Get In Brief Guide for Citroen C5 Suv First Generation (2001-2008)

eXTeRIOR

The xenon dual-function directional

headlamps

This function automatically provides you

with extra visibility on bends. This lighting is

linked with the angular lighting which max-

imises the area lit at intersections and when

parking.

glass panoramic roof (Tourer)

This provides you with improved brightness in the

passenger compartment.

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glass sun roof (saloon)

This also provides you with improved ventilation in the

passenger compartment.

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lane Departure Warning

system

This driving assistance device

warns you when you unwittingly

cross a lane marking.

Parking assistance

(visual + sound)

This function warns you, whilst

Tyre deﬂation detection

This function monitors the pres-

sure of each tyre and warns you

of tyres that are punctured or

deﬂated.

manoeuvring,

by

detecting

obstacles located in front of and

behind the vehicle.

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OPeNING

remote control key

Opening the boot

Fuel tank

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C

a

B

E

F

D

a.Key release / storage.

B.Locking of the vehicle.

C.Unlocking of the vehicle.

D.Guide-me-home lighting.

To open the fuel ﬂap, press on the

top left part of it, then pull from the

edge.

E

Locking ﬁller cap

Turn the key a quarter turn to lock

and unlock the ﬁller cap.

When refuelling, place the cap on

hook F.

Press upwards on the lever E.

The boot automatically locks when

the vehicle is moving at a speed

of over ꢀ0 km/h (6 mph), even if

automatic central locking is deacti-

vated. It is unlocked when a door is

opened or when the central locking

button is pressed (speed lower than

ꢀ0 km/h (6mph)).

Tank capacity:

approximately 71 litres

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OPeNING

Bonnet release

spare wheel

access to the spare wheel

To access the spare wheel:

1. Lift up the boot ﬂoor using the

strap (saloon) or the retractable

hook (Tourer).

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2. Fold back the boot carpet

(saloon).

3. Attach the hook to the upper

section of the boot.

a

ꢀ. To remove the spare wheel,

detach the strap then push the

wheel forwards, before lifting it

out.

This operation should only be

performed while the vehicle is

stationary.

saloon

Puncture kit

Open the door.

To unlock, pull release lever a.

B

Tourer

Note: The tools are to be found

in a protective holder inside the

spare wheel.

The puncture repair kit is a com-

plete system including a compres-

sor and a setting product.

Lift up lever B, then raise the bon-

net.

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INTeRIOR

Dual-zone automatic air

conditioning

This function enables you to adjust the com-

fort levels of the driver and the front passen-

ger independently. It is also automatically

regulated depending on the external climatic

conditions.

Parking space sensor

The “Parking space sensor” func-

tion assists you in ﬁnding a parking

space.

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Electric parking brake

audio and communication

systems

The electric parking brake combines automatic engagement when

the engine is switched off, and automatic release when the vehicle is

set in motion (automatic function activated by default).

Note: Manual locking/unlocking is possible.

This equipment beneﬁts from the lat-

est technology: MP3 compatible RD4

radio, Bluetooth^®hands-free kit,

NaviDrive (see NaviDrive instruc-

tions).

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DAs HBOARD

1 electric windows / rear view mirrors / Child

safety controls

2 Memorisation of driver’s seat, rear view mirrors

and air conditioning settings

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3 Controls at the steering wheel:

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speed limiter

Cruise control

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ꢀ Horn

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5 Audio/telematic controls under steering wheel

6 Driver's airbag

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2

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7 Navigation controls

8 Driver's air vent

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1

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9 Instrument panel

3

10 Driver's air vent

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11 Lighting control

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12 Windscreen wiper / screen wash controls

13 Ignition switch

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1ꢀ Controls:

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Locking/unlocking of doors and boot

Lane Departure Warning system

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15 steering column adjustment

16 Knees airbag

17 Oddments tray

18 Checks / Anti-intrusion alarm / Parking space

sensor controls

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19 Lighting / Direction indicators / Foglamp / Voice

recognition controls

20 Manual headlamp height adjustment

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DAs HBOARD

21 sunlight sensor

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22 soft diffusion air conditioning adjustment knob

23 Passenger's airbag

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2ꢀ

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2ꢀ side window demister

26 Bonnet release

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25 Passenger's air vents

27 Hazard lamps button

28 Key switch:

ꢀ1

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-

Passenger’s airbag activation/deactivation

29 Glovebox:

ꢀ0

-

Vehicle document storage

Audio-video sockets

Fusebox access ﬂap

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30 esP / Parking assistance controls

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31 Automatic gearbox sPORT/sNOW mode

controls

32 electric parking brake

33 Armrest with cup-holder

3ꢀ suspension controls:

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37

-

Ground clearance adjustment

sport mode

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35 Ashtray with lighter

36 Gear lever

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3ꢀ

37 storage

38 Radio mono CD or NaviDrive

39 Air conditioning controls

ꢀ0 storage

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ꢀ1 Multifunction display

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DAs HBOARD

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Multifunction

display menu

Instrument panel menu

Activation of voice

recognition or reminder of

navigation guidance

MODe: selection of the type

of information displayed on

multifunction screen.

Cruise control

and speed limiter

Audio

The “sET +, PaUsE, vOl+, mUTE”

buttons are located so that you can

use them without needing to take

your eyes off the road.

Telephone

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GeTTING s TARTeD

Front seats

seat belt height adjustment

manual adjustments

Electrical adjustments

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J

K

g

F

h

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E

The correct positioning of the belt

strap is through the middle of the

shoulder. see “seat belts”.

F. seat height and slide adjust-

ments.

g.Adjustment of the backrest

angle.

h.Adjustment of top of backrest.

To adjust the seat belt for height,

compress the control and slide it

in the desired direction.

a

i. Adjustment of ꢁ axis lumbar

support.

J. Massage function.

B

D

C

K.Heated seat control.

a.Adjustment of the backrest

angle.

B.Adjustment of the seat height

and angle.

memorisation

The Memorisation function allows

you to programme the driver’s

seat, rear view mirrors and air

conditioning settings.

C.Heated seat control.

D.Longitudinal adjustment of seat.

E. Adjustment of the backrest lum-

bar support.

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GeTTING s TARTeD

Electric exterior rear view

mirrors

automatic electrochrome

rear view mirror

steering column adjustment

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a

b

c

2

3

1

ꢀ

a

This automatically and progres-

sively adapts to day-time or night-

time use.

With the vehicle at rest, unlock

the steering wheel by pushing con-

trol a forwards.

1. selection of rear view

mirror:

a - Left hand side.

Operation

switch on the ignition and press

button ꢀ.

Adjust the height and the reach

of the steering wheel, then lock

the position by pulling the lever

upwards.

b - Right hand side.

c - Foldback / Deployment.

2. Directional control for

mirror selected

•

Warning lamp 3 on: automatic

mode.

•

Warning lamp 3 off: automatic

mode stopped. The mirror

remains in its lightest deﬁnition.

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VIs IBILITy

lighting

Front wipers

rear wipers (Tourer)

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C

a

B

ring a

Lamps off.

Control positions

2. Rapid wipe.

1. Normal wipe.

Rotate control C to the desired

position.

Automatic lighting of head-

lamps.

Off

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. Intermittent wipe.

0. Off.

One press downwards:

sidelamps.

Intermittent wipe

screen wash

•

aUTO: Automatic wipe acti-

vated.

single wipe.

Dipped beams/main

beams.

•

Pull the control stalk towards you

to change between dipped beam

and main beam.

screen wash

Pull the screen wipe control stalk

towards you.

ring B

Note: If the ignition has been

switched off for around 1 minute,

it is necessary to re-activate

automatic wiping.

Front foglamps on.

Front foglamps and

rear foglamps on.

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VeNTILATION

automatic air conditioning

Adjustment

of temperature on

driver's side

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Front demisting -

deicing

Adjusting the air ﬂow

Adjustment of air distribution

on driver's side

Activation/deactivation

of air conditioning

Adjustment of

temperature on

passenger's side

Passenger's side

automatic operation

Driver's side automatic

operation

Adjustment of air

distribution on

passenger's side

Rear and external rear view

mirrors demisting - deicing

Air recirculation -

entry of air from outside

Note: It is recommended to use automatic mode by pressing on the “aUTO” button.

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MONITORING

instrument panel

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D

h

C

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B

F

J

a

g

a. Fuel gauge and low fuel warning lamp.

B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.

C. Coolant temperature.

g. Trip mileage recorder reset button.

h. Rev counter.

i. engine oil temperature.

D. speed indicator.

E. Instrument panel.

F. Mileage recorder.

J. Display of automatic gearbox information.

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hazard warning lamps

The hazard lamps can

also be used with the igni-

tion switched off.

note:

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When the ignition is switched on, the orange

and red warning lamps light up.

When the engine is running, these warning

lamps should go out.

if any warning lamps remain lit, refer to the

relevant page.

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MONITORING

Tyre deﬂation detection

log of alerts

Economy mode

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a

When the engine is stopped, some

functions (audio system, screen

wipe, electric windows, sunroof,

electric seats, telephone, video,

interior lighting etc.) are only elec-

trically supplied for a maximum

period of 30 minutes, to avoid dis-

charging the battery.

Once this period is over, a mes-

sage is displayed on the instru-

ment panel screen and the active

functions are placed on standby.

This function allows you to display

the log of alerts.

Press on button a. The following

messages appear consecutively

on the instrument panel screen:

The tyre deﬂation detection system

is a driving aid which informs you

of the condition of your tyres.

It does not replace either vigilance

or responsibility on the part of the

driver.

•

Tyre pressure check.

Maintenance indicator reminder.

Display of message alerts.

Oil level check.

These functions will be automat-

cially reactivated when the vehicle

is restarted.

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PAs s eNGeR s AFeTy

seat belts and front

passenger's airbag

Front passenger's airbag

deactivation

Child safety

i

C

D

E

h

g

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J

B

F

a

The seat belt fastened/unfastened

status for each seat category is

indicated by the lighting or ﬂash-

ing of the warning lamps linked to

each position:

a. Non-fastened / unfastened

front and/or rear seat belts

warning lamp.

B. Front left-hand seat belt warn-

ing lamp.

C. Front right-hand seat belt

warning lamp.

D. Rear right-hand seat belt

warning lamp.

E. Central rear seat belt warning

lamp.

F. Rear left-hand seat belt warn-

ing lamp.

This deactivates the controls in the

rear of the vehicle, both for the rear

windows and for opening the rear

doors from the inside. The electric

child safety device is activated by

pressing on button J.

The activation of the function is

indicated by a message on the

instrument panel screen and the

light on button J.

In order to be able to use a rear-

facing child seat in the front pas-

senger's seat position, it is impera-

tive to deactivate the passenger's

airbag.

For that:

•

With the ignition switched off,

insert the key into the switch i.

•

Turn the key to the “OFF” posi-

tion, the passenger's airbag is

deactivated.

The front passenger's airbag deac-

tivation warning lamp g lights up

when the ignition is switched on.

g. Front passenger's airbag

deactivation warning lamp.

h. Front passenger's airbag acti-

vation warning lamp.

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DRIVING

Electric parking brake

hill start assist

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B

a

automatic operation

manual operation

The electronic parking brake

releases automatically and pro-

gressively when you press the

accelerator. With the vehicle sta-

tionary, the parking brake is auto-

matically applied when the engine

is switched off.

The MANUAL application/release

of the parking brake is possible

permanently by pulling/pushing

control B.

To aid starting on a gradient, your

vehicle is equipped with a system

which keeps it immobilised for a

short time (about ꢁ seconds), the

approximate time it takes to move

your foot from the brake pedal to

the accelerator pedal.

This function is only active when:

Before leaving the

vehicle, check that

warning lamp a (!)

Before leaving the

vehicle, check that

warning lamp a (!)

•

The vehicle is completely sta-

tionary, with your foot on the

brake pedal.

(red) on the instru-

•

In particular conditions on a

slope.

With the driver's door closed.

ment panel is permanently lit and

that warning lamp P (red) on con-

trol B is lit.

ment panel is permanently lit and

that warning lamp P (red) on con-

trol B is lit.

Never leave a child alone

inside the vehicle with

the ignition on, as they

could release the parking

brake.

With the engine running,

if you leave the vehicle,

manually apply the park-

ing brake.

Do not leave the vehicle

while it is being held in the

temporary immobilisation

hill start assist phase.

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DRIVING

speed limiter

Cruise control

instrument panel display

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This system allows you to choose

a maximum speed that you do not

wish to exceed.

This system allows you to main-

tain a constant vehicle speed pro-

grammed by the driver.

selection of “limiT”: Acti-

vation of speed limiter

mode.

The speed limiter or cruise control

mode is displayed on the instru-

ment panel when selected.

selection

of “CrUisE”:

Activation of cruise control

mode.

“sET +”: Increase of the

maximum speed.

“sET”: Memorisation

of the speed (system

paused).

speed limiter

Cruise control

“sET -”: Reduction of the

maximum speed.

“sET +”: Increase of the

memorised speed (system

ON).

suspension or resumption

of mode.

“sET -”: Reduction of the

memorised speed (system

ON).

Deactivation.

The chosen speed is mem-

orised.

suspension or resumption of

mode.

Note: The chosen speed must be

higher than 30 km/h (20 mph).

Deactivation.

Cruise control is active on the

higher gears of the gearbox. The

chosen speed must be higher

than ꢀ0 km/h (25 mph).

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DRIVING

Direction indicators -

“motorway” function

automatic gearbox

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The automatic gearbox offers you:

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Operation in auto-active mode,

with automatic adaptation to your

style of driving as well as to the

road proﬁle (Position D).

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Operation in sequential mode,

with manual gear changing (Posi-

tion m).

Operation in automatic sPOrT

mode (Position D) and press

button a.

Operation in automatic snOW

mode (Position D) and press

button B.

a

B

Move the stalk brieﬂy upwards or

downwards, without going beyond

the resistance point; the direction

indicators will ﬂash 3 times.

Positions

For safety:

P: Parking.

The gear lever can

only be disengaged

from position P if

you are pressing the

brake pedal.

r: Reverse gear.

n: Neutral.

D: Automatic mode.

m: sequential mode.

When a door is opened, an

audible signal sounds if the

gear selector is not in posi-

tion P.

Before leaving the vehicle,

make absolutely certain that

position P is selected.

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DRIVING

Parking space sensor

Parking assistance (visual

and sound)

lane Departure Warning

system

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a

B

C

you can select the “Parking space

sensor” by pressing button a,

which ﬂashes when next to the

space tobe measured,withaspeed

lower than ꢁ0 km/h (ꢀꢁ mph) and

at a distance of less than ꢀ.5 m

from the space.

you can activate/deactivate the

parking assistance by pressing

button B. When the parking assist-

ance is inactive, the warning lamp

on button B is lit up.

This device is designed for use on

motorways and dual carriageways,

and operates only at speeds above

80 km/h (50 mph).

A press on button C activates the

function, the warning lamp on the

button lights up.

The ﬁxed lighting of the warning

lamp indicates that this function is

selected.

Note: The system does not

alert you if one of your direc-

tion indicators is operating and

for approx. 20 seconds after the

direction indicator has stopped.

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