2008.5 Citroen C5 DAG warning light
[x] Cancel search: warning lightPage 111 of 306
115
8
S A F E T Y
SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
T h e f r o n t s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m a n d f o r c e
limiter.
T h i s s y s t e m i m p r o v e s s a f e t y i n t h e
front seats in the event of a front
i m p a c t .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e s e r i o u s n e s s o f t h e
i m p a c t , t h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m
instantly tightens the seat belt
a g a i n s t t h e b o d y o f t h e o c c u p a n t . Fastening
Pull the belt down in front of you
in a steady movement, making
sure that it does not become
twisted.
Press the fastening into its buckle.
C h e c k t h a t i t i s p r o p e r l y s e c u r e d
and that the automatic locking
m e c h a n i s m o p e r a t e s c o r r e c t l y
b y p u l l i n g s h a r p l y o n t h e b e l t
s t r a p .
T h e a b d o m i n a l p a r t o f t h e s t r a p
s h o u l d b e p o s i t i o n e d a s l o w
d o w n a s p o s s i b l e i n t h e l a p a n d
a s t i g h t a s p o s s i b l e .
T h e c h e s t p a r t s h o u l d b e p o s i -
t i o n e d i f p o s s i b l e i n t h e c h a n n e l
of the shoulder.
Each belt has a reel that adjusts its
length automatically to the girth of
t h e s e a t o c c u p a n t .
T h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s e a t b e l t s a r e
active when the ignition is on.
T h e f o r c e l i m i t e r r e d u c e s t h e p r e s -
sure of the seat belt against the
c h e s t o f t h e o c c u p a n t , s o i n c r e a s i n g
h i s p r o t e c t i o n .
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
s w i t c h e d b a c k o n o r f r o m 3 0 m p h
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
Operating fault If this warning light comes
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u -
dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
c e p t i o n a l s a f e t y i n n o r m a l d r i v i n g ,
but this should not encourage the
d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t
h i g h s p e e d .
The correct functioning of these
s y s t e m s d e p e n d s o n o b s e r v a t i o n
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
a n d r i m s ) , t h e b r a k i n g c o m p o n e n t s ,
t h e e l e c t r o n i c c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e
C I T R O Ë N a s s e m b l y a n d o p e r a t i o n
p r o c e d u r e s .
A f t e r a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e s y s -
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Page 112 of 306
115
8
S A F E T Y
SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
T h e f r o n t s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m a n d f o r c e
limiter.
T h i s s y s t e m i m p r o v e s s a f e t y i n t h e
front seats in the event of a front
i m p a c t .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e s e r i o u s n e s s o f t h e
i m p a c t , t h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m
instantly tightens the seat belt
a g a i n s t t h e b o d y o f t h e o c c u p a n t . Fastening
Pull the belt down in front of you
in a steady movement, making
sure that it does not become
twisted.
Press the fastening into its buckle.
C h e c k t h a t i t i s p r o p e r l y s e c u r e d
and that the automatic locking
m e c h a n i s m o p e r a t e s c o r r e c t l y
b y p u l l i n g s h a r p l y o n t h e b e l t
s t r a p .
T h e a b d o m i n a l p a r t o f t h e s t r a p
s h o u l d b e p o s i t i o n e d a s l o w
d o w n a s p o s s i b l e i n t h e l a p a n d
a s t i g h t a s p o s s i b l e .
T h e c h e s t p a r t s h o u l d b e p o s i -
t i o n e d i f p o s s i b l e i n t h e c h a n n e l
of the shoulder.
Each belt has a reel that adjusts its
length automatically to the girth of
t h e s e a t o c c u p a n t .
T h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s e a t b e l t s a r e
active when the ignition is on.
T h e f o r c e l i m i t e r r e d u c e s t h e p r e s -
sure of the seat belt against the
c h e s t o f t h e o c c u p a n t , s o i n c r e a s i n g
h i s p r o t e c t i o n .
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
s w i t c h e d b a c k o n o r f r o m 3 0 m p h
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
Operating fault If this warning light comes
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u -
dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
c e p t i o n a l s a f e t y i n n o r m a l d r i v i n g ,
but this should not encourage the
d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t
h i g h s p e e d .
The correct functioning of these
s y s t e m s d e p e n d s o n o b s e r v a t i o n
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
a n d r i m s ) , t h e b r a k i n g c o m p o n e n t s ,
t h e e l e c t r o n i c c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e
C I T R O Ë N a s s e m b l y a n d o p e r a t i o n
p r o c e d u r e s .
A f t e r a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e s y s -
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Page 114 of 306
117
8
S A F E T Y
T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t p a s s e n -
gers use the seat belts correctly and
that they are all restrained securely
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles
a s t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n -
e r t i a r e e l p e r m i t t i n g a u t o m a t i c a d -
j u s t m e n t o f t h e l e n g t h o f t h e s t r a p
to your size. The seat belt is stored
automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
s e a t b e l t i s r o l l e d u p c o r r e c t l y .
T h e l o w e r p a r t o f t h e s t r a p m u s t b e
p o s i t i o n e d a s l o w a s p o s s i b l e o n t h e
p e l v i s .
T h e u p p e r p a r t m u s t b e p o s i t i o n e d
in the hollow of the shoulder.
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n a u -
tomatic locking device which comes
i n t o o p e r a t i o n i n t h e e v e n t o f a c o l l i -
sion, emergency braking or if the ve-
hicle rolls over. You can release the
d e v i c e b y p u l l i n g r a p i d l y o n t h e s t r a p
and releasing it. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
b o d y a s p o s s i b l e ,
- m u s t r e s t r a i n o n e p e r s o n o f a d u l t size only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- m u s t b e p u l l e d i n f r o n t o f y o u w i t h a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- must not be transformed or mod- i fi e d t o a v o i d a l t e r i n g i t s p e r f o r m -
ance. Recommendations for children
U s e a s u i t a b l e c h i l d s e a t i f t h e p a s -
senger is less than 12 years old or
s h o r t e r t h a n o n e m e t r e fi f t y .
Never use the same seat belt to se-
c u r e m o r e t h a n o n e p e r s o n .
N e v e r a l l o w a c h i l d t o t r a v e l o n y o u r l a p .
In accordance with current safety
r e g u l a t i o n s , a l l r e p a i r s a n d c h e c k s
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
l a r l y b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a n d p a r -
t i c u l a r l y i f t h e s t r a p s s h o w s i g n s o f
damage.
C l e a n t h e s e a t b e l t s t r a p s w i t h s o a p y
w a t e r o r a t e x t i l e c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t ,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
i s p o s i t i o n e d a n d r o l l e d u p c o r r e c t l y .
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts , t h e p r e -
tensioning device may be triggered
b e f o r e a n d i n d e p e n d e n t l y o f t h e a i r
b a g s . T r i g g e r i n g o f t h e p r e - t e n s i o n -
e r s i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s l i g h t d i s -
charge of harmless smoke and a
noise, due to the activation of the
p y r o t e c h n i c c a r t r i d g e i n c o r p o r a t e d
in the system.
In all cases, the air bag warning light
comes on.
F o l l o w i n g a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e a t
belts system checked, and if neces-
s a r y r e p l a c e d , b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Page 116 of 306
119
8
S A F E T Y
Deactivation
This warning light comes on
o n t h e r o o f c o n s o l e d i s p l a y
when the ignition is on and
until the air bag is re-armed.
To guarantee the safety of your child,
i t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r
air bag is disarmed when you install
a "rearwards-facing" child seat on
t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r s e a t .
Otherwise, the child would risk be-
ing seriously injured or killed if the
air bag were triggered. Activation
When you remove the child seat,
turn switch
1 to the "ON" p o s i t i o n t o
re-arm the air bag and so guarantee
t h e s a f e t y o f y o u r f r o n t p a s s e n g e r i n
t h e e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t .
Operating fault
I f t h i s s y m b o l a p p e a r s o n
t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l d i s -
p l a y , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n
audible warning and a mes-
sage, contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked. The air
bags may no longer be triggered in
t h e e v e n t o f a s e r i o u s i m p a c t .
O n l y t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r ' s a i r b a g
can be disarmed:
with the ignition off , insert the
k e y i n t h e p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g d i s -
arming switch 1 ,
turn it to the "OFF" p o s i t i o n ,
t h e n , r e m o v e t h e k e y k e e p i n g
t h e s w i t c h i n t h i s p o s i t i o n . I f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s ,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If both air bag warning lights come
on continuously, do not install a
"rearwards-facing" child seat on
t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r s e a t .
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Page 120 of 306
122
9
D R I V I N G
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 lighting of this warning lamp
along with the STOP warning lamp
i n d i c a t e s a n i n s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f
b r a k e fl u i d o r a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e
braking distribution.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Application
Pull the parking brake to immobi-
lise 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
precautionary measure,
e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r .
On steep gradients, turn the steer-
ing wheel towards the pavement. Release
Press on the end of the lever
whilst pulling it then lower it fully.
Page 121 of 306
123
9
D R I V I N G
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
The electronic parking brake com-
bines 2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Permanent manual application/ release of the parking brake is
possible by pulling control 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
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : 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 A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of the warning
lamp on control A and on
the instrument panel,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the display of a message "parking
brake applied" on the instrument
panel display.
A n o p e r a t i o n s o u n d w i l l c o n fi r m t o
you the application/release of your
electronic parking brake. - the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake applied" on the instru-
ment panel display.
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
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
Page 122 of 306
124
9
D R I V I N G
Release
The electronic parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox ( fi r s t
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the extinction of warning lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the instru-
ment panel display.
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. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the
engine is switched off and the au-
tomatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is performed
u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u o f t h e
instrument panel display. To do so,
s e l e c t " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n /
D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.
The deactivation of the
automatic functions is rec-
ommended in particularly
cold conditions (ice) and
during towing (breakdown,
caravan...). 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 A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : -
the lighting of the warning lamp
on control A and of warning
lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park-
ing brake applied" on the instru-
ment panel display.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and
a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.
Page 123 of 306
124
9
D R I V I N G
Release
The electronic parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox ( fi r s t
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the extinction of warning lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the instru-
ment panel display.
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. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the
engine is switched off and the au-
tomatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is performed
u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u o f t h e
instrument panel display. To do so,
s e l e c t " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n /
D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.
The deactivation of the
automatic functions is rec-
ommended in particularly
cold conditions (ice) and
during towing (breakdown,
caravan...). 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 A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : -
the lighting of the warning lamp
on control A and of warning
lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park-
ing brake applied" on the instru-
ment panel display.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and
a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.