warning Citroen C5 2016 (RD/TD) / 2.G Service Manual
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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 
Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering 
movements or harsh brake applications.
F  Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. F 
If you have a compressor (the one in the 
temporary puncture repair kit for example), 
check the four tyre pressures when cold.
  If it is not possible to check the tyre 
pressures at the time, drive carefully at 
reduced speed.
 or
F  In 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 CITR oËn 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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The accelerator pedal has a stiff point at the 
end of its travel. To exceed the maximum speed 
setting at any time, you can press the pedal 
all the way down. While the speed is being 
exceeded, the speed displayed in zone A will 
flash. Simply release the accelerator pedal to 
return below the maximum speed and restore 
the limiter function.
Return to normal  
driving 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.
Exceeding the programmed 
speed
In the event of a steep descent or 
under excessive acceleration, the 
speed limiter (which does not act 
on the brakes) may not be able to 
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the 
programmed speed.
Use of a floor mat other than that 
recommended by CITROËN may affect 
the normal operation of the accelerator 
pedal and hamper the operation of the 
speed limiter.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN 
are fitted with a 3rd fixing located in 
the pedal area to avoid any risk of 
inter ference with the pedals.
The speed will also flash if the speed limiter is 
not able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding 
the programmed speed setting (e.g. on a steep 
descent or under excessive acceleration).
To reactivate the speed limiter, release the 
accelerator to slow to a speed lower than the 
programmed speed. F 
Press button 5 .
F  Or select the speed limiter function.
F  Or stop the engine. 
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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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Lane departure warning system
This system is particularly useful on motor ways 
and main roads.
Activation
F When switching the ignition on or with 
the engine running, press this button; the 
indicator lamp comes on.
Deactivation
F Press this button again, the indicator lamp 
goes off.
The status of the system remains in the 
memory when the ignition is switched off.
Detection
You are warned by the vibration of the driver's 
seat cushion:
-  on the right-hand side, if the marking on 
the ground has been crossed on the right,
-  on the left-hand side, if the marking on the 
ground has been crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the direction 
indicator is active and for approximately 
20 seconds after the direction indicator is 
switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a direction 
marking (e.g. arrow) or non-standard marking 
(e.g. graffiti) is crossed.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the service 
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
System which detects the involuntary crossing 
of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the 
ground (solid or broken line).
Sensors, fitted below the front bumper, trigger 
a warning if the vehicle drifts over a lane 
marking (speed higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
The detection may be impeded:
-  if the sensors are dirty (mud, snow...),
-   if the markings on the ground are 
worn,
-   if there is little contrast between the 
markings on the ground and the road 
sur face.
The lane departure warning system 
cannot in any circumstances replace 
the need for vigilance on the part of the 
driver.
It is necessary to observe driving 
regulations and take a break every 
two hours. 
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Parking space sensors
System which measures the parking space 
available between two vehicles or obstacles. It 
measures the size of the space and gives you 
information on:
- the possibility of fitting into a free space, 
depending on the dimensions of your 
vehicle and the distances necessary for 
your manoeuvring,
-  the level of difficulty of the manoeuvre to 
be performed.
The system does not measure spaces which 
are clearly much smaller or larger than the size 
of the vehicle. The parking space sensor function warning 
lamp can have three different states:
- 
off: the function is not selected,
-  on fixed:  the function is selected but the 
conditions for measuring are not yet met 
(direction indicator not operating, speed too 
high) or the measurement is terminated.
-  flashing:  measurement is in progress or 
the message is being displayed. You can select the "parking space sensor" 
function by pressing button A
. The fixed 
illumination of the warning lamp indicates that 
the function is selected.
During the measurement, the message 
"Measurement in progress - Vmax 20 km/h 
(12 mph)" is displayed in the instrument panel 
screen.Displays in the instrument panel
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"Hydractive III +" electronic suspension
The suspension automatically and instantly 
adjusts to different driving styles and to 
the profile of the road, providing the best 
compromise between occupant comfort and 
vehicle road holding.
The system alternates between soft and firm 
suspension settings, maximising comfort at the 
same time as constantly ensuring the highest 
level of safety. It also automatically corrects 
ride height, according to the vehicle load and 
driving conditions.
In addition, the "Hydractive III +" system 
allows you to choose between two modes of 
suspension.
A change of suspension mode can be made 
either when the vehicle is moving or when 
stationary, by pressing button A.
Display in the instrument panel
The suspension mode selected is displayed in 
the instrument panel screen.
Normal mode
This mode favours soft damping for 
maximum comfort.
If the speed authorised for a 
particular position is exceeded, the 
vehicle reverts automatically to the 
normal road position.
SPORT mode
This mode favours dynamic driving.
  The warning lamp on button A comes 
on in addition to the message in the 
instrument panel screen.
SPORT mode is retained when you 
switch off the engine.
Vehicle positions
Position changes may only be made when 
the engine is running.
The adjustable ground clearance meets all 
types of situation. Apart from a few specific 
situations, the vehicle should be in the Normal 
position.
F  Press once on one of the adjustment 
controls.
The change in position is indicated by a 
message on the instrument panel screen. 
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Manual headlamp 
adjustment
To avoid dazzling other road users, the height 
of the halogen bulb headlamps must be 
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
0.   1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.   3 people.
1.    5 people.
-.   Intermediate setting.
2.    5 people + maximum authorised loads.
-.   Intermediate setting.
3.    Driver + maximum authorised loads.
Automatic adjustment of directional 
headlamps
The system then places your headlamps in the 
lowest position. If a fault occurs, this warning lamp 
comes on in the instrument panel, 
accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message in the instrument 
panel screen.
Initial setting is position "0" .To avoid causing a nuisance to other road 
users, this system corrects the height of the 
xenon headlamp beams automatically and 
when stationary, depending on the load in 
the vehicle.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Contact 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Travelling abroad
If planning to use your vehicle in a 
country that drives on the other side 
of the road, we recommend that 
you contact a CITR
oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop to check whether 
the headlamps need to be adjusted to 
avoid dazzling on-coming drivers.
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Operating fault
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp 
flashes in the instrument panel, 
accompanied by a message in the 
display screen.
"Directional headlamps" 
function
When the dipped or main beam headlamps 
are on, this function, associated with the 
"Cornering lighting" function, enables the light 
beam to follow the direction of the road.
The use of this function, linked with the xenon 
headlamps only, considerably improves the 
quality of your lighting when cornering.with directional lighting
without directional lighting
The state of the function remains in the 
memory when the ignition is switched off.
When stationary or moving at very low 
speed or when reverse gear is engaged, 
the function is inactive. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the 
vehicle parameters menu.
This function is activated by default.
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direction  
indicators
F  Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the 
point of resistance.
F  Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond the 
point of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction 
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, 
without going beyond the point of 
resistance; the direction indicators will 
flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning by means of the direction 
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle 
breakdown, towing or accident.Automatic operation of 
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on 
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps 
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you 
accelerate.
F You can also switch them off by pressing 
the button.
Selection of the left or right direction indicators 
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
F Press this button, the direction indicators 
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off. 
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Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to 
an imminent danger.
F Press the left or right-hand part of the fixed 
centred controls steering wheel. This system allows you to make an emergency 
or assistance call to the emergency services or 
to the dedicated CITROËN service.
Emergency or 
assistance call
For more information on the use of 
this function, refer to the "
audio and 
telematics" section.
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