2008.5 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's airbag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located in the centre
of the dashboard, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warning
lamp and of the indicator lamp on the
button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automati-
cally. Warning lamps
Diesel engine
pre-heating
Wait until this goes off before oper-
ating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lamps
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the associ-
ated message on the multifunction
screen.
Should you encounter any problems,
do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's airbag
is active.
The passenger's airbag sys-
tem is put into service auto-
matically when the vehicle is
started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's airbag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located in the centre
of the dashboard, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warning
lamp and of the indicator lamp on the
button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automati-
cally. Warning lamps
Diesel engine
pre-heating
Wait until this goes off before oper-
ating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lamps
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the associ-
ated message on the multifunction
screen.
Should you encounter any problems,
do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's airbag
is active.
The passenger's airbag sys-
tem is put into service auto-
matically when the vehicle is
started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's airbag system
deactivation Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located in the centre
of the dashboard, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warning
lamp and of the indicator lamp on the
button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automati-
cally. Warning lamps
Diesel engine
pre-heating
Wait until this goes off before oper-
ating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lamps
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring intervention on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the associ-
ated message on the multifunction
screen.
Should you encounter any problems,
do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Front passenger's airbag
activation
If this comes on temporarily when
the ignition is switched on, it indi-
cates that the front passenger's airbag
is active.
The passenger's airbag sys-
tem is put into service auto-
matically when the vehicle is
started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the multifunction screen.

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Lighting is associated
with another warning
lamp:
Service If this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a
problem in one of the
systems which does not have a spe-
cifi c warning lamp.
In order to identify it, see the mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
The warning lamp only comes on
temporarily in the case of the follow-
ing minor faults:
- incorrect closing of the doors, boot, rear screen and bonnet,
- fl at remote control battery,
- low tyre pressure,
- the saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel).
In the case of major faults, the warn-
ing lamp remains on until the operating
fault is rectifi ed, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the fl uid level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultane-
ous lighting of the ABS warning
lamp),
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake
When stationary, the perma-
nent lighting of this warning
lamp confi rms that the par-
king brake is applied.
If this warning lamp fl ashes, it indi-
cates a fault with its application or re-
lease. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
With the engine running, and when
displayed at the same time as the

STOP warning lamp, it indicates that
the brake fl uid level is too low. Electric parking brake fault
This warning lamp comes
on if there is a fault with the
electric parking brake.
Electric parking brake -
deactivation of automatic
functions This warning lamp comes
on if the "automatic lock-
ing" (upon switching off the
ignition) and the "automatic
unlocking" functions are de-
activated or faulty.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deacti-
vated, if this warning lamp comes on
continuously, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the instrument panel screen,
switching on of the SERVICE warning
lamp and an audible signal, this indi-
cates the occurrence of a fault in the
ESP/ASR system.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking sys-
tem.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle's servo assist-
ed braking. If this warning lamp comes on, stop
immediately and contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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Engine autodiagnostics system If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
If it fl ashes, it indicates the occurrence of
a fault in the emission control system.
Maximum coolant temperature If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle immediately
and as safely as possible.
Check the coolant level.
If the level is low, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Fuel low
If this comes on, it indicates
that the range remaining
is approximately 30 miles
(50 km).
It may be less than this in certain
driving conditions and depending on
the engine.
The capacity of the tank is approxi-
mately 71 litres. Battery charge
If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence of a
fault in the battery charging
circuit (dirty or loose termi-
nals, slack or cut alternator
belt...).
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened *
* According to country.
This warning lamp lights
up on the instrument panel
to remind the driver and all
passengers that they must
fasten their seat belt.
It is linked to the seat belt informa-
tion given by the roof console. Seat belt non-fastening/
unfastening
This warning lamp
informs you of the
non-fastening and
unfastening of the
driver and passenger seat belts.
The illuminated positions represent
the passengers whose seat belts
are not fastened/unfastened.
Driver’s seat belt not fastened:
- The warning lamp lights up be- tween 0 and 12 mph (20 km/h).
Above 12 mph, it fl ashes ac-
companied by a sound signal for
around 120 seconds.
Front and rear passenger seat belts
not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the points corresponding to
the seat positions with seat belts
not fastened remain lit up for
30 seconds.
Seat belts unfastened during the
journey:
- The point corresponding to the seat position with seat belt un-
fastened lights up between 0 and
12 mph (20 km/h). Above
12 mph, it fl ashes accompanied
by an audible signal for around
120 seconds. The audible signal
stops when the seat belt is re-
fastened or if a door is opened.

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Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in
accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last service.
More than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symboli-
sing the service operations comes on.
The distance recorder display line
indicates the distance remaining
before the next service is due.

Example: 1 900 miles remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on,
the spanner is switched off ; the
distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The display then indicates
the total and trip distances.
Less than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

Example: 500 miles remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains on to indicate that
a service must be carried out soon. Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
the spanner fl ashes
to indicate that the service must be
carried out as soon as possible.

Example: the service is overdue by
300 miles.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains lit .
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depen-
ding on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.

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Maintenance indicator zero reset
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
Your CITROËN technician resets the
indicator to zero after each service.
However, if you do your own servi-
cing, the procedure for resetting to
zero is as follows:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count. Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is cor-
rect or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by displaying of the
message "Oil level incorrect".
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by displaying of
the message "Oil level measure-
ment invalid". Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

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Maintenance indicator zero reset
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
Your CITROËN technician resets the
indicator to zero after each service.
However, if you do your own servi-
cing, the procedure for resetting to
zero is as follows:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count. Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is cor-
rect or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by displaying of the
message "Oil level incorrect".
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by displaying of
the message "Oil level measure-
ment invalid". Consult a CITROËN
dealer.