warning Citroen C5 2008 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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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.
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Lane Departure Warning System
This driving assistance device warns you when you unwittingly cross a lane marking.
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Parking assistance (visual + sound)
This function warns you, whilst manoeuvring, by detecting obstacles located in front of and behind the vehicle.
Tyre defl ation detection
This function monitors the pres-sure of each tyre and warns you of tyres that are punctured or defl ated.
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Glass panoramic roof (Tourer)
This provides you with improved brightness in the passenger compartment.
Glass sun roof (saloon)
This also provides you with improved ventilation in the passenger compartment.
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1 Electric windows / rear view mirrors / Child safety controls
2 Memorisation of driver’s seat, rear view mirrors and air conditioning settings
3 Controls at the steering wheel:Speed limiterCruise control
4 Horn
5 Audio/telematic controls under steering wheel
6 Driver's airbag
7 Navigation controls
8 Driver's air vent
9 Instrument panel
10 Driver's air vent
11 Lighting control
12 Windscreen wiper / Screen wash controls
13 Ignition switch
14 Controls:Locking/unlocking of doors and boot
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15 Steering column adjustment
16 Knees airbag
17 Oddments tray
18 Checks / Anti-intrusion alarm / Parking space sensor controls
19 Lighting / Direction indicators / Foglamp / Voice recognition controls
20 Manual headlamp height adjustment
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Automatic electrochrome rear view mirror
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This automatically and progres-sively adapts to day-time or night-time use.
Operation
Switch on the ignition and press button 4.Warning lamp 3 on: automatic mode.
Warning lamp 3 off: automatic mode stopped. The mirror remains in its lightest defi nition.

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Instrument panel
The hazard lamps can also be used with the igni-tion switched off.
M O N I T O R I N G
A. Fuel gauge and low fuel warning lamp.
B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.
C. Coolant temperature.
D. Speed indicator.
E. Instrument panel.
F. Mileage recorder.
G. Trip mileage recorder reset button.
H. Rev counter.
I. Engine oil temperature.
J. Display of automatic gearbox information.
Note: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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Front passenger's airbag deactivationChild safety
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.

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Electric parking brake
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Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.
Hill start assist
Manual operation
The MANUAL application/release of the parking brake is possible permanently by pulling/pushing control B.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that warning lamp A (!) (red) on the instru-ment panel is permanently lit and that warning lamp P (red) on con-trol B is lit.
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.
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is equipped with a system which keeps it immobilised for a short time (about 2 seconds), the approximate time it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:The vehicle is completely sta-tionary, with your foot on the brake pedal.
In particular conditions on a slope.With the driver's door closed.

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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.
Parking assistance (visual and sound)Lane Departure Warning System
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.
Parking space sensor
You can select the “Parking Space Sensor” by pressing button A, which fl ashes when next to the space to be measured, with a speed lower than 20 km/h (12 mph) and at a distance of less than 1.5 m from the space.
The fi xed lighting of the warning lamp indicates that this function is selected.
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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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Folding and ejecting the key
Button D is for folding and eject-ing the key from its housing in the remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you could damage the key mecha-nism.
Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot function while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: by inadvertently actioning the remote control, when for example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehicle without your realising it.
However, if none of the doors is opened within thirty seconds following an unlocking, the doors will automatically relock.
Warning: there is a risk of damage if the replacement batte ry is not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to those approved by CITROËN.
Locating of the vehicle
To locate the vehicle in a carpark, press button C. Locating of the vehicle is confi rmed by:
The fl ashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
The interior lighting coming on.
The vehicle remains locked.

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Never attempt to modify the electronic immobiliser’s electrical circuit, as this could render your vehicle undriveable.
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a person is inside the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside without the remote control.
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should the key be lost or modifi ed (addition, cancellation or replacement), you must contact a CITROËN dealer, with all of the vehicle keys in your possession as well as your proof of identity.
Central locking using the key
Briefl y turn the key in the door lock. The vehicle is locked.
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A second immediate action with the key deadlocks the vehicle. It is then impossible to open the doors from the interior or exterior.
Note:With the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off, lock-ing is signalled by the fl ashing of the interior locking control warning lamp.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly closed, the central locking does not operate.

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DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A CLOSED SPACE OR IN ONE THAT IS INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
Manual gearbox
Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.Do not touch the accelerator.
For Diesel engines: Turn the key to the drive position. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the starter (not for more than ten seconds), until the engine starts.
Note: In ambient temperatures lower than 0°C, depress the clutch while actioning the starter to facili-tate starting. Then release the clutch pedal slowly.