2012 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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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 pos-
sible 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 con-
trol 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 "parking
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 con-
trol lever A
coming on,

- display of a message "parking
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 accele-
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:


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

- display of a message "parking
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 not 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
parking brake".
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 lever A
.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


- warning lamp P
in the con-
trol lever A
coming on,

- display of a message "parking
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 in-
strument panel going off,
If the confi guration menu does not
have the option to activate / deac-
tivate 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 "Foot on brake" will be
displayed in 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 appli-
cation of the parking brake" and a
beep is heard.

Maximum application is essen-
tial:



- 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 effective gradient you
are parked on is variable (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 cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
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
"parking brake off" in 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 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 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 lever A
.

The dynamic emergency brak-
ing should only be used in ex-
ceptional circumstances.

Emergency parking brake
release

In the event of the electric parking
brake failing to release, an emergen-
cy 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 be-
ing carried out.

)
If you are unable to start the ve-
hicle (fl at battery for example):
do not use this device and con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. 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 if on a slope.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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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
in 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 (!) in 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
correct-
ly. Otherwise, it will no longer
be possible to apply the brake.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

)
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 or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.


SITUATION



CONSEQUENCES




1

Electric parking brake problem and display
of message " Parking brake faulty
" and the
following warning lamps: If the electric parking brake problem warning lamp and the service
warning lamp come on, position the vehicle in a safe location
(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 available.

- The hill start assist is not available.

- The automatic functions and manual application are still available.


Operating faults

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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 problem

-
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 station-
ary, 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 re-
lease 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).