engine Citroen C5 DAG 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Service Manual
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Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,
push then release control A .
The full application of the parking
b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the extinction of the warn-ing lamp on control A and
of warning lamp P on the
instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the instru-
ment panel display.
If you push control A without press-
ing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and the
message "Foot on brake necessary"
will be displayed on the instrument
panel.
When stationary, with the
engine running, do not
press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, as you may
release the parking brake. Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of a
long pull on control A , until you see
the message "Max application of the
parking brake" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the au-
tomatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- 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. Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the
engine...), the parking brake can
automatically alter its force. This is
normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
but with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the parking
brake
by pushing then releasing
control A .
The full release of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e e x t i n c t i o n o f
warning lamp P (red) on the instru-
ment panel and the display of a
message "parking brake released"
on the instrument panel display.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied or if the battery
r u n s fl a t , an emergency release is
always possible.
To guarantee correct operation of
the parking brake and therefore
your safety, the number of succes-
sive 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
fl a s h e s .
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Dynamic emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the vehi-
cle’s main braking system or in an
exceptional situation (e.g. driver tak-
en ill, under instruction, etc) pull and
hold control A to stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dy-
namic emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking
malfunctions, one of the following
messages will be displayed on the
instrument panel display:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP sys-
tem is signalled by the light-
ing of this warning lamp,
then braking stability is not
guaranteed. In this event, stability
must be assured by the driver by
repeating alternate "pull release" ac-
tions on control A .
The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used
in exceptional circum-
stances. Emergency unlocking
In the event of the electronic parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery
r u n n i n g fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y m a n -
ual device can unlock the parking
brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g , b y e n g a g i n g fi r s t
gear (manual gearbox) or posi-
tion P (automatic gearbox), then
switch off the engine.
If it is impossible to immobilise the vehicle, do not action the
control and urgently contact a
CITROËN dealer.
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SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES
4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty "
and " Anti roll-back fault " and of the follow-
ing warning lamps:
and/or fl a s h i n g
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
To apply the electronic parking brake:
Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or un til maximum application.
Switch on the ignition and check that the electronic parkin g
brake warning lamps are on.
- Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp (!) fl a s h e s o r i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s d o n o t c o m e
on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
To release the electronic parking brake:
Switch on the ignition.
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 fl a s h i n g - Only the functions for automatic application on switchi
ng off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual application/release of the electronic parking brake and
dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty "
and of the following warning lamp:
fl a s h i n g - Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
Wait approximately 3 minutes.
A f t e r 3 m i n u t e s , i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p i s s t i l l fl a s h i n g , t r y t o r e i n i -
tialise the parking brake, either by pushing and releasing th e
control A while pressing the brake pedal or by means of a long
pull on control A .
7 Battery fault - Lighting of the battery warning la
mp makes it essential to stop the
v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s t r a f fi c a l l o w s . S t o p a n d i m m o b i l i s e y o u r v e h i c l e .
- Apply the electronic parking brake before switching off the en-
gine.
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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle
immobilised temporarily (approxi-
mately 2 seconds) when starting on
a gradient, the time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely station-ary, with your foot on the brake
pedal,
- in particular conditions on a slope,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated. Operation
On an ascending slope, with the
vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal:
- p r o v i d e d y o u a r e i n fi r s t g e a r o r neutral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in D or M on an
automatic gearbox.
On a descending slope, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you re-
lease the brake pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle
while it is being held in the
hill start assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle with
the engine running, manually apply
the parking brake and ensure that
the parking brake warning lamp (on
the instrument panel) and the warn-
ing lamp P (on the control lever A )
are permanently on.