warning Citroen C5 DAG 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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C O M F O R T
This function provides the driver
with a back massage. It only oper-
ates when the engine is running.
Press on button A .
The warning lamp comes on and the
massage function is activated for a
period of 1 hour. During this time,
massage is performed in cycles of
6 minutes (4 minutes of massage fol-
lowed by 2 minutes break). In total,
the system will perform 10 cycles.
After 1 hour, the function is deacti-
vated. The warning lamp goes out.
Massage function The Welcome function
The welcome function assists entry
and leaving the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and
opening the driver’s door, the seat
moves back automatically and then
stays in this position, ready for the
next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the
seat moves forward to the memo-
rised driving position.
When moving the seat, take care
that no person or object hinders the
automatic movement of the seat.
This function is deactivated by de-
fault. You may activate or deactivate
this function using the "Main Menu"
on the instrument panel screen. To
do so, select "Vehicle parameters/
Comfort/Driver welcome".
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage
function at any time by pressing on
button A .
Head restraint height and
angle adjustments on electric
seats
To adjust the angle of the head
restraint, push back or pull for-
ward section C of the head re-
straint until you reach the desired
position.
To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, press on the control
D to unlock it, and simultaneous-
ly on the head restraint itself.
To remove it, press on the control
D to unlock it, then pull it upwards.
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A C C E S S
First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on
o f t h e i n t e r i o r l i g h t i n g a n d fl a s h i n g
of the direction indicators for a few
seconds.
The vehicle remains locked. Guide-me-home lighting Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key. In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning light, an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
A press on button B oper-
ates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the
sidelamps, dipped beams
and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
The timed duration can be set via the
"Lighting" menu on the "Main Menu"
of the instrument panel screen.
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A C C E S S
STOPPING
D o n o t fl i c k t h e a c c e l e r a t o r a t t h e
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage to
the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
ignition. Wait ten seconds then operate
the starter again. Steering lock
1. "
S": After removing the key, turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering. The
key can only be removed in position S .
2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).
3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver's door is opened.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is in-
s u f fi c i e n t v e n t i l a t i o n .
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to retain
braking and steering assistance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction. Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
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A C C E S S
Malfunction
Following disconnection of the ve-
hicle battery, replacement of the re-
mote control battery or in the event
of a remote control malfunction, you
can no longer unlock, lock or locate
your vehicle.
First of all, use the key in the lock
to unlock or lock your vehicle.
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the key to position 2
(Ignition) .
Press the closed padlock imme-
diately for a few seconds, until
the operation requested is trig-
gered.
Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully opera-
tional again. Battery ref.: CR0523/3 volts.
This replacement battery is avail-
able from CITROËN dealers.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t ,
you are informed by
lighting of this warning
light, an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Unclip the casing using a coin at
the notch.
S l i d e t h e fl a t b a t t e r y o u t o f i t s
location.
Slide the new battery into its
location observing the original
direction.
Clip the casing.
Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery
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A C C E S S
First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on
o f t h e i n t e r i o r l i g h t i n g a n d fl a s h i n g
of the direction indicators for a few
seconds.
The vehicle remains locked. Guide-me-home lighting Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key. In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning light, an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
A press on button B oper-
ates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the
sidelamps, dipped beams
and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
The timed duration can be set via the
"Lighting" menu on the "Main Menu"
of the instrument panel screen.
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A C C E S S
STOPPING
D o n o t fl i c k t h e a c c e l e r a t o r a t t h e
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage to
the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
ignition. Wait ten seconds then operate
the starter again. Steering lock
1. "
S": After removing the key, turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering. The
key can only be removed in position S .
2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).
3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver's door is opened.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is in-
s u f fi c i e n t v e n t i l a t i o n .
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to retain
braking and steering assistance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction. Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
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FUEL TANK
Capacity of the tank: approxi-
mately 71 litres.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level
in the tank is reached,
this warning light comes
on on the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message on the multi-
function display.
You have enough fuel left to drive
approximately
30 miles
(
approx.
50 km
).
Press at the top left corner, then
pull open from the left.
turn the key a quarter turn to lock
a n d u n l o c k t h e fi l l e r c a p ,
when refuelling, place the cap on
hook A ,
fi l l t h e t a n k , b u t do not persist
after the third cut-off ; this could
cause your vehicle to malfunction.
While you are refuelling, the engine
must be stopped and the ignition
switched off.
For a petrol engine with a cata-
lytic converter, unleaded fuel is
compulsory.
Opening the fuel flap
T h e fi l l e r n e c k i s n a r r o w e r t o e n -
sure that only unleaded petrol can
be put in.
Refuelling
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Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Link with the automatic lighting pro-
vides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle para-
meters on the multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ,
- automatic activation of "guide-me- home" lighting when automatic
lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on and a message appears on the
multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps 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.
Initial setting is position "0".
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
Do not touch the xenon headlamps.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. If a malfunction oc-
curs, this warning
light is displayed on
the instrument panel,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function display.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lower the lights stalk fully when
moving to the left.
Raise the lights stalk fully when
moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
System for indicating a change of
lane on a motorway.
M o v e t h e s t a l k b r i e fl y u p w a r d s
or downwards, without going
b e y o n d t h e r e s i s t a n c e p o i n t ;
t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s w i l l fl a s h
3 times.
This function can be used at any
s p e e d , b u t i t i s p a r t i c u l a r l y u s e f u l
w h e n c h a n g i n g l a n e o n h i g h - s p e e d
roads.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency,
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e d e c e l e r a t i o n , t h e
hazard warning lights come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
I f t h e y d o n o t , p r e s s b u t t o n A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN
Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of di-
rection of the vehicle.
Press button A , the direction in-
d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
T h e y c a n o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights if you are the last in the
queue.
P r e s s t h e l e f t o r r i g h t - h a n d p a r t
o f t h e fi x e d c e n t r e d c o n t r o l s
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- w h e n a p p r o a c h i n g a n a r e a
- where there is no visibility.
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S A F E T Y
BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
G r o u p o f s u p p l e m e n t a r y s y s t e m s
w h i c h h e l p y o u t o o b t a i n o p t i m u m
b r a k i n g i n c o m p l e t e s a f e t y i n e m e r -
gency situations:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- the electronic brake force distri- bution (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assist- ance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
L i n k e d s y s t e m s w h i c h i m p r o v e t h e
stability and manoeuvrability of your
v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g , i n p a r t i c u l a r
o n p o o r o r s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e s .
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
i n t o o p e r a t i o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n
there is a risk of wheel lock.
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e A B S m a y
make itself felt by slight vibration of
t h e b r a k e p e d a l . Operating fault
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
t h e p r e s s u r e . If this warning light comes
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u -
dible signal and a message
o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l d i s -
p l a y , i t i n d i c a t e s a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e
anti-lock braking system which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning light comes
on, together with the STOP
and ABS warning lights, ac-
c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal and a message on the instru-
m e n t p a n e l d i s p l a y , i t i n d i c a t e s a
malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result
in loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
W h e n r e p l a c i n g w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency,
e n a b l e s y o u t o o b t a i n t h e o p t i m u m
b r a k i n g p r e s s u r e m o r e q u i c k l y , t h u s
r e d u c i n g t h e s t o p p i n g d i s t a n c e .
Activation
I t i s t r i g g e r e d b y t h e s p e e d a t w h i c h
t h e b r a k e p e d a l i s p r e s s e d .
The effect of this is a reduction in
t h e r e s i s t a n c e o f t h e p e d a l a n d a n
i n c r e a s e i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y .
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
p r e s s u r e .