engine Citroen C5 DAG 2010.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide
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A C C E S S
Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly
compatible with E10 type petrol
biofuels (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards
EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved exclusively for
vehicles marketed for the use of this
type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The
quality of the ethanol must comply
with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing
up to 100 % ethanol (E100 type). Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which con-
form to current and future European
standards (Diesel fuel which com-
plies with standard EN 590 mixed
with a biofuel which complies with
standard EN 14214) available at the
pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty
Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer-
tain Diesel engines; however, this
use is subject to strict application
of the special servicing conditions.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or di-
luted, domestic fuel...) is strictly pro-
hibited (risk of damage to the engine
and fuel system).
MISFUEL PREVENTION
Mechanical device which prevents
fi l l i n g t h e t a n k o f a D i e s e l v e h i c l e
with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from
fi l l i n g w i t h t h e w r o n g f u e l .
L o c a t e d i n t h e fi l l e r n e c k , t h e m i s f u e l
prevention device appears when the
fi l l e r c a p i s r e m o v e d .
Operation
W h e n a p e t r o l fi l l e r n o z z l e i s i n t r o -
d u c e d i n t o t h e f u e l fi l l e r n e c k o f y o u r
Diesel vehicle, it comes into contact
w i t h t h e fl a p . T h e s y s t e m r e m a i n s
c l o s e d a n d p r e v e n t s fi l l i n g .
Do not persist but introduce a
D i e s e l t y p e fi l l e r n o z z l e .
It is still possible to use a fuel can
t o fi l l t h e r e s e r v o i r .
I n o r d e r t o e n s u r e a g o o d fl o w o f
fuel, do not place the nozzle of the
f u e l c a n i n d i r e c t c o n t a c t w i t h t h e fl a p
of the misfuel prevention device.
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* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps
System which switches on special
lamps at the front, to make the ve-
hicle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and perma-
nently, when the engine is running, if:
- The function is activated * in the
"Main Menu" of the instrument
panel screen.
- The lighting control is at position 0
or AUTO .
- All the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate * this function
using the "Main Menu" of the instru-
ment panel screen. Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped
beam headlamps on after the vehi-
cle's ignition has been switched off
makes the driver's exit easier when
the light is poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting
stalk.
A f u r t h e r " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " s w i t c h e s
the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on automati-
cally, without any action on the part of
the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a message
on the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen.
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* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps
System which switches on special
lamps at the front, to make the ve-
hicle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and perma-
nently, when the engine is running, if:
- The function is activated * in the
"Main Menu" of the instrument
panel screen.
- The lighting control is at position 0
or AUTO .
- All the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate * this function
using the "Main Menu" of the instru-
ment panel screen. Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped
beam headlamps on after the vehi-
cle's ignition has been switched off
makes the driver's exit easier when
the light is poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting
stalk.
A f u r t h e r " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " s w i t c h e s
the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on automati-
cally, without any action on the part of
the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a message
on the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen.
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In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch. Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the
ignition on:
Press the corresponding switch.
The reading lamp concerned comes
on for ten minutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on.
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F I T T I N G S
BOOT FITTINGS (TOURER)
1. Hook
F o r s h o p p i n g b a g s .
2. Torch
T o r e c h a r g e , r e t u r n i t t o i t s s t o r - a g e p o s i t i o n .
3. Storage net o r Battery com-
partment (for vehicles with
3 litre V6 HDi engine).
T h i s p r o v i d e s a c c e s s t o t h e b a t t e r y .
1. Luggage-cover blind
( s e e d e t a i l s o n f o l l o w i n g p a g e )
2. Luggage securing rings
U s e t h e 4 s t o w i n g r i n g s p r o v i d e d o n t h e b o o t fl o o r t o s e c u r e y o u r
l o a d s .
F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s i n t h e e v e n t o f s h a r p b r a k i n g , y o u a r e a d -
v i s e d t o p l a c e h e a v y o b j e c t s a s
f a r f o r w a r d s a s p o s s i b l e .
3. Hooks
T h e s e a l l o w a c a r g o n e t t o b e fi t t e d ( s e e d e t a i l s o n f o l l o w i n g
p a g e ) .
1. Boot lamp
2. 12 V accessories socket (100 W
maximum)
C i g a r l i g h t e r t y p e 1 2 v o l t s o c k e t . I t i s l o c a t e d o n t h e r e a r r i g h t -
h a n d t r i m .
3. Loading height control
Y o u c a n c h a n g e t h e h e i g h t o f t h e v e h i c l e t o m a k e l o a d i n g o r u n -
l o a d i n g e a s i e r .
4. Hook
F o r s h o p p i n g b a g s .
5. Storage net o r closed housing
L o c a t i o n f o r t h e 6 C D c h a n g e r .
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S A F E T Y
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP) Activation
T h e s e s y s t e m s a r e a c t i v a t e d a u t o -
m a t i c a l l y e a c h t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
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
o f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p o n t h e
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l . Deactivation
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
v e h i c l e w h i c h i s b o g g e d d o w n , s t u c k
i n s n o w , o n s o f t g r o u n d . . . ) , i t m a y b e
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
E S P s y s t e m s , s o t h a t t h e w h e e l s
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" b u t t o n , l o c a t -
ed in the centre of the dashboard.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s
o n i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l
a n d t h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e
b u t t o n c o m e s o n , t h i s i n d i -
cates that the ASR and ESP
s y s t e m s a r e d e a c t i v a t e d .
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
g r o u n d c l e a r a n c e t o t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e
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
the relevant paragraph).
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
c a n b e u s e f u l t o d e a c t i v a t e t h e
ESP/
ASR s y s t e m s t o a l l o w a d e g r e e o f
wheel spin and so recover grip.
T h e a n t i - s k i d r e g u l a t i o n ( a l s o k n o w n
a s T r a c t i o n C o n t r o l ) o p t i m i s e s t r a c -
tion to prevent skidding of the 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
a c t s o n t h e b r a k e o f o n e o r m o r e
wheels and on the engine to keep
t h e v e h i c l e o n t h e t r a j e c t o r y r e q u i r e d
b y t h e d r i v e r , w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s o f t h e
laws of physics.
Intelligent traction control
(Snow Motion)
Y o u r v e h i c l e h a s a n i n t e l l i g e n t t r a c -
t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m t o h e l p d r i v i n g o n
snow: Snow Motion
T h i s a u t o m a t i c s y s t e m c o n t i n u o u s l y
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 f a c e
a d h e s i o n t h a t c o u l d m a k e i t d i f 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 s n o w .
I n t h e s e s i t u a t i o n s , t h e Snow
Motion s y s t e m t a k e s o v e r f r o m
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,
e v e n w i t h o u t s n o w t y r e s a n d w i t h o r
w i t h o u t c h a i n s .
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Manual application/release of the parking brake is always pos-
sible by pulling control A while
pressing the brake pedal. Automatic operation
Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake
is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobil-
ise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by
pulling
on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- warning lamp
P on
control A coming on,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
and the warning lamp in the
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l a r e o n fi x e d ( n o t
fl a s h i n g ) .
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- display of a message "hand-
brake on" in the instrument panel
screen.
T h e n o i s e o f o p e r a t i o n w i l l c o n fi r m
to you the application/release of
your electric parking brake. - warning lamp
P on
control A coming on,
- display of a message "hand- brake on" in the instrument panel
screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
and the warning lamp in the
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l a r e o n fi x e d ( n o t
fl a s h i n g ) .
- this warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming
on, - this warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming
on,
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Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox ( fi r s t
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox ,
accelerate with the selector in
position D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - warning lamp P on control
A going off,
- display of a message "hand- brake off" in the instrument panel
screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the accelera-
tor pedal unnecessarily (particularly
when starting the engine, including
in neutral), as you may release the
parking brake.
Do nat place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between
the gear lever and the electric park-
ing brake control. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
Depending on the country of sale,
automatic application when switch-
ing off the engine and automatic
release when moving off can be de-
activated. The activation/deactiva-
tion is done in the instrument panel
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u . S e l e c t
"Vehicle parameters/Comfort/Auto
handbrake".
Deactivation of these func-
tions is signalled by this
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the parking brake must be
applied and released manually.
In some special circumstanc-
es, with the engine not run-
ning, (towing, icy conditions...) the
automatic parking brake can be
released manually, with the key in
the running position. Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or off,
pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - warning lamp P on con-
trol A coming on,
- display of a message "hand- brake on" in the instrument panel
screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and a
message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied. - this warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming
on,
- this warning lamp in the
instrument panel going
off,
I f t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u d o e s
not have the option to activate/de-
activate the automatic functions,
this can be done by a CITROËN
dealer.
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Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox ( fi r s t
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox ,
accelerate with the selector in
position D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - warning lamp P on control
A going off,
- display of a message "hand- brake off" in the instrument panel
screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the accelera-
tor pedal unnecessarily (particularly
when starting the engine, including
in neutral), as you may release the
parking brake.
Do nat place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between
the gear lever and the electric park-
ing brake control. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
Depending on the country of sale,
automatic application when switch-
ing off the engine and automatic
release when moving off can be de-
activated. The activation/deactiva-
tion is done in the instrument panel
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u . S e l e c t
"Vehicle parameters/Comfort/Auto
handbrake".
Deactivation of these func-
tions is signalled by this
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the parking brake must be
applied and released manually.
In some special circumstanc-
es, with the engine not run-
ning, (towing, icy conditions...) the
automatic parking brake can be
released manually, with the key in
the running position. Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or off,
pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - warning lamp P on con-
trol A coming on,
- display of a message "hand- brake on" in the instrument panel
screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and a
message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied. - this warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming
on,
- this warning lamp in the
instrument panel going
off,
I f t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u d o e s
not have the option to activate/de-
activate the automatic functions,
this can be done by a CITROËN
dealer.
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Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,
push then release control A .
The full application of the parking
b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - warning lamp P on control
A going off,
- display of a message "parking brake released" in the instru-
ment panel screen.
If you push control A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake
will not be released and the message
"Apply foot on brake" will be dis-
played on the instrument panel.
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, as you may release the
parking brake. Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of a
long pull on control A , until you see
t h e m e s s a g e " M a x a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e
handbrake" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the au-
tomatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- in the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
- a f t e r a m a x i m u m a p p l i c a t i o n , t h e release time will be longer. Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the en-
gine...), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its level of application.
This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few
centimetres without starting the en-
gine, but with the ignition on, press
on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake
by pushing then re-
leasing control A .
The full release of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e w a r n i n g l a m p P
in the control and the warning lamp
in the instrument panel going off and
the display of a message "hand-
brake off" on the instrument panel
screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied o r i f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t ,
an emergency release is still pos-
sible.
To ensure correct operation of the
parking brake and therefore your
safety, the number of successive
application/release operations is
limited to eight.
I f t h i s n u m b e r i s e x c e e d e d , y o u a r e
warned by the message "Parking
brake faulty" and a warning lamp
fl a s h e s .
- this warning lamp in the
instrument panel going
off,