gearbox Citroen C5 2016 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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Mode selectionDisplays in the instrument panel
F Automatic mode: gear selector in 
position  D.
F  Manual mode: gear selector in position M .
F  SPORT  programme: gear selector in 
position D and button A pressed,
F  SNOW  programme: gear selector in 
position D and button B pressed. The position of the gear selector and the driving 
mode are displayed in the right hand dial of the 
instrument panel.
A position grille associated with the gear selector 
allows you to view the selected position.
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.
Two driving modes are provided:
- 
automatic  operation for electronic control 
of the gears by the gearbox, associated 
with:
●  a SPORT  programme for a more 
dynamic driving style,
●  a SNOW  programme to improve driving 
when the grip is poor,
-  manual  operation for sequential changing 
of the gears by the driver. As a safety measure:
- position 
P can be disengaged only 
by pressing the brake pedal,
-  when a door is opened, an audible 
signal is heard if the gear selector 
is not in position P ,
-  always make sure that the gear 
selector is in position P before you 
leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but the 
position of the gear selector is different, 
reposition the gear selector at P so that 
you can start the vehicle. 
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Moving off
F To start the engine, the gear selector must 
be in position P or N .
F  Operate the starter.
F  When the engine is running, place the gear 
selector at R , D or M.
F  Check in the instrument panel, the position 
engaged.
F  Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
F  To avoid a possible difference between the 
position of the gear selector and the actual 
position of the gearbox, always come out 
of position P with the ignition on and brake 
pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or the engine 
is running:
F  reposition the gear selector at position P ,
F  put your foot on the brake pedal and then 
select the gear you want.
Park
This position of the gear selector 
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 
To select position P , move the gear selector 
back to the highest position (towards R ), 
then push it for wards and then to the left.
F  To exit position  P, move the gear selector to 
the right and then to the position you want.
F  Only engage this position when the vehicle 
is completely stationary. In this position, 
the front wheels are locked. Make sure that 
the gear selector is correctly positioned.
never select position 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 selector to position D .
  The gearbox continuously selects the 
gear that is best suited to the following 
conditions:
- driving style,
-   road profile,
-  vehicle load. 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 selector for manual gear 
changing.
F 
Move the gear selector to position M .
F  Push the gear selector towards the " +" sign 
to change up a gear.
F  Pull the gear selector towards the " -" sign 
to change down a gear.
If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for 
example when approaching a stop sign), the 
gearbox changes down automatically, to first 
gear if the speed drops sufficiently.
In manual mode, it is not necessary to release 
the accelerator during gear changes.
Gear change instructions are accepted only if 
the engine speed permits it.
The SPORT  and SNOW programmes do not 
operate in manual mode.
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.
The gearbox operates without requiring any 
intervention on your part. 
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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 With the gear selector 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 selector 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 CITR oËn 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 recommending the most appropriate  
g e a r.
Depending on the driving situation and your 
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise 
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). 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:
-  You are in third gear.
-  You press the accelerator pedal.
Gear shift indicator*
Operation
With an automatic gearbox, the system 
is only active in manual mode.
* Depending on engine. On BlueHDi Diesel 150 versions with manual 
gearbox, the system may suggest changing into 
neutral so that the engine can go into standby 
(STOP mode with Stop & Start), in certain 
driving conditions. In this case, N is displayed 
in the instrument panel. The information appears in the instrument 
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, 
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear 
recommended.
The system adapts its gear change 
recommendation according to the 
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and 
the demands of the driver (power, 
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
-   engaging reverse gear.
- The system may suggest that you engage 
a higher gear. 
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Stop & Start
Operation
- with a manual gearbox, at speeds below 
12 mph (20 km/h) with BlueHDi Diesel 
versions, when you put the gear lever into 
neutral and release the clutch pedal,
-  with an automatic gearbox, vehicle 
stationary, when you press the brake pedal 
or place 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 automatically: If your vehicle is fitted with the 
system, a time counter calculates 
the sum of the periods in STOP 
mode during a journey. It resets 
itself to zero every time the ignition 
is switched on with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode 
unavailable
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:
-  the vehicle is on a steep slope (up or 
d ow n),
-  the driver's door is open,
-  the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-  the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph 
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using 
the key,
-  the electric parking brake is applied 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.
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.
STOP mode does not affect the functionality of 
the vehicle, such as braking, power steering, 
for example.Never refuel with the engine in STOP 
mode; you must switch off the ignition 
with the key.
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- with a manual gearbox, when you fully  
depress the clutch pedal,
-  with an automatic gearbox:
● gear lever in position D or M , when you 
release the brake pedal,
●  or gear lever in position N and brake 
pedal released, when you place the gear 
lever in position D or M ,
●  or when you engage reverse gear.
Going into engine START  
mode
The "ECO"  warning lamp goes off 
and the engine starts automatically:
Special cases: START invoked 
automatically
In this case the "ECO"  warning 
lamp flashes for few seconds, then 
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. For safety reasons or to ensure smooth 
operation, START mode is invoked 
automatically when:
-  you open the driver's door,
-  you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-  the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph 
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox or 2 mph 
(3 km/h) with an an automatic gearbox for 
blueH di d iesel versions,
-  the electric parking brake is being applied,
-  some special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
ambient temperature...) where the engine is 
needed to assure control of a system. With a manual gearbox in STOP mode, 
if a gear is engaged without fully 
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning 
lamp comes on or an alert message 
is displayed asking you to depress the 
clutch pedal to restart the engine. 
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Cruise control
Displays in the instrument panel
The information related to the cruise control is 
grouped together in zone A of the instrument 
panel.
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control switches are located on the 
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
1.  a ctivate the cruise control at the current 
speed of the vehicle, then increase the 
programmed speed.
2.   a ctivate the cruise control at the current 
speed of the vehicle, then decrease the 
programmed speed.
3.   Pause / Restore the cruise control.
4.   Select cruise control mode.
5.   Deactivate the cruise control.
System which automatically maintains the 
vehicle speed programmed by the driver, 
without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually: 
the vehicle speed must be at least 25 mph 
(40 km/h) and you must be in at least:
- 
4th gear for a manual gearbox,
-  2nd gear for an automatic gearbox.
The driver must remain attentive and in 
complete control of the vehicle .
You are recommended to keep your feet 
within range of the pedals .
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Reactivation
- By recalling the memorised speed 
  a fter deactivation, press button 3 . Your 
vehicle automatically returns to the 
memorised cruise speed setting. The 
memorised speed and "ON"  are displayed 
in zone A .
  If the memorised cruise speed setting is 
higher than the current speed, the vehicle 
will accelerate strongly to reach the current 
speed.
-  By selecting the current speed 
  Press button 1 or 2 once the desired speed 
has been reached. 
  The new speed and "ON"  will appear in 
zone A .
Return to normal driving
F Press button 5 .
F  Or select the cruise control function.
F  Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no longer 
memorised.
" PAUS E "
 will then be displayed in zone A of 
the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the cruise 
speed setting which remains displayed in the 
instrument panel.
Operating fault
If there is a fault , a message is displayed 
accompanied by an audible signal and 
illumination of the SERVICE  warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Cruise control must only be used where 
the traffic conditions permit driving at a 
constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or 
when the weather or the road conditions 
are poor.
Pause / Resume
F Either by pressing the brake or clutch 
pedal.
F  Or by pressing button 3 .
F  Or by the DSC or ASR systems being 
active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox, cruise 
control is deactivated if the gear lever is in 
neutral.
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Removing a wheel
F Park the vehicle on stable, firm ground that 
is not slippery. apply the parking brake.
F  If your vehicle is equipped with 
"Hydractive III+" suspension, with the 
engine running at idle, adjust the ground 
clearance to its maximum height.
F  Switch off the ignition and engage first gear 
(position  P for an automatic gearbox).
F  If your vehicle is fitted with "Hydractive III+" 
suspension, position the chock, whichever 
direction the gradient may be in, in front of 
the front wheel diametrically opposite to 
the one to be replaced.
List of operations
F Remove the protector from each bolt using 
tool 3 .
F  Fit the security bolt socket to the 
wheelbrace to slacken the security bolt 
(depending on equipment).
F  Slacken the other bolts using just the 
wheelbrace 1 .
Before positioning the jack:
F 
Always adjust the vehicle’s ground 
clearance to the "maximum height" 
position and retain this adjustment 
for as long as the jack is under the 
vehicle (do not use the hydraulic 
adjustments),
F  Ensure that any passengers have 
left the vehicle and are in a safe 
place.
Never go underneath the vehicle if it is 
supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are specific 
to your vehicle. Do not use them for any 
other purposes.
Have the original wheel repaired and 
refitted as soon as possible. 
Practical information