Citroen C5 2007.5 (DC/DE) / 1.G Manual PDF
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2007.5, Model line: C5, Model: Citroen C5 2007.5 (DC/DE) / 1.GPages: 231, PDF Size: 7.63 MB
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A U T O M A T I C   G E A R B O X
Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic mode
Lever at D:
Press on button A to select the SPORT driving mode.
Press on button B to select the SNOW driving mode.
Pressing again on button A or B returns you to NORMAL driving mode.
NORMAL  mode  is  selected  by  default  when  the  engine  is  started. This  driving  mode  is  suitable  for  normal  driving conditions.
No warning lamp will light up in the instrument panel.
SNOW  mode  facilitates  starting  and  smooth  driving  when  road adherence conditions are poor.
The instrument panel display lights up.
SPORT  mode  is  for  more  responsive  driving,  to  provide  maximum performance and acceleration.
The instrument panel display lights up.
Remark: The driving mode selected before you switched off the engin e will be retained the next time you start up.
If  there  is  an  operating  fault,  the  gearbox  is  stuck  in  a gear,  do  not  exceed  100 km/h  (approx.  60 mph).
Juddering may be felt when selecting R for reverse gear  or when returning to position D.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Do not stop your engine if the gear selector lever is in position D or R.    
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ABS system
The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden braking or in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically before and during  your  journey. The ABS  warning  lamp  lights  up  when  you  sw itch  on  the  ignition:  it  should  go  out  after  a  few seconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault. Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on durin g the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive.  I n   b o t h   c a s e s ,   t h e   n o r m a l   b r a k i n g   s y s t e m   r e m a i n s   e f fi   c i e n t ,   e x a c t l y   a  s   o n   a   v e h i c l e   w i t h o u t   A B S .   H o w e v e r ,   i n   o r d e r  for the security associated with the correct functioning of the ABS to be restored, the vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by a CITROËN dealer.for the security associated with the correct associated with the 
On roads with poor adherence (chippings, snow, ice etc.), it is  always imperative to drive with prudence.
System of emergency braking assistance
The emergency braking assistance system allows you, in an emergency, t o achieve the optimum braking pressure more quickly, thereby reducing the stopping distance. It is triggered by the speed of your action on the brake pedal, which reduces its resistance. To prolong this action of the emerg ency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot on the brake pedal.
If the parking brake is released, the lighting of this warning lamp along with the STOP warning  l a m p   i n d i c a t e s   a n   i n s u f fi   c i e n t   l e v e l   o f   b r a k e   fl   u i d   o r   a   m a l f u n c t i o n   o f   t h e   b r a k i n g   d i s t r i b u t i o n .
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. 
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The electronic parking brake com-bines 2 operational modes:AUTOMATIC:
Automatic  application  when  the engine  is  stopped  and  automatic release on use of the accelerator (automatic operation by default).
MANUAL:The  MANUAL  application/release  of  the  parking  brake  is possible  permanently  by  pull-ing/pushing control A.
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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC FUNC-TIONS
The  automatic  application  when the  engine  is  switched  off  and  the automatic release when you press the  accelerator  can  be  deacti-vated.  Activation  /  deactivation  is performed  using  the  “Main  Menu” of  the  instrument  panel  screen. To  do  so,  select  « Vehicle  param-eters / Comfort / Automatic parking brake ».
The  deactivation  of  these  f u n c t i o n s   i s   c o n fi   r m e d   b y   t h e  lighting of this warning lamp on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deacti-vated, the application and release of the  parking  brake  are  done  manu-ally.
MANUAL OPERATION
Manual application / release of the parking brake is always possible.
To start the vehicle
With  the  ignition  on  or  the  engine running,  to  release  the  parking brake, press on the brake or accel-erator  pedal, push  then  releasecontrol A.
The  application  of the  parking  brake  is  c o n fi   r m e d   b y :The  lighting  of  the warning lamp on control A and of the  warning  lamp  on  the  instru-ment panel.
The  display  of  the  message « Parking  brake  applied »  on  the instrument panel screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a  beep  is  heard  and  a  message displayed  if  the  parking  brake  has not been applied.
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S P E C I A L   F E A T U R E S
MAXIMUM APPLICATION
If necessary, you can utilise maximum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pull on control A, until you see the message « Maximum parking brake application » and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is indispensable:In the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the automatic 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).Note: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.
After maximum application, the release time will be longer.
PARTICULAR SITUATIONS
In certain situations (starting the engine, etc), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal opera-tion.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the  engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and release the parking brake by pushing then releasing control A.
 T h e   f u l l   r e l e a s e   o f   t h e   p a r k i n g   b r a k e   i s   c o n fi   r m e d   b y   t h e   e x t i n c t i o n   o f   t h e   w a r n i n g   l a m p   o n   c o n t r o l  A, and of the warn-ing lamp on the instrument panel, and by the display of the message « Parking brake released » 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   r u n s   fl   a t ,   a n   e m e r g e n c y   r e l e a s e   i s   a l w a y s   p o s s i b  l e  (see paragraph « Emergency unlocking »).
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Dynamic emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s main braking system or in an excep-tional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on control A will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme (ESP) provides stability during dynami c emergency braking.
If  the  dynamic  emergency  braking  malfunctions,  one  of  the  following  mes-sages will be displayed on the instrument panel screen:« Parking brake faulty ».
« Parking brake control faulty ».