stop start Citroen C5 2016 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Guide
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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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Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed 
by the switch warning lamp going off and the 
display of a message.The system is reactivated automatically 
at every new start using the key.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction 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.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to 
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp 
coming on accompanied by the display of a 
message.
Deactivation
If the system has been deactivated 
in STOP mode, the engine restarts 
immediately.
In the event of a fault in ST
oP 
mode, the vehicle may stall. All of 
the instrument panel warning lamps 
come on.
Depending on version, an alert 
message may also be displayed asking 
you to put the gear lever into position N 
and put your foot on the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the 
ignition, then restart the engine using 
the key.
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Driving  
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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.
Maintenance
Before doing any work under the 
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start 
system to avoid the risk of injury related 
to an automatic change to START 
mode.
This system requires the use of a 12 V battery 
of specific technology and characteristics 
(reference numbers available from a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN would 
introduces the risk of faults with the system.
The Stop & Start system makes use of 
an advanced technology. All work on 
this type of battery must only be carried 
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 71 litres*.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the 
tank is reached, this warning 
lamp comes on in the instrument 
panel, accompanied by an 
audible warning and a message in the display 
screen. When it first comes on, there remains 
around 5 litres of fuel in the tank.
You must refuel to avoid running out of fuel.
F  Press at the top left corner, then pull on its 
edge. While you are refuelling, the engine must be 
stopped and the ignition switched off.
F 
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock and 
unlock the filler cap.
F  When refuelling, place the cap on hook A .
F  Fill the tank, but do not persist after the 
third cut-off ; this could cause your vehicle 
to malfunction.
For a petrol engine with a catalytic 
converter,  the use of unleaded fuel is 
compulsory.
The filler neck is narrower to ensure that only 
unleaded petrol nozzles can be put in.
Opening the fuel flap Refuelling
Additions of fuel must be of at least 
5 litres to be taken into account by the 
fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a 
noise of an inrush of air. This vacuum, 
which is entirely normal, is caused by 
the sealing of the fuel system.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the 
system in STOP mode; you must switch 
off the ignition with the key.
* 55 litres for Slovakia.
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12 V battery
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to it:
F open the bonnet using the interior release 
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F  secure the bonnet stay,
F  remove the plastic cover to gain access to 
the two terminals,
F  if necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove 
the battery. F 
Raise the lever D fully to release the 
clamp  E .
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
The presence of this label, in particular 
with the Stop & Start system, indicates 
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with 
special technology and specification; 
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop is essential 
when replacing or disconnecting the 
battery.
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging your battery when it is flat.
Reconnecting the (+) 
terminal
F 
Position the open clamp E of the cable on 
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F  Press down on the clamp to position it 
correctly on the battery post.
F  Lock the clamp by lowering the lever D .
Do not force the lever as locking will 
not be possible if the clamp is not 
positioned correctly; start the procedure 
again. 
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Charging the battery using 
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F  Follow the instructions for use provided by 
the manufacturer of the charger.
F  Reconnect starting with the negative 
terminal (-).
F  Check that the terminals and connectors 
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate 
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them 
and clean them.With Stop & Start, the battery does not 
have to be disconnected for charging.
Some functions are not available if the 
battery is not sufficiently charged.
Protect your eyes and face before 
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be 
carried out in a well ventilated area and 
away from naked flames and sources 
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of 
explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery; 
the battery must first be thawed out to 
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery 
has been frozen, before charging have 
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop who will check that 
the internal components have not been 
damaged and the casing is not cracked, 
which could cause a leak of toxic and 
corrosive acid.
d
o not reverse the polarity and use only 
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while 
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without 
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery 
if the vehicle is to be left unused for 
more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substances 
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They 
must be disposed of in accordance 
with regulations and must not, in any 
circumstances, be discarded with household 
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and 
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
d
o not push the vehicle to start the 
engine if your vehicle has an automatic 
gearbox.
After refitting the battery, the Stop & 
Start system will only be active after a 
continuous period of immobilisation of the 
vehicle, a period which depends on the 
climatic conditions and the state of charge 
of the battery (up to about 8 hours). 
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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of 
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level 
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can 
still use functions such as the audio and 
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped 
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for 
a maximum combined duration of about 
forty minutes.Switching to economy mode
A message then appears in the instrument 
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has 
switched to economy mode and the active 
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this 
time, it will be maintained for around 
10 minutes with the Bluetooth hands-
free system of your audio system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically 
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions 
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes, to use the 
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-  for more than ten minutes, to use the 
equipment for up to approximately 
thirty  minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to 
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
d o not repeatedly and continuously restart the 
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from 
starting (refer to the "Battery" section).
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bonnet
Opening
F at the front of the bonnet, lift the safety catch B  and raise the bonnet.
F Unclip the stay C from its housing and pivot 
it to insert it in the notch D indicated by a 
yellow arrow.
F  Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet 
open.Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F  Clip the stay in its housing.
F  Lower the bonnet then slam it firmly at the 
end of its travel.
F  Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully 
closed.
F 
Open the left hand front door.
F  Pull the interior bonnet release lever A , 
located at the bottom of the door frame. Before doing anything under the bonnet, 
switch off the Stop & Start system to 
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an 
automatic change to START mode.
The location of the interior release lever 
prevents opening of the bonnet while 
the left hand front door is closed.
This operation must only be carried out 
when the vehicle is stationary.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong 
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the 
safety catch and bonnet stay with care 
(risk of burns). because of the presence of electrical 
equipment under the bonnet, it is 
recommended that exposure to water 
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
The cooling fan may star t after 
switching off the engine: take care 
with articles and clothing that might 
be caught by the fan blades. 
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12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean 
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer 
and winter.
The presence of this label, in particular with 
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of 
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special 
technology and specification. The involvement 
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
is essential when replacing or disconnecting 
the battery. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty 
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. 
city driving), replace them twice as often if 
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may 
have an adverse effect on the per formance 
of the air conditioning system and generate 
undesirable odours. Replace the oil filter each time the 
engine oil is changed.
Oil filter
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule 
for details of the replacement interval for this 
component.
Refer to the manufacturer's 
service schedule for details of the 
replacement intervals for these 
components.
When carrying out work on the battery, 
refer to the "12 V battery" section for 
details of the precautions to be taken 
before disconnecting the battery and 
following its reconnection.
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F Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn  
it a 6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F  Refit the black cap and turn it a quarter of 
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure 
that the indicator on the cap lines up with 
the indicator on the support.
F  Depending on equipment, return the spare 
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom 
of the boot.
F  Refit the boot carpet and close the tailgate. Important: 
in the event of a top-up 
after a breakdown because of a lack 
of additive , signalled by the message 
"Top up emissions additive: Starting 
prevented", you must wait around 
5  minutes before switching on the ignition, 
without opening the driver's door, 
locking the vehicle or introducing the 
key into the ignition switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after 
10 seconds, start the engine.
n ever dispose of a db lue® additive 
bottles in the household waste. Place 
them in a special container provided 
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
If any additive is split or splashed, wash 
immediately with cold water or wipe with 
a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it 
off using a sponge and hot water.
F 
After emptying the bottle, wipe away any 
spillage around the tank filler using a damp 
cloth.
Important : if your vehicle's 
ad blue
® tank is completely empty - 
which is confirmed by the alert 
messages and the impossibility of 
starting the engine, you must add at 
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).
F  o
btain a bottle of a db lue
®. After first 
checking the use-by date, read carefully 
the instructions on use on the label before 
pouring the contents of the bottle into your 
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
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