parking brake Citroen C5 RHD 2011.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
Direction indicators 116
Hazard warning lamps 116
Horn 116
Emergency or assistance call 116
Tyre under-infl ation detection 117
Braking assistance systems 119
Trajectory control systems 120
Seat belts 121
Airbags 124„
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VIII - SAFETY 116 Î 127
Parking brake 128
Electric parking brake 129
Hill start assist 136
Manual gearbox 137
Gear shift indicator 138
6-speed electronic
gearbox system 139
Stop & Start 143
Automatic gearbox 146
Fixed centred controls steering
wheel 150
Speed limiter 152
Cruise control 154
Lane departure warning system 156
Parking space sensor 157
Parking sensors 159
"Hydractive III +" electronic
suspension 160
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IX - DRIVING 128 Î 162
Bonnet 164
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 166
Petrol engines 167
Diesel engines 169
Checking levels 172
Checks 174„
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X - CHECKS 163 Î 175
Temporary puncture repair kit 176
Changing a wheel 179
Changing a bulb 183
Changing a fuse 193
Battery 198
Energy economy mode 200
Towing the vehicle 201
Towing a trailer 202
Roof bars 203
Very cold protection 204
Cold climate screen 205
Matt paint 206
Accessories 207„
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XI - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 176 Î 208
Petrol engines 209
Petrol weights 210
Diesel engines 212
Diesel weights 214
Diesel weights - commercial
versions (Tourer) 218
Dimensions 219
Identifi cation markings 223„
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XII - TECHNICAL
DATA 209 Î 224
Emergency or assistance 225
NaviDrive 3D 229
MyWay 273
Audio system 305„
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XIII - AUDIO and
TELEMATICS 225 Î 324
VISUAL
SEARCH 325 Î 330
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX 331 Î 336

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FAMILIARISATION



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INTERIOR


Electric parking brake

The electric parking brake combines automatic application when the
engine is switched off, and automatic release when the vehicle is set in
motion (automatic function activated by default).
Manual application/release is possible.
Parking space sensor

The "Parking space sensor"
system assists you in fi nding a
parking space.
Dual-zone digital air conditioning

This air conditioning system provides inde-
pendent adjustment of the comfort levels for
the driver and front passenger.
Audio and communication systems

These systems benefi t from the latest techno-
logy: MP3 compatible radio, Bluetooth® system,
NaviDrive 3D, MyWay.



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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS



1.
Sunshine sensor.

2.
Soft diffusion air conditioning adjustment wheel.

3.
Passenger’s airbag.

4.
Side window demist vent.

5.
Passenger’s air vents.

6.
Bonnet release.

7.
Hazard warning lamps switch.

8.
Switch in the glove box:


- Passenger’s airbag activation/deactivation

9.
Glove box:


- Vehicle document storage

- Audio-video sockets

- Fusebox access fl ap

10.
ESP/Parking Sensors/Lane Departure Warning
System controls.

11 .
Suspension controls:


- Ground clearance adjustment

- Sport mode

12.
Armrest with cup-holder.

13.
Electric parking brake.

14.
Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls.

15.
Ashtray with cigar lighter.

16.
Gear lever.

17.
Storage.

18.
Audio and telematics system.

19.
Air conditioning controls.

20.
Storage.

21.
Multifunction screen.

22.
Emergency or assistance call controls.

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FAMILIARISATION

Electric parking brake

Never leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition
on, as they could release the
parking brake.

Hill start assist


Manual operation
The MANUAL application/release of
the parking brake is always possible
by pulling/pushing the control lever B
,
keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Before leaving the ve-
hicle, check that warn-
ing lamp A (!)
(red) in
the instrument panel is
on fi xed (not fl ashing) and that warn-
ing lamp P
(red) in the control lever B

is on.
If you leave the vehicle with the
engine still running, apply the
parking brake manually. Do not leave the vehicle while
it is being held in the temporary
immobilisation hill start assist
phase.
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is equipped with a system which keeps
it immobilised for a short time (about
2 seconds), the approximate time it
takes to move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This system is only active when:


-
The vehicle is completely stationary,
with your foot on the brake pedal.

- In certain conditions on a gradient.

- With the driver’s door closed. Before leaving the ve-
hicle, check that warn-
ing lamp A (!)
(red) in
the instrument panel is
on fi xed (not fl ashing) and that warn-
ing lamp P
(red) in the control lever B

is on.
Automatic operation
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when
you press the accelerator. With the
vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the
engine is switched off.

DRIVING




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MONITORING


"Lighting" menu
Once you have selected this menu,
you can:


)
Activate/deactivate the lighting
of the daytime running lamps * .

)
Activate/deactivate the guide-
me-home lighting and adjust its
duration.

)
Activate/deactivate the dual-
function Xenon directional head-
lamps.

"Comfort" menu
Once you have selected this menu,
you can:


)
Activate/deactivate the driver's
welcome lighting function.

)
Select unlocking of all the doors
or just the driver's door.

)
Activate/deactivate automatic
operation of the electric parking
brake.




* Depending on country.

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MONITORING





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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MONITORING




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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MONITORING


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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DRIVING





MANUAL PARKING BRAKE


Mechanical device for immobilising
the vehicle when stationary. This warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake is en-
gaged or not fully released.

If the parking brake is released,
the illumination of this warning lamp
along with the STOP
warning lamp
indicates that the brake fl uid level
is low or a fault with the brake force
distributor.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

Application


)
Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
To facilitate the action on the lever,
you are recommended to press the
brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a pre-
cautionary measure, engage
fi rst gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering
wheel towards the pavement.
Release


)
Press on the end of the lever
whilst pulling it then lower it fully.

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DRIVING








ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:


- AUTOMATIC

Automatic application when the
engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),

- MANUAL

Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible
by pulling control lever A
while
pressing the brake pedal.


Automatic operation


Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.

The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobi-
lise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by pulling

on control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:

- warning lamp P
in the
control lever A
coming on,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P

and the warning lamp in the
instrument panel are on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- display of a message "hand-
brake on" in the instrument panel
screen.
The noise of operation will confi rm
to you the application/release of
your electric parking brake.

- warning lamp P
in the
control lever A
coming on,

- display of a message "hand-
brake on" in the instrument panel
screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P

and the warning lamp in the
instrument panel are on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
-
this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel coming on,


- this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel coming on,