Citroen C5 DAG 2007.5 (DC/DE) / 1.G User Guide

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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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This system allows you to main-tain a constant vehicle speed pro-grammed by the driver.1. Selection of “CRUISE”: Activa-tion of cruise control.2/3.“SET”: Memorisation of the speed.2. “SET +”: Increase of the memorised speed.3. “SET -”: Reduction of the memorised speed.4. Suspension or resumption of mode.5. Deactivation.
Cruise controlSpeed limiter
This system allows you to choose a maximum speed that you do not wish to exceed.1. Selection of “LIMIT”: Activation of speed limiter mode.2. “SET +”: Increase of the maxi-mum speed.3. “SET -”: Reduction of the maxi-mum speed.4. Suspension or resumption of mode.5. Deactivation.
The chosen speed is memorised.
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Note: The chosen speed must be higher than 30 km/h (20 mph).
Cruise control is active on the higher gears of the gearbox. The chosen speed must be higher than 40 km/h (20 mph).
Instrument panel display
The speed limiter or cruise control mode is displayed on the instru-ment panel when selected.
Cruise control
Speed limiter

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Move the stalk briefl y upwards or downwards, without going beyond the resistance point; the direction indicators will fl ash 3 times.
Position P: Parking.Position R: Reverse gear.
Position N: Neutral.Position D: Operation in auto-matic mode.
Position M: Operation in sequential mode.

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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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Instrument panel
The hazard lamps can also be used with the ignition 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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Tyre defl ation detection
This function allows you to display the log of alerts.
Press on button A. The following messages appear consecutively on the instrument panel screen:Tyre pressure check.
Maintenance indicator reminder.
Display of message alerts.Oil level check.

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Automatic air conditioning
Adjustment of air distribu-tion on driver's side
Passenger's side auto-matic operation
Adjustment of temperature on driver's side
Adjustment of air distribution on passenger's side
Rear and external rear view mir-rors demisting - deicingAir recirculation – Entry of air from outside
Front demisting - deicing
Driver's side automatic operation
Note: It is recommended to use automatic mode by pressing on the “AUTOIt is recommended to use automatic mode by pressing on the “It is recommended to use automatic mode by pressing on the “” button.
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Adjustment of temperature on passenger's side
Activation/deactivation of air conditioning
Adjusting the air fl ow
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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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Note:The simultaneous use of other high frequency equipment (mobile telephones, domestic alarms, etc.) may momentar-ily hinder the operation of the remote control.
If there is a permanent fault, the remote control has to be reini-tialised. See “Changing remote control batteries”.

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Folding and ejecting the key
Button D is for folding and ejecting the key from its housing in the remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you could damage the key mechanism.
Changing the remote control battery
Unclip the cover to gain access to the battery.
Battery: CR 0523 de 3 V.
Re-initialisation of the remote control
After a change of battery, it is necessary to re-initialise the remote control. To do that, switch on the ignition and immediately press bu tton C of your remote control until you achieve the desired result. This may take some ten seconds.Note: Make a careful note of the numbers for the keys and for the remot e control on the ASSISTANCE card. Keep this in a safe place.
Do not throw away used batteries. Return them to a CITROËN dealer or dealertake them to an authorised recycling facility (camera shops, etc).
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.
Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button B activates the guide-me-home lighting (lighting of the sidelamps, dipped beams, registration plate lights for around 1 minute).
A second press prior to the end of this timing cancels the guide-me-home lighting.
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.