2008 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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D R I V I N G
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or downwards, without going beyond the resistance point; the direction indicators will fl ash 3 times.
Positions
P: Parking.
R: Reverse gear.
N: Neutral.
D: Automatic mode.
M: Sequential mode.
The automatic gearbox offers you:
Operation in auto-active mode, with automatic adaptation to your style of driving as well as to the road profi le (Position D).
Operation in sequential mode, with manual gear changing (Posi-tion M).
Operation in automatic SPORT mode (Position D) and press button A.
Operation in automatic SNOW mode (Position D) and press button B.
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For safety:
The gear lever can only be disengaged from position P if you are pressing the brake pedal.
When a door is opened, an audible signal sounds if the gear selector is not in posi-tion P.
Before leaving the vehicle, make absolutely certain that position P is selected.
Direction indicators - “Motorway” functionAutomatic gearbox
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You can activate/deactivate the parking assistance by pressing button B. When the parking assist-ance is inactive, the warning lamp on button B is lit up.
Parking assistance (visual and sound)Lane Departure Warning System
This device is designed for use on motorways and dual carriageways, and operates only at speeds above 80 km/h (50 mph).
A press on button C activates the function, the warning lamp on the button lights up.
Parking space sensor
You can select the “Parking Space Sensor” by pressing button A, which fl ashes when next to the space to be measured, with a speed lower than 20 km/h (12 mph) and at a distance of less than 1.5 m from the space.
The fi xed lighting of the warning lamp indicates that this function is selected.
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Note: The system does not alert you if one of your direc-tion indicators is operating and for approx. 20 seconds after the direction indicator has stopped.
D R I V I N G

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Note:
The simultaneous use of other high frequency equipment (mobile telephones, domestic alarms, etc.) may momentar-ily hinder the operation of the remote control.
If there is a permanent fault, the remote control has to be reini-tialised. See “Changing remote control batteries”.

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R E M O T E C O N T R O L
Folding and ejecting the key
Button D is for folding and eject-ing the key from its housing in the remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you could damage the key mecha-nism.
Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot function while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: by inadvertently actioning the remote control, when for example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehicle without your realising it.
However, if none of the doors is opened within thirty seconds following an unlocking, the doors will automatically relock.
Warning: there is a risk of damage if the replacement batte ry is not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to those approved by CITROËN.
Locating of the vehicle
To locate the vehicle in a carpark, press button C. Locating of the vehicle is confi rmed by:
The fl ashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
The interior lighting coming on.
The vehicle remains locked.

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K E Y S
Never attempt to modify the electronic immobiliser’s electrical circuit, as this could render your vehicle undriveable.
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a person is inside the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside without the remote control.
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should the key be lost or modifi ed (addition, cancellation or replacement), you must contact a CITROËN dealer, with all of the vehicle keys in your possession as well as your proof of identity.
Central locking using the key
Briefl y turn the key in the door lock. The vehicle is locked.
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A second immediate action with the key deadlocks the vehicle. It is then impossible to open the doors from the interior or exterior.
Note:With the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off, lock-ing is signalled by the fl ashing of the interior locking control warning lamp.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly closed, the central locking does not operate.

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The anti-intrusion alarm provides:
Exterior perimeter protection by means of detectors on the vehicle access points (doors, boot, bon-net).
Electrical supply protection.
Interior volumetric protection by means of ultrasonic sensors (detecting movement inside the passenger compartment). This can be deactivated using the con-trol A.
Anti-lifting protection by means of sensors.

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Operating the alarm
First make sure all the doors are closed.
The alarm is armed by pressing button C on the remote control.
With the alarm armed, the protec-tions are active after 5 seconds (perimeter) and 45 seconds (volu-metric).
When the alarm is armed (on standby), any intrusion will trigger the siren for 30 seconds, accom-panied by the direction indicators lighting up.
The alarm then goes back on standby. The triggering remains memorised. The warning lamp on button A fl ashes quickly when the alarm is deactivated by pressing the unlocking button B. This fl ash-ing stops when you switch on the ignition.
Deactivating the volumetric detection
You can operate the alarm with perimeter protection only, by deac-tivating the volumetric protection (if for example you wish to leave an animal in the vehicle).
Deactivation of the volumetric detection
Switch off the ignition.
Within 10 seconds, press button Auntil the warning lamp remains on permanently.
Exit the vehicle.
Lock or deadlock the vehicle with the remote control locking button.
The light on button A fl ashes once a second.
Note: It is recommended to deacti-vate the volumetric detection when washing the vehicle in order to pre-vent the random triggering of the alarm.
Automatic activation (depending on country)
The alarm is armed automatically, 2 minutes after the last door, or the boot, has been closed.
In order to prevent the alarm from triggering when you open one of the doors or the boot, it is essen-tial to press the unlocking button Bagain on the remote control.
The siren is also triggered if there is a cutting of the electrical sup-ply. To stop it, restore the electrical supply then press on the unlocking button B.
Note:If you want to lock your vehicle without arming the alarm, just lock with the key only.If you lock your vehicle and a door, or the boot, is still open, the central locking does not operate but the alarm will arm itself after approx. 45 seconds.
Note: The siren is automatically deactivated (for example for dis-connecting the battery) as soon as the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control.

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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.
Economy mode
When the engine is stopped, some functions (audio system, screen wipe, electric windows, sunroof, electric seats, telephone, video, interior lighting etc.) are only electrically supplied for a maximum period of 30 minutes, to avoid discharging the battery.
Once this period is over, a message is displayed on the instrument panel screen and the active functions are placed on standby.
The electrical components relating to comfort and also the headlamps (not sidelamps or hazard warning lamps) cut out automatically. To reactivate them, it is necessary to start the engine.
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.