CITROEN C5 User manual

QUICKSTART GUIde

CITROËN C5

JULY 2009

BONNeT

- To release the bonnet, the passenger door needs to be opened. Then the lever can be seen at the

bottom left of the passenger footwell.

- Remember to check the coolant, oil, screen wash and battery levels frequently.

- Please note, if the bonnet fails to close at first attempt, DO NOT push the bonnet closed (which could

damage it). Re-open and release from a greater height.

(For more details please refer to pages 150 - 160 of the owner’s handbook).

1 THE KEYS TO YOUR CAR

- There are four buttons on the fob, which release the metal key, switch on the lights for 60 seconds or

alternatively opens the tailgate on the Exclusive Tourer, lock and unlock the car.

- The locking button also has some additional features:

- Deadlocking the car – disconnects the door handles both on the outside and inside as a

security measure.

- Guide Me Home Lights – the headlights remain on for a short time, to help at night.

- ‘Find Me’ function – The indicators flash for 10 seconds for locating the car in a busy car park.

- ‘Global closer’ – by pressing and holding the lock button, this will close all windows and

sunroof too.

(For more details please refer to pages 5 & 64 - 69 of the owner’s handbook).

2 THE HANDBOOK

- Inside the handbook there is an ‘In Brief’ chapter which covers the basic operations and the ‘In Depth’

sections which explain everything.

3 LOOKING AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

A. Key release B. Locks the car

C. Unlocks the car

D. Lights/Electric tailgate opening

FUeL FLAP

- The tank capacity is approximately 71 litres.

- During the filling of the tank, the filler cap can be attached on the inside of the flap.

(For more details please refer to pages 5 & 81 of the owner’s handbook).

TYReS

- The tyre pressures are indicated on the label on inside of the driver’s door frame.

(For more details please refer to page 206 of the owner’s handbook).

TYRe PReSSURe MONITOR (eXCLUSIVe)

- This function warns of tyres that are deflated or punctured.

- Sensors monitor the tyre pressures whilst driving. In the event of change in pressure, a message will

appear on the instrument panel screen.

- The pressures can be checked at any time by pressing on the ‘Check’ button on the right.

The information will be displayed on the instrument panel screen.

(For more details please refer to page 111 of the owner’s handbook).

TAILGATe (TOUReR eXCLUSIVe)

- The Tourer may have electronic opening and closing tailgate. Opening the tailgate can either be done

via the key or the handle. Closing is done by pressing the red boot close button on the under side of

the tailgate or can be done manually.

- It is possible to interrupt the tailgate whilst it is closing or opening, by either pressing the button on

the key, the handle or the red boot closing button.

- It is possible to memorise an intermediate position. This is done by moving the boot to the required opening

angle and then pressing and holding the red boot close button until a confirmation beep can be heard.

(For more details please refer to pages 76 - 78 of the owner’s handbook).

3 LOOKING AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

4 LOOKING AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

SPARe WHeeL

- The spare wheel is stored in the boot.

- On 1.6HDi there is a temporary puncture repair kit.

(For more details please refer to pages 164 - 167 of the owner’s handbook).

TORCH (ON TOUReR VTR+ & eXCLUSIVe MOdeLS)

- The boot light, can also be used as a torch which lasts up to 45 minutes using the

rechargeable batteries.

- Automatically recharges whilst driving with the torch in its housing.

- There is an additional bracket (A) on the torch, which allows the torch to be propped up whilst on the

ground, lighting up the wheel bolts when changing a wheel at night.

(For more details please refer to page 99 of the owner’s handbook).

HIGH LOAd ReTAINING NeT (TOUReR)

- The high load retaining net is installed by clipping it onto the back of the rear seats and fixing it into

the roof anchor points.

- There are two places the net can be positioned with the car, either behind the rear bench seat or

behind the front seats once the rear bench seat is folded down.

(For more details please refer to pages 100 & 101 of the owner’s handbook).

FOLdING ReAR SeATS

- It is possible to fold the rear seats (1/3 - 2/3).

- Before folding the seats, stow the head restraints. Then lift the seat cushion, and rest it against the front

seat and using the lever tilt the back rest of each seat forward.

- When repositioning the seat, ensure that the back rest is correctly locked into place by checking that

the red indicator has disappeared.

(For more details please refer to page 60 of the owner’s handbook).

ReAR WINdOW BLINdS (LeATHeR PACK OPTION)

- As part of the option the Saloon comes with a rear window blind and side window blinds.

- The Tourer comes with the side blind only, as the rear glass is tinted on the VTR+ and Exclusive.

- Pull up on either blind and hook onto the area marked B (for the side blind) and D (for the Rear blind).

(For more details please refer to page 97 of the owner’s handbook).

4 LOOKING AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

5 DRIVER’S SEAT, INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

dRIVeR CONTROLS

- Before you drive your car, make sure you are fully aware of all the main controls needed whilst driving.

(For more details please refer to pages 8 - 21 of the owner’s handbook).

dRIVeR’S SeAT AdJUSTMeNTS

- There are several different adjustments which can be made to the driver’s seat, allowing for the most

comfortable position including height adjustment.

- In addition to the standard seats the VTR+ has lumbar adjustment and the Exclusive has electric seats

with additional shoulder adjustment and memory. The Leather Pack option adds to these seats a heat

and massage function.

(For more details please refer to pages 56 - 59 of the owner’s handbook).

STeeRING WHeeL HeIGHT & ReACH

- The steering wheel is adjustable for both the height and reach. The adjuster is on the bottom left of the

steering wheel.

(For more details please refer to page 63 of the owner’s handbook).

5 DRIVER’S SEAT, INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

FIXed-CeNTRed CONTROLS STeeRING WHeeL

- The benefits of the fixed centred controls steering wheel, are that the driver’s airbag can be shaped

to match the human form regardless of the amount of steering lock applied. The following controls

can be used without taking your hands off the steering wheel, and are always in the

same position.

A. Instrument panel Menu

B. Activation of voice reminder or reminder of navigation guidance

C. Cruise control and Speed limiter

D. Telephone

E. Multifunction display menu

F. Selection of the type of information displayed on the central screen

G. Audio controls.

(For more details please refer to pages 136 - 137 of the owner’s handbook).

CRUISe CONTROL ANd SPeed LIMITeR

- The minimum speed for setting the systems is 25mph and the controls are located on the left side

of the Fixed Centred Controls steering wheel.

- Cruise Control is designed to maintain one constant speed.

- Speed Limiter is designed not to allow for a speed to be exceeded.

(For more details please refer to pages 138 - 141 of the owner’s handbook).

5 DRIVER’S SEAT, INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

dOOR MIRRORS

- To activate the heated door mirrors press the rear screen de-icing button.

- The mirrors can also be fitted with an ‘Indexing’. As part of the Leather Pack option on the VTR+ or as

standard on Exclusive, this feature lowers the door mirror towards the ground showing the curb, when

reverse gear and either mirror has been selected on the control button.

- The position of the ‘Indexing’ mirror can be adjusted.

(For more details please refer to page 61 of the owner’s handbook).

HeAdLAMPS

- The C5 is also fitted with ‘Cornering Lights’ or ‘Bend Lighting’. These extra lamps switch on below

25mph when either indicating or turning the wheel more than 90 degrees. They add extra light to the

left or right of the main beam dependent on the direction you’re turning.

- ‘Direction Headlamps’ are part of the Xenon option. They adjust the main beam to the left and right

by 15 degrees according to the steering angle.

- All these systems can be deactivated in the Main Menu.

(For more details please refer to pages 83 & 88 of the owner’s handbook).

Without bend lighting

With bend lighting

5 DRIVER’S SEAT, INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

AUTOMATIC ILLUMINATION OF HeAdLAMPS (ON VTR + & eXCLUSIVe MOdeLS)

- Once ‘AUTO’ has been activated, the headlamps will illuminate either when the light levels are low or

if the wipers are activated.

- Please note they do not necessarily respond to foggy conditions. In these types of conditions they

must be switched on manually and may also require the fog lamps.

(For more details please refer to pages 83 & 88 of the owner’s handbook).

‘GUIde Me HOMe’ LIGHTING

- Designed to improve the visibility whilst walking away from the vehicle, by keeping the headlamps on

temporarily after switching off the ignition.

- Automatic activation can be set for 15, 30 or 60 seconds through the onboard computer menu on

cars with ‘Automatic headlamps’ or manually for 30 seconds for those without, by pulling the lighting

stalk towards the steering wheel within 2 minutes after switching off the engine.

(For more details please refer to page 85 of the owner’s handbook).

AUTOMATIC RAIN SeNSITIVe WINdSCReeN WIPeRS (VTR + & eXCLUSIVe)

- To activate this function push down on the windscreen wiper stalk.

(For more details please refer to pages 89 - 91 of the owner’s handbook).

WINdSCReeN WIPeRS ‘MAINTeNANCe POSITION’

- For up to one minute after switching off the ignition, press the windscreen wiper stalk down and the

wipers will move to a vertical position.

- This allows for the screen/wiper blades to be cleaned, changed or positioned for winter parking

without risking damage to the bonnet. Winter parking is leaving the wiper blades off the screen

overnight reducing the risk of frost damage to the blades.

(For more details please refer to page 91 of the owner’s handbook).

5 DRIVER’S SEAT, INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

HYdRACTIVe 3+ SUSPeNSION

- The Hydractive 3+ suspension enhances driving comfort by maintaining a constant body height

whatever the vehicle load.

- Hydractive 3+ suspension gives you the possibility of choosing between two modes of suspension:

- Normal mode allows for maximum comfort

- Sport mode is more suited to a sporty style of driving. (Sport mode is retained when you

switch off the engine).

ADJUSTMENT OF BOOT SILL HEIGHT:

- When stationary it is possible to adjust the height of the C5 Tourer boot sill manually:

- Keep the button pressed down which is located in the boot on the right handside

- The sill height can be raised as well as lowered.

- There are three ways in which the vehicle will return to it’s original position:

- Close the boot

- Open the driver’s door

- Drive the vehicle taking care to allow correction before driving over raised surfaces.

The pump motor may be heard on entering or exiting the vehicle when the engine is off (this is raising/

lowering of the suspension).

(For more details please refer to pages 146 & 148 of the owner’s handbook).

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