P switch Citroen C5 RHD 2011.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide
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ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently,
change up without waiting and drive by
changing up quite soon. If your vehicle
has the system, the gear effi ciency
indicator invites you to change up; it is
displayed in the instrument panel, follow
its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, according
to the type of gearbox, without pressing
the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between
vehicles, use engine braking rather than
the brake pedal, and press the acce-
lerator progressively. These practices
contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and also helps reduce the background traffi c noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is
fl owing well.
Control the use of your
electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents
before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature in
the passenger compartment down (sun
roof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is
attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front
foglamps when the level of light does
not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before mo-
ving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while
driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (fi lm, music,
video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of
electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices
before leaving the vehicle.
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A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance which
can still be travelled with the fuel re-
maining in the tank in relation to the
average fuel consumption over the
last few miles (kilometres) travelled.
This value may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
the relief, resulting in a signifi cant
change in the current fuel con-
sumption.
When the range falls below 20 miles
(30 km), dashes are displayed. After
fi lling with at least 5 litres of fuel,
the range is recalculated and is dis-
played when it exceeds 60 miles
(100 km).
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of the
digits, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop. This function is only displayed from
20 mph (30 km/h). This is the average fuel consump-
tion during the last few seconds.
This is the average fuel consump-
tion since the last trip computer zero
reset.
This is the average speed calculat-
ed since the last trip computer zero
reset (ignition on). This indicates the distance travelled
since the last trip computer zero reset.
Stop & Start time
counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fi tted with Stop &
Start, a time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during a
journey.
It resets to zero every time the igni-
tion is switched on with the key.
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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction or
fault (warning lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamp).
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fi xed, associated
with another
warning lamp. It is associated with a
punctured tyre or the engine
coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Service
temporarily. A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen, such as, for example:
- the closing of the doors, boot, rear
screen or bonnet,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter
(Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information for the warning
lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fi xed or fl
ashing, of certain warning lamps may be accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven, the illumina-
tion of one of the following warning
lamps indicates a malfunction or
fault which requires action on the
part of the driver.
The illumination of a warning lamp is
always accompanied by the display
of an additional message, to assist
you in identifying the fault.
If you encounter any problems, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
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Braking
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid level
is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)
fi xed. The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
Electric
parking brake
fl ashing. The electric parking brake is
not applied automatically.
The application/release is
faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on fl
at level ground, switch off the
ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Electric
parking brake
fault
fi xed. Alone, the electric parking
brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released
manually.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.
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Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)
fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and
improves the directional stability of
the vehicle.
fi xed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in
the instrument panel
screen.
Unless it has been deactivated
with the indicator lamp in
the button on, the ESP/ASR
system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fi xed. The emission control system
has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when
the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN
dealer or qualifi ed workshop without delay.
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Brake pad
wear
fi xed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in
the multifunction
screen.
The brake pads are at an
advanced state of wear. Have the brake pads replaced by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of
the electric
parking brake
fi xed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to country)
via the vehicle confi guration menu or
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop if automatic application/release is
not possible.
The parking brake can be released
manually using the emergency release
procedure.
For more information on the electric parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Low fuel
level
fi xed. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
5 litres of
fuel
in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp wil come on every time
the ignition is switched on, until a suffi cient
addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out
of fuel, this could damage the emission
control and injection systems.
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fi xed red. The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down
before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer or qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
charge
fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened
fi xed.
The driver and/or the front/
rear passenger has not
fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in
the buckle.
Seat belts
not fastened/
unfastened
fi xed, associated
with the seat belt
not fastened/
unfastened
warning lampl. The illuminated dots represent the not
fastened/unfastened passengers. They come on:
- fi xed for 30 about seconds on starting the
vehicle,
- fi xed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when
driving,
-
fl ashing above 12 mph (20 km/h), accompanied
by an audible signal for about 120 seconds.
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Front
foglamps
fi xed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps
fi xed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards
to switch off the rear foglamps.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped
beam headlamps.
Hazard
warning
lamps
fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction
indicators and their associated
indicator lamps fl ash simultaneously.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has
switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is
on is determined by the climatic conditions.
Parking
brake
fi xed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch
off the warning lamp, keeping your
foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.
fl ashing. The parking brake is not fully
applied or is released.
Passenger's
airbag
system
fi xed. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is in the " ON
" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear-
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the " OFF
"
position to deactivate the front
passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-
facing child seat.
Stop & Start
fi xed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffi c jams, ...) the Stop & Start
system has put the engine into
STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the
engine restarts automatically in
START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
fl ashes for a few
seconds, then
goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start"
for special cases with STOP mode
and START mode.
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag
system
fi xed. The control, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag
is deactivated.
In this case you can install a
"rear facing" child seat. Set the control to the ON
position to
activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fi t a child seat in the
rear-facing position.
ESP/ASR
fi xed.
The button, located in the middle
of the dashboard, is pressed.
Its indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability
programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR.
Its indicator lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h).
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Service indicator
This information is displayed for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on,
no service information appears on
the instrument panel central screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 7 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolising
the service operations comes on. The
instrument panel central screen indi-
cates the distance remaining before
the next service is due.
Example:
1 900 miles (2 800 km)
remain before the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the central screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example:
500 miles (900 km) re-
main before the next service is due.
For 7 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the central screen in-
dicates:
Service overdue
For 7 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner fl ashes
to indicate that the service must be
carried out as soon as possible.
Example:
the service is overdue by
180 miles (300 km).
For 7 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the central screen indicates:
The spanner remains on
in the
screen to indicate that a service
must be carried out soon.
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, de-
pending on the driver's driving
habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.
The spanner remains on
in the
screen to indicate that a service
should have been carried out.