2009.5 Citroen C5 DAG clutch

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D R I V I N G
Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:

 with a manual gearbox (fi rst
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the acce-le-
rator 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
confi rmed by: - the warning lamp P on
control A and on the in-
strument panel going out,
- the display of a message "hand- brake off" on the instrument pan-
el screen.
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 *
Automatic application when switch-
ing off the engine and automatic
release when moving off can be de-
activated. The activation/deactiva-
tion is done in the instrument panel
screen confi guration menu. Select
"Vehicle parameters/Comfort/Auto
handbrake".
Deactivation of these func-
tions is signalled by this
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the parking brake must be
applied and released manually.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions is recommended
in very cold weather (freezing)
and when towing (recovery, cara-
van...). 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
is confi rmed by: - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
- the display of a message "hand- brake on" on the instrument pan-
el screen.
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.
* Depending on country.

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Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:

 with a manual gearbox (fi rst
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the acce-le-
rator 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
confi rmed by: - the warning lamp P on
control A and on the in-
strument panel going out,
- the display of a message "hand- brake off" on the instrument pan-
el screen.
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 *
Automatic application when switch-
ing off the engine and automatic
release when moving off can be de-
activated. The activation/deactiva-
tion is done in the instrument panel
screen confi guration menu. Select
"Vehicle parameters/Comfort/Auto
handbrake".
Deactivation of these func-
tions is signalled by this
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the parking brake must be
applied and released manually.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions is recommended
in very cold weather (freezing)
and when towing (recovery, cara-
van...). 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
is confi rmed by: - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
- the display of a message "hand- brake on" on the instrument pan-
el screen.
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.
* Depending on country.

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5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.

 For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch while operating the
starter to facilitate starting. Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right
then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring under the knob
(indicated by the arrow) and
push the gear lever to the left
then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.

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Cruise control must only be
used wh e re the traffi c condi-
tions permit driving at a con-
stant speed .
Do not use it on congested roads
or when the weather or the road
conditions are poor .
The driver must remain attentive
and in complete control of the ve-
hicle .
You are recommended to keep your
feet within range of the pedals .
Overriding the programmed
speed
While cruise control is in operation,
it is always possible to go above the
programmed speed simply by pres-
sing the accelerator pedal (for ex-
ample to overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone A
fl ashes.
You only have to release the ac-
celerator pedal to return to the pro-
grammed speed.
Suspension/Resumption

 Either by pressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal.

 Or by pressing button 3 .

 Or by the ESP or ASR systems
being active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox,
cruise control is deactivated if the
gear lever is in neutral. Reactivation
-
By recalling the memorised
speed
After deactivation, press button 3 .
Your vehicle automatically returns
to the memorised cruising speed.
The memorised speed and "ON"
are displayed in zone A .
If the memorised cruising speed is higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate strong-
ly to reach the current speed.
- By selecting the current speed
Press button 1 or 2 once the de-
sired speed has been reached.
The new speed and "ON" will
appear in zone A .
Return to normal driving

 Either press on button 5 .

 Or select the cruise control func-
tion.

 Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no
longer memorised.

"PAUSE" will be displayed in zone A
of the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the
cruising speed which remains dis-
played on the instrument panel. Operating fault

If there is a malfunction, a mes-
sage is displayed accompanied by
an audible signal and lighting of the

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

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D R I V I N G
Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:

 with a manual gearbox (fi rst
gear or reverse gear engaged) ,
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accele-
rator pedal and move off.

 with an automatic gearbox ,
accelerate with the selector in
position D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by: - the warning lamp P on
control A and on the ins-
trument panel going out,
- the display of a message "hand- brake off" on the instrument panel
screen.
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
Depending on the country of sale,
automatic application when swit-
ching off the engine and automa-
tic release when moving off can be
deactivated. The activation/deactiva-
tion is done in the instrument panel
screen confi guration menu. Select
"Vehicle parameters/Comfort/Auto
handbrake".
Deactivation of these func-
tions is signalled by this
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the parking brake must be
applied and released manually.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions is recommended in
very cold weather (freezing) and
when towing (recovery, 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
is confi rmed by: -
the lighting of the warning lamp
on control A and of warning
lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "handbrake
on" on the instrument panel screen.
When the driver’s door is ope-
ned with the engine running, a
beep is heard and a message
displayed if the parking brake has
not been applied. If the confi guration menu does not
have the option to activate/deactivate
the automatic functions, this can be
done by a CITROËN dealer.