Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.

 For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting.
Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right
then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring A under the knob
and push the gear lever to the
left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully
automatic operation, enhanced by
the sport and snow programmes, or
manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of four
driving modes:
- automatic operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the SPORT programme for a
more dynamic driving style,
- the SNOW programme to improve
driving when the grip is poor,
- manual operation for sequential
changing of the gears by the driver.

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Mode selection
Displays on the instrument panel

 automatic mode: selector in posi-
tion D ,

 sequential mode: selector in posi-
tion M ,

 SPORT mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button A pressed,

 SNOW mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button B pressed.
The position of the selector and the
driving mode are displayed on the
instrument panel dial C .
A position grille relating to the selector
allows you to view the position that is
selected. For safety:
- position P can be dis-
engaged only if you
press the brake pedal,
- when a door is opened, an audi- ble signal is heard if the selector
is not in position P ,
- always make sure that the selector is in position P before
you leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but the
position of the selector is different,
reposition the selector on P so that
you can start the vehicle.

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D R I V I N G Never select positions P or

R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is mov-
ing, position N is engaged inad-
vertently, allow the engine to idle
before engaging position D or M .
Moving off

 To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position P or N .

 Operate the starter.

 When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , D or M
as required.

 Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.

 Release the brake pedal and
accelerate.

 To avoid incoherence between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, always exit from position P
with the ignition on and brake
pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:


reposition the selector in position P ,

 put your foot on the brake pedal
and then select the gear you
want. Park
This position of the selector
is used to prevent the vehicle
from moving when you are
stationary.

 To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left.


To exit position P , move the selector
to the right and then to the position
you want.

 Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly posi-
tioned. Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral Never select position N if
the vehicle is moving.

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Automatic operation

 Move the selector to position D .
The gearbox constantly selects the
gear that is best suited to the following
parameters:
- driving style,
- road profi le
- vehicle load.
The gearbox operates without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for ex-
ample overtaking), you can obtain
maximum acceleration by pressing
the accelerator pedal hard down
past the point of resistance, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear. When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator
abruptly, the gearbox will not engage
a higher gear.
Manual operation
Position of the selector for manual
gear changing.

 Move the selector to position M .

 Push the selector towards the
" + " sign to change up a gear.

 Pull the selector towards the " - "
sign to change down a gear. - If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically
to fi rst gear.
- In sequential mode, it is not nec- essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac- cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- The SPORT and SNOW modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.

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SPORT and SNOW
programmes - a marked snatching may
be felt when selecting R
for reverse gear,
- if an operating fault occurs, the gearbox is locked in a gear, do
not exceed a speed of 60 mph
(approx. 100 km/h).
- do not switch off your engine if the gear selector is in posi-
tion D or R .
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
SPORT programme "S"
These two special programmes sup-
plement the automatic operation in
very particular conditions of use.

 With the lever in posi-
tion D and the engine
running, press button A . SNOW programme "
 "

 With the lever in position D and the
engine running, press button B .
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
This programme makes moving off
easier and improves traction in con-
ditions of poor grip.

 appears on the instrument
panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic driving style.

S appears on the instrument panel. Return to automatic operation

 At any time, press the button
selected again to exit from the
programme engaged and return
to auto-adaptive mode.

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FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL

1
Rotation - Scrolling of the various pages of information on the in
strument panel
screen.
- Movement through the various menus on the instrument panel screen.
- Increasing/decreasing of the values.
Short press - Opening of the menu on the instrument panel sc
reen (only when stationary).
- Selection and confi rmation of the information.
Long press Trip computer zero reset (if the trip computer page is displayed).

2 Short press - Cancellation of the current operation.
- Return to the previous screen on the instrument panel screen
.
Long press Return to the initial page on the instrumen t panel screen.

3 Short press Increasing of the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h)/ storing of the speed.
Maintained press Increasing of the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).

4 Short press Decreasing of the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h)/ storing of the speed.
Maintained press Decreasing of the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).

5 Short press Suspension or resumption of the cruise control/speed limiter (depe
nding on
the mode selected).

6 Short press Selection of the cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle o
n this
button will always begin with selection of the speed limi ter).

7 Short press Deactivation of the cruise control/speed limiter.

8 Short press - Pick up an incoming call.
- Hang up the current call.
- Opening of the telephone short-cut menu.
- Confi rmation on the list and the telephone menu.
Long press Refuse an incoming call.

9 Short press/Long press Horn.

10 Short press Activation/deactivation of the Black Panel mode (ni ght driving).

11 Short press Activation of the voice command.
Long press Navigation instruction repeat.

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12
Rotation - Radio source: Scrolling of the pre-set stations.
- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Scrolling of the CDs or
directories.
- On the multifunction screen menus: Movement and increasing/decreasing.
Short press - On the multifunction screen menus: confi rmation.
- Opening of the short-cut menus (depending on the multif
unction screen
page).
Long press Opening of the multifunction screen main menu.

13 Short press Cancellation of the current operation and return to the p
revious page on the
multifunction screen.
When an incoming telephone call is received: Refuse the cal l.
Long press Return to the initial page on the multifu nction screen.

14 Short press Access to the multifunction screen general menu.

15 Short press/Maintained press Volume increase.

16 Short press/Maintained press Volume decrease.

17 Short press - First press: mute.
- Second press: restore sound.

18 Short press - Radio source: Automatic search of higher frequencies.
- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Search for the next track.

Maintained press - CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Fast forward play.

19 Short press - Radio source: Automatic search of lower frequencies.
- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Search for
the previous track.
Maintained press CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Rewind.

20 Short press - Radio source: displaying of the list of radio stations
available.
- CD/MP3 CD and CD changer source: displaying of the list o f CD tracks
and directories.
- Jukebox source: displaying of the list of albums.
Long press Updating of the list of radio stations.

21 Short press/Long press Horn.

22 Short press MODE: selection of the type of informati on presented on the multifunction screen.

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SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by
the driver.
When the limit speed is reached, the
accelerator pedal no longer has any
effect.
The speed limiter is switched
on manually: a speed of at least
20 mph (approx. 30 km/h) must be
programmed.
The speed limiter can in no way re-
place respect for speed limits or vigi-
lance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
Steering wheel controls
The speed limiter switches are
located on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel.
Displays on the instrument panel
The speed limiter information is dis-
played in zone A of the instrument
panel.
Programming

 Press on button 4 to select speed
limiter mode " LIMIT ".
The selection is confi rmed by the
display of the function in zone A of
the instrument panel. Activation

 Press on button 3 when the desired
maximum speed is displayed.
The information "ON" then appears
in zone A .
When the function is selected, the
last memorised speed and the infor-
mation "PAUSE" are displayed.
With the engine running, you can
adjust the memorised maximum
speed, displayed in zone A , by
pressing on:

 Button 1 to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed.

 Button 2 to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed. Successive presses will modify the
maximum speed in steps of 1 mph
and a continuous press in steps of
5 mph.

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D R I V I N G In the event of a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration, the
speed limiter (which does not act
on the brakes) may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed.
Use of a fl oor mat other than that
recommended by CITROËN may
affect the normal operation of the
accelerator pedal and hamper the
operation of the speed limiter.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
are fi tted with a 3rd fi xing located in
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.
Suspension/Resumption

 Press on button 3 .
This action causes the information

"PAUSE" to appear in zone A of the
instrument panel.
This action does not cancel the
memorised maximum speed which
remains displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel. Overriding the programmed
speed
The accelerator pedal has an end-
of-travel switch. In order to exceed
the memorised maximum speed at
any time, you can press the pedal
all the way down. While the speed
is being exceeded, the speed dis-
played in zone
A will fl ash. You have
only to release the accelerator pedal
to return below the maximum speed,
to restore the function.
The speed will also fl ash if the speed
limiter is not able to prevent the vehi-
cle from exceeding the programmed
speed (e.g. on a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration).
To reactivate the speed limiter, release
the accelerator to slow to a speed lower
than the programmed speed.
Return to normal driving

 Either press on button 5 .


Or select the speed limiter function.

 Or stop the engine.
Operating fault
If there is a malfunction, a message is
displayed accompanied by an audible
signal and lighting of the SERVICE
warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

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CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
at least 25 mph (40 km/h) and you
must be in at least:
- 4th gear for manual gearboxes,
- 2nd gear for automatic gearboxes. Displays on the instrument
panel
The programmed information is
grouped together in zone
A of the
instrument panel.
Programming

 Press button 4 to select cruise
control mode " CRUISE ".
Steering wheel switches
The cruise control switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel. The selection is confi rmed by the
display of the function in zone
A of
the instrument panel.
When the function is selected, no
cruising speed has yet been
memorised. Once the desired speed has been
reached using the accelerator, press
button
1 or button 2 . The cruising
speed is then memorised and cruise
control is activated. The cruising
speed is displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel, and "ON" is dis-
played.
Adjustment of the memorised
speed while cruise control is
in operation
You can adjust the memorised
speed, displayed in zone A , by
pressing:
- Button 1 to increase the speed.
- Button 2 to reduce the speed.
Successive presses will modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a
continuous press in steps of 5 mph.
You can then release the accelerator
pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to the speed chosen.
The vehicle speed may vary slightly
from that memorised.
If during cruise control the system
cannot keep to the cruise speed
(e.g. on a steep descent), then the
speed fl ashes. If necessary, brake to
curb your speed.