ESP Citroen C5 DAG 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide
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S A F E T Y
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
T h e a n t i - s k i d r e g u l a t i o n o p t i m i s e s
t r a c t i o n t o p r e v e n t s k i d d i n g o f t h e
wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
T h e e l e c t r o n i c s t a b i l i t y p r o g r a m m e
acts on the brake of one or more
w h e e l s a n d o n t h e e n g i n e t o k e e p
the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver. Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
T h e y c o m e i n t o o p e r a t i o n i n t h e e v e n t
o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y p r o b l e m . T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g
of this warning light on the
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l . Disarming
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may
be advisable to disarm the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
c a n m o v e f r e e l y a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
Press the "ESP OFF" button, lo-
cated in the centre of the fascia.
If this warning light comes
o n o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l
and the indicator light on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are disarmed.
Snow driving assistance
(SNOW MOTION)
Y o u r v e h i c l e h a s a s y s t e m t o h e l p
driving on snow:
SNOW MOTION.
This automatic system continuously
c h e c k s f o r s i t u a t i o n s o f d i f fi c u l t s u r -
face adhesion that could make it dif-
fi c u l t t o m o v e o f f o r m a k e p r o g r e s s
o n d e e p f r e s h s n o w o r c o m p a c t e d
snow.
In these situations, the SNOW
MOTION system takes over from
the ASR s y s t e m b y o p t i m i s i n g t h e
a m o u n t o f w h e e l s l i p t o p r o v i d e t h e
best traction and trajectory control,
even without snow tyres and with or
without chains. For vehicles with Hydractive III+
s u s p e n s i o n , m a n u a l a d j u s t m e n t o f
ground clearance to the intermediate
p o s i t i o n i m p r o v e s f u r t h e r t h e a b i l i t y
t o m a k e p r o g r e s s i n d e e p s n o w ( s e e
t h e r e l e v a n t p a r a g r a p h ) .
I n e x t r e m e l y s e v e r e c o n d i t i o n s ( s n o w
o n t o p o f i c e , s a n d , d e e p m u d … ) , i t
can be useful to deactivate the
ESP/
ASR systems to allow a degree of
w h e e l s p i n a n d s o r e c o v e r g r i p .
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S A F E T Y
SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
T h e f r o n t s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m a n d f o r c e
limiter.
T h i s s y s t e m i m p r o v e s s a f e t y i n t h e
front seats in the event of a front
i m p a c t .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e s e r i o u s n e s s o f t h e
i m p a c t , t h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m
instantly tightens the seat belt
a g a i n s t t h e b o d y o f t h e o c c u p a n t . Fastening
Pull the belt down in front of you
in a steady movement, making
sure that it does not become
twisted.
Press the fastening into its buckle.
C h e c k t h a t i t i s p r o p e r l y s e c u r e d
and that the automatic locking
m e c h a n i s m o p e r a t e s c o r r e c t l y
b y p u l l i n g s h a r p l y o n t h e b e l t
s t r a p .
T h e a b d o m i n a l p a r t o f t h e s t r a p
s h o u l d b e p o s i t i o n e d a s l o w
d o w n a s p o s s i b l e i n t h e l a p a n d
a s t i g h t a s p o s s i b l e .
T h e c h e s t p a r t s h o u l d b e p o s i -
t i o n e d i f p o s s i b l e i n t h e c h a n n e l
of the shoulder.
Each belt has a reel that adjusts its
length automatically to the girth of
t h e s e a t o c c u p a n t .
T h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s e a t b e l t s a r e
active when the ignition is on.
T h e f o r c e l i m i t e r r e d u c e s t h e p r e s -
sure of the seat belt against the
c h e s t o f t h e o c c u p a n t , s o i n c r e a s i n g
h i s p r o t e c t i o n .
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
s w i t c h e d b a c k o n o r f r o m 3 0 m p h
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
Operating fault If this warning light comes
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u -
dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
c e p t i o n a l s a f e t y i n n o r m a l d r i v i n g ,
but this should not encourage the
d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t
h i g h s p e e d .
The correct functioning of these
s y s t e m s d e p e n d s o n o b s e r v a t i o n
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
a n d r i m s ) , t h e b r a k i n g c o m p o n e n t s ,
t h e e l e c t r o n i c c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e
C I T R O Ë N a s s e m b l y a n d o p e r a t i o n
p r o c e d u r e s .
A f t e r a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e s y s -
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
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S A F E T Y
SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
T h e f r o n t s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m a n d f o r c e
limiter.
T h i s s y s t e m i m p r o v e s s a f e t y i n t h e
front seats in the event of a front
i m p a c t .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e s e r i o u s n e s s o f t h e
i m p a c t , t h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m
instantly tightens the seat belt
a g a i n s t t h e b o d y o f t h e o c c u p a n t . Fastening
Pull the belt down in front of you
in a steady movement, making
sure that it does not become
twisted.
Press the fastening into its buckle.
C h e c k t h a t i t i s p r o p e r l y s e c u r e d
and that the automatic locking
m e c h a n i s m o p e r a t e s c o r r e c t l y
b y p u l l i n g s h a r p l y o n t h e b e l t
s t r a p .
T h e a b d o m i n a l p a r t o f t h e s t r a p
s h o u l d b e p o s i t i o n e d a s l o w
d o w n a s p o s s i b l e i n t h e l a p a n d
a s t i g h t a s p o s s i b l e .
T h e c h e s t p a r t s h o u l d b e p o s i -
t i o n e d i f p o s s i b l e i n t h e c h a n n e l
of the shoulder.
Each belt has a reel that adjusts its
length automatically to the girth of
t h e s e a t o c c u p a n t .
T h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s e a t b e l t s a r e
active when the ignition is on.
T h e f o r c e l i m i t e r r e d u c e s t h e p r e s -
sure of the seat belt against the
c h e s t o f t h e o c c u p a n t , s o i n c r e a s i n g
h i s p r o t e c t i o n .
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
s w i t c h e d b a c k o n o r f r o m 3 0 m p h
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
Operating fault If this warning light comes
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u -
dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
c e p t i o n a l s a f e t y i n n o r m a l d r i v i n g ,
but this should not encourage the
d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t
h i g h s p e e d .
The correct functioning of these
s y s t e m s d e p e n d s o n o b s e r v a t i o n
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
a n d r i m s ) , t h e b r a k i n g c o m p o n e n t s ,
t h e e l e c t r o n i c c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e
C I T R O Ë N a s s e m b l y a n d o p e r a t i o n
p r o c e d u r e s .
A f t e r a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e s y s -
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
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D R I V I N G
Dynamic emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the vehi-
cle’s main braking system or in an
exceptional situation (e.g. driver tak-
en ill, under instruction, etc) pull and
hold control A to stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dy-
namic emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking
malfunctions, one of the following
messages will be displayed on the
instrument panel display:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP sys-
tem is signalled by the light-
ing of this warning lamp,
then braking stability is not
guaranteed. In this event, stability
must be assured by the driver by
repeating alternate "pull release" ac-
tions on control A .
The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used
in exceptional circum-
stances. Emergency unlocking
In the event of the electronic parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery
r u n n i n g fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y m a n -
ual device can unlock the parking
brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g , b y e n g a g i n g fi r s t
gear (manual gearbox) or posi-
tion P (automatic gearbox), then
switch off the engine.
If it is impossible to immobilise the vehicle, do not action the
control and urgently contact a
CITROËN dealer.
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D R I V I N G
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 ".
T h e s e l e c t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
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 Cruise control must only be
u s e d w h e r e t h e t r a f fi c c o n -
ditions permit driving at a
constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads
or when the weather or the road
conditions are poor.
The driver still has to remain atten-
tive and in complete control of his
vehicle.
Y o u a r e r e c o m m e n d e d t o k e e p y o u r
feet within range of the pedals.
Overriding the programmed
speed
While cruise control is in operation,
it is always possible to go above the
programmed speed simply by press-
ing the accelerator pedal (for exam-
ple to overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone
A
fl a s h e s .
Y o u o n l y h a v e t o r e l e a s e t h e a c -
celerator pedal to return to the pro-
grammed speed.
Suspension/Resumption
Either by pressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal.
Or by pressing button 3 .
Or by the ESP or ASR systems
being active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox,
cruise control is deactivated if the
gear lever is in neutral. Reactivation
-
By recalling the memorised
speed
After deactivation, press button 3 .
Y o u r v e h i c l e a u t o m a t i c a l l y r e t u r n s
to the memorised cruising speed.
The memorised speed and "ON"
are displayed in zone A .
If the memorised cruising speed is higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate strong-
ly to reach the current speed.
- By selecting the current speed
Press button 1 or 2 once the de-
sired speed has been reached.
The new speed and "ON" will
appear in zone A .
Return to normal driving
Press on button 5 .
Select the cruise control function.
Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no
longer memorised.
"PAUSE" will be displayed in zone
A of the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the
cruising speed which remains dis-
played on the instrument panel. 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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D R I V I N G
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM
System which detects the involun-
t a r y c r o s s i n g o f l o n g i t u d i n a l t r a f fi c
lane markings on the ground (con-
tinuous or discontinuous line).
S e n s o r s , fi t t e d b e l o w t h e f r o n t
bumper, trigger a warning if the vehi-
cle drifts (speed higher than 50 mph
(80 km/h)).
This system operates to its full
potential above all when used on
motorways and main roads. Activation
Press button A , the indicator light
comes on.
Deactivation
Press button A again, the indica-
tor light switches off.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
Detection
Y o u a r e w a r n e d b y t h e v i b r a t i o n o f
the driver's seat cushion:
- on the right-hand side, if the marking on the ground has been
crossed on the right,
- on the left-hand side, if the mark- ing on the ground has been
crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the
direction indicator is active and for
approximately 20 seconds after the
direction indicator is switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a
direction marking (e.g. arrow) or
n o n - s t a n d a r d m a r k i n g ( e . g . g r a f fi t i )
is crossed. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the
service warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
The lane departure warning sys-
tem cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver. The detection may be disrupted:
- if the sensors are dirty (mud,
snow...),
- if the markings on the ground are worn,
- if there is little contrast between the markings on the ground and
the road surface.
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D R I V I N G The parking assistance system
cannot, in any circumstances, re-
place the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver.
VISUAL AND AUDIBLE FRONT AND/OR REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE
System consisting of proximity sen-
sors, installed in the front and/or rear
bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, ve-
hicle, tree, barrier...) located behind
the vehicle, however, it will not be
able to detect obstacles located im-
mediately below the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar ob-
ject may be detected at the start of
the manoeuvre but may no longer
be detected when the vehicle moves
nearer to it. The parking assistance is
switched
on :
- by engaging reverse gear,
- at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and/or displaying of the vehi-
cle on the multifunction display.
The proximity information is indicat-
ed by:
- an audible signal which be- comes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,
- a diagram on the multifunction display, with blocks which move
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to
the emission of the audible signal by
the speakers; front or rear and right
or left.
When the distance between the ve-
hicle and the obstacle is less than
a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w e n t y - fi v e c e n t i m e -
tres, the audible signal becomes
continuous and/or the "Danger"
symbol appears, depending on the
multifunction display version.
The parking assistance is switched
off :
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear,
- when the vehicle has been station- ary for more than three seconds in
forward gear. Deactivation
Press button A , the warning light
comes on, the system is fully de-
activated.
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
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C H E C K S
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level Draining the engine
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Brake fluid level
Draining the circuit
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u l a r l y .
Fluid which has been used exces-
sively may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (1,000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited. Power steering fluid or power
steering and suspension
fluid level
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e t o p p e d u p
by a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
-
A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the level
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s -
ing the type of oil suited
to your engine.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
FUSEBOX A Table of fuses
Fuse N° Rating
Function
G29 - -
G30 5 A H e a t e d r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s
G31 5 A Rain and brightness sensor
G32 5 A S e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d w a r n i n g l a m p s
G33 5 A E l e c t r o c h r o m e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s
G34 20 A S u n r o o f ( s a l o o n )
G35 5 A P a s s e n g e r d o o r l i g h t i n g - p a s s e n g e r r e a r v i e w m i r r o r a d j u s t m e n t
G36 30 A E l e c t r i c t a i l g a t e ( T o u r e r )
G37 20 A Heated front seats
G38 30 A D r i v e r ’ s e l e c t r i c s e a t
G39 30 A P a s s e n g e r ’ s e l e c t r i c s e a t - H I F I a m p l i fi e r
G40 3 A T r a i l e r r e l a y u n i t s u p p l y
FUSEBOX B
Fuse N° Rating
Function
G36
15 A 6 s p e e d a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
5 A 4 s p e e d a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
G37 10 A D a y t i m e - r u n n i n g l a m p s - D i a g n o s t i c s o c k e t
G38 3 A ESP
G39 10 A H y d r a u l i c s u s p e n s i o n
G40 3 A STOP switch