CITROËN C5

PASSION MEETS LOGIC. HERE IS

A CAR THAT WILL STIMULATE YOUR
HEART AS MUCH AS YOUR HEAD,
YOUR BODY AS MUCH AS YOUR
SOUL.
FROM THE PHYSICS TO THE PHYSICAL, IT REDEFINES EVERY DETAIL
OF COMFORT, AESTHETICS, PERFORMANCE AND PROTECTION. IN
ESSENCE, THE CITROËN C5 HAS BEEN CREATED TO MAKE OPPOSITES
EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE.

With a sophisticated combination of contemporary design and cutting-edge technology, the

CITROËN C5 marries your passion for driving with a logical need to feel protected – your
passion for style, with the rational demands of the executive car.
What instantly strikes you is the muscular yet refined build. Long, wide and low with a very
dynamic profile, it’s clearly a car that means serious business. This is instantly confirmed the
moment you move inside – a driver-focused cockpit, advanced features to protect you and
the environment, and a driving experience designed around sure-footed exhilaration. It’s all
about total control – that gives your heart total freedom to roam.

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 CONTENTS: 4 DYNAMIC STYLING 6 DRIVING DYNAMICS 7 SPACE, COMFORT AND STYLE
8 ENVIRONMENT 9 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 13 SAFETY 14 COLOUR, WHEELS AND
TRIM 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 16 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION 18 CARE 19 GLOSSARY

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C5
DYNAMIC
STYLING

ATHLETIC AESTHETICS. NOWHERE ARE

OPPOSITES MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN ON
THE CITROËN C5’S EXTERIOR STYLING.
FROM THE ELEGANT, ENERGETIC LINES OF THE SALOON, THE CITROËN C5 STRIKES A STUNNING BALANCE BETWEEN REFINED
STYLE AND SPORTY EXUBERANCE. IT’S A CAR THAT’S BUILT TO TURN HEADS AS QUICKLY AS IT DOES CORNERS.

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DRIVING DYNAMICS

CONTROLLED POWER. YOUR HEART WANTS TO PUMP.

YOUR HEAD WANTS TO CONTROL. SO THE CITROËN C5
PAYS EQUAL HOMAGE TO BOTH.
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A PERFORMANCE WHERE STIRRING POWER IS KEPT IN CHECK BY
PRECISE STEERING. A GRIPPING DRIVE IS MADE EVEN BETTER BY HIGH LEVELS OF COMFORT
AND SAFETY.

SUSPEND DISBELIEF
You always expect an outstanding ride from CITROËN, and the CITROËN C5 delivers this
with a choice of two sophisticated suspensions, depending on the engine. The suspension
available on the HDi 160 model is also available on the new model THP 155 in a highly
engineered front double wishbone and multi-link rear suspension – a set up that’s been
specially tuned to complement the CITROËN C5’s dynamic looks with an equally dynamic
drive, without compromising comfort.

ACTIVE DRIVE COMFORT

Of course, if you really want to experience something unique, you can opt for the Hydractive
III+ suspension available on the V6 HDi 240 model, our most advanced system to date. This
advanced technology offers a whole new standard of luxurious driving, or at a touch of the
‘sport mode’ button, the ultimate in driving excitement. Hydractive III+ also has CITROËN’s
trademark self-levelling feature that guarantees a constant ride height regardless of load
or number of passengers. The ingenuity does not end there. The suspension constantly
monitors speed and road conditions, lowering the car at 110 km/h to optimise stability
and fuel economy. So whatever you’re looking for – supreme comfort, an exhilarating
performance or unrivalled load-carrying ability – the CITROËN C5 has some truly inspiring
answers.

FUELLING ENJOYMENT
You can see it’s a driver’s car the moment you lay eyes on it. But if you need any further
proof of the CITROËN C5’s motoring credentials, look no further than the range-topping
V6 HDi 240, which delivers a potent 177 kW and 450 Nm of torque. This high performance
engine turns the CITROËN C5 into one of the most exhilarating executive vehicles on the
road. The CITROËN C5 is also available with a HDi 160 engine that delivers 120 kW and
a turbocharged THP 155 that delivers 115 kW, and is also matched with an automatic
gearbox.

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C5
SPACE, COMFORT
AND STYLE

INVIGORATING LUXURY.
SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENS WHEN YOU SIT INSIDE THE CITROËN C5 – YOU FEEL EXCITED AND
RELAXED, ALL AT ONCE. THE MOODY LIGHTING, DAMPED GLOVE BOXES, LEATHER STEERING WHEEL,
TANGIBLE QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND FINISHES Provide A PLEASANTLY THRILLING SENSATION.

SIT TIGHT
Nothing sums up this unique experience better than the CITROËN C5’s seats, which are
ergonomically sculpted for maximum comfort in all driving conditions. And when you opt for
a leather interior on the HDi 160 and V6 HDi 240, you’ll enjoy the added luxury of heated,
electric front seats which can be effortlessly adjusted to your preferred position. The driver’s
seat even has a massage function – for a little high-speed relaxation.

FUTURISTIC INTERIOR
The CITROËN C5 marries cutting-edge luxury with solid, unyielding quality. Its state-of-the-art
cockpit is driver-focused with a host of exciting technology at your fingertips, while the
elegantly lit dashboard displays all vital information. The centrepiece is a clean, uncluttered
console with dual-zone automatic air conditioning seamlessly incorporated into the design.

TRAVEL IN SPACE
Not to be outdone for size, the CITROËN C5 has one of the longest wheelbases in its
segment. What’s more, its generous dimensions deliver a roomy interior for exceptional
passenger comfort and load-carrying. In essence, it’s a spacious vehicle packed with many
more little luxuries.

PEACEFUL OASIS
Drive-comfort is the prime focus of the CITROËN C5 and it has numerous advanced
soundproofing features to wrap you in your own haven of tranquillity. With triple door seals,
reinforced roof lining and an acoustic windscreen, the CITROËN C5’s insulating innovations
exceed all expectations coming standard. On the HDi 160 and the V6 HDi 240, you even
enjoy acoustic laminated side windows for total isolation from the outside world.

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ENVIRONMENT

POWERFUL CONSIDERATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN AND POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AREN’T USUALLY CRITERIA YOU’D
GROUP TOGETHER. BUT IN THE CITROËN C5, WE’VE EVOLVED OUR TECHNOLOGY FOR GREENER,
QUIETER ENGINES – WITH PLENTY OF EXHILARATING PERFORMANCE. IT’S JUST ONE MORE REASON
YOU’LL FEEL GOOD DRIVING THE CITROËN C5.

DRIVING PEACE OF MIND

A clean, efficient driving experience is at
the heart of the CITROËN brand. Our cars
are designed to the highest environmental
standards and fuel-efficiency is a major
priority for our engineers. The CITROËN C5
takes this even further, ensuring optimised
CO2 levels by cutting pollutant emissions
with its electronically controlled high-pressure
direct injection diesel engines as well as a
multi-valve petrol engine.

FOOT-DOWN WITHOUT
THE FOOTPRINT
The CITROËN C5 offers you a choice of three
engines in all: petrol or diesel, ranging from
115 kW to 177 kW – and the diesel versions
are equipped with our award winning Diesel
Particulate Filter System (DPFS) as standard.
Excelling in environment credentials, this
DPFS significantly exceeds EU standards,
contributing to hugely improved exhaust
emissions and virtually eliminating diesel
smoke for even more responsible motoring.
Each engine has been carefully engineered
to meet Euro V emissions standards.

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C5
TECHNOLOGY AND
INNOVATION

ADVANCED SIMPLICITY.
EVERY SECOND, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CITROËN C5 IS MAKING A MILLION CALCULATIONS
– WHERE YOU ARE, WHERE YOU’RE GOING, AND HOW IT CAN GET YOU THERE FASTER, SAFER
AND COMFORTABLY. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE DRIVE – CONTROLLING
THE MAJORITY OF IT FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR STEERING WHEEL.

STEERING INTELLIGENCE CLEAR THINKING

At the heart of the CITROËN C5’s technology
revolution is the fixed-centred controls steering
wheel. Needless to say, it does so much more
than turn the wheels – in fact it turns your car
into a high-tech tool, adjustable at the soft
touch of a button. From activating the speed
limiter and cruise control to changing songs
or the central information display, you have
everything you need for the drive, right at
your fingertips.
To make your night drives even more
pleasant, all CITROËN C5 models are
equipped with the static Adaptive Front-
lighting System (AFS), which boosts lighting
functionality to give you a clearer view of the
road, wherever it takes you.

FRONT & REAR PARKING

SENSORS
With the CITROËN C5’s front and rear
parking sensors, available on the HDi 160
and the V6 HDi 240 versions, the audible
warning increases in frequency the nearer you
get to an obstacle – even sounding from the
left or right speaker, depending on which side
the obstacle is. Meanwhile, the multi-function
screen shows six detection zones to warn you
of obstacles you wouldn’t ordinarily be aware
of. This combination of front and rear parking
sensors also includes the parking space ‘gap’
measurement system – which scans the
necessary spaces before telling you whether
the parking manoeuvre is possible, difficult or
inadvisable.

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NOW IT'S TIME FOR SOME
RATIONAL DECISION-MAKING.
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PROTECTIVE FORCE.
PACKED WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, THE CITROËN C5 DOES EVERYTHING IT
CAN TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS. OF COURSE IF ONE DOES HAPPEN, REST ASSURED
YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS ARE SURROUNDED BY ONE OF THE FINEST PROTECTIVE
BODY-SHELLS ON THE ROAD.
HARNESSING PROTECTION
Even the most basic details – such as seat
belts – have been thoroughly considered.
The CITROËN C5’s front seat belts
are height-adjustable and fitted with
force-limiters. ISOFIX anchor points are also
standard – with two on either side of the
rear seat. All of which makes the CITROËN
C5 an exceptionally secure place for adults
and children.
PROACTIVE SAFETY
Safety is not optional on the CITROËN
C5, with a lengthy standard of accident-
avoiding technology putting you in control.
It has an advanced braking system with
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD),
Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA),
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) so you
can stay on guard in all conditions. And if
you do find yourself in an unexpectedly
hairy situation, you can rely on sophisticated
added safety measures – such as hazard
warning lights, activated automatically when
the ABS operates.
Euro NCAP for Adult Occupant Protection date assessed: CITROËN C5 December 2009.
CITROËN
C5
SAFETY
ADAPT TO IMPACT
With a reinforced outer shell, the CITROËN
C5 has been designed for endurance
as well as performance. The front end
features upper and lower energy absorbers,
which provide cushioning on impact, while
the cabin structure is also reinforced to
create a strong passenger survival cell.
In the CITROËN C5, you and your
passengers are obsessively protected
from every direction – with up to seven
airbags cushioning against front, side
and head impact. In the passenger seat,
there’s optional airbag de-activation and
importantly for the driver, not only does
the steering column retract by 65mm, but
thanks to the fixed-centred controls steering
wheel, your airbag always deploys at the
safest possible angle.
STRENGTH AND POISE
Even when it’s stopped, the CITROËN
C5 doesn’t sleep. It’s constantly on alert
for dangerous situations, with anti-theft
alarm and deadlocks fitted as standard.
Automatic re-locking after 30 seconds
gives you extra peace of mind, and with
protective laminated side windows (only
available on HDi 160 and V6 HDi 240
models) fitted to guard against intruders,
the CITROËN C5 is reassuringly defended.
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C5
COLOUR, WHEELS
AND TRIM
colour

Polar White Thorium Grey (metallic) Bourrasque Blue (metallic) Arctic Steel (metallic) Fluorescent White (pearlescent)

Storm Grey (metallic) Mativoire Beige (metallic) Abyss Blue (metallic) Cherry Red (metallic) Perla Nera Black (metallic)

WHEELS TRIM
17” ‘PERSIAN’ 18” ‘ATLANTIC’
ALLOY WHEELS ALLOY WHEELS
Set of four Set of four with tyre
Tyres: 225/55 R17 pressure monitor
Tyres: 245/45 R18

Standard on Standard on
HDi 160 and THP 155 V6 HDi 240
models model
Standard on HDi 160 and V6 HDi 240 models Standard on THP 155 model

Mistral ‘Claudia’ leather Mistral ‘Part’ leather

(sport style seats) part ‘Saint cyr’ reps cloth
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Technical

6-speed AUTO

6-speed AUTO

6-speed AUTO

6-speed AUTO

6-speed AUTO

6-speed AUTO
CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5
V6 Hdi 240

V6 Hdi 240
SPECIFICATION

thp 155

Hdi 160

thp 155

Hdi 160
Engine Exterior dimensions
Type 1.6 THP 2.0 HDi 3.0 HDi V6 Length 4779 4779 4779
Capacity (cc) 1598 1997 2993 Width 1860 1860 1860
Cylinders 4 in line 4 in line 6 in V Height 1458 1458 1451
Bore and stroke (mm) 77.0 x 85.8 85.0 x 8 8 .0 85.0 x 88.0 Wheelbase 2815 2815 2815
Max power (kW/rpm) 115/6000 120 / 3 7 5 0 177/3800
Max torque (Nm/rpm) 240/1400 340 / 2 0 0 0 450/1600 BRAKES
Euro status Euro V Euro V Euro V Front Ve ntilate d Ve ntilate d Ve ntilate d
disc s 304x 28 disc s 304x 28 disc s 330x 30
Multi-point High pressure High pressure
Fuel system electronic fuel direct diesel direct diesel Rear Disc s 290x12 Disc s 290x12 Disc s 290x12
injection injection injection

Transmission Six speed Six speed Six speed

automatic automatic automatic
STEERING
Number of turns lock to lock 2. 95 2. 95 2. 95
Performance & Economy
Turning circle between kerbs (m) 11. 7 11. 7 11. 7
Acceleration in seconds (0-100 km) 9.8 10 7 .9
Top speed (km/h) 210 210 243
Security
Fuel consumption urban 10.5 8 .9 1 0 .2
Anti-theft alarm (perimetric and volumetric) ● ● ●
Fuel consumption rural 5.6 5 .6 5 .8
Transponder immobiliser ● ● ●
Fuel consumption combined 7.3 6 .8 7 .4
High-frequency multi-function plip remote control with folding ignition key
CO2 emissions (g/km) 169 179 195 (locking, unlocking and remote window closing)
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Automatic drive-away locking ● ● ●

Wheels, tyres and suspensions Laminated side windows and windscreen ● ●

Double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension ● ●

Hydractive III+ suspension with automatic ride height adjustment ● Safety

17” 'Persian' alloy wheels, 225/55 R17 tyres ● ● ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) ● ● ●

18” 'Atlantic' alloy wheels, 245/45 R18 tyres ● Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with traction control ● ● ●

17” Steel spare wheel ● ● Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA) ● ● ●

18” Space-saving steel spare wheel ● Energy absorbing side impact protection ● ● ●

Height adjustable front seat belts ● ● ●

Weights (kg) Driver airbag + passenger airbag with cut-off device ● ● ●

Kerb weight 1581 1609 1766 Front lateral, curtain and driver's knee airbags ● ● ●

Max laden weight 2083 2190 2276 Three ISOFIX child seat anchorage points ● ● ●

Max towing weight braked 1720 1390 1650 Child lock indicator ● ● ●

Max towing weight unbraked 750 750 750 Automatic activation of hazard warning lights ● ● ●

Automatic electric parking brake ●

● Standard equipment Hill start assist function

Boot volumes & dimensions ●

Seats up - below parcel shelf (litres VDA) 439 439 439 Front + rear parking sensors ● ●

● Standard equipment
Depth under parcel shelf (mm) 504 504 504 Parking space ‘gap’ measurement system ● ●
Optional factory fitted equipment
Fuel tank capacity (litres) 71 71 71 Tyre pressure monitor ●

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EQUIPMENT

6-speed AUTO

6-speed AUTO

6-speed AUTO
CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5
V6 Hdi 240
SPECIFICATION

thp 155

Hdi 160
Lighting and visibility
Halogen headlamps ● ● ●

Static Adaptative Front-lighting System (AFS) ● ● ●

Courtesy reading lights ● ● ●

Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors ● ● ●

Electrically foldable door mirrors ● ● ●

Electrochrome rear view mirror ● ● ●

Front fog lights ● ● ●

Rain sensor windscreen wipers ● ● ●

Automatic headlights ● ● ●

Instruments and Controls

RDS stereo radio/MP3 compatible CD player with bi-tuner ● ● ●

Speed sensitive stereo volume ● ● ●

USB connection ● ● ●

Bluetooth ● ● ●

Cruise control with speed limiter ● ● ●

Multi-function on-board trip computer (current fuel consumption, average fuel

● ● ●
consumption, distance covered, average speed and range on remaining fuel)

Comfort and convenience

Power assisted steering ● ●

Variable power assisted steering ●

Automatic dual-zone air conditioning ● ● ●

Front and rear electric windows with "one-touch" operation and anti-pinch ● ● ●

Acoustic windscreen ● ● ●

Acoustic side windows ● ●

Height and depth adjustable steering wheel ● ● ●

Seating
Mistral part leather, part ‘Saint Cyr’ reps cloth (sport style seats) ●

Mistral ‘Claudia’ leather (sport style seats) ● ●

Rear 1/3-2/3 split/folding seats ● ● ●

Front centre adjustable armrest ● ● ●

Rear centre armrest with ski flap ● ● ●

Front electric seats (slide, tilt, height, lumbar, shoulder with memory for driver's seat) ● ●

Heated leather seats with massage function ● ●

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6-speed AUTO

6-speed AUTO
CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5

CITROËN C5
V6 Hdi 240
thp 155

Hdi 160
STORAGE
Driver's side covered storage compartment ● ● ●

Cup holder in the front and rear armrests ● ● ●

Illuminated and ventilated glovebox ● ● ●

Style Exterior
Chrome effect side rubbing strips and front fog light inserts ● ● ●

Body colour bumper skirts ● ● ●

Body colour door handles ● ● ●

Chrome inserts on door handles ●

Body colour door mirrors ● ● ●

Chrome effect inserts on door sills ●

Chrome effect boot sill finisher ●

Chrome effect window trims ●

Style Interior
Multi-functional fixed-centered controls steering wheel ● ● ●

Leather steering wheel with decor inserts ● ●

Leather steering wheel with chrome effect inserts ●

Front and rear floormats ●

Chrome effect inserts on dashboard ●

Interior mood lighting ●

Warranty and Service Plan

3 yr/100 000km Full Manufacturer Warranty ● ● ●

5 yr/100 000km Service Plan ● ● ●

3 yr 24-hour Road-side Assistance ● ● ●

5 yr/100 000 km extended Warranty O O O

FREEDRIVE 5 yr/100 000 km Full Maintenance & O O O

5 yr/100 000 km Warranty Plan

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CARE
ESSENTIAL CARE. CITROËNS ARE RENOWNED
FOR THEIR RELIABILITY – AND THE CITROËN C5 IS
NO EXCEPTION.
WITH THE ADDED REASSURANCE OF A WARRANTY, ROUTINE SERVICING, AS WELL AS 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, YOU ARE
PROTECTED AT EVERY TURN.
CITROËN WARRANTY
CITROËN WARRANTY
Every new CITROËN car has the benefit
of a 3 year/100 000km manufacturer
warranty*, plus a 12 year anti-perforation
warranty**, and a 3 year paint warranty***.
CITROËN now gives you the option of
upgrading your warranty to a 5 year/
100 000 km FULL MANUFACTURER
WARRANTY.
*Manufacturing defect, excludes maintenance and wear
**Perforation caused by corrosion from the inside
*** Original bodywork paint or lacquer defect
CITROËN FREEDRIVE
CITROËN now offers you the FREEDRIVE
option, which includes a 5 year/100 000 km
warranty and a 5 year/100 000 km full
maintenance plan.
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CITROËN ASSISTANCE CITROËN SERVICE CITROËN CUSTOMER CARE
For all models: In response to a free telephone In order to give you total peace of mind, CITROËN CUSTOMER CARE
call: 0860 77 24 24, CITROËN Assistance in addition to your manufacturer warranty, A customer care hotline is available 5 days
brings rapid expert roadside assistance to you in the CITROËN C5 comes standard with a a week to take your queries: 0860 211 112
an emergency. It comes free of charge for the 3 year/100 000 km service plan, which as well as a fully supported email service:
duration of the warranty and operates 24 hours covers all the costs associated to the customer@citroen.com
a day in all parts of South Africa, Swaziland, routine scheduled services as laid out in the
Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia. As a member Warranty and Service Records Book.
of CITROËN Assistance, not only will help be
at hand immediately in the unlikely event that To find out more, contact your CITROËN
your car experiences a breakdown, but you will Dealer or CITROËN Authorised Repairer.
also receive a comprehensive range of benefits
such as free medical advice, arrangement
of emergency transportation and a 24-hour
information service. CITROËN Assistance is
aimed at a stress-free motoring experience.
Please note, CITROËN Assistance only applies
to incidents covered by the new vehicle warranty,
and excludes non-vehicle faults, such as running
out of fuel, misfuelling, loss of keys, lock-ins, road
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FIXED-CENTRED CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
A CITROËN innovation that makes for safer
driving in every way. Whilst the rim of the
steering wheel turns normally, the centre
hub remains static which means that all
the audio, information and driving controls
operated from here stay in exactly the same
place. It also means that the driver’s airbag
can be specially sculpted to deploy more
favourably than the round ones necessary in
cars with conventional steering wheels.
DOUBLE WISHBONE
FRONT SUSPENSION
Usually deployed on performance and sports
cars, this double arm set up on each of the
front wheels allows the engineers much
more control over the wheel’s camber as it
rises and falls whilst in motion. It means that
driving dynamics are improved dramatically,
especially under load in cornering and
accelerating.
MULTI-LINK REAR
SUSPENSION
Differs from the front suspension set up
(described above) in that there are multiple
links to the wheel instead of two. Each of
these links has a specific load role (lateral,
camber, twist etc.) and can be adjusted
infinitely by the engineers to achieve the
best combination of ride comfort and
driving dynamics.
HYDRACTIVE III+ SUSPENSION
An outstanding CITROËN invention built on
the company’s renowned hydropneumatic
sphere platform, Hydractive III+ suspension
offers the ultimate in driver control and
passenger comfort. To begin with, the car
maintains a constant ride height at all times
regardless of load (either weight or force)
which ensures excellent driver control. In
addition, electronic sensors read the road and
driving style hundreds of times a second and
adapt the hydraulic damping accordingly,
maintaining perfect poise. The driver is also
able to select two different suspension modes
designed for varying degrees of comfort or
sporty driving. The system is maintenance
free for five years or 200 000km.
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM WITH
USB BOX
Integrated Bluetooth® hands-free phone function
with dashboard-integrated USB socket and
jack to plug in a portable MP3 player. Menu
navigation and music selection via steering-
mounted and dashboard radio controls, with
song titles displayed on the radio screen.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS)
Designed specifically to aid safety when
driving in the dark, CITROËN C5’s static
AFS provides an extra light at the front when
turning a corner at low speeds.
HIGH PRESSURE DIRECT
INJECTION DIESEL ENGINE
Our HDi diesel engines operate with the
fuel under extremely high pressure, enabling
microscopically precise injection control.
With this level of management it’s possible
to inject at different times during the same
engine stroke, allowing total control over
the combustion process. This has allowed
our engineers to reduce carbon monoxide
emissions by 40%, unburned hydrocarbons
by 50% and engine particulates by 60%.
Fuel consumption is 20% lower than a
prechamber diesel engine, resulting in an
equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions and
thanks to the torque available at low engine
speed, it could be argued that driveability is
now better than in petrol engined cars.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
SYSTEM (DPFS)
Our unique DPFS collects exhaust particulates
(soot) that would have been bound for the air
around us and burns them off at 550 oC.
This means that ‘black smoke’ is eliminated
completely. And because the filter is constantly
burning the particulates, it is self-cleaning and
requires no maintenance.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS)
Computer-controlled braking assistance designed
to prevent the wheels from locking under
extreme braking. This enables the car to continue
being steered and therefore controlled during
this braking incident. The CITROËN C5’s ABS
system is further enhanced with EBA and EBD
(see below).
ELECTRONIC BRAKEFORCE
DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
A conventional ABS system cannot account
for any of the four wheels wanting to lock
more quickly than the others (for example,
two of the wheels may be on snow and two
on tarmac). EBD reads the deceleration rate
of each wheel individually and applies the
ABS principles accordingly.
CITROËN
C5
GLOSSARY
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE (EBA)
As drivers we find it difficult to instinctively brake
very hard, but this is often what is needed in
those rare emergency situations. The EBA
system recognises our ‘attempt’ to brake hard
and in combination with the ABS and EBD
systems instantly applies the maximum stopping
power possible.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAMME (ESP)
This is computer-controlled traction assistance
and is provided primarily through the braking
systems. The ESP’s control unit constantly
compares where the driver intends going (through
the position of the steering wheel) with where
the vehicle is actually going and, if necessary,
makes speed corrections to each wheel
individually through braking or engine torque to
keep the vehicle ‘in line’.
ISOFIX
A standardised and more simple method for
installing child seats, each seat is ‘clicked’
into place via a three point system. On the
CITROËN C5, ISOFIX is installed on the two
outer rear seats and the front passenger seat
(on SX two outer rear seats only).
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NOTE: Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information and details contained in this brochure were accurate at the time of going to press, February 2011. However, the company reserves the right, whilst preserving the essential characteristics of the models described, to introduce at any time, modifications, changes of details, or equipment.
Every effort will be made to bring this brochure up to date, but in order to avoid any misunderstandings please consult your Dealer. The CITROËN website contains full information on all CITROËN products and offers available in South Africa. The site address is: www.citroen.co.za and you can contact CITROËN directly via customer@citroen.com

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