engine Citroen C5 2016 (RD/TD) / 2.G Service Manual
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Release
The electric parking brake releases 
automatically and progressively when you 
press the accelerator :
F  with a manual gearbox  (first gear or 
reverse gear engaged), press down fully 
on the clutch pedal then press on the 
accelerator pedal and move off.
F  with an automatic gearbox , accelerate 
with the selector in position D , M or R.
Full release of the parking brake is 
confirmed by: - warning lamp P in the control 
lever A going off,
-  display of a message " Parking brake 
released " in the instrument panel screen.
Activation / Deactivation of the 
automatic functions
Depending on the country of sale, automatic 
application when switching off the engine and 
automatic release when moving off can be 
deactivated. The activation / deactivation is 
done in the vehicle parameters menu.
deactivation of these functions is 
signalled by this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel.
-  this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel going off, In some special circumstances, with 
the engine not running, (towing, icy 
conditions...) the automatic parking 
brake can be released manually, with 
the key in the running position.
If the vehicle parameters menu does 
not have the option to activate / 
deactivate the automatic functions, this 
can be done by a CITR
oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
With the automatic functions deactivated, the 
parking brake must be applied and released 
manually.
When stationary, with the engine 
running, do not press the accelerator 
pedal unnecessarily (particularly when 
starting the engine, including in neutral), 
as you may release the parking brake.
Do not place any object (packet of 
cigarettes, telephone...) between the 
gear lever and the electric parking 
brake control. 
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Manual operation
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking 
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull 
the control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is 
confirmed by:
- warning lamp P in the control 
lever A coming on,
-  display of a message " Parking brake 
applied " in the instrument panel screen.
- 
this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel coming on,
When the driver’s door is opened with the 
engine running, a message is displayed 
accompanied by an audible signal if the 
parking brake has not been applied.
Manual application / release of the parking 
brake is always possible.
Release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to 
release the parking brake, press on the brake 
pedal, push then release
 control lever A.
The full application of the parking brake is 
confirmed by: - warning lamp P in the control 
lever A going off,
-  display of a message " Parking brake 
released " in the instrument panel screen.
- 
this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel going off,
When stationary, with the engine running, do 
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, 
as you may release the parking brake.
If you push control lever A without pressing 
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be 
released and the message " Foot on brake" will 
be displayed in the instrument panel screen.
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Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum 
application of the parking brake. It is obtained 
by means of a long pull  on control lever A, 
until you see the message " Max application 
of the parking brake " and an audible signal 
is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-  in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan 
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are 
activated but you are applying the parking 
brake manually,
-  when the effective gradient you are parked 
on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry, 
during towing).
Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the engine...), the 
parking brake can automatically alter its level of 
application. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres 
without starting the engine, but with the ignition 
on, press on the brake pedal and release the 
parking brake by pushing  then releasing 
control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is 
confirmed by the warning lamp P in the control 
lever and the warning lamp in the instrument 
panel going off and the display of a message 
" Parking brake released" in the instrument 
panel screen.
To ensure correct operation of the parking 
brake and therefore your safety, the number of 
successive application/release operations is 
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are warned by 
the message " Parking brake faulty " and a 
warning lamp flashes. In the event of a battery failure, it will 
not be possible to operate the electric 
parking brake.
As a safety measure if the parking 
brake is not applied, immobilise the 
vehicle by engaging a gear or by 
placing a chock against one of the 
wheels.
Contact a CITR
oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Please note...
-  in the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or 
parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels 
towards the pavement and engage a gear 
when you park.
-  after a maximum application, the release 
time will be longer. 
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty" and "Anti 
roll-back  fault" and of the following warning lamps:
  and/or  flashing - 
The automatic functions are deactivated.
-  The hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F  Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F  Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F  Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps 
are on.
-  Application may take longer than in normal operation.
-  If warning lamp (!)  flashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when the 
ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
F  Switch on the ignition.
F  Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control faulty – 
automatic mode activated " and the following warning 
lamps:
  and/or  flashing - 
Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and 
automatic release on acceleration are available.
-  Manual application/release of the electric parking brake and dynamic 
emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty " and of the 
following warning lamp:
flashing - 
Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
-  The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F  Wait approximately 3 minutes.
F  After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, try to reinitialise the parking 
brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake 
pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A .
7 Battery problem
- Illumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle 
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
-  Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised 
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when 
starting on a gradient, the time to move your 
foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator 
pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with 
your foot on the brake pedal,
-  in certain conditions on a gradient,
-  with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be 
deactivated.Operation
On an ascending gradient, with the vehicle 
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a brief 
moment when you release the brake pedal:
-  provided you are in first gear or neutral on 
a manual gearbox,
-  provided you are in D or M on an automatic 
gearbox. On a descending gradient, with the vehicle 
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the 
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you 
release the brake pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is being 
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake 
manually and ensure that the parking 
brake warning lamp (in the instrument 
panel) is on fixed (not flashing). 
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6-speed manual gearbox
F Move the lever fully to the right to 
engage  5th or 6th g e a r.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear Engaging reverse  
gear
Only engage reverse gear when the 
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
Failure to follow this advice may cause 
permanent damage to the gearbox 
(engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear by 
m i st a ke).
F Raise the ring under the knob and move 
the gear lever to the left then for wards.
as a safety precaution and to facilitate 
starting of the engine:
-  always select neutral,
-  press the clutch pedal.
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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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