towing Citroen C5 RHD 2011.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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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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COMFORT
Air conditioning
We recommend use of the automatic
regulation of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised
control of all of the following functions:
air fl ow, temperature in the passenger
compartment and air distribution, by
means of various sensors (ambient
temperature, sunshine). This elimi-
nates any need for you to change
your settings other than the tempera-
ture value displayed.
)
Take care not to cover the sun-
shine sensor A
.
If you select the automatic mode
(by pressing the "AUTO" control)
and leave all of the vents open, opti-
mum comfort will be maintained and
humidity and condensation will be
removed regardless of the exterior
climatic conditions.
The temperature in the passenger
compartment can only be lower than
the ambient temperature if the air
conditioning is on.
HEATING, VENTILATION
AND AIR CONDITIONING
RECOMMENDATIONS In order to be effective, the air
conditioning must be used with the
windows closed. If the vehicle has
been parked in the sun for a long
period and the interior tempera-
ture is very high, fi rst ventilate the
passenger compartment with the
windows open for a few minutes,
then close the windows.
To keep the air conditioning system
in good working order it is essential
that it is operated at least once a
month.
The air conditioning uses engine
power during its operation. As a
result, the fuel consumption of the
vehicle increases.
In certain cases of particularly ardu-
ous use (e.g. towing the maximum
load on a steep gradient in high
temperatures), switching off the air
conditioning saves engine power
and improves the towing capacity.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the
air inlet, at the bottom of the wind-
screen, is clean and free of dead
leaves, snow, etc.
When washing the vehicle using a
high pressure nozzle, avoid spraying
at the air inlet.
Air circulation
Maximum comfort is obtained by
means of a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
To obtain a uniform distribution of
air, take care not to block the ex-
terior air intake grille located at the
base of the windscreen, the vents,
the air outlets under the front seats
and the air extractor located behind
the fl aps in the boot.
The front and rear vents are fi tted
with thumbwheels to adjust the air
fl ow and direction. We recommend
that you leave all of the vents open.
Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
There is a fi lter for excluding odours
and dust.
This fi lter must be changed in line
with the vehicle’s servicing schedule
(see the vehicle’s servicing booklet).
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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS (TOURER)
1.
Hook
For shopping bags.
2.
Torch
To recharge, return it to its storage
position.
3.
Storage net
or Battery compart-
ment (for vehicles with 3 litre
V6 HDi engine).
This provides access to the battery.
1.
Luggage-cover blind
(see details on following page)
2.
Luggage securing rings
Use the 4 stowing rings provided
on the boot fl oor to secure your
loads.
For safety reasons in the event
of sharp braking, you are ad-
vised to place heavy objects as
far forwards as possible.
3.
Hooks
These allow a cargo net to be
fi tted (see details on following
page).
1.
Boot lamp
2.
12 V accessories socket
(100 W maximum)
Cigarette lighter type 12 volt
socket. It is located on the rear
right-hand trim.
3.
Loading height control
You can change the height of the
vehicle to make loading or un-
loading easier.
4.
Hook
For shopping bags.
5.
Storage net
or closed housing
Location for the 6 CD changer.
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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS
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Left: lower the lighting stalk be-
yond the point of resistance.
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Right: raise the lighting stalk be-
yond the point of resistance.
"Motorway" function
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Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the di-
rection indicators to alert other road
users to a vehicle breakdown, towing
or accident.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on au-
tomatically.
They switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.
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You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
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 this button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
)
Press the left or right-hand part
of the fi xed centred controls
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,
- when approaching an area
where there is no visibility.
This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedi-
cated CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of
this function, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section.
EMERGENCY OR
ASSISTANCE CALL
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DRIVING
Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
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with a manual gearbox
(fi rst
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
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with an automatic gearbox
, ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D
, M
or R
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Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
- warning lamp P
in the
control lever A
going off,
- display of a message "hand-
brake off" in the instrument panel
screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the accelera-
tor pedal unnecessarily (particularly
when starting the engine, including
in neutral), as you may release the
parking brake.
Do nat place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between the
gear lever and the electric parking
brake control.
Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
Depending on the country of sale,
automatic application when switch-
ing off the engine and automatic
release when moving off can be de-
activated. The activation/deactiva-
tion is done in the instrument panel
screen confi guration menu. Select
"Vehicle parameters/Comfort/Auto
handbrake".
Deactivation of these func-
tions is signalled by this
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the parking brake must be
applied and released manually.
In some special circumstances,
with the engine not running,
(towing, icy conditions...) the au-
tomatic parking brake can be re-
leased manually, with the key in
the running position.
Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull
on control lever A
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The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
- 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
with the engine running, a mes-
sage is displayed accompanied
by an audible signal if the parking
brake has not been applied.
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this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel coming on,
- this warning lamp in the
instrument panel going off,
If the confi guration menu does not
have the option to activate/deacti-
vate the automatic functions, this
can be done by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
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DRIVING
Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,
push then release
control lever A
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The full application of the parking
brake is confi rmed by:
- warning lamp P
in the
control lever A
going off,
- display of a message "parking
brake released" in the instru-
ment panel screen.
If you push control lever A
without
pressing the brake pedal, the park-
ing brake will not be released and
the message "Apply foot on brake"
will be displayed on the instrument
panel.
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, 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 lever A
, until
you see the message "Max applica-
tion of the handbrake" 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 en-
gine...), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its level of application.
This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few
centimetres without starting the en-
gine, but with the ignition on, press
on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing
then
releasing
control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake
is confi rmed by the warning lamp P
in the control lever and the warning
lamp in the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"handbrake off" on the instrument
panel screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied
or if the battery is fl at,
an emergency release is still pos-
sible.
To ensure correct operation of the
parking brake and therefore your
safety, the number of successive
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 ashes.
- this warning lamp in the
instrument panel going off,
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are to be found in a protec-
tive holder inside the spare wheel.
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Pull back the retaining strap for
access.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle and may vary according to
equipment. Do not use them for any
other purpose.
1.
Wheelbrace
2.
Jack
3.
Tool for the removal/refi tting of
bolt protectors
4.
Towing eye
5.
Moveable chock
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the duration
of use of certain functions to con-
serve a suffi cient level of charge in
the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio
and telematics system, windscreen
wipers, dipped headlamps, courtesy
lights, etc. for a maximum combined
duration of thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once the thirty minutes are over, a
message appears on the multi-function
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
If the telephone is being used at this
time:
- it will be maintained for 5 minutes
with radio-CD hands-free kit,
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it will be interrupted after 10 minutes
with the MyWay audio-navigation
system,
- you can complete your call with
the NaviDrive system.
This period may be signifi cantly re-
duced if the battery charge is low.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-matically next time the vehicle is
driven.
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In order to resume the use of
these functions immediately, start
the engine and let it run for a few
minutes.
The time available will then be dou-
ble the duration for which the en-
gine was left running. However, this
time will always be between fi ve and
thirty minutes.
A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the
jack box placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
remove the towing eye from the
jack box.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Towing your vehicle
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On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.
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Screw the towing eye in fully.
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Attach the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.
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Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the automatic gear-
box).
Towing another vehicle
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On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing:
- on the right (Saloon),
- at the bottom (Tourer).
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Screw the towing eye in fully.
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Attach the towing bar.
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Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle. Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
In the event of a fault or malfunc-
tion with the electronic gearbox
system, the vehicle may be immo-
bilised with a gear engaged. In this
case the front of the vehicle must
be lifted for towing.
When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a towing
bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or caravan with additional
lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that the fi tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's in-
structions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
the driver must take particular care.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
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Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.
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To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.
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If the warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.