warning Citroen C5 2009.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi x e d .
T h e a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g s y s t e m h a s a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional
braking.
D r i v e c a r e f u l l y a t r e d u c e d s p e e d
a n d c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
w i t h o u t d e l a y .
Electric
parking brake fl a s h i n g . The electric parking brake is not
a p p l i e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y . Y o u m u s t s t o p i m m e d i a t e l y w h e r e i t
is safe to do so.
P a r k o n l e v e l g r o u n d , s w i t c h o f f t h e
i g n i t i o n a n d c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
Electric
parking brake fault fi x e d . T h e e l e c t r i c p a r k i n g b r a k e i s f a u l t y . C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r w i t h o u t
d e l a y .
The parking brake can be released
m a n u a l l y .
For further information about the
e l e c t r i c p a r k i n g b r a k e , r e f e r t o t h e
" D r i v i n g " s e c t i o n .
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the electric parking brake fi x e d .
The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
d e a c t i v a t e d o r f a u l t y . Activate the function (according to
c o u n t r y ) v i a t h e v e h i c l e c o n fi g u r a t i o n
m e n u o r c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR) fl a s h i n g . T h e E S P / A S R r e g u l a t i o n i s a c t i v e .
T h e s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s t r a c t i o n a n d
i m p r o v e s t h e d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f
the vehicle. fi x e d , a c c o m p a n i e d
b y a n a u d i b l esignal and a
message on the
instrument panel screen.
Unless it has been deactivated with
t h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n o n ,
t h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m i s f a u l t y . H a v e i t c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
Engine
autodiagnosis system fi x e d .
T h e e m i s s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m h a s a
fault. This lamp should switch off when
the engine is started.
I f i t d o e s n o t s w i t c h o f f , c o n t a c t a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r u r g e n t l y .
fl a s h i n g . T h e e n g i n e m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m
has a fault. R i s k o f d e s t r u c t i o n o f t h e c a t a l y t i c
convertor.
H a v e i t c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Low fuel
level fi x e d . W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s o n t h e r e
remains
approximately
5 litres of
fuel in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out of fuel.
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p w i l c o m e o n e v e r y t i m e
t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n , u n t i l a s u f fi c i e n t
addition of fuel is made.
F u e l t a n k c a p a c i t y : 7 1 l i t r e s .
N e v e r c o n t i n u e t o d r i v e u n t i l y o u r u n o u t
o f f u e l , t h i s c o u l d d a m a g e t h e e m i s s i o n
c o n t r o l a n d i n j e c t i o n s y s t e m s .
Maximum
coolant
temperature fi x e d r e d .
The temperature of the
c o o l i n g s y s t e m i s t o o h i g h . S t o p a s s o o n a s i t i s s a f e t o d o s o .
Wait until the engine has cooled down
b e f o r e t o p p i n g u p t h e l e v e l , i f n e c e s s a r y .
I f t h e p r o b l e m p e r s i s t s , c o n t a c t a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Battery
charge fi x e d . T h e b a t t e r y c h a r g i n g c i r c u i t
h a s a f a u l t ( d i r t y o r l o o s e
t e r m i n a l s , s l a c k o r c u t
a l t e r n a t o r b e l t , . . . ) . This lamp should switch off when the
engine is started.
I f i t d o e s n o t s w i t c h o f f , c o n t a c t a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
+
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened fi x e d .
T h e d r i v e r a n d / o r t h e f r o n t /
rear passenger has not
fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
Seat belts
not fastened/ unfastened fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with the seat belt n o t f a s t e n e d /unfastened
warning lampl. The illuminated dots represent the not
f a s t e n e d / u n f a s t e n e d p a s s e n g e r s .
T h e y c o m e o n :
- fi x e d f o r 3 0 a b o u t s e c o n d s o n s t a r t i n g
t h e v e h i c l e ,
- fi x e d f r o m 0 t o 1 2 m p h ( 0 t o 2 0 k m / h ) w h e n d r i v i n g ,
- fl a s h i n g a b o v e 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l f o r
a b o u t 1 2 0 s e c o n d s .
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Engine oil temperature gauge
U n d e r n o r m a l o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s ,
the bars should be within section
1 .
I n s e v e r e o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s , t h e
b a r s m a y e x t e n d i n t o s e c t i o n 2 .
I n t h i s e v e n t , s l o w d o w n , a n d i f n e c e s -
s a r y , s t o p t h e e n g i n e a n d c h e c k t h e
levels (see corresponding chapter). Coolant temperature
indicator
U n d e r n o r m a l o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s ,
the bars should be within section
1 .
I n s e v e r e o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s , t h e
b a r s m a y e x t e n d i n t o s e c t i o n 2 , t h e
engine coolant temperature warning
lamp A and the STOP warning lamp
w i l l l i g h t u p , stop immediately .
S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n . The cooling
fan may continue to operate for a
certain time .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
If the SERVICE warning lamp lights
u p , c h e c k t h e l e v e l s ( s e e c o r r e s p o n d -
ing chapter). O n h o r i z o n t a l g r o u n d , t h e l i g h t i n g o f
t h e f u e l l o w w a r n i n g l a m p w a r n s y o u
t h a t y o u a r e a t t h e r e s e r v e l e v e l .
A m e s s a g e a l e r t i s d i s p l a y e d o n t h e
instrument panel.
Fuel gauge indicator
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This function provides the driver with
a back massage. It only operates
when the engine is running.
Press on button A .
The warning lamp comes on and the
massage function is activated for a
period of 1 hour. During this time,
massage is performed in cycles of
6 minutes (4 minutes of massage fol-lowed by 2 minutes break). In total,
the system will perform 10 cycles.
After 1 hour, the function is deacti-
vated. The warning lamp goes out.
Massage function The Welcome function
The welcome function assists entry
and leaving the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and
opening the driver’s door, the seat
moves back automatically and then
stays in this position, ready for the
next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the
seat moves forward to the memo-
rised driving position.
When moving the seat, take care
that no person or object hinders the
automatic movement of the seat.
This function is deactivated by de-
fault. You may activate or deactivate
this function using the "Main Menu"
on the instrument panel screen. To
do so, select "Vehicle parameters/
Comfort/Driver welcome".
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage
function at any time by pressing on
button A .
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front
seats can operate separately.
Use the corresponding adjust-
ment dial, placed on the outer
side of each front seat, to switch
on and select the level of heating
required:
0 : Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
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First press button A to fold
the key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on of the
i n t e r i o r l i g h t i n g a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i -
rection indicators for a few seconds.
The vehicle remains locked. Guide-me-home lighting Anti-theft protecti
on
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key.
In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
A press on button B oper-
ates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the
sidelamps, dipped beams
and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
The timed duration can be set via the
"Lighting" menu on the "Main Menu"
of the instrument panel screen.
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STOPPING
D o n o t fl i c k t h e a c c e l e r a t o r a t
the moment of switching off the
ignition. This could cause serious
damage to the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
ignition. Wait ten seconds then ope-
rate the starter again. Steering lock
1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S .
2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering wheel gently if necessary).
3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed
s p a c e o r w h e r e t h e r e i s i n s u f fi c i e n t
ventilation.
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to retain
braking and steering assistance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction. Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
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First press button A to fold
the key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on of the
i n t e r i o r l i g h t i n g a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i -
rection indicators for a few seconds.
The vehicle remains locked. Guide-me-home lighting Anti-theft protecti
on
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key.
In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
A press on button B oper-
ates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the
sidelamps, dipped beams
and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
The timed duration can be set via the
"Lighting" menu on the "Main Menu"
of the instrument panel screen.
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STOPPING
D o n o t fl i c k t h e a c c e l e r a t o r a t
the moment of switching off the
ignition. This could cause serious
damage to the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
ignition. Wait ten seconds then ope-
rate the starter again. Steering lock
1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S .
2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering wheel gently if necessary).
3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed
s p a c e o r w h e r e t h e r e i s i n s u f fi c i e n t
ventilation.
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to retain
braking and steering assistance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction. Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
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FUEL TANK
Capacity of the tank: approximately
71 litres.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level
in the tank is reached, this
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
s c r e e n . W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s o n , t h e r e
remains around 5 litres of fuel in the
tank.
You must refuel to avoid running out
of fuel.
Press at the top left corner, then
pull open from the left.
turn the key a quarter turn to lock
a n d u n l o c k t h e fi l l e r c a p ,
when refuelling, place the cap on
hook A ,
fi l l t h e t a n k , b u t do not persist
after the third cut-off ; this could
cause your vehicle to malfunc-
tion.
While you are refuelling, the engine
must be stopped and the ignition
switched off.
For a petrol engine with a catalytic
converter, unleaded fuel is compul-
sory.
Opening the fuel flap Additions of fuel must be of at least
5 litres to be taken into account by
the fuel gauge.
T h e fi l l e r n e c k i s n a r r o w e r t o e n -
sure that only unleaded petrol
nozzles can be put in.
O p e n i n g t h e fi l l e r c a p m a y c r e a t e
a noise of an inrush of air. This
vacuum, which is entirely normal,
is caused by the sealing of the fuel
system.
Refuelling