parking brake Citroen C5 2012 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide

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DRIVING


- 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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CHECKS





















Brake pads

Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.







Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).






Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).

Brake disc wear

For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.


Parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be
checked, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and specifi cations.
Do not use a dry cloth with an abra-
sive product for the maintenance of
aluminium parts; use a sponge and
soapy water.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited
. Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the level checking interval for
this component.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION












Removing a wheel



)
Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm
ground that is not slippery. apply
the parking brake.

)
If your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
with the engine running at idle,
adjust the ground clearance to
its maximum height.

)
Switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear or reverse gear
depending on any slope (for a
vehicle with automatic gearbox,
select position P
).

)
If your vehicle is fi tted with
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
position the chock, whichever di-
rection the gradient may be in, in
front of the front wheel diametri-
cally opposite to the one to be
replaced.
)
Position the jack at one of the four
jacking-points provided on the un-
derbody close to the wheels, then
use the wheelbrace to unwind the
jack until it reaches the ground.

)
Remove the protector from each
bolt using tool 3
.

)
Slacken the wheel bolts.

Before positioning the jack:


)
Always adjust the vehicle’s
ground clearance to the "maxi-
mum height" position and re-
tain this adjustment for as long
as the jack is under the vehicle
(do not use the hydraulic ad-
justments),

)
Immobilise your vehicle on hor-
izontal, stable and non-slippery
ground,

)
Ensure that any passengers
have left the vehicle and are in
a safe place .

Never get underneath the vehicle if
it is supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are
specifi c to your vehicle. Do not use
them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.
)
Continue to extend the jack until
the wheel is a few centimetres
off the ground.

)
Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Table of fuses



Fuse N°



Rating



Function




F6



25 A

Rear 12 V socket (max power: 100 W)


F7



15 A

Foglamps


F8



20 A

Additional burner (Diesel)


F9



30 A

Electric parking brake


Your vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem is designed to operate
with either standard or op-
tional equipment.
Before installing electrical equip-
ment or accessories on your vehi-
cle, consult a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
CITROËN declines all responsibil-
ity for the consequences and costs
that are caused by faults or repairs
on your vehicle resulting from the
installation of accessories that
are not supplied and/or not rec-
ommended by CITROËN and not
installed in conformity with its re-
quirements, particularly when the
total consumption of additional de-
vices exceeds 10 milliamperes.
The Maxi fuses give additional pro-
tection to electrical systems. Any
work on them must be carried out
by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
After a repair, carefully refi t the
cover.


If the cover is not correctly po-
sitioned or not properly closed,
this could cause serious prob-
lems on your vehicle. For the
same reason, take care not to
spill any liquid in the fusebox.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER

Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or installation of a bicycle
carrier, with additional lighting and
signalling.

Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.

If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with
the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.


Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.

Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.


)
If the warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.


We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that the fi tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

Driving with a trailer places great-
er demands on the towing vehicle
and the driver must take particular
care.

Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.

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VISUAL SEARCH

Exterior (Saloon)


Accessories ..................................... 205
Panoramic sunroof ............................ 82
Roof bars ......................................... 201

Changing bulbs................. 185-186, 189


- rear lamps

- 3
rd
brake lamp

- number plate lamps


Tailgate .............................................. 79
Temporary puncture repair kit ... 174-176
Changing a wheel ..................... 177-180


- tools

- removing


Tyre under-infl ation detection ....115-116
Braking assistance ...........................117
Trajectory control ..............................118
Tyre pressures ................................. 221
Fuel tank ............................................ 84
Remote control key....................... 67-72


- opening / closing

- anti-theft protection

- starting

- battery


Door mirrors ....................................... 65
Very cold climate screen.................. 203
Exterior lighting controls ............... 86-89
Headlamp adjustment........................ 89
Changing bulbs......................... 181-185


- front lamps

- foglamps

- direction indicator repeaters
Lane departure warning system ...... 154

Doors ............................................ 77-79


- opening / closing

- central locking

- emergency control
Child lock ..........................................113
Electric windows ........................... 75-76
Front and/or rear visual and
audible parking sensors................... 157
Towbar ............................................. 200
Towing ...................................... 198-199

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VISUAL SEARCH

Exterior (Tourer)


Accessories ..................................... 205
Panoramic sunroof ............................ 83
Roof bars ......................................... 201

Changing bulbs......................... 187-189


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps


Boot ................................................... 80
Reversing camera ........................... 158
Temporary puncture repair kit ... 174-176
Changing a wheel ..................... 177-180


- tools

- removing


Tyre under-infl ation detection ....115-116
Braking assistance ...........................117
Trajectory control ..............................118
Tyre pressures ................................. 221
Fuel tank ............................................ 84
Remote control key....................... 67-72


- opening / closing

- anti-theft protection

- starting

- battery


Door mirrors ....................................... 65
Very cold climate screen.................. 203
Exterior lighting controls ............... 86-89
Headlamp adjustment........................ 89
Changing bulbs......................... 181-185


- front lamps

- foglamps

- direction indicator repeaters
Lane departure warning system ...... 154

Doors ............................................ 77-79


- opening / closing

- central locking

- emergency control
Child lock ..........................................113

Electric windows ........................... 75-76
Front and/or rear visual and
audible parking sensors................... 157
Towbar ............................................. 200
Towing ...................................... 198-199

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VISUAL SEARCH

Instruments and controls


Instrument panels .............................. 26
Warning lamps .............................. 32-38
Indicators ...................................... 39-41
Gear effi ciency indicator .................. 136
Buttons .............................................. 42


- trip recorder

- lighting dimmer
Parking space sensors .................... 155

Windows ....................................... 75-76
Door mirrors ....................................... 65

Opening the bonnet ......................... 162
Dashboard fuses ...................... 191-193

"Hydractive III +"
electronic suspension ...................... 159
Manual / electronic /automatic
gearboxes .......... 135, 137-140, 144-147
Hill start assist ................................. 134
Courtesy lamps............................. 94-95
Rear view mirror ........................... 65-66
Interior mood lighting ......................... 96
Sun visor............................................ 98

Parking brake, manual..................... 126
Parking brake, electric .............. 127-133
Stop & Start ..................................... 141
Multifunction screens .................... 43-46
Hazard warning lamps ......................114

Ventilation ..................................... 47-48
Mono-zone digital air conditioning .... 49-51
Dual-zone digital air conditioning ... 52-55
Programmable heating ................. 56-59

Emergency or
assistance call .................. 114, 223-224
eMyWay ........................................... 225
Audio system ................................... 279
Setting the date/time.................... 44, 46

Steering wheel adjustment ................ 66
Interior fi ttings ............................. 98-100


- glove box

- ski fl aps

- auxiliary sockets

- mats...

307
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
J Jack ....................................... 177
JACK socket .................. 265, 286
K Keeping children
safe ........ 76, 106-113, 121, 123
Key with remote
control ........................ 67-69, 72
L Labels,
identifi cation ........................ 221
Lamps, warning and
indicator ............................ 32-38
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) .................. 154
Level, brake fl uid ................... 170
Level, headlamp wash .......... 171
Level, power steering fl uid .... 170
Levels and
checks .......................... 165-173
Lighting .................................... 96
Lighting,
guide-me home ......... 69, 88, 89
Lighting, interior ....................... 94
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ............... 181-190
Lighting control stalk ............... 86
Lighting dimmer ....................... 42
Lighting on reminder ............... 87
Loading ................................... 24
Load space cover .................. 103
Localised assistance call ....... 224
Localised emergency call ...... 224
Locating your vehicle .............. 69
Locking from the inside ........... 77M Main beam ...................... 86, 181
Maintenance ............................ 24
Map reading lamps .................. 94
Markings, identifi cation .......... 221
Massage function .................... 62
Mat .......................................... 99
Menu, main ..................... 27, 282
Mirror, rear view ................ 65, 66
Mirrors, door ............................ 65
Misfuel prevention ................... 85
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ............ 114
Mountings for ISOFIX
seats .................................... 109
MP3 CD ......................... 261, 285
Multifunction screen ................ 43
Music media players ..... 260, 284
N Navigation ............................. 231
Number plate
lamps ................................... 189
O Oil fi lter .................................. 172
Oil level ........................... 40, 170
Oil temperature indicator ......... 41
Opening the bonnet ............... 162
Opening the boot ..................... 67
Opening the doors ............. 67, 77
Opening the fuel fi ller
fl ap ........................................ 84
Opening the panoramic
sunroof blind .......................... 83
Opening the sunroof ................ 82
Operation indicator
lamps ................................ 34-38P Paint colour code .................. 221
Paintwork, matt ..................... 204
Panoramic glass sunroof ......... 83
Parking brake ........ 126, 127, 173
Parking brake, electric ........... 127
Parking sensors, rear ............ 157
Parking space sensor ............ 155
Particle emission fi lter .... 171, 172
Passenger compartment
fi lter ..................................... 172
Player, CD MP3 ............. 261, 285
Port, USB ........................ 99, 286
Priming the fuel system ......... 163
Programmable heating
(Webasto) .............................. 56
Protecting
children .....76, 106-113, 121, 123
Puncture ................................ 174
R Radio ............................. 257, 283
RCA sockets .................. 265, 288
Reading lamps, rear ................ 94
Rear demisting .................. 50, 55
Recharging the battery .......... 197
Regeneration of the particle
emissions fi lter .................... 172
Reinitialising the electric
windows ................................ 75
Reinitialising the remote
control ................................... 71
Reinitialising the sunroof ......... 82
Remote control ................... 67-72
Removable screen
(snow shield) ....................... 203
Removing a wheel ................. 179
Removing the mat ................... 99
Repair kit, puncture ............... 174