Citroen C5 (2017 year). Instruction - part 21

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RDS

The external environment (hills,
buildings, tunnels, basement car
parks, ...) may block reception,
including in RDS mode. This is a
normal effect of the way in which radio
waves are transmitted and does not
indicate any failure of the audio system.

Press the MENU

button.

Select "Audio functions

Press OK

Select the "FM waveband
preferences

" function.

Press OK

Select "Activate RDS

Press OK, RDS is displayed in the
screen.

In "Radio

" mode, press OK directly to activate /

deactivate RDS mode.

RDS, if displayed, enables you to continue
listening to the same station by automatic
retuning to alternative frequencies.
However, in certain conditions, coverage
of an RDS station may not be assured
throughout the country as radio stations
do not cover 100 % of the territory. This
explains the loss of reception of a station
that can occur during a journey.

Receiving TA messages

Press the TA button to activate or
deactivate traffic messages.

The TA (Traffic Announcement)
function gives priority to TA alert
messages. To operate, this function
needs good reception of a radio station
transmitting this type of message.
When a traffic report is transmitted, the
current audio source (Radio, CD, ...)
is interrupted automatically to play the
TA message. Normal playback of the
audio source resumes at the end of the
transmission of the message.

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USB player

This unit consists of a USB port
and an auxiliary Jack socket,
depending on model.

Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port
or connect a USB peripheral device to the USB
port using a suitable cable (not supplied).

The system creates playlists
(temporary memory), which can take
from a few seconds to several minutes
on the first connection.
Reducing the number of non-music
files and the number of folders reduces
this waiting time. Playlists are updated
every time the ignition is switched off or
a USB memory stick is connected.
The lists are memorised: if the lists are
not changed, the subsequent loading
time is reduced.

Press and hold REFRESH LIST to
display the different classifications.

Select by "Folder

" / "Artist" /

"Genre

" / "Playlist".

Press OK to select the classification
required, then press OK again to
confirm.

Press REFRESH LIST briefly to
display the previously selected
classification.

Navigate through the list using the
left / right and up / down buttons.

Confirm the selection by
pressing OK.

Press one of these buttons to gain
access to the previous / next track in
the list.
Press and hold one of the buttons for
fast forward or rewind.

Press one of these buttons to
gain access to the previous / next
"Folder

" / "Artist" / "Genre" /

"Playlist

" in the list.

To protect the system, do not use a
USB hub.

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Auxiliary socket (AUX)

Connect the portable device (MP3 player, …) to
the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio cable
(not supplied).

Press the SOURCE button several
times in succession and select AUX.

First adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume on
your audio system. Operation of controls is via
the portable device.

Do not connect a device to both the
Jack auxiliary socket and the USB port
at the same time.

CD player

Insert circular compact discs only.
Some anti-pirating systems, on original discs
or CDs copied using a personal recorder, may
cause faults which are no reflection on the
quality of the vehicle's player.
Insert a CD in the player, play begins
automatically.

To play a disc which has already
been inserted, press the SOURCE
button several times in succession
and select CD

Press one of the buttons to select a
track on the CD.

Press the LIST REFRESH button to
display the list of tracks on the CD.

Press and hold one of the buttons for
fast forward or rewind.

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The audio system will only play files with the
extension ".mp3" with a sampling rate
of 22.05 KHz or 44.1 KHz. No other type of file
(.wma, .mp4, .m3u, etc.) can be played.

It is advisable to restrict file names to
20 characters without using special characters
(e.g. " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing or displaying
problems.

In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or
CDRW, when recording, the ISO 9660 level 1.2
or Joliet file format is recommended.
If the disc is recorded in another format, it may
not be played correctly.
It is recommended that the same recording
format is always used for an individual disc,
with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum)
for optimum sound quality.
In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the
Joliet format is recommended.

Information and advice

To play a disc which has already
been inserted, press the SOURCE
button several times in succession
and select CD

Press one of the buttons to select a
folder on the CD.

Press one of the buttons to select a
track on the CD.

Press the LIST REFRESH button to
display the list of directories of the
MP3 compilation.

Press and hold one of the buttons for
fast forward or rewind play.

Playing an
MP3 CD compilation

Insert an MP3 CD compilation in the player.
The audio equipment searches for all of the
music tracks, which may take anything between
a few seconds and several tens of seconds,
before play begins.

On a single disc, the CD player can
read up to 255 MP3 files spread over
8 folder levels. However, it is advisable
to keep to a limit of two levels to reduce
the access time before the CD is
played.
While the CD is being played, the folder
structure is not followed.
All of the files are displayed on a single
level.

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Use only USB memory sticks formatted FAT32
(File Allocation Table).

It is recommended that you use
genuine Apple

USB cables for correct

operation.

* In certain cases, play of the audio files must

be initiated from the keypad.

** If the telephone supports the function.

Bluetooth

audio streaming

Streaming allows music files on the telephone
to be played via the audio system.

Connect the telephone: see the "Telephone"
section.

Select in the "Bluetooth: Telephone - Audio"
menu the telephone to be connected.
The audio system connects to a newly paired
telephone automatically.

Control of tracks to be played is via the buttons
on the audio system control panel and the
steering mounted controls**. The contextual
information can be displayed in the screen.

Activate the streaming source by
pressing the SOURCE button*.

Connecting Apple

players

Connect the Apple

player to the USB port

using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.

Control is via the audio system.

The classifications available are those of the
portable device connected (artists / albums /
genres / playlists / audiobooks / podcasts).

The version of software in the audio system
may not be compatible with the generation of
your Apple

player.

To protect the system, do not use a
USB hub.

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Telephone

Pairing a Bluetooth

telephone

Screen C
(Available according to model and version)

As a safety measure and because they
require prolonged attention on the part
of the driver, the operations for pairing
of the Bluetooth

mobile telephone with

the Bluetooth

hands-free system of

your audio equipment must be carried
out with the vehicle stationary and the
ignition on.

Go to www.citroen.co.uk for more information
(compatibility, more help, ...).

Activate the telephone's Bluetooth

function

and ensure that it is "visible to all" (telephone
configuration).

Press the MENU

button.

In the menu, select:
- "Bluetooth

: Telephone - Audio"

- "Bluetooth configuration"
- "Perform a Bluetooth search"

A window is displayed with a message that a
search is in progress.

The services available depend on
the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth

device

used.
Consult your telephone's manual and
your operator to find out which services
are available to you.

* If your telephone is fully compatible.

The first 4 telephones recognised are displayed
in this window.

The "Telephone

" menu permits access to the

following functions in particular: "Directory"*,
"Calls list", "Consult the paired equipment

Select the telephone to be connected from the
list. Only one telephone can be connected at
a time.

A virtual keypad is displayed in the screen:
enter a code with at least 4 digits.

Confirm by pressing OK.

A message in the screen indicates the telephone
chosen. To accept the pairing, enter the same
code on the telephone, then confirm with OK.
If pairing fails, the number of attempts is not
limited.

A message that the pairing has been
successful appears in the screen.

The automatic connection authorised is only
active after the telephone has been configured.
The directory and the call list can be accessed
after the necessary synchronisation period.

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Receiving a call

An incoming call is announced by a ring and a
superimposed display in the screen.

Select the YES tab on the display
using the buttons.

Confirm by pressing OK.

Press this button at the steering
mounted controls to accept the call.

Making a call

From the "Bluetooth: Telephone - Audio"
menu.

Select "Manage the telephone call

Select "Call

Select "Calls list

Select "Directory

Press this button for more than two
seconds for access to your directory,
then navigate using the thumbwheel.

To dial a number, use your telephone's keypad,
with the vehicle stationary.

Ending a call

During a call, press this button for
more than 2 seconds.

Confirm with OK to end the call.

The system accesses the telephone's
contacts directory, depending on its
compatibility, and while it is connected
by Bluetooth

With certain telephones connected by
Bluetooth

you can send a contact to

the directory of the audio system.
Contacts imported in this way are
saved in a permanent directory
visible to all, whatever the telephone
connected.
The menu for the directory is not
accessible if it is empty.

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Screen menu map(s)

Screen C

Press the OK dial for access to
short-cut menus depending on the
display on the screen.

activate / deactivate RDS

activate / deactivate REG mode

activate / deactivate radiotext

Radio

activate / deactivate Intro

CD / MP3 CD

activate / deactivate track repeat
(the entire current CD for CD, the entire
current folder for MP3 CD)

activate / deactivate random play
(the entire current CD for CD, the entire
current folder for MP3 CD)

activate / deactivate track repeat
(of the current folder / artist / genre /
playlist)

USB

activate / deactivate random play
(of the current folder / artist / genre /
playlist)

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Screen C

Audio functions

Alternative frequencies (RDS)

Activate / deactivate

FM preferences

Regional mode (REG)

Activate / deactivate

Radio-text information (RDTXT)

Activate / deactivate

Play modes

Album repeat (RPT)

Activate / deactivate

Track random play (RDM)

Activate / deactivate

Pressing the MENU button displays:

Audio functions

Normal video

Brightness-video adjustment

Display configuration

Inverse video

Brightness (- +) adjustment

Date and time adjustment

Setting the day / month / year

Setting the hour / minute

Choice of 12 h / 24 h mode

Choice of units

l/100 km - mpg - km/l

°Celsius / °Fahrenheit

Personalisation-

configuration

Choice of language

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Bluetooth configuration

Bluetooth: Telephone -
Audio

Telephone function

Delete a paired equipment

Connect/Disconnect an equipment

Audio Streaming function

Consult the paired equipment

Perform a Bluetooth search

Calls list

Call

Directory

Terminate the current call

Manage the telephone call

Activate secret mode

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The table below gives answers to the most frequently asked questions on your audio system.

QUESTION

ANSWER

SOLUTION

With the engine off, the
audio system switches off
after a few minutes of use.

When the engine is switched off, the audio system operating time
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy
mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's
battery.

Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.

The message "the audio
system is overheated"
appears on the display.

In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature
is too high, the audio system switches to an automatic thermal
protection mode leading to a reduction in volume or CD play
stopping.

Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.

Frequently asked questions

QUESTION

ANSWER

SOLUTION

There is a difference in
sound quality between the
different audio sources
(radio, CD...).

For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
Treble, Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound
sources, which may result in audible differences when changing
source (radio, CD...).

Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
Treble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to
the sources listened to. It is advisable to set
the audio functions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear
Balance, Left-Right Balance) to the middle
position, select the musical ambience "None"
and set the loudness correction to the "Active"
position in CD mode or to the "Inactive" position
in radio mode.

Radio

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QUESTION

ANSWER

SOLUTION

The stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.

Press the BAND AST button to return to the
waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which the
stations are stored.

The traffic announcement
(TA) is displayed. I do
not receive any traffic
information.

The radio station is not part of the regional traffic information
network.

Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffic
information.

The quality of reception of
the radio station listened
to gradually deteriorates
or the stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station
listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area
through which the vehicle is travelling.

Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.

The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, underground car parks...)
block reception, including in RDS mode.

This phenomenon is normal and does not
indicate a failure of the audio equipment.

The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through an automatic car wash or into an underground car park).

Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode.

During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for another
frequency giving better reception of the station.

Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon
is too frequent and always on the same route.

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QUESTION

ANSWER

SOLUTION

The message "USB
peripheral error" is
displayed on the screen.
The Bluetooth

connection

is cut.

The battery of the peripheral may not be sufficiently charged.

Recharge the battery of the peripheral device.

The USB memory stick is not recognised.
The USB memory stick may be corrupt.

Reformat the USB memory stick.

The CD is ejected
automatically or is not
played by the player.

The CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, does not contain
any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot
play.
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is
not recognised by the audio equipment.

- Check that the CD is inserted in the player

the right way up.

- Check the condition of the CD: the CD

cannot be played if it is too damaged.

- Check the content in the case of a recorded

CD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.

- The audio equipment's CD player does not

play DVDs.

- Due to their quality level, certain writeable

CDs will not be played by the audio system.

The CD player sound is
poor.

The CD used is scratched or of poor quality.

Insert good quality CDs and store them in
suitable conditions.

The audio equipment settings (bass, treble, ambiences) are
unsuitable.

Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selecting
an ambience.

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QUESTION

ANSWER

SOLUTION

I am unable to access my
voicemail.

Few telephones or service providers allow the use of this function.

Telephone

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Accessories

.................................................. 144

AdBlue

additive

......................32 , 195, 1 96, 2 00

Adjusting headlamps .................................... 137

Adjusting head restraints ..........................60 , 68

Adjusting seat ...........................................60, 61

Adjusting the air distribution ........................... 72

Adjusting the air flow ....................................... 72

Adjusting the date ...........................................43

Adjusting the height and reach

of the steering wheel ....................................65

Adjusting the seat belt height ....................... 151

Adjusting the temperature .............................. 72

Adjusting the time ...........................................43

Advice on driving .................................... 91 , 180

Airbag, knee .................................................. 157

Airbags ............................................................35

Airbags, curtain .....................................156, 158

Airbags, front................................................. 158

Airbags, lateral ......................................156, 158

Air conditioning ............................................... 12

Air conditioning, automatic ............................. 71

Air conditioning, digital ................................... 72

Air conditioning, manual ................................. 71
Air vents

.......................................................... 70

Alarm ...............................................................49

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) .................... 147
Anti-pinch

..................................................52, 7 9

Anti-slip regulation (ASR).............. ....... 148 , 150
Anti-theft

.........................................................92

Armrest, front ..................................................83

Armrest, rear ...................................................84
Assistance call

......................................146 , 250

Battery

................................... 179, 1 92, 2 35-238

Battery, charging ........................................... 237

Battery, remote control ............................. 47 , 48

Blanking screen (snow shield) ......................184

Blind, panoramic sunroof ................................ 79
Blinds, side

......................................................85

BlueHDi

.................................................195, 196

Bluetooth

(hands-free) ................302 , 303, 3 24

Bluetooth

(telephone) ..........................302, 3 03

Bolts, wheel security

..................................... 214

Bonnet

........................................................... 185

Boot

........................................................... 57 , 58

Boot (fittings) .............................................86 , 87

Brake discs ....................................................194

Brake lamps ..........................................222, 224

Brakes ...........................................................194

Braking assistance system ........................... 147

Bulbs (changing) ...................218, 2 22 , 224, 2 27

Audio streaming (Bluetooth

) .......282 , 283, 3 23

Audio system ..........................................116, 3 15

Auxiliary ........................................................282

Cable, audio

..................................................282

Cable, jack ....................................................282

Capacity, fuel tank ........................................ 175
Cap, fuel filler

................................................ 175

CarPlay

connection

.....................................297

CD, MP3 ........................................282, 3 21 , 322

Central locking ..........................................45, 5 4

Changing a bulb ....................218 , 222, 2 24 , 227

Changing a fuse ............................................229

Changing a wheel ......................................... 211

Changing a wiper blade ................................ 143

Changing the remote control

battery

........................................................... 47

CHECK

............................................................20

Checking the engine oil level .......................... 24

Checking the levels .......................188, 1 90 , 191

Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ........204

Checks .................................. 186, 1 87 , 192, 1 94

Child lock ................................................. 52 , 173
Children

......................................... 166 , 171 , 172

Child seats

....................153 , 159-161 , 165, 1 68

Child seats, conventional

......................165, 166

Child seats, ISOFIX

.......................169 , 171 , 172

CITROËN

Connect Box ...............................250

CITROËN

Localised Emergency Call...........250

Closing the boot ..............................................45

Closing the doors ......................................45, 5 4

Compressor, tyre inflation ............................204

Configuration, vehicle ..................15, 3 7, 4 1 , 326
Connection, Bluetooth

.........................302 , 303

Connection, MirrorLink

........................292 , 294

Control, electric windows

................................ 52

Control, emergency boot release ................... 57

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Gauge, fuel.............................................. 21 , 175

Gearbox, automatic ........ 12, 1 05 , 110 , 193 , 235

Gearbox, electronic ........................................ 12

Gearbox, manual .................... 12 , 104, 1 10, 1 93
Gear shift indicator

.......................................109

Gear lever

....................................................... 12

Gear lever, automatic gearbox ..................... 105

Gear lever, manual gearbox .........................104

Glove box ........................................................ 81

Filling the fuel tank ................................. 175 -177
Filter, air

........................................................ 192

Filter, oil

......................................................... 192

Filter, particle

........................................ 191, 193

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) - Digital

radio

....................................................280, 281

Date (setting) ............................................. 37, 4 3

Daytime running lamps ......................... 135, 2 18

Deactivating ESP .......................................... 149

Deactivating the passenger airbag ....... 155, 162

Deadlocking ....................................................46

Demisting / Defrosting .................................... 72

Demisting / Defrosting,

rear screen

.................................................... 72

Dimensions ...................................................245

Dipstick ....................................................24 , 188
Direction indicators

.......................145 , 218 , 224

Display screen, instrument

panel

................................................14 , 17 , 109

Display screen, multifunction.......................... 37
Doors

...............................................................54

Driving economically....................................... 12

Filter, passenger compartment ..................... 192

Fitting a wheel ............................................... 214

Fitting roof bars ............................................. 182

Fittings, boot .............................................86 , 87

Fittings, interior ............................................... 81

Fittings, rear ....................................................84
Flap, fuel filler

........................................ 175, 177

Flashing indicators ........................................ 145

Foglamps, front ............................................. 133

Foglamps, rear ..............................133, 2 22 , 224

Folding the rear seats .....................................68

Frequency (radio) ..................................278, 2 79
Fuel

.................................................. 12, 1 75 , 176

Fuel consumption ............................................ 12

Fuel tank........................................................ 177

Fusebox, dashboard .....................................229

Fusebox, engine compartment .....................229
Fuses

.............................................................229

Eco-driving (advice) ........................................ 12

Economy mode ............................................. 179

Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ... 147

Emergency braking assistance (EBA) .......... 147

Emergency call .....................................146, 2 50

Emergency warning lamps ........................... 145

Emissions control system, SCR .....................33

Energy economy mode ................................. 179

Engine compartment ............................ 186 , 187

Engines, Diesel ..................... 176 , 187 , 243, 24 4

Engines, petrol ...................... 176, 1 86 , 241 , 242

Environment .............................................. 12 , 48

Control, emergency door ................................56
Control, heated seats

......................................62

Control, panoramic sunroof blind ................... 79

Control stalk, lighting .................................... 132

Control stalk, wipers ..............................140-142

Courtesy lamps ............................................... 76
Cruise control

................................................ 121

Cup holder

.................................................83 , 84

Driving positions (storing) ...............................64

Dynamic stability control (DSC) ......29, 1 48 , 150

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