgate
will return to the fully open position at the
next use.
Electrical protection of the
motor
If the tailgate is repeatedly opened and closed
in quick succession, the motor can start to
overheat and then cut out, preventing opening
and closing of the tailgate.
Allow the motor to cool down for ten minutes
without opening or closing the tailgate.
Closing in manual back-up mode remains
possible.
To avoid risk of injury, make sure that
no one is in the vicinity of the boot while
opening and closing.
If the tailgate is carrying extra weight
(snow, bicycle carrier, etc.) there is a
risk of it closing under this load. Support
the tailgate or first unload the bicycle
carrier or clear the snow.
When using an automatic car wash,
don’t forget to lock the vehicle so as to
avoid any risk of motorised opening of
the tailgate.
Memorisation of an
intermediate position
You can store an opening angle for the tailgate:
F Manually or automatically move the tailgate
to the required position.
F Make a long press on push-button D .
The system emits a short audible beep.
F Release the push-button D .
Interrupting the opening /
closing of the tailgate
When the tailgate is being opened or closed
electrically, you can interrupt its movement
at any point by pressing push-button D , the
control A or button B .
You can then open or close the tailgate
electrically or manually, if necessary moving it
in the opposite direction to release it.
Locking/unlocking
With the vehicle stationary, this is carried out
using:
- The remote control.
- The key in a door lock.
- The interior central locking/ unlocking
control.
The boot automatically locks when the vehicle
is moving at a speed of over 6 mph (10 km/h),
even if automatic central locking is deactivated.
It is unlocked when a door is opened or when
the central locking button is pressed (at a
speed of less than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
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Sunroof (Saloon)
Sunroof closed
- Press B to first notch: tilting.
- Press B to second notch: automatic
complete tilting.
- Press A to first notch: sliding towards rear.
- Press A to second notch: automatic total
sliding towards rear.
Sunroof open
- Press B to first notch: closure.
- Press B to second notch: automatic total
closure.
Operation
Tilted sunroof
- Press A to first notch: closure.
- Press A to second notch: automatic total
closure.
Your sun roof is fitted with a manually-operated
blind.
Anti-pinch
An anti-pinch device stops the sun roof from
closing, whether sliding or tilting. If it meets an
obstacle, it re-opens.
Reinitialisation
After a battery disconnection or if there has
been a malfunction, you have to reinitialise the
anti-pinch function.
F move control B until the roof is in the
complete tilting position,
F keep control B pressed down for a
minimum of 1 second.
During these operations, the anti-pinch
function does not operate.
.
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle, even if for a short
time.
In the event of anything being caught by
the sunroof closing, you must reverse
the roof movement.
Do this by reversing the position of the
control switch.
When the driver is operating the
sunroof, they must always make sure
that the passengers are not preventing
it from closing properly.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the sunroof control correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the sun roof.
The sunroof and its installation are not
available in the accessory range.
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Panoramic sunroof (Tourer)
This comprises a tinted glass panoramic
area 1 to improve brightness and vision in the
passenger compartment.
It is fitted with an electric blind 2 to help
maintain a comfortable temperature and
reduce noise.Opening
F Press control A .
Pressing to the 1st notch allows you to open
the blind step by step.
Pressing to the 2nd notch allows you to fully
open the blind.
The blind stops in the closest pre-defined
position (11 positions) as soon as you release
the control.
Closing
F Press control B .
Press to the first notch to close the blind step
by step.
Press to the second notch to close the blind
completely.
The blind stops at the nearest pre-set position
(11 positions) as soon as you release the
control.
Sequential electric blind
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Anti-pinch
If the blind meets an obstacle whilst closing, it
stops and opens partially again.
You must re-initialise the anti-pinch function
within 5 seconds of the blind stopping:
F press control B until the blind is fully closed
(closing in steps of a few centimetres).
After a battery disconnection, or if there has
been a malfunction, you have to re-initialise the
anti-pinch function:
F press control B to the 2nd notch
(fully closed),
F wait until the blind is fully closed,
F press control B for at least 3 seconds.
If the blind opens randomly during a closing
operation, and straight after the blind stops:
F Press control B until the blind closes fully.
During these operations, the anti-pinch
function does not operate. In the event of anything being caught
when the blind is moving, you must
reverse the movement of the blind.
To do so, reverse the position of the
control.
When the driver is operating the blind,
he or she must always make sure that
the passengers are not preventing it
from closing properly.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the blind correctly.
Pay particular attention to children
when operating the blind.
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Front seats
Manual adjustments
1. Adjustments to the height and angle of
the head restraint
To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, press on the release button A
and simultaneously on the head restraint
itself. The adjustment is correct when the
top edge of the head restraint is at the
same height as the top of the head. It is
also tilt adjustable.
To remove it, press the release button A ,
then pull it upwards. It may be necessary to
adjust the backrest angle.
2. Adjustment of the backrest angle
Operate the control and adjust the position
of the backrest to the front or to the rear.
3. Adjustment of the seat height
Raise or lower the control the number
of times required to obtain the desired
position.
4. Longitudinal adjustment of seat
Lift the control bar and adjust to the desired
position.
5. Adjustment of lumbar support
Turn the control and adjust to the desired
position.
6. Heated seat controls
The heated seats only operate when the
engine is running.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, seat back and head restraint which can all be adjusted for optimum driving comfort.
For your safety, do not drive with the
head restraints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat, so
as to avoid the risk of of jamming the
seat caused by the presence of objects
on the floor behind the seat or rear
passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately.
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Electric adjustments
To adjust the electric 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 opening one of the front doors or
switching off the ignition.
1. Adjustment of the seat height and
angle, and longitudinal position
Raise or lower the front of the control to
adjust the seat cushion angle.
Raise or lower the rear of the control to
raise or lower the seat.
Slide the control for wards or backwards to
move the seat for ward or back.
2. Adjustment of the backrest angle
Move the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the backrest angle.
3. Adjustment of the angle of the top of
the backrest
Move the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the angle of the top of the backrest. Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat, so
as to avoid the risk of of jamming the
seat caused by the presence of objects
on the floor behind the seat or rear
passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately.
Move the control:
-
For wards or backwards to increase or
reduce the lumbar support.
- Upwards or downwards to raise or lower
the lumbar support zone.
4.
Adjustment of lumbar support
This function allows you to independently
adjust the height and level of lumbar
support.
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Head restraint height and angle
adjustments
(electric seats)
F To adjust the angle of the head restraint,
push back or pull for ward section B of the
head restraint until you reach the desired
position.
F To raise it, pull upwards.
F To lower it, press on the control C to
release it, and simultaneously on the head
restraint itself.
F To remove it, press on the control C to
release it, then pull it upwards.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can
operate separately.
F Use the corresponding adjustment 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. This function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is
running.
F
Press on button A .
The warning lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is per formed in
cycles of 6 minutes (4 minutes of massage
followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the
system will per form 10 cycles.
After 1 hour, the function is deactivated.
The warning lamp goes out.
Massage function
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at
any time by pressing on button A .
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Storing driving positions
System which stores the settings of the driver's
seat. It allows two positions to be stored.
Use the buttons located on the door, driver's
side.
When storing a driving position, the air
conditioning settings are also memorised.
Storing a position
Using buttons M / 1 / 2
F Switch on the ignition.
F Adjust your seat.
F Press button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal confirms that the settings
have been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.
Welcome function
The welcome function assists entry and exit
from the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening
the driver’s door, the driver's seat moves back
automatically and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the seat moves
for ward to the memorised driving position.
When moving the seat, take care that no
person or object hinders the automatic
movement of the seat.
This function is deactivated by default.
You can activate or deactivate this function in
the vehicle parameters menu.
To adjust the air conditioning, refer to
the "Air conditioning" section.For your safety, avoid storing a driving
position while driving.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F b
riefly press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few consecutive
position recalls, the function will be deactivated
until the engine is started, to prevent
discharging of the battery.
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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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