ESP CITROEN C5 2021 Repair Manual
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– Towing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing 
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or 
not approved.
– 
Adverse weather conditions.
–
 
Road with low grip (risk of aquaplaning, 
snow
, ice).
–
 
Road works and toll areas.
–
 
Driving on racing circuits.
–
 
Driving on a rolling road.
If the system detects that the driver is not 
holding the steering wheel enough, it 
triggers a series of progressive alerts and 
then, if there is no response from the driver, 
the system deactivates itself.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel, 
accompanied by the display of a message and 
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Active Safety Brake with  Collision Risk Alert and 
Intelligent emergency 
braking assistance
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
This system:
–
 warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of 
collision with the preceding vehicle, a pedestrian 
or a cyclist.
–
 
reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a 
collision or to limit its severity
.
The speed will be reduced by a maximum of 16 mph (25 km/h) (versions 
with camera only) or by a maximum of 31 
mph (50 km/h) (versions with camera and 
radar).
The system also takes motorcyclists into  account. It may also react on animals. 
Animals (especially animals smaller than 
0.5
 
m) and objects on the road are not 
necessarily detected.
This system includes three functions:
–  Collision  Risk Alert.
–
 
Intelligent emergency braking assistance 
(iEBA).
–
 
Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency 
braking).
 
 
The vehicle has a multifunction camera located 
at the top of the windscreen and, depending on 
version, a radar located in the front bumper.
This system does not replace the need  for driver vigilance.
This system is designed to assist the driver 
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously 
monitor traffic conditions in accordance with 
applicable driving regulations.
As soon as the system detects a  potential collision, it prepares the braking 
circuit. This may cause a slight noise and a 
slight sensation of deceleration.   
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6Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by 
the illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating conditions and 
limits
Vehicle moving forward without trailer.
Brake system operational.
ASR / ESP system activated.
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.
Stabilised speed on roads with no or low 
curvature.
This warning lamp lights up on the  instrument panel without any additional 
message, to indicate that the “automatic braking 
system” is not available. This is a normal 
behavior indicating that a condition is not fulfilled 
and which does not request the support of a 
workshop. 
In any situations with ignition on where automatic 
braking presents a risk, deactivating the 
system via ADAS touch screen application is 
recommended, for instance:
–
 
T
owing a trailer (particularly a trailer without its 
own braking system).
–
 
Carrying long objects on roof bars.
–
 
Driving with snow chains.
– Using an automatic car wash.
–  Performing any maintenance (e.g. changing a 
wheel, working underhood).
–
 
Placing the vehicle on a rolling bench in a 
workshop.
–
 
T
 owing the vehicle.
–
 
Following a front bumper deformation (version 
with radar).
–
 
Following 
 an impact to the windscreen close to 
the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated  if:
–
 
A
 spare wheel with a too small diameter is 
detected.
–
 
A
 fault with the brake pedal switch or with 
the right or left brake lamp is detected.
–
 
A
 fault in the sensors, in the electronic or in 
the brake system is detected.
–
 
A
 trailer is detected by the equipped vehicle 
hitch (with an electrical connection plug).
The system diagnoses permanently its  capability and may inhibit itself without 
specific driver indication, if the system is 
outside of the regular operating conditions. 
Examples: sensor initialization, board voltage 
out of regular range, activation of stability 
system… 
Therefore the system may not be available 
just after starting the vehicle. 
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake 
lamps are not in perfect working order.
The driver must not load his vehicle  excessively (respect of MTAC values, 
MTRA values and loading height on roof 
bars).
Following an impact (e.g. a collision), the 
system is automatically deactivated.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Collision Risk Alert
This function warns the driver if there is a risk 
of collision with the preceding vehicle, or with a 
pedestrian or cyclist.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
The trigger threshold determines the sensitivity 
with which the function warns of the risk of 
collision.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application.
►
 
Select one of the 3 preset thresholds: “ Far
”, 
“Medium” or “Near”.
The selected threshold is memorised when the 
ignition is switched off.
Operation
Depending on the collision risk detected by the 
system and the alert trigger threshold chosen    
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6Operation
The system operates subject to the following 
conditions:
– 
The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 
mph (80 km/h) when a pedestrian or a cyclist is 
detected.
–
 
The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph 
(80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle is detected.
–
 
The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and 
53 mph (10
  km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with 
camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions 
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle 
is detected.
This warning lamp flashes (for  approximately 10 seconds) as soon as 
the function applies the vehicle’s brakes. During 
the flashing time, the function is not available.
In the event of automatic emergency braking, 
keep the brake pedal depressed, also after a 
complete stop is reached, to prevent the vehicle 
from rolling away.
The driver can override the "automatic  emergency braking" at any time by firmly 
turning the steering wheel and/or firmly 
depressing the accelerator pedal.
The brake pedal may feel hard and  vibrate slightly while the function is 
operating.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop, 
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2 
seconds.
Turning scenarios
Crossing road with another vehicle 
 
The system may operate when the vehicle is 
turning and detects another vehicle, on the 
adjacent lane, approaching from the opposite 
direction if:
–
 
The corresponding direction indicator is 
activated.
–
 
Then the vehicle is about to cross the path of 
another vehicle.
–
 
The vehicle speed is between 3 and 12
   mph 
(5 and 20
  km/h).
–
 
A
  collision on the side of the other vehicle is 
probable.
Crossing road with a pedestrian 
 
The system may operate when the vehicle 
is turning left or right and detects a crossing 
pedestrian if: 
–
 
The pedestrian is crossing in front of the 
vehicle.
–
 
The pedestrian can clearly be detected by the 
sensors.
–
 
The scenery is detectable by the sensors (e.g. 
brightness, contrast vs background).
–
 
The vehicle speed is between 3 and 15
   mph 
(5 and 25
  km/h).
Malfunction
This warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel with the message 
"Sensor blind" in certain cases. With the variant 
"camera only", the system is deactivated. With 
the variant "camera and radar", the system may 
continue to operate in a degraded mode. This 
may be caused by a reduced visibility (rain, fog, 
snow, blending by low sun…) or by a real sensor 
blockage. In this case, stop the vehicle and verify    
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if the front camera or the front radar is covered 
by dirt, snow, ice or anything preventing the 
sensing.
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel, 
accompanied by the display of a message and 
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If these warning lamps come on 
after the engine has been switched 
off and then restarted, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the 
system checked.
These warning lamps light up on  the instrument panel and/or in the 
warning lamp display for seat belts and front 
passenger airbag to indicate that the driver's 
and/or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened 
(depending on version). The automatic braking 
system is deactivated until the seat belts are 
fastened.
Distraction detection
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
The function comprises the "Coffee Break Alert" 
system combined with the "Driver Attention 
Warning" system.
These systems are in no way designed  to keep the driver awake or to prevent 
the driver from falling asleep at the wheel. 
It is the driver’s responsibility to stop if feeling 
tired.
Take a break if you are feeling tired or at least 
every 2 hours.
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the function is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application.
Coffee Break Alert
The system triggers an alert when it  detects that the driver has not taken a 
break after two hours of driving at a speed above 
43 mph (70
  km/h).
This alert is issued via the display of a message 
encouraging the driver to take a break, 
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the alert 
is repeated hourly until the vehicle is stopped.
The system resets itself if one of the following 
conditions is met:
–
 
With the engine running, the vehicle has been 
stationary for more than 15 minutes.
–
 
The ignition has been switched off for a few 
minutes.
–
 
The driver's seat belt is unfastened and their 
door is opened.
As soon as the speed of the vehicle  drops below 43   mph (70   km/h), the 
system goes into standby.
Driving time starts being counted again once 
the speed reaches above 43
  mph (70   km/h).
Driver Attention Warning 
 
The system assesses the driver's level of alertness, fatigue and distraction by 
identifying trajectory changes in relation to the 
lane markings.
To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on 
the upper part of the windscreen.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads 
(speed higher than 43 mph (70
  km/h)).
At a first alert level, the driver is warned by 
the message "Caution!“, accompanied by an 
audible signal.
After three first-level alerts, the system triggers 
a further alert with the message " Driving    
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Driving situations and related alerts
The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed in different driving situations.
The actual order of display of these alerts may be different.
Function statusIndicator lampComments
OFF 
 
Function deactivated.
ON None.System active, conditions not met:
–
 
Speed below 40 mph (65
   km/h).
–
 
No lane marking recognised.
–
 
Operation of ESC system triggered.
–
 
"Sporty" driving.
ON 
 
Automatic deactivation/standby of the function (e.g. detection of a trailer, 
use of the "space-saver" type spare wheel supplied with the vehicle, 
malfunction).
ON None.Lane marking detected.
Speed above 40 mph (65
  km/h).
ON
 
 
The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the risk of 
unintentional crossing is detected. The driver's hands are on the steering 
wheel.
ON
 
 
 
 
"Hold the steering wheel " or 
"Stay in lane" (depending on  version). –
 
If, while correcting the trajectory
 , the system determines that the 
correction will not be enough and that a solid line will be crossed: the\
 
driver is warned that they must provide additional trajectory adjustment\
.
–  
If the steering wheel is not held properly
 , an audible warning sounds, 
accompanied by a message, until the trajectory correction is completed o\
r 
the driver has grasped the steering wheel correctly.
The duration of audible warnings will increase if multiple corrections a\
re 
performed in quick succession. The warning will become continuous, 
persisting until the driver responds.   
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6Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in 
the following cases:
– 
ESC deactivated or operation triggered.
–
 
Speed below 40 mph (65
   km/h) or greater 
than 112 mph (180
  km/h),
–
 
Electrical connection of a trailer
 .
–
 
Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected 
(as detection is not immediate, deactivation of 
the system is recommended).
–
 
Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on 
the brake or accelerator pedal.
–
 
Driving over lane markings.
–
 
Activation of the direction indicators.
–
 
Crossing the inside line on a bend.
–
 
Driving on a tight bend.
–
 
Inactivity by the driver detected during 
correction.
–
 
Narrow lane detected.
The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or 
prevent it from working:
–
 
Insufficient contrast between the road 
surface and the side of the road (e.g. shade).
–
 
Lane markings worn, hidden (snow
 , mud) 
or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
–
 
Running close to the vehicle in front (the 
lane markings may not be detected).
–
 
Roads that are narrow
 , winding.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the 
following situations:
– 
When changing a wheel or working near a 
wheel.
–
 
T
 owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing 
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or 
not approved.
–
 
Road in poor condition, unstable or with very 
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow
, ice).
–
 
Adverse weather conditions.
–
 
Driving on racing circuits.
–
 
Driving on a rolling road.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application.
or
Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving aids .
Deactivation is confirmed by the 
illumination of this indicator lamp on the 
instrument panel.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, 
these warning lamps light up on 
the instrument panel, accompanied by the 
display of a message and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Long-distance blind spot 
monitoring
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
This system warns the driver of vehicles 
approaching rapidly from the rear in adjacent 
lanes (up to around 75 m) and of the presence of 
a vehicle in the blind spots of their vehicle, using 
corner radars located in the rear bumper.
This system takes into account vehicles 
such as cars, lorries and motorcycles by 
monitoring the blind spots or areas hidden 
from the driver's field of vision.
    
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6The system is deactivated:
– when changing out of reverse gear .
–
 
by pressing the cross in the top left-hand 
corner of the touch screen.
Automatic zoom view 
 
The rear camera records the surroundings 
during the manoeuvre to create a rear view from 
above the vehicle in its close surroundings, 
making it possible to manoeuvre the vehicle 
around the surrounding obstacles.
Using the sensors located on the rear bumper, 
the automatic zoom view is displayed when 
approaching an obstacle at the red line (less 
than 30 cm) during the manoeuvre.
This view is only available automatically.
Obstacles may appear further away than 
they actually are.
It is important to monitor the sides of the 
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the 
mirrors.
Parking sensors also provide additional 
information about the area around the vehicle.
Standard view 
 
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the 
screen.
The blue lines  1 represent the width of your 
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction 
changes according to the position of the steering 
wheel.
The red line  2 represents a distance of 30
  cm 
from the rear bumper; the two blue lines  3 and 4 
represent 1
  m and 2   m, respectively.
This view is available automatically or by 
selection in the side menu.
Panoramic view 
 
The panoramic view allows you to leave, in 
reverse, a parking space by anticipating the 
arrival of vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists.
This view is not recommended for carrying out a 
complete manoeuvre.
This view is only available by selection in the 
side menu.
360 vision
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system allows you to view your vehicle's 
close surroundings
  on the touch screen using 
cameras, located at the front and rear of the 
vehicle, as well as under the door mirrors.
 
 
 
 
The screen is divided into 4 parts with two side 
menus, a contextual view and a view from above 
the vehicle in its close surroundings.
The parking sensors supplement the information 
in the view from above the vehicle.
Depending on the view angle chosen in the 
left-hand side menu, the system provides 
specific visual assistance in particular driving 
conditions such as entering a blind intersection 
or manoeuvring in areas with reduced visibility.   
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Different contextual views are available for the 
rear or for the front:
– 
Automatic zoom view
 .
–
 
Standard view
 .
–
 
Panoramic view
 .
Depending on the context, the system chooses 
the best view to display (standard or automatic 
zoom).
The view type can be changed at any time 
during the manoeuvre.
The system status is not saved when the ignition 
is switched off.
Operating principle
Reconstituted view
The cameras are activated and a reconstruction 
of a view from above your vehicle in its close 
surroundings is displayed on the touch screen.
Live view 
 
The front, rear and side views automatically 
appear in the view from above the vehicle.
It is also possible to display any view directly by 
selecting the corresponding zone.
The front view can be selected in forward gear 
up to 10 mph (16 km/h).
Installing the very cold climate screen 
can alter the image transmitted by the 
front camera.
Configuration
In the side menu, this menu allows you to 
carry out the following operations:
–
 
volume adjustment of the audible signal.
–
 
brightness adjustment.
–
 
contrast adjustment.
–
 
activation/deactivation of camera washing 
(depending on version).
Activation/Deactivation
Automatic
With the rear camera, engine running and 
vehicle stationary, rear vision is displayed 
automatically if reverse gear is engaged.
With the front camera, engine running and speed 
below 10 mph (16 km/h), front vision is displayed 
automatically if a gear is engaged.
Manual
► In the  ADAS touch screen application, 
select Functions>Panoramic camera.
The system is deactivated:
–
 
automatically for the rear
 , when changing out 
of reverse gear.
–
 
automatically for the front, above 
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
–
 
by pressing the cross in the top left-hand 
corner of the touch screen.
Automatic zoom view 
 
The front or rear camera records the 
surroundings during the manoeuvre to create 
a front or rear view from above the vehicle in 
its close surroundings, making it possible to 
manoeuvre the vehicle around the surrounding 
obstacles.
Using the sensors located on the front or 
rear
  bumper, the automatic zoom view is 
displayed when approaching an obstacle at the 
red line (less than 30 cm) during the manoeuvre.
This view is only available automatically.
Depending on version, it can be activated/
deactivated in the  ADAS touch screen 
application.
Obstacles may appear further away than 
they actually are.
It is important to monitor the sides of the 
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the 
mirrors.
Parking sensors also provide additional 
information about the area around the vehicle.   
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6Standard view 
 
Depending on the context, the area behind or in 
front of your vehicle is displayed on the screen.
The blue lines (at the rear)/orange lines (at the 
front) 1 represent the width of your vehicle, with 
the mirrors unfolded;  their direction changes 
according to the position of the steering wheel.
The red line  2 represents a distance of 30 cm 
from the rear or front bumper; the two blue lines 
(at the rear)/orange lines (at the front)
 
3
  and 
4
  represent 1 m and 2 m respectively.
This view is available automatically or by 
selection in the left-hand side menu.
Panoramic view 
 
The rear or front panoramic view allows you to 
leave a parking space by anticipating the arrival 
of vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists.
This view is not recommended for carrying out a 
complete manoeuvre.
This view is only available by selection in the left-
hand side menu.
Side views
The left-hand/right-hand side view allows you to 
view the surroundings of each side of the vehicle 
(e.g.
  pavement, low wall, other vehicle parked 
next to it).
 
 
► Select the relevant view in the view from 
above the vehicle.
The selected area turns yellow and the side view 
appears in the middle of the screen.
This view is not recommended for carrying out a 
complete manoeuvre.
Rear traffic alert
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
When engaging reverse gear with the engine 
running, or when reversing at up to 6
  mph 
(10
  km/h), this system warns of approaching 
obstacles (e.g.
  pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle, truck, 
motorcycle) in the rear blind spots of the vehicle, 
using the radars installed in the bumper.
The system detects obstacles moving at more 
than 2
  mph (3   km/h) at a maximum distance of 
40
  m.
The system operates in addition to the Parking 
sensors, Top Rear Vision or 360 vision functions 
(depending on version).
For more information about the  Parking 
sensors, Top Rear Vision  or 360 vision 
functions, refer to the corresponding sections.
The driver must monitor their  surroundings before and during the 
whole manoeuvre. Drive slowly and carefully 
in reverse gear in case of reduced or no 
visibility.   
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Compatibility of fuels  
Petrol fuels conforming to the EN228 standard 
containing up to 5% and 10% ethanol 
respectively.
The only petrol fuel additives authorised for use are those that meet the B715001 
standard.
Travelling abroad
Certain fuels could damage your vehicle’s 
engine.
In certain countries, the use of a particular 
fuel may be required (specific octane rating, 
specific trade name, etc.) to ensure correct 
operation of the engine.
For all additional information, consult a dealer.
Refuelling
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 53 litres 
(Petrol) or 40 litres (Rechargeable hybrid).
Reserve level: approximately 6 litres.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is reached, this 
warning lamp lights up on the instrument 
panel, accompanied by the display of a message 
and an audible signal. When it first comes on, 
about 6 litres of fuel remain.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp 
appears every time the ignition is switched on, 
accompanied by the message and the audible 
signal. When driving, this message and audible 
signal are repeated with increasing frequency as 
the fuel level drops towards  0.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid 
running out of fuel.
A small arrow by the warning lamp  indicates on which side of the vehicle the 
fuel filler flap is located.
Stop & Start
Never refuel with the engine in STOP 
mode; you must switch off the ignition.
Refuelling
Any addition of fuel must be in quantities of at 
least 10 litres, in order to be registered by the 
fuel gauge.
Opening the filler flap may create a noise caused 
by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely 
normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel 
system.
The filler cap is built into the filler
  flap or must be 
unscrewed (depending on version).
To refuel in complete safety:
►
 
Y
 ou must switch off the engine.
 
 
► To open the filler flap, press the flap opening 
button or press the rear edge of the filler flap 
(depending on version).
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
After pressing the button, it may take a 
few minutes for the filler flap to open.
If the flap becomes stuck, press and hold the 
button for more than 3
  seconds.
►
 
T
ake care to select the pump that delivers the 
correct fuel type for the vehicle's engine (see a 
reminder label on the inside of the filler flap).
 
 
► Turn the filler cap to the left, remove it 
and place it on its support on the filler flap 
(depending on version).
►
 
Insert the filler nozzle and push it in as far as 
possible before starting to refuel (to minimise the 
risk of splashing).