check engine light CITROEN C5 2021 User Guide
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if the front camera or the front radar is covered 
by dirt, snow, ice or anything preventing the 
sensing.
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel, 
accompanied by the display of a message and 
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If these warning lamps come on 
after the engine has been switched 
off and then restarted, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the 
system checked.
These warning lamps light up on  the instrument panel and/or in the 
warning lamp display for seat belts and front 
passenger airbag to indicate that the driver's 
and/or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened 
(depending on version). The automatic braking 
system is deactivated until the seat belts are 
fastened.
Distraction detection
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
The function comprises the "Coffee Break Alert" 
system combined with the "Driver Attention 
Warning" system.
These systems are in no way designed  to keep the driver awake or to prevent 
the driver from falling asleep at the wheel. 
It is the driver’s responsibility to stop if feeling 
tired.
Take a break if you are feeling tired or at least 
every 2 hours.
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the function is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application.
Coffee Break Alert
The system triggers an alert when it  detects that the driver has not taken a 
break after two hours of driving at a speed above 
43 mph (70
  km/h).
This alert is issued via the display of a message 
encouraging the driver to take a break, 
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the alert 
is repeated hourly until the vehicle is stopped.
The system resets itself if one of the following 
conditions is met:
–
 
With the engine running, the vehicle has been 
stationary for more than 15 minutes.
–
 
The ignition has been switched off for a few 
minutes.
–
 
The driver's seat belt is unfastened and their 
door is opened.
As soon as the speed of the vehicle  drops below 43   mph (70   km/h), the 
system goes into standby.
Driving time starts being counted again once 
the speed reaches above 43
  mph (70   km/h).
Driver Attention Warning 
 
The system assesses the driver's level of alertness, fatigue and distraction by 
identifying trajectory changes in relation to the 
lane markings.
To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on 
the upper part of the windscreen.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads 
(speed higher than 43 mph (70
  km/h)).
At a first alert level, the driver is warned by 
the message "Caution!“, accompanied by an 
audible signal.
After three first-level alerts, the system triggers 
a further alert with the message " Driving    
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6Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in 
the following cases:
– 
ESC deactivated or operation triggered.
–
 
Speed below 40 mph (65
   km/h) or greater 
than 112 mph (180
  km/h),
–
 
Electrical connection of a trailer
 .
–
 
Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected 
(as detection is not immediate, deactivation of 
the system is recommended).
–
 
Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on 
the brake or accelerator pedal.
–
 
Driving over lane markings.
–
 
Activation of the direction indicators.
–
 
Crossing the inside line on a bend.
–
 
Driving on a tight bend.
–
 
Inactivity by the driver detected during 
correction.
–
 
Narrow lane detected.
The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or 
prevent it from working:
–
 
Insufficient contrast between the road 
surface and the side of the road (e.g. shade).
–
 
Lane markings worn, hidden (snow
 , mud) 
or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
–
 
Running close to the vehicle in front (the 
lane markings may not be detected).
–
 
Roads that are narrow
 , winding.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the 
following situations:
– 
When changing a wheel or working near a 
wheel.
–
 
T
 owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing 
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or 
not approved.
–
 
Road in poor condition, unstable or with very 
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow
, ice).
–
 
Adverse weather conditions.
–
 
Driving on racing circuits.
–
 
Driving on a rolling road.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application.
or
Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving aids .
Deactivation is confirmed by the 
illumination of this indicator lamp on the 
instrument panel.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, 
these warning lamps light up on 
the instrument panel, accompanied by the 
display of a message and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Long-distance blind spot 
monitoring
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
This system warns the driver of vehicles 
approaching rapidly from the rear in adjacent 
lanes (up to around 75 m) and of the presence of 
a vehicle in the blind spots of their vehicle, using 
corner radars located in the rear bumper.
This system takes into account vehicles 
such as cars, lorries and motorcycles by 
monitoring the blind spots or areas hidden 
from the driver's field of vision.
    
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The rear parking sensors are deactivated automatically if a trailer or bicycle carrier 
is connected to a towing device installed in 
accordance with the Manufacturer's 
recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed 
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.
When starting the vehicle, the graphic 
and audible aids are only available after 
the touch screen has started up.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt, 
affecting distance measurements.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction when 
changing into reverse gear, these 
warning lamps light up on the instrument panel, 
accompanied by the display of a message and 
an audible signal (short beep).
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Top Rear Vision
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .When reverse gear is engaged, with the engine 
running, this system displays views of the 
vehicle's close surroundings
  on the touch screen 
using a camera located at the rear of the vehicle.
 
 
 
 
The screen is divided into 3 parts with a side 
menu, a contextual view and a view from above 
the vehicle in its close surroundings.
The parking sensors supplement the information 
in the view from above the vehicle.
Different contextual views are available:
–  
Automatic zoom view
 .
–
 
Standard view
 .
–
 
Panoramic view
 .
Depending on the context, the system chooses 
the best view to display (standard or automatic 
zoom).
The view type can be changed at any time 
during the manoeuvre.
The system status is not saved when the ignition 
is switched off.
Operating principle 
 
Using the camera, the vehicle's close 
surroundings are recorded during low speed 
manoeuvres.
An image from above the vehicle in its close 
surroundings is created in real time (on the side 
of the screen), as the vehicle progresses.
This view makes it easier to align the vehicle 
when parking and to perceive nearby obstacles. 
It is automatically deleted if the vehicle remains 
stationary for too long.
Configuration
In the side menu, this menu allows you to 
carry out the following operations:
–
 
volume adjustment of the audible signal.
–
 
brightness adjustment.
–
 
contrast adjustment.
–
 
activation/deactivation of camera washing 
(depending on version).
Activation/Deactivation
To activate the camera, engage reverse gear.   
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Practical information
7If in doubt, during charging, do not remain 
inside or near the vehicle, near the charging 
cable or the charging unit, even for a short time.
Before charging
Depending on the context:
►
 
Have a professional check that the 
electrical system to be used complies with 
applicable standards and is compatible with 
the vehicle.
►
 
Have a professional electrician install 
a dedicated domestic power socket or 
accelerated charging unit (W
allbox) 
compatible with the vehicle.
Use the charging cable supplied with the 
vehicle.
For more information, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
During charging
As a safety measure, the engine will 
not start if the charging cable is plugged into 
the connector on the vehicle. A warning is 
displayed on the instrument panel.
While charging is in progress, unlocking the 
vehicle will cause the charging to stop.
If no action is taken on one of the openings 
(door or boot) or on the charging nozzle, the 
vehicle will lock again after 30 seconds and 
charging will resume automatically.
Never work under the bonnet:
–
 
Some areas remain very hot, even an hour 
after charging ends - risk of burns!
– The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts 
or strangulation!
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Do not leave the cable connected to the 
domestic power socket - risk of short-circuit 
or electrocution in the event of contact with or 
immersion in water!
Charging procedure
Connection
► Before  charging, check that the gear selector 
is in mode P and the ignition is off, otherwise 
charging is impossible.
►
 
Open the charging flap by pressing the top 
right push-button, and check that there are 
no foreign bodies on the vehicle's charging 
connector
.
The light guides in the flap come on white.
Domestic charging (mode 2) 
 
 
 
► First, connect the charging cable from the 
control unit to the domestic socket.
When the connection is made, all of the indicator 
lamps on the control unit light up, then only the 
POWER
 indicator lamp remains on in green.
►
 
Remove the protective cover from the 
charging nozzle.
►
 
Insert the nozzle into the vehicle's charging 
connector
.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing 
of the green light guides in the flap and the 
flashing of the
  CHARGE   indicator lamp in green 
on the control unit.
If this is not the case, charging has not started; 
restart the procedure, ensuring that all of the 
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to 
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Accelerated charging (mode 3) 
    
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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet. 
 
For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal 
release lever
, then the external safety catch.
►
 
Raise the bonnet.
(+)
 Positive terminal with a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not 
accessible, a remote earth point is located near 
the battery.
Starting using another battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be 
started using a backup battery (either external or 
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a 
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a 
battery charger.
Never use a 24
  V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery 
has a nominal voltage of 12
  V and a capacity 
at least equal to that of the discharged 
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with 
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment 
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers, 
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away 
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt, 
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the 
engine is running.
 
 
► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the 
vehicle has one.
►
 
Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of 
flat battery
  A (at the metal elbow), then to the 
(+) terminal of the backup battery
  B or of the 
booster.
►
 
Connect one end of the green or black cable 
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery
  B or of 
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting 
vehicle).
► Connect the other end of the green or black 
cable to the earth point  C .
►
 
Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and 
leave it running for a few minutes.
►
 
Operate the starter on the broken down 
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately
, switch 
off the ignition and wait a few moments before 
trying again.
►
 
W
 ait for it to return to idle.
►
 
Disconnect the jump leads  in reverse order.
►
 
Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if 
the vehicle has one.
►
 
Allow the engine to run for at least 
30
  minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that 
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having 
reached a sufficient level of charge may 
affect some of the vehicle's functionalities.
Charging the battery using a battery 
charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is 
essential to maintain an adequate state of 
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to 
charge the battery:
–
 
When using the vehicle mainly for short 
journeys.
–
 
If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for 
several weeks.   
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Alphabetical index
Lane departure warning active     129
Leather (care)     
163
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes
    
62
Level, brake fluid
    
159
Level, engine coolant
    
19, 159
Level, engine oil
    
18, 158
Levels and checks
    
158–159
Level, screenwash fluid
    
66, 159
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs
    
62
Lighting dimmer
    
20
Lighting, directional
    
65
Lighting, exterior
    
61, 64
Lighting, guide-me home
    
63
Lighting, interior
    
57
Lighting, mood
    
57
Lighting, welcome
    
63
Loading
    
154–155
Load reduction mode
    
156
Locating your vehicle
    
26
Locking
    
26, 28
Locking from the inside
    
29
Locking the doors
    
29
Log, alerts
    
20
Long objects, transporting
    
58
Low fuel level
    
140
Lumbar
    
43
M
Mains socket (domestic network)     143–144
Maintenance (advice)     
142, 162
Maintenance, routine
    
103, 159, 161
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)     101
Map reading lamps     
57
Markings, identification
    
184
Massage function
    
45
Massage, multi-point
    
45
Mat
    
57, 103
Menu short cuts
    
22
Mirror, rear view
    
47
Mirrors, door
    
46, 52, 131
Mirror, vanity
    
54
Mobile application
    
23, 53, 148, 150
Motor, electric
    
97, 141, 183
Motorised tailgate
    
32–33
Mountings, ISOFIX
    
82, 85–86
N
Net, luggage retaining     59
O
Obstacle detection    132
Oil change     
158
Oil consumption
    
158
OIl, engine
    
158
On-board tools
    
60, 165–166
Opening the bonnet
    
157
Opening the boot
    
27, 32
Opening the doors
    
27, 31
Opening the windows
    
25
P
Pads, brake    160
Paint     
162, 184
Paint colour code
    
184
Parcel shelf, rear
    
59
Parking brake, electric
    
91–93, 160
Parking sensors, audible and visual
    
132
Parking sensors, front
    
133
Parking sensors, rear
    
133
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Rechargeable hybrid)
    
23, 53
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)
    
70
Personalisation
    
11
Plates, identification
    
184
Port, USB
    
54, 58
Post Collision Safety Brake
    
73
Power
    
19
Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)
    
8, 19
Pressures, tyres
    
160, 167, 184
Pre-tensioning seat belts
    
76
Profiles
    
186
Protecting children
    
77, 79–84
Proximity Keyless Entry & Start
   
27
Puncture
    
166–167, 169
R
Radar (warnings)     102
Radio     
195–196
Reading lamps
    
57
READY lamp
    
157