2010.5 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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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
indicates that the brake fl uid level
is low or a malfunction of the brake
force distributor.

It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Application

 Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise 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 pre-
cautionary measure, engage
fi rst gear.
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.

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Manual application/release of the parking brake is always pos-
sible 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
is confi rmed by: Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobil-
ise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by
pulling
on control A .
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
- warning lamp
P on
control A coming on,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
and the warning lamp in the
instrument panel are on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- display of a message "hand-
brake on" in the instrument panel
screen.
The noise of operation will confi rm
to you the application/release of
your electric parking brake. - warning lamp
P on
control A coming on,
- display of a message "hand- brake on" in the instrument panel
screen.
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
and the warning lamp in the
instrument panel are on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
-
this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel coming on,
- this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel coming on,

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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 accel-
erator 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: - warning lamp P on con-
trol A going off,
- display of a message "hand- brake off" in 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.
Do nat place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between
the gear lever and the electric park-
ing brake control. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
Depending on the country of sale,
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.
In some special circumstanc-
es, with the engine not run-
ning, (towing, icy conditions...) the
automatic parking brake can be
released manually, with the key in
the running position. 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: - warning lamp P on con-
trol A coming on,
- display of a message "hand- brake on" in the instrument panel
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. -
this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel coming on,
- this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel going off,
If the confi guration menu does
not have the option to activate/de-
activate the automatic functions,
this can be done by a CITROËN
dealer.

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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 accel-
erator 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: - warning lamp P on con-
trol A going off,
- display of a message "hand- brake off" in 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.
Do nat place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between
the gear lever and the electric park-
ing brake control. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
Depending on the country of sale,
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.
In some special circumstanc-
es, with the engine not run-
ning, (towing, icy conditions...) the
automatic parking brake can be
released manually, with the key in
the running position. 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: - warning lamp P on con-
trol A coming on,
- display of a message "hand- brake on" in the instrument panel
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. -
this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel coming on,
- this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel going off,
If the confi guration menu does
not have the option to activate/de-
activate the automatic functions,
this can be done by a CITROËN
dealer.

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Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,

push then release control A .
The full application of the parking
brake is confi rmed by: - warning lamp P on con-
trol A going off,
- display of a message "parking brake released" in the instru-
ment panel screen.
If you push control A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake
will not be released and the message
"Apply foot on brake" will be dis-
played on the instrument panel.
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, as you may release the
parking brake. Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of a

long pull on control A , until you see
the message "Max application of the
handbrake" and a beep is heard.

Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the au-
tomatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- in the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park,
- after a maximum application, the release time will be longer. Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the en-
gine...), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its level of application.
This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few
centimetres without starting the en-
gine, but with the ignition on, press
on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake
by pushing then re-
leasing control A .
The full release of the parking brake
is confi rmed by the warning lamp P
in the control and the warning lamp
in the instrument panel going off and
the display of a message "hand-
brake off" on the instrument panel
screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery is fl at,
an emergency release is still pos-
sible.
To ensure correct operation of the
parking brake and therefore your
safety, the number of successive
application/release operations is
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are
warned by the message "Parking
brake faulty" and a warning lamp
fl ashes.
-
this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel going off,

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Dynamic emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the vehi-
cle’s main braking system or in an
exceptional situation (e.g. driver tak-
en ill, under instruction, etc) pull and
hold control A to stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dy-
namic emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking
malfunctions, one of the following
messages will be displayed on the
instrument panel display:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP sys-
tem is signalled by the light-
ing of this warning lamp,
then braking stability is not
guaranteed. In this event, stability
must be assured by the driver by
repeating alternate "pull release" ac-
tions on control A .
The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used in
exceptional circumstances. Emergency parking brake
release
In the event of the electric parking
brake failing to release, an emer-
gency device can be used to release
the parking brake manually, provid-
ed that it is possible to immobilise
the vehicle while the procedure is
carried out.

 If you can start the vehicle: with
the engine running, immobilise
the vehicle by applying the foot
brake while the operation is be-
ing carried out.

 If you are unable to start the ve-
hicle (fl at battery for example): do
not use this device and contact
a CITROËN dealer. However, if
you are obliged to proceed, fi rst
immobilise your vehicle securely
and then follow the instructions
below.
If the vehicle cannot be im-
mobilised, do not operate
the emergency release. Your ve-
hicle may run away on any slope.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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 On sloping ground: immobilise
the vehicle by placing the chocks
(if your vehicle has them) in front
or behind the two front wheels,
against the slope
On level ground: immobilise the vehicle by placing the chocks
(if your vehicle has them) in
front and behind one of the front
wheels.

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

 Ensure that the cup holder B is
folded away.

 Remove the rubber mat covering
the base of the armrest. This strap does not permit
application of the parking
brake.
To re-engage the electric 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 on fi xed.
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 the warning lamp
on fi xed) 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 loca-
tion 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 correctly. Otherwise,
it will no longer be possible to ap-
ply the brake. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

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

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If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES

1 Electric parking brake fault and display of
message "
Parking brake faulty " and the
following warning lamps: If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp and the servi
ce
warning lamp light up, position the vehicle in a safe loca tion (on fl at
ground, with a gear engaged).

2 Display of the messages "
Parking brake
faulty " and " Anti roll-back
fault " and of the
following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is not available.
- The electric parking brake is only available manually.

3 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty "
and " Anti roll-back
fault " and of the following
warning lamp: - Manual release of the electric parking brake is not availa
ble.
- The hill start assist is not available.
- The automatic functions and manual application are still available.
Operating faults