CITROEN C5 2009 Owner's Guide

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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a fault (warn-
ing lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or deactiva tion indicator
lamp).

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

STOP fi xed,
associated with
another warning lamp. It is associated with a
punctured tyre or the engine
coolant temperature.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer.

Service temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen, such as, for example:
- the closing of the doors, boot, rear
screen or bonnet,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds wh
en the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should switc h off.
If they remain on, before moving off, consult the information on the warning
lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on, fi xed or fl ashing, of certain warning la mps may be accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a message on the screen. Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is being driven, the switching on
of one of the following warning lamps
indicates a fault which requires ac-
tion on the part of the driver.
The switching on of a warning lamp is
always accompanied by the display-
ing of an additional message, to as-
sist you in identifying the anomaly.
If you encounter any problems, do not
hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.

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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has bee n switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

Passenger's
airbag
system fi xed. The control, located in the
glove box, is set to the
OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag
is deactivated.
In this case you can install a
"rear facing" child seat. Set the control to the
ON position to
activate the passenger's front airbag. In
this case, do not fi t a child seat in the
rear-facing position.
The passenger's airbag system is put into
service automatically when the vehicle is
started ( ON position).

ESP/ASR fi xed. The button, located in the
middle of the dashboard, is
pressed. Its indicator lamp is
on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability
programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR.
Its indicator lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h).

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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a fault (warn-
ing lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or deactiva tion indicator
lamp).

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

STOP fi xed,
associated with
another warning lamp. It is associated with a
punctured tyre or the engine
coolant temperature.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer.

Service temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen, such as, for example:
- the closing of the doors, boot, rear
screen or bonnet,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds wh
en the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should switc h off.
If they remain on, before moving off, consult the information on the warning
lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on, fi xed or fl ashing, of certain warning la mps may be accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a message on the screen. Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is being driven, the switching on
of one of the following warning lamps
indicates a fault which requires ac-
tion on the part of the driver.
The switching on of a warning lamp is
always accompanied by the display-
ing of an additional message, to as-
sist you in identifying the anomaly.
If you encounter any problems, do not
hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.

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Braking fi xed, associated
with the STOP warning lamp. The braking system fl uid level
is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
+ fi xed, associated
with the STOP and
ABS warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations


Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi xed.
The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and
contact a CITROËN dealer without delay.

Electric
parking brake fl ashing. The electric parking brake is
not applied automatically. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition
and contact a CITROËN dealer.

Electric
parking brake fault fi xed.
The electric parking brake is
faulty. Contact a CITROËN dealer without delay.
The parking brake can be released
manually.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.


Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the electric parking brake fi xed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to country)
via the vehicle confi guration menu or
contact a CITROËN dealer.

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Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR) fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active.
The system optimises traction and
improves the directional stability of
the vehicle. fi xed, accompanied
by an audiblesignal and a
message on the
instrument panel screen.
Unless it has been deactivated with
the indicator lamp on the button on,
the ESP/ASR system is faulty. Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

Engine
autodiagnosis system fi xed.
The emission control system has a
fault. This lamp should switch off when
the engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a
CITROËN dealer urgently.
fl ashing. The engine management system
has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic
convertor.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

Brake pad
wear fi xed,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction screen. The brake pads are at an advanced
state of wear.
Have the brake pads replaced by a
CITROËN dealer.

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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

Low fuel
level fi xed. When it fi rst comes on there
remains
approximately
5 litres of
fuel in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp wil come on every time
the ignition is switched on, until a suffi cient
addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out
of fuel, this could damage the emission
control and injection systems.

Maximum
coolant
temperature fi xed red.
The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down
before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.

Battery
charge fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
+
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened fi xed.
The driver and/or the front/
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 xed, associated
with the seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lampl. The illuminated dots represent the not
fastened/unfastened passengers.
They come on:
- fi xed for 30 about seconds on starting the
vehicle,
- fi xed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when driving,
-
fl ashing above 12 mph (20 km/h), accompanied
by an audible signal for about 120 seconds.

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Service indicator
This information is displayed for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no
service information appears on the
instrument panel central screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 7 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolis-
ing the service operations comes on.
The instrument panel central screen
indicates the distance remaining be-
fore the next service is due.

Example: 1 700 miles remain be-
fore the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the central screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

Example: 500 miles remain before
the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the central screen in-
dicates: Service overdue
For 7 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
the spanner fl ashes
to indicate that the service must be
carried out as soon as possible.

Example: the service is overdue by
300 km.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the central screen indicates:

The spanner remains on in the
screen to indicate that a service
must be carried out soon.
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, de-
pending on the driver's driving
habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.

The spanner remains on in the
screen to indicate that a service
should have been carried out.

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Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indi-
cator must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero
is as follows:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is cor-
rect or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by displaying of the
message "Oil level incorrect".
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by displaying of the
message "Oil level measurement in-
valid". Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indi-
cator must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero
is as follows:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is cor-
rect or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by displaying of the
message "Oil level incorrect".
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by displaying of the
message "Oil level measurement in-
valid". Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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Engine oil temperature gauge
Under normal operating conditions,
the bars should be within section
1 .
In severe operating conditions, the
bars may extend into section 2 .
In this event, slow down, and if neces-
sary, stop the engine and check the
levels (see corresponding chapter). Coolant temperature
indicator
Under normal operating conditions,
the bars should be within section
1 .
In severe operating conditions, the
bars may extend into section 2 , the
engine coolant temperature warning
lamp A and the STOP warning lamp
will light up, stop immediately .
Switch off the ignition. The cooling
fan may continue to operate for a
certain time .
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If the SERVICE warning lamp lights
up, check the levels (see correspond-
ing chapter). On horizontal ground, the lighting of
the fuel low warning lamp warns you
that you are at the reserve level.
A message alert is displayed on the
instrument panel.

Fuel gauge indicator