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

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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel grouping together the dials and vehicle operation indicator and warning lights.

A. Fuel gauge

B. Indicator:

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Indicator and warning lights
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lights come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's ig-
nition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these
warning lights should switch off. Operation indicator lights
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (opera-
tion or deactivation indicator lights)
or of the occurrence of a fault (warn-
ing light).
1. Front fog lamps.

2. Left-hand direction
indicator.

3. Side lights.

4. Main beam headlamps.

5. Dipped headlamps.

6. Right-hand direction
indicator.

7. Rear fog lamps.

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Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located
in the centre of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is
confi rmed by continuous lighting of
this warning light and of the indicator
light on the button.

From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lights
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the sub-
ject of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the mul-
tifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's air-
bag is active.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located
in the centre of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is
confi rmed by continuous lighting of
this warning light and of the indicator
light on the button.

From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lights
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the sub-
ject of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the mul-
tifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's air-
bag is active.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located
in the centre of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is
confi rmed by continuous lighting of
this warning light and of the indicator
light on the button.

From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lights
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the sub-
ject of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the mul-
tifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's air-
bag is active.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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Lighting is associated
with another warning
light:
Service If this warning light
comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a
problem in one of the
systems which does not have a spe-
cifi c warning light.
In order to identify it, consult the mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
The warning light only comes on tem-
porarily in the case of the following
minor faults:
- incorrect closing of the doors, boot, rear screen and bonnet,
- fl at remote control battery,
- insuffi cient tyre pressure,
- the saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel).
In the case of major faults, the warn-
ing light remains on until the operating
fault is rectifi ed, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous light-
ing of the ABS warning light),
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake
When stationary, the perma-
nent lighting of this warning
lamp confi rms that the park-
ing brake is applied.
If this warning lamp fl ashes, it indicates
a fault with its application or release.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
With the engine running, and when
displayed at the same time as the

STOP warning lamp, it indicates that
the brake fl uid level is too low. Electronic parking brake fault
This warning lamp comes
on if there is a fault with the
electronic parking brake.
Electronic parking brake
- deactivation of automatic
functions This warning lamp comes
on if the "automatic lock-
ing" (upon switching off the
ignition) and the "automatic
unlocking" functions are de-
activated or faulty.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deacti-
vated, if this warning light comes on
continuously, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the instrument panel screen,
switching on of the SERVICE warning
light and an audible signal, this indi-
cates the occurrence of a fault in the
ESP/ASR system.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle's assisted
braking. If this warning lamp comes on, stop
immediately and contact a CITROËN
dealer.
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 warn-
ing 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 using the reserve tank.
A message alert is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Fuel gauge indicator

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PROGRAMMABLE HEATING *
With the engine off, programmable
heating preheats the coolant circuit
in order to optimise the engine op-
erating temperature prior to starting.
The programmable heating sys-
tem can be started immediately or
delayed thanks to its programming
function. With the engine idle or the vehicle
stationary, it is normal to hear a
high-pitched whistling noise and
to notice some smoke/emissions. Digital programmer
The heating system’s programmer is
located on the left-hand side of the
dashboard.

1. Time or remaining functioning
time.

2. Increase (time).

3. Select programme.

4. Programme number selected.

5. Immediate start-up of heating.

6. Time adjustment and reading
warning lamp.

7. Reduce (time).

8. Heating mode warning lamp.
9. Programmable heating system
warning lamp.

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Adjusting the operating duration

 Press button 3 and hold it down,
press button 2 or 7 at the same
time. Release button 3 . The time
and symbol 6 fl ash.

 Press again on button 3 and hold
it down, press button 2 or 7 at the
same time. Release button 3 .

 The programmed operating du-
ration is displayed and symbol 8
fl ashes.

 Adjust the operating duration
with button 2 or 7 .

 To memorise the setting, press
button 3 or wait until the display
goes off. Immediate start-up

 Press button 5 .
The screen displays the symbol 8 and
the remaining operating duration. This
can be adjusted. The maximum dura-
tion is 30 minutes.
The warning lamp 8 lights up and
remains lit for the whole duration of
the system’s operation. The dura-
tion of the system’s operation disap-
pears after 10 seconds.
Start-up of the heating system can
be programmed between 1 minute
and 24 hours in advance.
Adjusting the remaining
operating duration
When the heating mode is active,
the remaining operation duration
can be modifi ed by between 10 and
30 minutes using buttons
2 or 7 . Programming the start-up time
You can store up to three different
start-up times, but programme only
one delayed start-up time.
Factory settings
A :

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 Press button 3 several times
until the programme number
corresponding to the required
programme time is displayed.
The chosen pre-selected time
is activated automatically after
10 seconds if no other buttons
have been pressed.
To confi rm that the mode is activat-
ed, symbols 4 and 8 fl ash until the
heating starts up.
When the heating starts up, the
warning lamp 9 lights up on the
dashboard and the programmer
screen.
 Press button 3 briefl y: the display
of the start-up time goes off.
In the event of a battery failure, the
factory settings are restored.
Stopping the heating system
while operating

 Press button 5 .
The warning lamp 8 and the screen
go out. When a programme is operating,
pressing button
2 or 7 displays the
heating start-up time. A second
press on these buttons displays the
time.
When a programme is not operat-
ing, pressing button 2 or 7 displays
the time.
When the heating is operating, the
remaining operating duration is dis-
played instead of the time.