Get Lighting and visibility Guide for Citroen C5 Suv Second Generation (2008-2017)

Lighting and visibility

Exterior lighting controls

Control stalk for the selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.

Main lighting

Additional lighting

Settings

The various front and rear lamps of the

vehicle are designed to adapt the driver's

visibility progressively in relation to the climatic

conditions:

Other lamps are fitted to meet the requirements

You can configure some functions:

of particular driving conditions:

-

daytime running lamps,

automatic illumination of headlamps,

directional lighting,

-

rear foglamps, to be seen from a distance,

front foglamps for even better forward

vision,

-

sidelamps, to be seen,

dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

guide-me-home lighting.

-

directional headlamps for improved

visibility when cornering,

daytime running lamps to be seen during

the day.

-

main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), the presence

of misting on the internal surface of the

glass of the headlamps and rear lamps

is normal; it disappears after the lamps

have been on for a few minutes.

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Manual controls

Displays

A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it

to position the symbol required facing the

mark.

Illumination of the corresponding indicator

lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the

lighting selected is on.

Lighting off (ignition off) /

C. Foglamps selection ring.

Daytime running lamps (engine running).

The foglamps operate with the sidelamps and

the dipped and main beam headlamps.

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps.

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The lighting is controlled directly by the driver

by means of the ring A and the stalk B.

Dipped headlamps or main

beam headlamps.

B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull

the stalk towards you to switch the

lighting between dipped and main beam

headlamps.

In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the

driver can switch on the main beam headlamps

temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a

pull on the stalk.

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Front and rear foglamps

In good or rainy weather, both day and

night, use of the front and rear foglamps

is prohibited. In these situations, the

power of their beams may dazzle other

drivers. They should only be used in fog

or falling snow.

Switching off the lighting when

switching off the ignition

When the ignition is switched off, all of the

lamps switch off immediately, except for

the dipped beam headlamps if automatic

guide-me-home lighting is activated.

In these weather conditions, it is your

responsibility to switch on the foglamps

and dipped headlamps manually as the

sunshine sensor may detect sufficient

light.

Do not forget to switch off the front and

rear foglamps when they are no longer

needed.

Switching on the lighting

after switching off the

ignition

To reactivate the lighting control stalk,

turn the ring A to position "0" - lighting

off, then to the position of your choice.

When the driver's door is opened, a

temporary audible signal warns you that

the vehicle's lighting is on.

-

1^stturn forwards: front foglamps on.

2^ndturn forwards: rear foglamps on.

1^stturn rearwards: rear foglamps off.

2^ndturn rearwards: front foglamps off.

They switch off automatically after a

period which depends on the state of

charge of the battery (entry to energy

economy mode).

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Daytime running lamps

Manual guide-me-home

lighting

These special lamps, located at the front, make

the vehicle more visible by day.

The temporary illumination of the dipped beam

headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been

switched off makes the driver's exit easier

when the light is poor.

They come on automatically and stay on, when

the engine is running and when the lighting

control stalk is at position 0 or AUTO.

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Switching on

F

With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting stalk.

F

A further "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches

off automatically after a set time.

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Automatic illumination of headlamps

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are

switched on automatically, without any action

on the part of the driver, when a low level of

external light is detected or in certain cases of

activation of the windscreen wipers.

As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient

level or after the windscreen wipers are switched

off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

Linked with the automatic Guide-

me-home lighting

The link with the automatic illumination of

headlamps provides the guide-me-home

lighting with the following additional options:

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor,

the lighting comes on and a message appears

in the instrument panel screen, accompanied

by an audible signal.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

-

selection of the duration of lighting for 15,

30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters

menu,

-

automatic activation of the guide-me-home

lighting when automatic illumination of

headlamps is in operation.

In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor

may detect sufficient light. Therefore,

the lighting will not come on

automatically.

Do not cover the sunshine sensor,

linked with the rain sensor and located

in the centre of the windscreen behind

the rear view mirror; the associated

functions would no longer operate.

Activation

F

Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The automatic

illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a

message in the instrument panel screen.

Deactivation

F

Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO". Deactivation is accompanied by a

message in the instrument panel screen.

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Manual headlamp

adjustment

Automatic adjustment of directional

headlamps

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message in the instrument

panel screen.

The system then places your headlamps in the

lowest position.

Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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To avoid dazzling other road users, the height

of the halogen bulb headlamps must be

adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 5 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 5 people + maximum authorised loads.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised loads.

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road

users, this system corrects the height of the

xenon headlamp beams automatically and when

stationary, depending on the load in the vehicle.

Travelling abroad

If planning to use your vehicle in a

country that drives on the other side

of the road, we recommend that

you contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop to check whether

the headlamps need to be adjusted to

avoid dazzling on-coming drivers.

Initial setting is position "0".

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Directional lighting

"Cornering lighting" function

With dipped or main beams, this function

provides additional lighting for the inside of a

bend, when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph

(approx 40 km/h).

This lighting is most useful when travelling at

low and medium speed (urban driving, winding

road, junctions, parking manoeuvres...).

Deactivation

This function is deactivated:

-

below a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel,

-

when stationary or at very low speed,

when reverse gear is engaged,

when the directional headlamps are

switched off.

without cornering lighting

Activation

This function is activated:

-

when the direction indicator is activated,

from a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel.

with cornering lighting

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"Directional headlamps" function

When the dipped or main beam headlamps

are on, this function, associated with the

"Cornering lighting" function, enables the light

beam to follow the direction of the road.

The use of this function, linked with the xenon

headlamps only, considerably improves the

quality of your lighting when cornering.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp

flashes in the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message in the

display screen.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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without directional lighting

Programming

The function is activated or deactivated via the

vehicle parameters menu.

This function is activated by default.

The state of the function remains in the

memory when the ignition is switched off.

When stationary or moving at very low

speed or when reverse gear is engaged,

the function is inactive.

with directional lighting

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Wiper controls

The vehicle's front and rear wipers are

designed to improve the driver's visibility

progressively according to the weather

conditions.

Manual controls

Windscreen wipers

A. Wiping speed selection stalk.

Fast (heavy rain).

Programming

You can modify the settings for the following

Normal (moderate rain).

functions:

Intermittent (proportional to the

speed of the vehicle).

-

automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Off.

Automatic, then single wipe.

Refer to the corresponding section.

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Windscreen and headlamp

wash

Rear wiper (Tourer)

F

Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards

you. The windscreen wash then the

windscreen wipers operate for a fixed

period.

B. rear wiper selection ring:

park,

The headlamp washers only operate when the

dipped or main beam headlamps are on,

with the vehicle moving.

intermittent wipe,

To reduce the consumption of the fluid by the

headlamp washers, they operate only with

every seventh use of the screenwash or every

25 miles (40 km) during a given journey.

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wash-wipe (set duration).

If a significant accumulation of snow or

ice is present, or when using a tailgate

bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic

rear wiper via the vehicle parameters

menu.

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear

wiper operates if the windscreen wipers are

operating.

Programming

The function is activated or deactivated via the

vehicle parameters menu.

This function is activated by default.

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Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,

Switching off

Operating fault

without any action on the part of the driver, if

rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view

mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of

the rainfall.

This is controlled manually by the driver by

moving stalk A upwards and returning it to

position "0".

It is accompanied by a message in the

instrument panel screen.

If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the

wipers will operate in intermittent mode.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The automatic wiping must be

reactivated if the ignition has been off

for more than one minute, by pushing

stalk A downwards.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with

the sunshine sensor and located in the

centre of the windscreen behind the

rear view mirror.

Switch off the automatic wiping when

using an automatic car wash.

In winter, it is advisable to wait until the

windscreen is completely clear of ice

before activating the automatic wiping.

Activation

This is controlled manually by the driver by

moving stalk A to the "AUTO" position.

It is accompanied by a message in the

instrument panel screen.

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Special position of the windscreen wipers

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

-

handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

-

avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of

wear.

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This position permits release of the windscreen

wiper blades.

It is used for cleaning or replacement of the

wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to

release the wiper blades from the windscreen.

F

Any action on the wiper stalk within one

minute after switching off the ignition

places the wiper blades vertically on the

screen.

To park the wiper blades again, switch on

the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Lighting and visibility for Your Citroen C5 Suv Second Generation (2008-2017)

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