Citroen C5 2015 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Moving off
F To start the engine, the gear lever must be in position P or N .
F

O
perate the starter.
F

W
hen the engine is running, place the gear
lever on R , D or M as required.
F

C
heck, in the instrument panel, the position
engaged.
F

R
elease the brake pedal and accelerate.
F

T
o 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:
F

r
eposition the gear lever in position P ,
F

p
ut your foot on the brake pedal and then
select the gear you want.
Park
This position of the gear lever is used
to prevent the vehicle from moving
when you are stationary.
Reverse gear
Only engage this position when the
vehicle is stationary. To prevent
snatching, do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral
never select position N if the vehicle
is moving.
F

T

o select position P
, move the gear lever
back to the highest position (towards R ),
then push it for wards and then to the left.
F

T

o exit position P
, move the gear lever to
the right and then to the position you want.
F
O
nly engage this position when the vehicle
is completely stationary. In this position,
the front wheels are locked. Make sure that
the gear lever is correctly positioned.
ne

ver select positions P or R if the
vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving,
position


N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before engaging
position D or M .
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Automatic operation
F Move the gear lever to position D. T
he gearbox constantly selects the
gear that is best suited to the following
parameters:
-

d
riving style,
-
ro

ad profile
-

v
ehicle load.
The gearbox operates without requiring any
intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for example
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 accelerator abruptly,
the gearbox will not engage a higher gear.
Manual operation
Position of the gear lever for manual gear
changing.
F

M
ove the gear lever to position M .
F

P
ush the gear lever towards the " +" sign to
change up a gear.
F

P
ull the gear lever towards the " -" sign to
change down a gear.
-

I
f the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for
example when approaching a stop sign),
the gearbox changes down automatically
to
first gear.
-

I
n sequential mode, it is not necessary
to release the accelerator during gear
changes.
-

A r
equest to change gear is accepted only
if the engine speed permits it.
-

T
he 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 supplement
the automatic operation in very particular
conditions of use.
F
W
ith the gear lever in position D and the
engine running, press button A .
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
driving style.
SNOW programme " T"
F 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 conditions of poor grip.
T appears in the instrument panel.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation
F At any time, press the button selected again to exit from the programme 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
qualified workshop.
If the ambient temperature is
below
-23°C, the engine should be left
running at idle for four minutes, in order
to ensure the correct operation and
durability of the engine and gearbox.
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System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up.
The system intervenes only when driving
economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.Example:
-

Y
ou are in third gear.
-

Y
ou press the accelerator pedal
moderately. The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow accompanied by
the suggested gear.
Gear shift indicator*
In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the per formance
of the engine (firm pressure on the
accelerator pedal, for example, when
overtaking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
-

e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear,
-

e
ngaging a lower gear.
Operation
* Depending on engine. -
T
he system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear, if appropriate.
With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in
manual mode.
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Stop & Start
Operation
- with an electronic gearbox, 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 fitted 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.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal. STOP mode is not invoked when:
-

t

he driver's door is open,
-

t

he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t

he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,
-

t

he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
-

t

he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-

d

emisting is active,
-

s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The Stop & Start

system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic 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.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
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
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
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- gear lever in position A or M, release the
brake pedal,
-

o
r gear lever in position N and the brake
pedal released, move the gear lever to
position A or M ,
-

o
r engage reverse gear.
Going into engine START
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes
off and the engine starts with an
electronic gearbox :
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal. START mode is invoked automatically when:
-

t

he driver's door is open,
-

t

he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t

he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11

km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
-

t

he electric parking brake is being applied,
-

s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system. At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message in the
screen.
Deactivation
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
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Reactivation
In the event of a fault with the system,
the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall: all the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key.
Operating fault Maintenance
This system requires a 12 V battery with a
special specification and technology (reference
numbers available from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V charger and
observe the polarity. Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
START mode.
The Stop & Start system makes use of
advanced technology. For any work on
the system go to a qualified workshop
with the skills and equipment required,
which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and a
message in the screen.
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Tyre under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the
vehicle is moving.The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver. This system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).
The tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label (see
the "Identification markings" section).
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after driving for less then
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the values
indicated on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of
each tyre (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.
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The loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of the
tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.The alert is maintained until the tyre or
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired
or replaced.
The spare wheel (space-saver type or a
steel rim) does not have a sensor.
Under-inflation alert
The aler t is given by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal, and depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,
the symbol or the message appears, according
to equipment, to identify it.
F

R
educe speed, avoid sudden steering
movements or harsh brake applications.
F

S
top as soon as it is safe to do so. F

I
f you have a compressor (the one in the
temporary puncture repair kit for example),
check the four tyre pressures when cold.
I
f it is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.


or
F

I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (according to equipment).
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed
illumination of the under-inflation
warning lamp accompanied by
the illumination of the service warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.
This alert is also displayed when one or more
wheels is not fitted with a sensor (for example,
a space-saver or steel spare wheel).
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the system checked
or, following the repair of a puncture, to
have the original wheel, equipped with a
sensor, refitted.
Any tyre repair or replacement on a
wheel fitted with this system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not
detected by your vehicle (fitting snow
tyres for example), you must have the
system reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Fixed centred controls steering wheel
1Rotate
-
S
croll the various pages of information in the instrument panel screen.
-
M
ove through the various menus in the instrument panel screen.
-
In
crease/decrease values.
Short press -
O pen the menu in the instrument panel screen (only when stationary).
-
S elect and confirm information.
Long press Trip computer zero reset (if the trip computer page is displayed).
2 Short press
-

C
ancel the current operation.
-

R
eturn to the previous screen in the instrument panel screen.
Long press Return to the initial page in the instrument panel screen.
3 Short press
Increase the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / store 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) / store 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 -

A
ccept an incoming call.
-

E
nd the current call.
-

O
pen the telephone short-cut menu.
-

C
onfirm in the list and the telephone menu.
Long press Reject 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.
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