2007.5 Citroen C5 DAG Ignition

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S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N - S T A R T E R
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
IT IS ESSENTIAL ALWAYS TO DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SO AS TO RETAIN STEERING AND BRAKING ASSISTANCE (risk of the steering lock engaging and loss of safety features).
When stationary, having removed the key, carefully turn the steering wheel if you wish to lock the steering.
S : Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move the steering wheel while turning the key, without exerting undue force.
When you remove the key, turn your steering wheel to lock the steering. The key can only be removed when in position S.
M : Drive position
The steering is unlocked (by turn-ing the key in position M, if neces-sary move the steering wheel).
D : Starting
Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Never turn it while the engine is running.
Economy mode
When the engine is stopped, some functions (radio, screen wipe , electric windows, sunroof, electric seats, telephone, video etc) are only electrically supplied for about 30 minutes, to avoid discharging the battery.
Once the 30 minutes are over, a message appears on the instrumen t panel screen and the active functions are put on standby.
The electrical components relating to comfort and also the headlamps (not sidelamps or hazard warning lamps) cut out automatically. To react ivate them, it is necessary to start the engine.

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Engine oil temperature gauge
Under normal operating condi-tions, the bars should be within section 1.
In severe operating conditions, the bars may extend into section 2.
In this event, slow down, and if nec-essary, stop the engine and check the levels (see chapter - Mainte-nance - “Levels”).
Fuel gauge
On horizontal ground, the lighting of the fuel low warning lamp warns you that you are using the reserve tank.
A message alert is displayed on the instrument panel.
Coolant temperature indica-tor
Under normal operating condi-tions, the bars should be within section 1.
In severe operating conditions, the bars may extend into section 2, the engine coolant temperature warn-ing lamp A and the STOP warning lamp will light up, stop immedi-ately.Switch off the ignition. The cooling fan may continue to operate for a certain time. Allow the engine to cool down while tak-ing the precautions indicated in chapter - Maintenace - “Levels”.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the SERVICE warning lamp lights up, check the levels (see chapter - Maintenance - “Levels”).

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W A R N I N G L A M P S
Left hand direction indicator
See “Signalling”.
Right hand direction indicator
See “Signalling”.
Sidelamps
See “Signalling”.
Front foglamps
See “Signalling”.
Dipped beams
See “Signalling”.
Foglamps (rear)
See “Signalling”.
Main beams
See “Signalling”.
All the direction indicators fl ash simultaneously when the hazard warning lamps are switched on.
Indicator and headlamp warning lamps
Fuel low
In some driving condi-tions and depending on the engine, the range may be less than 50 kilometres (approx. 30 miles).
See “Fuel”.
Diesel engine pre-heater
See method for starting the engine.
See “Starting”.
Electronic parking brake - deactivation of automatic func-tions
This warning lamp comes on if the “automatic locking” (upon switch-ing off the ignition) and the “auto-matic unlocking” functions are deactivated or faulty.

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STOP warning lamp
When the warn-ing lamp comes on, you must stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. Contact a CITROËN dealer.switch off the engineswitch off
Parking brake
The permanent lighting of this warning lamp confi rms that the parking brake is applied.
If this warning lamp fl ashes, it indi-cates a fault with its application or release. Consult a CITROËN cates a fault with its application application
dealer as soon as possible.
See “Brakes”.
With the engine running, and when displayed at the same time as the STOP warning lamp, it indi-cates that the brake fl uid level is too low.
If this warning lamp comes on, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.stop immediately and immediately
See “Brakes”.
Battery charge
This warning lamp comes on temporarily when the engine is switched on. If it remains on permanently, contact a CITROËN dealer.remains on permanens on
In the event of a battery failure, the application of the electronic parking brake when the engine is switched off is not guaranteed. You must therefore apply the parking brake before switching off the engine.
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W A R N I N G L A M P S
SERVICE
This warning lamp remains on perma-nently, as long as the fault displayed on the instru-ment panel screen is present (for serious faults).
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
This warning lamp remains on only for a short time for faults that are minor.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
ESP/ASR
Operating
If either of the ESP or ASR systems is active, the warning lamp fl ashes.
For a malfunction
With the engine running, the light-ing of this warning lamp along with a message on the instrument panel screen, the lighting of the SERV-ICE warning lamp and a sound signal, indicates a system fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
The lighting of this warning lamp and the light on the ESP deactiva-tion button confi rms that the sys-tem is deactivated.
See “Dynamic stability control” (ESP).
Coolant temperature
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the coolant temperature is rising abnormally.
This warning lamp is linked with the STOP warning lamp.
It is essential to stop the vehi-cle.
Check the coolant level.
If the level is too low, contact a CITROËN dealer.If the level is too

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Range
This is the distance that can still be travelled on the amount of fuel remain-ing in the tank.
When the range is lower than 30 km (19 miles), only four dashes are dis-played.
Instantaneous consumption
This is the result from the consumption recorded within the last 2 seconds. This function is only available when travelling at over 30 km/h.
Instantaneous information
OPERATION
The trip computer is displayed on the instrument panel screen. I t gives you access to:2 types of instantaneous information:
Range.Instantaneous consumption.This information can be displayed in zone B of the instrument panel screen when you switch the ignition on, immediately after the display of oil level and/or maintenance information.The different information to be displayed is selected by rotating the con-trol knob A.
3 types of information for two journeys 1 and 2:
Average speed.Average consumption.The distance travelled.This information is displayed in zone C of the instrument panel by rotat-ing the control knob A.

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C H E C K S / O I L L E V E L
Engine oil level indicator
When you switch the ignition on, the engine oil check is displayed for a few seconds on the instrument panel screen.Note: to ensure that this measurement is accurate, check the oil level o n horizontal ground after the engine has been switched off for at least 15 min-utes. An incorrect engine oil level can seriously damage your engi ne.
“Oil level incorrect” indicates that the oil level is too low.
Check using the manual dipstick. See “Lev-els”.
If, after topping up, the message re-appears, contact a CITROËN dealer.If, after topping up, the message topping up, the
“Oil level invalid” indicates a malfunctioning of the indicator.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
“Oil level correct” indicates normal operat-ing.
Log of alerts
This function allows you to display the log of alerts.
Press on button A. The following messages appear consecutively on the instrument panel screen:Tyre pressure check.
Maintenance indicator reminder.Display of message alerts.
Oil level check.

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Maintenance indicator
It informs you when the next routine service is due in accordance with the vehicle servicing schedule in the Main-tenance Guide. This information is dependent on two parameters: the mileage covered, and the time elapsed since the last visit
Functioning if the distance to the next service is less than 3000 km (approx. 1900 miles)
When switching on the ignition, a message is displayed on the instrument panel screen for a few seconds. It indicates to you the remaining distance before the next service.
Example: there remain up to the next service: 1900 km.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the message disap-pears.
Functioning if the distance to the next service is less than 1000 km (approx. 600 miles)
When switching on the ignition, a message is displayed on the instrument panel screen for a few seconds. It indicates to you the remaining distance before the next service.
Example: there remain up to the next service: 500 km. When switch-ing on the ignition, a message is displayed on the instrument panel screen for a few seconds:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the message disap-pears, then the maintenance sym-bol (spanner) remains lit.
Operation if the service inter-val has been passed
When switching on the ignition, a message is displayed on the instrument panel screen for a few seconds. It indicates to you that the service interval has been exceeded.
The routine service on your vehi-cle needs to be carried as soon as possible.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the message disap-pears, then the maintenance sym-bol (spanner) remains lit.
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Resetting to zero of the maintenance indicator
If you are carrying out the service yourself, the procedure for resetting to zero is as follows:Swicth off the ignition, then move the key to position S, anti-theft.
Press on button A and keep it pressed.Switch on the ignition. The instrument panel screen counts down from 10 to 0 and displays the maintenance symbol.
Hold down button A until the zero appears and the maintenance symbol disappears.Switch off the ignition.