2008.5 Citroen C5 DAG instrument panel

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D R I V I N G

 Fetch the vehicle chock located
in the boot.

 Immobilise the vehicle by placing
the chock at the front or at the
rear of one of the rear wheels.

 Open the lower compartment of
the centre armrest by pulling it.

 Ensure that the cup holder B is
retracted.

 Remove the rubber mat covering
the base of the armrest. This strap does not permit
application of the parking
brake.
To re-engage the electronic parking
brake (after rectifying the malfunc-
tion or battery failure), give a long
pull on the control A until the park-
ing brake warning lamp (!) fl ashes
on the instrument panel then give a
second long pull until this warning
lamp is lit permanently.
The time required for the subse-
quent application may be longer
than during normal operation.
It is essential that the ignition is
not switched on until the parking
brake has re-engaged (fl ashing of
the warning lamp (!) on the instru-
ment panel then warning lamp lit
permanently) to avoid damage to
the parking brake.
Take care not to allow moisture or
dust in the proximity of the diagnos-
tic socket D which is essential for
the maintenance of your vehicle.


Release the strap from its location C .

 Pull the strap to release the
brake. A loud knock confi rms the
release of the brake.

 Take care to put the strap
back in its location C correct-
ly. Otherwise, it will no longer
be possible to apply the brake.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

 Put the rubber mat back in place
on the base of the armrest.

 Remove and stow the chock.

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D R I V I N G
HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle
immobilised temporarily (approxi-
mately 2 seconds) when starting on
a gradient, the time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely station-ary, with your foot on the brake
pedal,
- in particular conditions on a slope,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated. Operation

On an ascending slope, with the
vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal:
- provided you are in fi rst gear or neutral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in D or M on an
automatic gearbox.
On a descending slope, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you re-
lease the brake pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle
while it is being held in the
hill start assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle with
the engine running, manually apply
the parking brake and ensure that
the parking brake warning lamp (on
the instrument panel) and the warn-
ing lamp P (on the control lever A )
are permanently on.

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Mode selection
Displays on the instrument panel

 automatic mode: selector in po-
sition D ,

 sequential mode: selector in po-
sition M ,

 SPORT mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button A pressed,

 SNOW mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button B pressed. The position of the selector and the
driving mode are displayed on the
instrument panel dial
C .
A position grille relating to the selec-
tor allows you to view the position
that is selected. For safety:
- position P can be dis-
engaged only if you
press the brake pedal,
- when a door is opened, a sound signal is heard if the selector is
not in position P ,
- always make sure that the se- lector is in position P before
you leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but
the position of the selector is differ-
ent, reposition the selector on P so
that you can start the vehicle.

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D R I V I N G Never select positions P or

R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is mov-
ing, position N is engaged inad-
vertently, allow the engine to idle
before engaging position D or M .
Moving off

 To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position P or N .

 Action the starter.

 When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , D or M
as required.

 Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.

 Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.

 To avoid incoherence between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, always exit from position P
when you switch on the ignition
and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:


reposition the selector in position P ,

 put your foot on the brake ped-
al and then select the gear you
want. Park
This position of the selector
is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from moving when you
are stationary.

 To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left.

 To exit position P , move the se-
lector to the right and then to the
position you want.

 Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly po-
sitioned. Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral Never select position N if
the vehicle is moving.

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D R I V I N G
SPORT and SNOW
programmes - a marked snatching
may be felt when se-
lecting R for reverse
gear,
- if an operating fault occurs, the gearbox is locked in
a gear, do not exceed a
speed of 60 mph (approx.
100 km/h).
- do not switch off your engine if the gear selector is in position

D or R .
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
SPORT programme "S"
These two special programmes sup-
plement the automatic operation in
very particular conditions of use.

 With the lever in position

D and the engine run-
ning, press button A . SNOW programme "
 "

 With the lever in position D and the
engine running, press button B .
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
This programme makes moving off
easier and improves traction in con-
ditions of poor grip.

 appears on the instru-
ment panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic driving style.

S appears on the instrument panel. Return to automatic operation

 At any time, press the button se-
lected again to exit from the pro-
gramme engaged and return to
auto-adaptive mode.

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FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL

1 Rotation
- Scrolling of the various pages of information
on the instrument panel display.
- Movement through the various menus on the instrument panel display.
- Increasing/decreasing of the values.
Short press - Opening of the menu on the instrument panel di
splay (only when stationary).
- Selection and confi rmation of the information.
Long press Trip computer zero reset (if the trip computer page is displayed).

2 Short press
- Cancellation of the current operation.
- Return to the previous screen on the instrument panel disp
lay.
Long press Return to the initial screen on the instrument panel display.

3 Short press Increasing of the speed in steps of 1 km/h (1 mph)/
storing of the speed.
Maintained press Increasing of the speed in steps of 5 km/h (5 mph).

4 Short press Decreasing of the speed in steps of 1 km/h (1 mph)/
storing of the speed.
Maintained press Decreasing of the speed in steps 5 km/h (5 mph).

5 Short press Suspension or resumption of the cruise control/speed limiter (depe
nding on
the mode selected).

6 Short press Selection of the cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle o
n this
button will always begin with selection of the speed limi ter).

7 Short press Deactivation of the cruise control/speed limit er.

8 Short press - Pick up an incoming call.
- Hang up the current call.
- Opening of the telephone short-cut menu.
- Confi rmation on the list and the telephone menu.
Long press Refuse an incoming call.

9 Short press/Long press Horn.

10 Short press Activation/deactivation of the Black Panel mode (night driving).

11 Short press Activation of the voice command.
Long press Navigation instruction repeat.

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SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding the speed pro-
grammed by the driver.
When the limit speed is reached, the
accelerator pedal no longer has any
effect.
The speed limiter is switched
on manually: a speed of at least
20 mph (approx. 30 km/h) must be
programmed.
The speed limiter can in no way
replace respect for speed limits or
vigilance and responsibility on the
part of the driver.
Steering wheel controls
The speed limiter switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel.
Displays on the instrument panel
The speed limiter information is dis-
played in zone
A of the instrument
panel.
Programming

 Press on button 4 to select speed
limiter mode " LIMIT ".
The selection is confi rmed by the
display of the function in zone A of
the instrument panel. Activation

 Press on button 3 when the de-
sired maximum speed is dis-
played.
The information "ON" then appears
in zone A .
When the function is selected, the
last memorised speed and the infor-
mation "PAUSE" are displayed.
With the engine running, you can
adjust the memorised maximum
speed, displayed in zone A , by
pressing on:

 Button 1 to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed.

 Button 2 to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed. Successive presses will modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a
continuous press in steps of 5 mph.

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D R I V I N G In the event of a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration, the
speed limiter (which does not act
on the brakes) may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed.
Use of a fl oor mat other than that
recommended by CITROËN may
affect the normal operation of the
accelerator pedal and hamper the
operation of the speed limiter.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
are fi tted with a 3rd fi xing located in
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.
Suspension/Resumption

 Press on button 3 .
This action causes the information

"PAUSE" to appear in zone A of the
instrument panel.
This action does not cancel the
memorised maximum speed which
remains displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel. Overriding the programmed
speed
The accelerator pedal has an end-
of-travel switch. In order to exceed
the memorised maximum speed at
any time, you can press the pedal
all the way down. While the speed
is being exceeded, the speed dis-
played in zone
A will fl ash. You have
only to release the accelerator pedal
to return below the maximum speed,
to restore the function.
The speed will also fl ash if the speed
limiter is not able to prevent the vehi-
cle from exceeding the programmed
speed (e.g. on a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration).
To reactivate the speed limiter, re-
lease the accelerator to slow to a
speed lower than the programmed
speed. Return to normal driving

 Press on button 5 .

 Select the speed limiter function.

 Or stop the engine.
Operating fault
If there is a malfunction, a mes-
sage is displayed accompanied by
a sound signal and lighting of the

SERVICE warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.