2011.5 Citroen C5 RHD engine

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FITTINGS








BOOT FITTINGS (TOURER)



1.
Hook


For shopping bags.

2.
Torch


To recharge, return it to its storage
position.

3.
Storage net
or Battery compart-
ment (for vehicles with 3 litre
V6 HDi engine).


This provides access to the battery.



1.
Luggage-cover blind


(see details on following page)

2.
Luggage securing rings


Use the 4 stowing rings provided
on the boot fl oor to secure your
loads.
For safety reasons in the event
of sharp braking, you are ad-
vised to place heavy objects as
far forwards as possible.

3.
Hooks


These allow a cargo net to be
fi tted (see details on following
page).

1.
Boot lamp


2.
12 V accessories socket
(100 W maximum)

Cigarette lighter type 12 volt
socket. It is located on the rear
right-hand trim.

3.
Loading height control


You can change the height of the
vehicle to make loading or un-
loading easier.

4.
Hook


For shopping bags.

5.
Storage net
or closed housing


Location for the 6 CD changer.

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SAFETY














TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem.
This is indicated by fl ashing
of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.


Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button,
located in the middle of the dash-
board.


If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and
the indicator lamp in the button comes on, this indicates that
the ASR and ESP systems
are deactivated.
Your vehicle has a system to im-
prove traction on snow: intelligent
traction control
.
This system detects situations
of low adhesion that might make
moving off and progress diffi cult
on deep fresh snow or compacted
snow
.
In these situations the intelligent
traction control
system regulates
the amount of wheel slip to optimise
the traction and trajectory control of
your vehicle.
The anti-slip regulation (also known
as Traction Control) optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the
laws of physics.







Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion") For vehicles with Hydractive III +
suspension, manual adjustment of
ground clearance to the intermediate position improves further the ability
to make progress in deep snow (see
the relevant paragraph).
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on surfaces with low
adhesion.

It is recommended that these systems be reactivated as soon as possible.

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating 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 possible
by pulling control lever 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 immobi-
lise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by pulling

on control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:

- warning lamp P
in the
control lever 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
in the
control lever 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
, ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D
, M
or R
.
Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


- warning lamp P
in the
control lever 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 parking
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 circumstances,
with the engine not running,
(towing, icy conditions...) the au-
tomatic parking brake can be re-
leased 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 lever A
.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


- warning lamp P
in the
control lever 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 running, a mes-
sage is displayed accompanied
by an audible signal if the parking
brake has not been applied.

-
this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel coming on,

- this warning lamp in the
instrument panel going off,
If the confi guration menu does not
have the option to activate/deacti-
vate the automatic functions, this
can be done by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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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 lever A
.
The full application of the parking
brake is confi rmed by:


- warning lamp P
in the
control lever A
going off,

- display of a message "parking
brake released" in the instru-
ment panel screen.
If you push control lever A
without
pressing the brake pedal, the park-
ing brake will not be released and
the message "Apply foot on brake"
will be displayed 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 lever A
, until
you see the message "Max applica-
tion 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
releasing
control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake
is confi rmed by the warning lamp P

in the control lever and the warning
lamp in the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"handbrake 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
instrument panel going off,

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Dynamic emergency braking

In the event of a failure of the ve-
hicle’s main braking system or in
an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) pull
and hold control lever A
to stop the
vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dy-
namic emergency braking.
If there is a fault with the dynamic
emergency braking, one of the fol-
lowing messages will be displayed
in the instrument panel screen:


- "Parking brake faulty".

- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP system
is signalled by the lighting
of this warning lamp, then
braking stability is not guar-
anteed. In this event, stability must
be assured by the driver by repeat-
ing alternate "pull release" actions on
control lever A
.

The dynamic emergency
braking should only be used
in exceptional circumstances.

Emergency parking brake
release

In the event of the electric parking
brake failing to release, an emergency
device can be used to release the
parking brake manually, provided 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 being
carried out.

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

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SITUATION



CONSEQUENCES




4

Display of messages " Parking brake faulty
"
and " Anti roll-back
fault
" and of the following
warning lamps:

and/or

fl ashing

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- The hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:


)
Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition

)
Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum
application.

)
Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps are on.


- Application may take longer than in normal operation.

- If warning lamp (!) fl ashes or if the warning lamps do not come
on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:


)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.


5

Display of message " Parking brake control
faulty – automatic mode activated
" and the
following warning lamps:

and/or fl ashing

- Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.

- Manual application/release of the electric parking brake and dynamic
emergency braking are unavailable.


6

Display of message " Parking brake faulty
"
and of the following warning lamp:
fl ashing

- Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.

- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:


)
Wait approximately 3 minutes.

)
After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still fl ashing, try to
reinitialise the parking brake, either by pushing and releasing
the control A
while pressing the brake pedal or by means of a
long pull on control lever A
.


7

Battery fault

- Illumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the
vehicle as soon as traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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HILL START ASSIST

System which keeps your vehicle
immobilised temporarily (approxi-
mately 2 seconds) when starting on
a gradient, the time to move your
foot from the brake pedal to the ac-
celerator pedal.
This function is only active when:


- the vehicle is completely stationary,
with your foot on the brake pedal,

- in certain conditions on a gradient,

- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated.

Operation


On an ascending gradient, 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 gradient, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse gear
engaged, the vehicle is held for a
brief moment when you release the
brake pedal.


Do not exit the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill start
assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the park-
ing brake manually and ensure that
the parking brake warning lamp (in
the instrument panel) is on fi xed
(not fl ashing).