Citroen C5 DAG 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.

 For Diesel engines: turn the key
to position M and wait until the
pre-heating warning light switch-
es off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting.
Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right
then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring under the knob
and push the gear lever to the
left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully
automatic operation, enhanced by
the sport and snow programmes, or
manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of four
driving modes:
- automatic operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the SPORT programme for a
more dynamic driving style,
- the SNOW programme to im-
prove driving when the grip is
poor,
- manual operation for sequen-
tial changing of the gears by the
driver.

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Mode selection
Displays on the instrument panel

 automatic mode: selector in po-
sition D ,

 sequential mode: selector in po-
sition M ,

 SPORT mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button A pressed,

 SNOW mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button B pressed. The position of the selector and the
driving mode are displayed on the
instrument panel dial
C .
A position grille relating to the selec-
tor allows you to view the position
that is selected. For safety:
- position P can be dis-
engaged only if you
press the brake pedal,
- when a door is opened, a sound signal is heard if the selector is
not in position P ,
- always make sure that the se- lector is in position P before
you leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but
the position of the selector is differ-
ent, reposition the selector on P so
that you can start the vehicle.

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D R I V I N G Never select positions P or

R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is mov-
ing, position N is engaged inad-
vertently, allow the engine to idle
before engaging position D or M .
Moving off

 To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position P or N .

 Action the starter.

 When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , D or M
as required.

 Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.

 Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.

 To avoid incoherence between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, always exit from position P
when you switch on the ignition
and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:


reposition the selector in position P ,

 put your foot on the brake ped-
al and then select the gear you
want. Park
This position of the selector
is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from moving when you
are stationary.

 To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left.

 To exit position P , move the se-
lector to the right and then to the
position you want.

 Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly po-
sitioned. Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral Never select position N if
the vehicle is moving.

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Automatic operation

 Move the selector to position D .
The gearbox constantly selects the
gear that is best suited to the follow-
ing parameters: - driving style,
- road profi le
- vehicle load.
The gearbox operates without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for exam-
ple overtaking), you can obtain max-
imum acceleration by pressing the
accelerator pedal hard down past
the mechanical force zone (point of
resistance), which then produces an
automatic change down to a lower
gear. When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor abruptly, the gearbox will not en-
gage a higher gear.
Manual operation
Position of the selector for manual
gear changing.

 Move the selector to position M .

 Push the selector towards the
" + " sign to change up a gear.

 Pull the selector towards the " - "
sign to change down a gear. - If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gearbox
changes down automatically to fi rst
gear.
- In sequential mode, it is not nec- essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac- cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- The SPORT and SNOW modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.

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D R I V I N G
SPORT and SNOW
programmes - a marked snatching
may be felt when se-
lecting R for reverse
gear,
- if an operating fault occurs, the gearbox is locked in
a gear, do not exceed a
speed of 60 mph (approx.
100 km/h).
- do not switch off your engine if the gear selector is in position

D or R .
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
SPORT programme "S"
These two special programmes sup-
plement the automatic operation in
very particular conditions of use.

 With the lever in position

D and the engine run-
ning, press button A . SNOW programme "
 "

 With the lever in position D and the
engine running, press button B .
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
This programme makes moving off
easier and improves traction in con-
ditions of poor grip.

 appears on the instru-
ment panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic driving style.

S appears on the instrument panel. Return to automatic operation

 At any time, press the button se-
lected again to exit from the pro-
gramme engaged and return to
auto-adaptive mode.

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FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL

1 Rotation
- Scrolling of the various pages of information
on the instrument panel display.
- Movement through the various menus on the instrument panel display.
- Increasing/decreasing of the values.
Short press - Opening of the menu on the instrument panel di
splay (only when stationary).
- Selection and confi rmation of the information.
Long press Trip computer zero reset (if the trip computer page is displayed).

2 Short press
- Cancellation of the current operation.
- Return to the previous screen on the instrument panel disp
lay.
Long press Return to the initial screen on the instrument panel display.

3 Short press Increasing of the speed in steps of 1 km/h (1 mph)/
storing of the speed.
Maintained press Increasing of the speed in steps of 5 km/h (5 mph).

4 Short press Decreasing of the speed in steps of 1 km/h (1 mph)/
storing of the speed.
Maintained press Decreasing of the speed in steps 5 km/h (5 mph).

5 Short press Suspension or resumption of the cruise control/speed limiter (depe
nding on
the mode selected).

6 Short press Selection of the cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle o
n this
button will always begin with selection of the speed limi ter).

7 Short press Deactivation of the cruise control/speed limit er.

8 Short press - Pick up an incoming call.
- Hang up the current call.
- Opening of the telephone short-cut menu.
- Confi rmation on the list and the telephone menu.
Long press Refuse an incoming call.

9 Short press/Long press Horn.

10 Short press Activation/deactivation of the Black Panel mode (night driving).

11 Short press Activation of the voice command.
Long press Navigation instruction repeat.

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12 Rotation
- Radio source: Scrolling of the pre-set stations.
- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Scrolling
of the CDs or
directories.
- On the multifunction display menus: Movement a nd increasing/decreasing.
Short press - On the multifunction display menus: confi rmation.
- Opening of the short-cut menus (in accordance with the mult
ifunction
display page).
Long press Opening of the multifunction display main men u.

13 Short press Cancellation of the current operation and return to the p
revious screen on
the multifunction display.
When an incoming telephone call is received: Refuse the cal l.
Long press Return to the initial screen on the multifun ction display.

14 Short press Access to the multifunction display general menu .

15 Short press/Maintained press Volume increase.

16 Short press/Maintained press Volume decrease.

17 Short press - First press: mute.
- Second press: restoring of the sound.

18 Short press
- Radio source: Automatic search of higher frequencies.
- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Search for the next track.

Maintained press - CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Fa st forward play.

19 Short press
- Radio source: Automatic search of lower frequencies.
- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Search for
the previous track.
Maintained press CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Rewind .

20 Short press - Radio source: displaying of the list of radio stations
available.
- CD/MP3 CD and CD changer source: displaying of the list o f CD tracks
and directories.
- Jukebox source: displaying of the list of albums.
Long press Updating of the list of radio stations.

21 Short press/Long press Horn.

22 Short press MODE: selection of the type of inform ation presented on the multifunction display.

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SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding the speed pro-
grammed by the driver.
When the limit speed is reached, the
accelerator pedal no longer has any
effect.
The speed limiter is switched
on manually: a speed of at least
20 mph (approx. 30 km/h) must be
programmed.
The speed limiter can in no way
replace respect for speed limits or
vigilance and responsibility on the
part of the driver.
Steering wheel controls
The speed limiter switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel.
Displays on the instrument panel
The speed limiter information is dis-
played in zone
A of the instrument
panel.
Programming

 Press on button 4 to select speed
limiter mode " LIMIT ".
The selection is confi rmed by the
display of the function in zone A of
the instrument panel. Activation

 Press on button 3 when the de-
sired maximum speed is dis-
played.
The information "ON" then appears
in zone A .
When the function is selected, the
last memorised speed and the infor-
mation "PAUSE" are displayed.
With the engine running, you can
adjust the memorised maximum
speed, displayed in zone A , by
pressing on:

 Button 1 to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed.

 Button 2 to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed. Successive presses will modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a
continuous press in steps of 5 mph.

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D R I V I N G In the event of a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration, the
speed limiter (which does not act
on the brakes) may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed.
Use of a fl oor mat other than that
recommended by CITROËN may
affect the normal operation of the
accelerator pedal and hamper the
operation of the speed limiter.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
are fi tted with a 3rd fi xing located in
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.
Suspension/Resumption

 Press on button 3 .
This action causes the information

"PAUSE" to appear in zone A of the
instrument panel.
This action does not cancel the
memorised maximum speed which
remains displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel. Overriding the programmed
speed
The accelerator pedal has an end-
of-travel switch. In order to exceed
the memorised maximum speed at
any time, you can press the pedal
all the way down. While the speed
is being exceeded, the speed dis-
played in zone
A will fl ash. You have
only to release the accelerator pedal
to return below the maximum speed,
to restore the function.
The speed will also fl ash if the speed
limiter is not able to prevent the vehi-
cle from exceeding the programmed
speed (e.g. on a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration).
To reactivate the speed limiter, re-
lease the accelerator to slow to a
speed lower than the programmed
speed. Return to normal driving

 Press on button 5 .

 Select the speed limiter function.

 Or stop the engine.
Operating fault
If there is a malfunction, a mes-
sage is displayed accompanied by
a sound signal and lighting of the

SERVICE warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

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CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
at least 25 mph (40 km/h) and you
must engage at least:
- 4th gear for manual gearboxes,
- 2nd gear for automatic gearboxes. Displays on the instrument
panel
The programmed information is
grouped together in zone
A of the
instrument panel.
Programming

 Press button 4 to select cruise
control mode " CRUISE ".
Steering wheel switches
The cruise control switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel. The selection is confi rmed by the
display of the function in zone
A of
the instrument panel.
When the function is selected, no
cruising speed has yet been
memorised. Once the desired speed has been
reached using the accelerator, press
button
1 or button 2 . The cruising
speed is then memorised and cruise
control is activated. The cruising
speed is displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel, and "ON" is dis-
played.
Adjustment of the memorised
speed while cruise control is
in operation
You can adjust the memorised
speed, displayed in zone A , by
pressing:
- Button 1 to increase the speed.
- Button 2 to reduce the speed.
Successive presses will modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a
continuous press in steps of 5 mph.
You can then release the accelera-
tor pedal. The vehicle will automati-
cally keep to the speed chosen.
The vehicle speed may vary slightly
from that memorised.
If during cruise control the system
cannot keep to the cruise speed
(e.g. on a steep descent), then the
speed fl ashes. If necessary, brake to
curb your speed.