Citroen C5 2014.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2014.5, Model line: C5, Model: Citroen C5 2014.5 (RD/TD) / 2.GPages: 344, PDF Size: 12.9 MB
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Trip computer, a few definitions
Range
(miles or km)
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Average fuel 
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be travelled 
with the fuel remaining in the tank (related to 
the average fuel consumption over the last 
few
 
miles (kilometres) travelled).
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km), 
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is 
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km). Calculated over the last few seconds.
Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Calculated since the last trip computer reset. Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Stop & Start time 
counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / 
m inutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time 
counter calculates the time spent in STOP 
mode during a journey. 
It resets to zero every time the ignition is 
switched on with the key.
This function is only displayed from 
20
 
mph (30 km/h).
This value may vary following a change 
in the style of driving or the relief, 
resulting in a significant change in the 
current fuel consumption.
If dashes are displayed continuously 
while driving in place of the digits, 
contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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Return to the main 
instrument panel screen 
display
Successive rotations of the left-hand thumb 
wheel on the steering wheel allow you to return 
to the main instrument panel screen display 
(vehicle speed), via the navigation information 
screen, then the screen displaying only the 
total mileage and the trip mileage (bottom of 
screen).You can display navigation information in 
the
  instrument panel screen by rotating the  
left-hand thumb wheel on the steering wheel. This function allows you to display the log of 
alerts.
F
 
P
 ress on button A.
The following messages appear consecutively 
in the instrument panel screen:
-
 
R
 eminder of the state of the tyre pressures.
-
 
S
 ervice indicator reminder.
-
 
D
 isplay of message alerts.
-
 
O
 il level check.
Check function
Display of navigation 
information in the 
instrument panel screen 
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Service indicator
More than 2 000 miles (3 000 km) 
remain before the next service is 
due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
information appears on the instrument panel 
central screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) 
and 2 000 miles (3 000 km) remain 
before the next service is due
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the 
spanner symbolising the service operations comes 
on. The instrument panel central screen indicates the 
distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 900 miles remain before the next service 
is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the 
central screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
Example:  500 miles remain before the next 
service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the central screen indicates:
The spanner remains on  in the screen to 
indicate that a service must be carried out 
soon.
Indicators
This information is displayed for a few seconds 
when the ignition is switched on. It informs 
the driver when the next service is due, in 
accordance with the manufacturer's servicing 
schedule.
The point at which the service is due is 
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It 
is determined by two parameters:
-
 
t
 he distance travelled,
-
 
t
 he time elapsed since the last service.
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Service indicator zero resetService overdue
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the spanner flashes to indicate that 
the service must be carried out as soon as 
possible.
Example:  the service is overdue by 180 miles.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the central screen indicates:
The spanner remains on  in the screen to 
indicate that a service should have been 
carried out. The distance remaining may be 
weighted by the time factor, depending 
on the driver's driving routine.
Therefore, the spanner may also come 
on if you have exceeded the period 
since the last service, indicated in the 
manufacturer's service schedule.
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as 
follows:
F
 
s
 witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
 ress and hold the trip distance recorder 
zero reset button,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a countdown,
F
 
w
 hen the display indicates "=0", release 
the button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to 
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and 
wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to 
be taken into account. 
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Engine oil level indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level 
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is 
displayed in the instrument panel for a few 
seconds, after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle 
is on level ground and the engine has been off 
for more than 30 minutes.Oil level correct
This is indicated by the display of the message 
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel 
screen, accompanied by the service warning 
lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using 
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to 
avoid damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
* Depending on version.In the event of a fault with the electric 
indicator, the oil level is no longer 
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check 
the engine oil level using the manual 
dipstick located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level incorrect
This is signalled by the display of the message 
"Oil level measurement invalid" in the 
instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
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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 necessary, 
stop the engine and check the levels (see 
corresponding section).
Coolant temperature gauge
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 warning lamp A and the 
STOP
 
warning lamp come on, stop as soon 
as it is safe to do so . Switch off the ignition. 
The cooling fan may continue to operate for 
a cer tain time .
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
If the SERVICE  warning lamp comes on, check 
the levels (see corresponding chapter). On horizontal ground, illumination of the fuel 
low warning lamp indicates that you are at the 
reser ve level.
An alert message is displayed in the instrument 
panel.
Fuel gauge 
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Distance recordersLighting dimmer
F Press button A to decrease the brightness 
of the instruments and controls.
F
 
P
 ress button B to increase the brightness 
of the instruments and controls.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on 
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps, 
pressing the buttons does not have any effect.
Total distance recorder
When traveling abroad, you may 
have to change the units of distance: 
the display of road speed must be in 
the official units (miles or km) for the 
country. The change of units is done via 
the screen configuration menu, with the 
vehicle stationary.
The total and trip distances are displayed for 
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off, 
when the driver's door is opened and when the 
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
System for manual adjustment of the 
brightness of the instruments and controls in 
relation to the exterior brightness.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was 
reset to zero by the driver.
F
 
W
 ith the ignition on, press the button until 
zeros appear.
It measures the total distance travelled by the 
vehicle since its first registration.
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Warning and indicator lamps
Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, associated with 
another warning lamp. It is associated with a punctured tyre 
or the engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which 
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the 
screen, such as, for example:
-
 
t
 he closing of the doors, boot, rear screen or 
bonnet,
-
 
t
 he remote control battery,
-
 
t
 he tyre pressures,
-
 
s
 aturation of the particle emission filter (Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which 
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the 
screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction or fault (warning lamp) 
or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible 
signal and a message in the screen.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is 
being driven, the illumination of one of the 
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction 
or fault which requires action on the part of the 
driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is always 
accompanied by the display of an additional 
message, to assist you in identifying the fault.
If you encounter any problems, contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Brakingfixed, associated with 
the STOP warning 
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too 
low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
  so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with 
the STOP and ABS 
warning lamp.The electronic brake force distribution 
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
  so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Warning
/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Anti-lock 
Braking System 
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a 
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without 
d e l ay.
Electric parking 
brake flashing.
The electric parking brake is not 
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the 
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch 
off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Electric parking 
brake fault fixed.
The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay.
For more information on the electric parking brake, 
refer to the corresponding section.
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Dynamic 
stability control 
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is 
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the 
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of 
grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Engine 
autodiagnosis 
system fixed.
The emission control system has a 
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified 
workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system has 
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Warning
/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Brake pad wear fixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message in the 
multifunction screen. The brake pads are at an advanced 
state of wear.
Have the brake pads replaced by a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
Deactivation of 
the automatic 
functions of the 
electric parking 
brake
fixed.
The "automatic application" (on 
switching off the engine) and 
"automatic release" functions are 
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the 
vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic 
application   / release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake, 
refer to the corresponding section. 
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