Citroen C5 2012 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2012, Model line: C5, Model: Citroen C5 2012 (RD/TD) / 2.GPages: 316, PDF Size: 9.75 MB
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Manual gear changing
This selective gear change mode
enables you to overtake, for exam-
ple, while still remaining in automat-
ic mode.
)
Operate the +
or -
steering
mounted control paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear re-
quested if the engine speed per-
mits.
After a few moments without any
action on the controls, the gearbox
resumes automatic control of the
gears.
)
Select position A
.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear, depending
on the:
- style of driving,
- profi le of the road,
- vehicle loading.
Automatic operation
For optimum acceleration, for ex-
ample when overtaking another ve-
hicle, press the accelerator pedal
fi rmly past the point of resistance.
)
Select position M
.
Manual operation
On sharp acceleration, the gear-
box will not change up unless the
driver acts on the gear lever or the
steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R
when
the vehicle is immobilised with the
brake pedal pressed.
The gear change requests are only
carried out if the engine speed per-
mits.
It is not necessary to release the ac-
celerator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automati-
cally to allow vehicle to accelerate in
the correct gear.
The SPORT
programme is inopera-
tive with sequential operation.
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When immobilising the ve-
hicle, with the engine running,
you must place the gear lever
in neutral N
.
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, check that
the gear lever is in neutral N
and
that the parking brake is applied.
SPORT programme
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can choose to:
- move to position N
to engage
neutral,
- leave the gear engaged; in this
case, it will not be possible to
move the vehicle.
In both cases, you must apply the park-
ing brake to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, the fl ashing of
AUTO
, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the mul-
tifunction screen, indicates a fault
with the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
)
Wit the gear lever at A
and the
engine running, press button S
to
activate the SPORT
programme,
which provides a more dynamic
driving style.
S
appears in the instrument panel.
)
Press the S
button again to
switch it off.
S
then disappears from the instru-
ment panel screen.
You must press the brake pedal
when starting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you
must manually apply the parking
brake when parking, unless the
parking brake is programmed in au-
tomatic mode.
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STOP & START
The Stop & Start system puts the en-
gine temporarily into standby - STOP
mode - during stops in the traffi c
(red lights, traffi c jams, or other...).
The engine restarts automatically -
START mode - as soon as you want
to move off. The restart takes place
instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consump-
tion and exhaust emissions as well
as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
- with the electronic gearbox
system
, at speeds below 4 mph
(6 km/h), press the brake pedal or
put the gear lever in position N
.
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into standby:
If your vehicle is fi tted
with the system, a time
counter calculates the
sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a journey. It rests
itself to zero every time the ignition
is switched on with the key.
For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the func-
tionality of the vehicle, such as for ex-
ample, braking, power steering...
Never refuel with the engine
in STOP mode; you must
switch off the ignition with the
key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
In this case, the "ECO"
warning lamp fl ashes for a
few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded
6 mph (10 km/h) since the last
engine start using the key,
- the electric parking brake is ap-
plied or being applied,
- the engine is needed to maintain
a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature,
braking assistance, ambient
temperature...) where the engine
is needed to assure control of a
system.
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- gear lever in position A
or M
, re-
lease the brake pedal,
- or gear lever in position N
and the
brake pedal released, move the
gear lever to position A
or M
,
- or engage reverse gear.
Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp goes
off and the engine starts with
the electronic gearbox
sys-
tem
:
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "ECO"
warning lamp fl ashes for a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
START mode is invoked automati-
cally when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds
7 mph (11 km/h) with the elec-
tronic gearbox system,
- the electric parking brake is being
applied,
- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature,
braking assistance, ambient tem-
perature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system. At any time, press the "ECO
OFF"
switch to deactivate the sys-
tem.
This is confi rmed by the switch warn-
ing lamp coming on accompanied by
a message in the screen.
Deactivation
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
The system is reactivated auto-
matically at every new start using
the key.
Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF"
switch again.
The system is active again; this is
confi rmed by the switch warning
lamp going off and a message in the
screen.
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In the event of a fault with the sys-
tem, the "ECO OFF"
switch warning
lamp fl ashes then comes on con-
tinuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode,
the vehicle may stall: all the instru-
ment panel warning lamps come on.
It is then necessary to switch off the
ignition and start the engine again
using the key.
Operating fault
The Stop & Start system
makes use of advanced tech-
nology. For any work on the sys-
tem go to a qualifi ed workshop with
the skills and equipment required,
which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
Before doing anything under
the bonnet, deactivate the
Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury resulting from au-
tomatic operation of START mode.
Maintenance
This system requires a 12 V battery
with a special specifi cation and tech-
nology (reference numbers available
from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of mal-
function of the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V
charger and observe the polarity.
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Mode selection
Displays in the instrument panel
)
automatic mode: gear lever in
position D
,
)
manual mode: gear lever in posi-
tion M
,
)
SPORT
mode: gear lever in po-
sition D
and button A
pressed,
)
SNOW
mode: gear lever in posi-
tion D
and button B
pressed.
The position of the gear lever and
the driving mode are displayed in
the instrument panel dial C
.
A position grille associated with the
gear lever allows you to view the se-
lected position.
For safety:
- position P
can be disen-
gaged only if you press
the brake pedal,
- when a door is opened, an au-
dible signal is heard if the gear
lever is not in position P
,
- always make sure that the gear
lever is in position P
before you
leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P
but the
position of the gear lever is different,
reposition the gear lever on P
so that
you can start the vehicle.
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.
Four driving modes are provided:
- 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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Never select positions P
or R
if the vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N
is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D
or M
.
Moving off
)
To start the engine, the gear le-
ver must be in position P
or N
.
)
Operate the starter.
)
When the engine is running,
place the gear lever on R
, D
or M as required.
)
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
)
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
)
To avoid a possible difference
between the position of the gear
lever and the actual position of
the gearbox, always exit from
position P
with the ignition on
and brake pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
)
reposition the gear lever in posi-
tion P
,
)
put your foot on the brake ped-
al and then select the gear you
want.
Park
This position of the gear le-
ver is used to prevent the
vehicle from moving when
you are stationary.
)
To select position P, move the
gear lever back to the highest
position (towards R
), then push
it forwards and then to the left.
)
To exit position P
, move the gear
lever 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 gear lever is correctly
positioned.
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 gear lever to position D
.
The gearbox constantly selects
the gear that is best suited to the
following parameters:
- driving style,
- road profi le
- vehicle load.
The gearbox operates without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for ex-
ample overtaking), you can obtain
maximum acceleration by pressing
the accelerator pedal hard down
past the 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 gear lever for manual
gear changing.
)
Move the gear lever to position M
.
)
Push the gear lever towards the
" +
" sign to change up a gear.
)
Pull the gear lever towards the " -
"
sign to change down a gear.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box 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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SPORT and SNOW
programmes
SPORT programme "S" These two special programmes sup-
plement the automatic operation in
very particular conditions of use.
)
With the gear lever in po-
sition D
and the engine
running, press button A
.
SNOW programme " 7
"
)
With the gear 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.
7
appears in the instrument
panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic driving style.
S
appears in 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.
A strong snatch may be felt
when selecting R
for reverse
gear.
In the event of a fault, the gearbox is
blocked in one gear; do not exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100 km/h).
Do not turn off the engine while the
gear selector is in position D
or R
.
Never press the accelerator and
brake pedals simultaneously. Braking
and acceleration should be done
with the right foot only. Pressing both
pedals simultaneously may damage
the gearbox.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
1
Rotation
-
Scroll the various pages of information on the instrument panel
screen.
- Move through the various menus on the instrument panel screen.
- Increase/decrease values.
Short press
- Open the menu on the instrument panel screen (only when stationary).
- Select and confi rm information.
Long press Trip computer zero reset (if the trip computer page is
displayed).
2
Short press
- Cancel the current operation.
-
Return to the previous screen on the instrument panel screen.
Long press Return to the initial page on the instrument panel screen.
3
Short press
Increase the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / storing the speed.
Maintained press Increase the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
4
Short press
Decrease the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / storing the speed.
Maintained press Decrease the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
5
Short press Suspend or resume cruise control/speed limiter (depending
on the mode selected).
6
Short press Select cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle on this
button will always begin with selection of the speed limiter).
7
Short press Deactivate cruise control/speed limiter.
8
Short press
- Pick up an incoming call.
- Hang up the current call.
- Open the telephone short-cut menu.
- Confi rm on the list and the telephone menu.
Long press Refuse an incoming call.
9
Short press / Long press Horn.
10
Short press Activate/deactivate Black Panel mode (night driving).
11
Short press Activate the voice command.
Long press Navigation instruction repeat.